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Kid's Stepping Stone Class Saturday, June 7th
Cost is: $20. Time: 10:30 - 11:30 am Come decorate a stepping-stone for Dad! It will be something he will cherish for years to come. A stepping stone decorated by a child with little pieces or memorabilia and a hand print will capture a moment in stone to be enjoyed more and more with the passage of time. We make the mess, your kids get to be as creative as they wish, and we clean it up. We will have 9x9 stones poured and ready to decorate. Bring your own decorations, or use our collection of stones, beach glass and pottery for "Kids" of all ages. Call ahead to register and pre-pay. |
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Orchid University This is your opportunity to learn the basics and beyond about the intricate world of ORCHIDS. Sue Fordyce will "de-mystify the mystical" and teach you what you need to know to grow-and BLOOM fabulous orchids. Many types of orchids will be discussed, both indoor and outdoor. You may choose one class . . . or sign up for all three. The workshops will be repeated in July - so if you missed one, you can catch up.
WORKSHOP l: Your plants are talking to you- how to interpret the sign language of orchids and understand their basic needs. How to tell underwatering, overwatering, root problems, light issues and lots more. You may bring a plant to be diagnosed. WORKSHOP ll: Potting Party! Issues of repotting, dividing and root health will be addressed by hands on demonstration. Care after repotting will also be covered. You may bring a plant to be repotted. You may purchase a pot from us, or bring your own. We will provide the mix and instruction. WORKSHOP III: Pests and diseases, water quality, greenhouse culture, mounting orchids, and exploring the needs of more unusual but attainable orchids are addressed in this highly informative session. June Sessions on Wednesdays Workshop I June 4 7pm to 8:30 pm Workshop II June 11 7pm to 8:30 pm Workshop III June 18 7 pm to 8:30 pm July Sessions on Wednesdays Workshop I July 16 7pm to 8:30 Workshop II July 23 7pm to 8:30 Workshop III July 30 7 pm to 8:30 Session 2: Saturday (1 mega class combinging all three workshops) Workshop l,II,lll, JULY 19th, 10am to 1:00 pm ($25) Please call Alden Lane to sign up for the workshops at 925/447-0280 which have limited registration. Classes will be held in the Alden Lane Event Center. The cost is $10.00 per class, or sign up for all 3 for $25.00. Prepayment is suggested to hold your space. |
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22nd Annual Art Under The Oaks Livermore, CA - Alden Lane Nursery and the Livermore Art Association will proudly present the "22nd Annual Art Under the Oaks" celebration, the weekend of July 12th and 13th, 2008. The historic event combines an art exhibit, food and beverage, live music and family fun for all ages, held under the age old Oak Trees of Alden Lane Nursery in Livermore.
Local artists will be on hand, spread throughout the spacious nursery, exhibiting their work as well as painting current pieces, demonstrating their skills for all to see. Oil and watercolor artists will be featured, as well as craftsmen and women displaying sculptures, fiber art, seaweed baskets and much more. In addition to the artisans, local wineries based in the Livermore Valley will be on hand to provide wine tasting. Adding to the festive atmosphere will be live music both days. Vocal-Ease, a local Swing and Big Band group, will perform on Saturday and Sunday from 11-1pm. Returning for their annual performance is the Stony Ridge Ramblers, performing on Saturday from 2:30-4pm, and Sycamore Strings Academy performs on Sunday from 1:30-2:30pm. To conclude our event on Sunday, one of our favorites, the Pleasanton Community Concert Band will perform from 2:30-4pm. Food and beverage will also be available. For the kids, there will be face painting and other interactive games for all ages. Each hour during the show, a drawing will take place for a $25.00 gift certificate good towards Nursery products. The grand prize - a piece of artwork valued at over $200.00 donated by the Livermore Art Association will be held at the event's conclusion on Sunday afternoon. Admission is FREE. Event hours are 11:00am to 4:00pm both days. Alden Lane Nursery is located at the corner of Holmes (Highway 84) and Alden Lane in South Livermore. Parking is FREE, carpooling is recommended. Additional FREE parking is available at Sunset Business Park located at the corner of Concannon and Holmes- FREE SHUTTLES. |
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981 Alden Lane, Livermore, CA 94550 www.aldenlane.com (925) 447-0280
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Alden Lane Nursery hosts a number of other exciting community events each year from Quilt shows to Daffodil shows and many "mini" events in between.
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Fall Festival
3 weekends in October Family fun filled days including pumpkins, scarecrow building contests, pumpkin growing contest, live music, corn maze, childrens' games, farm animals and more...Free. |
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Quilting in the Garden
Late SeptemberQuilting in the Garden is held each September at Alden Lane Nursery. An amazing assortment of one of a kind quilts are hung beneath the canopies of centuries-old oaks. Each year a different artist's work is featured. Workshops, lectures and a very special Join us for the weekend in celebrating the 10th anniversary year of Quilting in the Garden and experience this wonderful outdoor quilt show. |
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Christmas Open House
Early November Sip cider and enjoy a warm cookie while you explore the Holiday shop. Live music, Free. |
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January Don't miss our Orchid Alley Marketplace featuring orchid vendors from throughout California. Visit the informative educational exhibits, our FREE Orchid workshops and our must see greenhouse exhibit displaying hundreds of fantastic orchid 'Gems of the Jungle' in their entire colorful splendor. All this and more . . . held in our heated indoor spaces. You won't want to miss the tropics here in your own Bay Area.
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Fall Rose Show
September. Enter your own, this is an amature show intended to help gardeners new to rose shows become familiar with the fun of it all. |
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Spring Daffodil Show
March, Co-sponsored by the Northern California Daffodil Society, this show is another opportunity to explor a world few have peered into. Serious fun! Beautiful and fragrant. www.daffodil.org |
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Spring Citrus Tasting
March, Enjoy tasting citrus fruit of various types. Learn a thing or 2 about citrus varieties you likely never thought of asking. Delicious event |
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Art Under the Oaks
Mid-July Co-sponsored by the Livermore Valley Art Association, this popular and long-running event showcases artwork from local artists who display and sell their work over the 2 day event. Local Vintners also show off their wines and live music fills |