Grow a Green Thumb at Roger?s Gardens This August

For those who want to get the most of vegetable gardening, Roger?s Gardens offers a number of seminars and special events that you might wish to attend this month. Here is a look at just a few.

Tomates de saison fraîche avec David Rizzo

Tomato ?Guro? David Rizzo will share his knowledge and experience on how to utilize the Southern California climate to prolong the life of tomato crops by planting selected cool season tomato varieties. In this way, you can ensure you will have an abundant harvest through the fall and winter seasons. He will also provide tips for fertilizing, watering, pruning and amending the soil. The free seminar takes place on August 12th from 9:00 am until 10:00 am.

17e dégustation annuelle de tomates et de poivrons

La 17e dégustation annuelle de tomates et de poivrons aura lieu le 19 août de 8h00 à 9h30. Lors de cet événement spécial, les participants ont la possibilité de goûter à des dizaines de variétés de tomates maison, y compris des piquets de bœuf géants, des objets de famille, des ors et des rayures, des violets colorés, des cerises douces et plus encore. L'expert horticulteur David Rizzo proposera également une variété de piments disponibles à la dégustation, tous cultivés dans son jardin familial.

Lors de cet événement de dégustation spécial, les participants découvrent de nouvelles variétés de tomates et de poivrons tout en sélectionnant leurs saveurs préférées. Les participants auront également l'occasion de poser des questions sur la façon de cultiver leurs propres tomates.

The 17th Annual Tomato and Pepper Tasting will take place at Roger?s Gardens, located at 2301 San Joaquin Hills Road in Corona del Mar. The cost is $10 per person with children 10 and under admitted for free. Advanced tickets are required. Tasting times are at 8:00 am, 8:30 am, 9:00 am and 9:30 am. Gardeners who bring in tomatoes and pepper from their own garden by 7:45 will be admitted for free. Vegetables should be separated by variety but kept whole so they can be cut and prepared at the event.

Jardinage petit espace avec des herbes avec Dalia Brunner

L'horticultrice experte Dalia Brunner montrera comment faire pousser et entretenir un petit jardin. Lors de ce séminaire spécial, elle répondra aux questions liées aux variétés de plantes les plus performantes tout en explorant les meilleures herbes à planter à la fin de la saison d'automne. Le séminaire aura lieu le 26 août de 9h00 à 10h00.

Cuisiner avec Chef Mead : Tout sur les herbes

At Cooking with Chef Mead: All About Herbs, participants can learn from Chef Rich Mead as he demonstrates how to cook with herbs, The owner and chef of Farmhouse at Roger?s Gardens, Chef Mead will teach participants how to use fresh herbs to add a layer of flavor to any dish. The workshop will also show participants how to make a sauce or puree to rub on protein while also experimenting with fresh seasonal ingredient combinations. The event, which takes place on August 27th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am is free.

Roger?s Gardens is a destination home and garden store that is designed to meet the needs of customers who are looking for creative ideas and unique products for indoor and outdoor living. The grounds are filled with flowering plant, foliage, authentic Italian pottery, fountains and fine home furnishings and collectables. A family-owned business, Roger?s Gardens has been a part of Corona del Mar for more than 30 years.