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The Santa Rosa Garden Club invites the public to a talk on how to grow raspberries using organic and regenerative processes on Nov. 22. (John Burgess – The Press Democrat, file
Santa Rosa
Growing raspberries: The Santa Rosa Garden Club invites the public to a talk on how to grow raspberries using organic and regenerative processes at 2 p.m. Nov. 22 at Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave.
Rachel Boring, the owner of Boring Farm in Sebastopol, a “U”Pick raspberry farm, will also give a presentation on her farm’s regenerative and organic practices and how she works with the land to promote healthy soil, pollinators and long-term sustainability. From pasture raised animals to thoughtfully managed bramble, her approach blends traditional methods with modern ecological understanding. It’s a great way to learn more about local agriculture and gain inspiration for our own gardens.
The talk is free. Come early for cookies and tea.
Sonoma
Fall colors: Sonoma Botanical Garden’s Asian woodland is bursting with fall colors for visitors to enjoy an autumnal show for a few fleeting weeks.
The garden’s many species of Asian maples dapple the tree canopy with bursts of warm red, orange, yellow, and even purple hues. The majority of the just over 50 maple species at the garden are rarely grown commercially and thus not often seen by the public.
The beauty of the changing leaves is on full display at the Sonoma Botanical Garden. Daniel Perales, file
Other fall showstoppers include the fiery crown of the Emperor Oak (Quercus dentata), native to China and Korea to Japan; the Japanese Cherry Birch (Betula grossa) sporting a solid halo of amber leaves; the brilliant copper, needle-like leaves of the Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glyptostroboides); and ember-colored mounds of Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii). Japanese Beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica) provides a surprising dash of color with bright purple clusters of berries contrasted against its large yellowing leaves.
The garden is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is $15 adults; $12 65+; and $8 youth 5-17, teachers, and active military; children 4 and younger free. The garden is located at 12841 Highway 12, Glen Ellen, CA. Call 707-996-3166 or email info@sonomabg.org for questions.
San Rafael
Keeping varmints at bay: Do you look out the window and find your roses beheaded? Are your carefully cultivated fruits and vegetables partially eaten? Or, have your plants disappeared entirely? It’s likely your garden is being appreciated by deer, raccoons, gophers or rats. Come and get information and techniques to help home gardeners cope with these pests at a workshop from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Dec. 10 at the San Rafael Public Library,1100 E St.
Are you struggling with deer, raccoons, gophers or rats in the garden? Come and get information and techniques to help home gardeners cope with these pests on Dec. 10 at the San Rafael Public Library. The Press Democrat, fileGuest speaker Lois Stevens has been a UC Marin Master Gardener since 2008 and has been gardening for more than 50 years. She is the past chair of the Marin Master Gardener Help Desk, has been responsible for training new Master Gardeners, served on the Board of Directors, and makes presentations about the Master Gardener program and garden related topics at events such as this.
Admission is free. For details, contact Bonnie Groshong at 415-485-3323, ext 2476 or email Groshong@cityofsanrafael.org.
Santa Rosa
Holiday Open House: Luther Burbank Home & Gardens holds its 45th annual Holiday Open House from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 6-7, corner of Santa and Sonoma avenues.
Tour the home decked out in holiday finery. Shop for unique gifts, plants, and holiday decor in the gift shop. Enjoy games and activities for children. Enjoy home-made cookies in the greenhouse or buy persimmon bread in the gift shop. Admission is $5 for ages 12 and older. Call 707-524-5445 or visit lutherburbank.org for details.
(Send Home & Garden related events to Yovanna.Bieberich@pressdemocrat.com)
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