By Joyce Oroz
Sunny spring days are here again. Stepping outside to work in our gardens, we have questions about plant varieties, fertilizers, weed control, water systems, when to plant and so on.
Don’t worry, expert advice is near. Eight lovely garden-scapes will be open to the public on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to explore the green hills of Aromas and gather ideas and information from local people who are serious about their gardens.
They participate in Garden Tour in the hopes of sharing their joy of gardening. Your self-guided tour begins when you buy a booklet—map at the Aromas Community Grange on Rose Ave. Try to be there at ten AM if you want to see all eight gardens before 4:00 o’clock. The booklet has descriptions and a picture of each unique garden to help you choose where you want to go first. After a wet winter and warm spring, the gardens are at their vibrant best.
Our gardeners are proud of their gardens and happily share information about propagating, feeding, watering, trimming, gophers and so on. Some people specialize in bee-friendly plants and have bee boxes on their property. Many people are into drought tolerant plants. Most of our gardeners grow vegetables and fruit as well as beautiful flowers.
Walking through the various gardens, you will come across working artists. Maybe you’ll find, and decide to buy that perfect Mother’s Day gift you’ve been looking for.
Artists works include: professional photography, stained glass, layered greeting cards, pressed flower items, little clay creatures, paintings and prints, sculpture, Jewelry, woodwork and weaving.
Aromas sits at the corners of three counties, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito. Coming from the north (Watsonville) or south (Hwy 101), just take Highway 129 and turn at the Rogee (Aromas) exit, cross the fish bridge and drive straight into town. Turn right onto Rose. Your destination, the Aromas Grange, is at the end of the block on the left.
Welcome to Aromas!