By Joyce Oroz
Pay for your map-booklet at the Aromas Grange, corner of Rose Ave. and Bardue Ave. The booklet previews each garden with words and a picture to help you decide where you want to go. My advice is to go early, as the gardens close at four o’clock sharp. While you’re at the grange, be sure to check out the 4-H plant sale and box lunches.
Because of this year’s generous rainfall, the chosen gardens are flush with spring flowers and foliage. Be prepared for surprises such as chickens, pigs, sculptures and artists.
If you have never been to Aromas, you’re in for a treat. The quaint little town sits at the corners of three counties, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito. Coming from the north (Watsonville) or south (Highway 101), just take highway 129 and turn at the Rogee exit, then straight ahead, across the tracks into town and right on Rose Avenue. I look forward to seeing you in Garden number 6.