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The Capay Valley, located in Yolo County, is home to an amazing array of gardeners and farmers, ranging from a 2-acre homesteading garden to a 20-acre floral production field. This is a perfect setting to spend a delightful day with your Mother. The Hours of the Tour are 10 am to 5 pm. Tickets can be picked up at the Esparto Park on Mother’s Day.
At least 7 gardens will be on display, sprinkled throughout the Capay Valley’s towns of Esparto, Capay, Brooks, Guinda and Rumsey. Along with the colorful gardens, delicious lunch selections & workshops, there are other points of interest including great picnic locations, antique shopping and delicious wine tasting. For more information, click here.
The Guinda Commons Farm Kitchen is providing a picnic lunch for those wanting to purchase a locally sourced meal. The farm and garden tours are all self-guided. Take your time and linger in those gardens that really draw you in.
There will be a large array of Workshops offered throughout the day, including:
· Floral demonstration by local Event Florist Ms. Hannah Muller, including a “pick your own bouquet” at Full Belly Farm
· Boutonniere and Flower Crown Bar at Good Humus Produce
· Many other wonderful hands-on workshops showcasing the best of spring flowers, herbs & art
The local gardeners make the day an especially exceptional event. Ms. Annie Main from Good Humus has a wonderful 30-year old botanical garden, including plants from her great grandmother, interspersed with flowers and herbs used especially for wedding arrangements and market bouquets. Annie’s knowledge of plants and plant care is dizzying. Annie will be at Good Humus to answer any gardening questions.
If you are looking to purchase plants, the Chamisa Ridge Nursery will be open all day. The nursery’s focus is on unique species and exceptional forms not readily available in the nursery trade. Chamisa Ridge Nursery specializes in plants both beautiful and visually sympathetic to the spirit of the West, especially useful for not-irrigated landscapes.
COST: The garden tour costs $10.00 per person. Children under 12 are free. You may bring your own picnic and spread a blanket out under a tree at one of the gardens. Be sure to pick up a local lunch box available for $12.00 at the Guinda Western Yolo Grange Hall. Each workshop is only $10.00. Better yet, get 3 for $25.00
All proceeds from the garden tour, benefit community beautification and enhancement projects in the Capay Valley.
Please click here to purchase tickets online and get more details. Tickets can be picked up at the Esparto Park on Mother’s Day. You can also call 530 796-3464 for more information.
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