UC Farm Spring Plant Sale | May 5-6 ( 10 a.m.-3/2 p.m.)

The biggest and best collection of organically grown flower, herb and vegetable starts, along with perennial landscape plants available in the region.

UC Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz
831-459-3240

Family Day at the Agricultural History Project | May 19 (10 a.m.-3 p.m.)

There are historic farm equipment demonstrations, draft horses, goat and cows. See docents churning butter, making cheese and participate in other day-to-day farm duties. There are many old fashioned games and other farm related activities for children.

2601 East Lake Ave. (Hwy 152), Watsonville
831-724-5898, www.aghistoryproject.org

48th Annual Artichoke Festival | May 19-20 (10 a.m.-6 p.m.)

Parade, Agro Art event, music, children's activities, cooking demonstrations, foods, wine tasting, farmers market and much more.

Main Street, Castroville
831-633-2465, www.artichoke-festival.org

Garden Days at Gilroy Gardens | May 25 (11 a.m.-5 p.m.)

Attention all gardeners.... the Garden's Docents are on hand to inform visitors about the parks elaborate gardens and educational exhibits. Special horticultural seminars are presented by experts who are also available to answer your gardening questions. No rides will be in operation during the event hours. Garden Day tickets are $12 and available at the gate

3050 Hecker Pass/Hwy 152, Gilroy
408-840-7100, www.gilroygardens.org