Events

AROMAS, JUN 5

Aromas Country Garden Tour of 16 gardens. Visit with artists and purchase plants, jams, jellies, and honey from the local 4-H organization on this self-guided tour. 10-4; $10 (purchase tour maps at the Aromas Grange). 831/726-1786.

BIG SUR COAST, JUN 18

Seventh annual Hidden Gardens Tour, benefiting the Big Sur Arts Initiative. Tour eight gardens featuring artists and music, then visit the Country Home and Garden Market at Ripplewood Resort. 10-4 (marketplace 10-5); $45 (reservations recommended). Starts at Ripplewood Resort, on State 1, 26 miles south of Carmel; www.bigsurarts.org or 831/667-1530.

MENDOCINO COAST, JUN 18, JUL 23, AUG 29

Thirteenth annual Mendocino Coast Garden Tour, benefiting the Mendocino Art Center. Visit four private gardens and the organic garden at Stanford Inn by the Sea. New this year is the Saturday Evening Soiree, featuring a silent auction plus food and music. Tour 10-5; $30 ($40 includes lunch from Ravens Restaurant at Stanford Inn). Soiree 5-7; $15. 45200 Little Lake St.; www.mendocinoartcenter.org or 800/653-3328.

PARADISE, JUN 4-5

Paradise Garden Club tour of six gardens. Also attend garden demonstrations and a boutique offering plants and garden accessories. 10-4 Sat, 12-4 Sun; $10 (tickets available at local nurseries). 530/877-5876.

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