OK, so it’s finally beginning to look and feel like spring on the Central Coast. We’re itching to head into the garden this weekend to begin prepping the soil for our spring and summer veggie garden. Looks like we have everything needed to get started:
1. Clean, sharpened garden tools – check!
2. A lovely pile of fresh, local Harvest Blend Compost – check!
3. Rain – check! Wait…what? Not this weekend!
Rain will definitely dampen (no pun intended) our plans. What to do, what to do. Hey, isn’t there something on Harvest Blend Compost’s Facebook page about a greenhouse tour? Yeah, here it is. It’s the Central Coast Greenhouse Growers annual Open House: SATURDAY, APRIL 14, 2012
They have a lot of great things planned for their visitors! All seven nurseries will be showcasing locally grown products for sale.
IN NIPOMO
· Viva Farms’ beautiful hanging baskets
· Pacific Sun Growers’ amazing tropicals and succulents
· Clearwater Nursery’s vibrant potted flowers
· Eufloria’s gorgeous long stem roses in every color!
IN ARROYO GRANDE
· Native Sons’ features hearty, healthy outdoor landscape plants
· BallFloraPlant’s decorative, colorful containers
· Ball Tagawa’s trays of veggies, bedding pack and ever popular potting soil
If you’re farther South, fear not! Rain or shine, Santa Barbara County Flower and Nursery Growers’ Association is hosting a day of farm tours in the Carpinteria Valley this Saturday April 14th between 11 am and 4 pm. The public is invited to come and learn about the local flower industry and see the variety of crops that are grown. This event is free and open to gardeners of all ages.
Don’t let a little rain stop you from meeting your Flower Farmer. These tours are mainly indoors but in case of a little rain, an umbrella may be handy. Tell your friends and share this unique opportunity to meet your local flower grower! You might pick up some great flowers, tools and/or ideas for your own garden. Naturally!
For compost info visit www.GotCompost.com
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