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August 3, 2010 You are receiving this email because you requested it, if not, see the end of this email. |
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Markham Saturday Plant Sale -- Rain or Shine!
Saturday - August 7th - 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
See Some of the Featured Plants Below
Featuring late Summer and Fall blooming perennials
especially suited to Contra Costa County gardens
Excellent selection of California Natives
Bargain, $1 and free plant tables
Remember... our low prices include sales tax
Sale is held at Markham Garden Center ( map) 1202 La Vista Avenue, Concord, CA 94521
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Flowering Plants Featured for Sale at August 7th Sale
Some of the many flowering plants that will be featured during the August 7 plant sale at Markham Arboretum:
Eriogonum grande var. rubescens (Rosy Buckwheat)
 California Native
1-2 feet wide and tall
Full sun
No summer water*
Oreganum laevigatum 'Hopleys Purple' (Oregano Hopley's Purple)
 Ornamental herb18-24" tall by 24"+ wideFull sunOccasional water, drought tolerant*
Penstemon Hidcote Pink
 Perennial
2-3 feet wide and tall
Sun or part shade
Occasional water, good drainage*
Salvia longispicata x farinacea 'Mystic Spires Blue'
 Perennial, dwarf version of S. 'Indigo Spires'2-3 feet wide and tallSunMedium Water*
Campanula poscharskyana 'Blue Waterfall' (Serbian bellflower)
 Perennial, groundcover small area6-12" high by 1-3 feet wide Sun or part shadeMedium Water*
Hibiscus syriacus (Rose of Sharon) 'Sanchoyo'
 Shrub8' tall by 6' wideSunModerate Water*
Chrysanthemum hosmariense (Moroccan Daisy)
 Perennial8" wide by 24" tall
Full Sun
Drought Tolerant*
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Exploring the Fascinating World of the Geranium Family | |
 Come meet Robin Parer, the Bay Area's noted Geraniaceae expert and learn about these amazing plants!
Where: Garden Center, Markham Nature Park and Arboretum 1202 La Vista Avenue Concord, CA 94521 When:
August 14, 2010 -- 10:00 AM -to- Noon
Many people think that geraniums are those red flowers found in old gardens. Often people say "I don't like them." Explore the astonishing diversity in the Geranium Family with author and horticulturist Robin Parer and meet Geranium cousins you never knew existed--fantastically beautiful and even fantastically unusual. There will be practice propagation. And there will be plants for sale!
Please click on the link (right) to register or RSVP. Register or RSVP now
if you need any additional information or if you have any questions about the event or how to register. We look forward to seeing you at the event! |
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Come and Visit the Nursery
Come visit us and let us help you make your summer garden complete... always room for one more plant? Volunteers to help with selections and purchases are normally here on Tuesday morning from 9 until noon, and occasionally other hours, but call ahead to confirm.
The Nursery is located at 1202 La Vista Avenue (off Clayton Road) in Concord (map). On Tuesday's you can drive all the way into the Nursery area. The office phone is 925-681-2968 or you can email to info@markhamarboretum.org.We look forward to seeing you soon!The Plant Lady, Barb, Steve, and all the volunteers!
Plant Sales every Tuesday from 9 until noon
Saturday Plant Sales Schedule for 2010: 10am - 2pm
next Saturday Sale is August 7th,
September 11th, October 16th, November 13th
Most 4" pots @ $2 Most 1 Gallons @ $4
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