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

Garden Days at Gilroy Gardens | May 18 (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

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

Santa Cruz Baroque Festival - Music in the Gardens Tour | May 27 (1-5 p.m.)

Music and refreshments are offered at a select group of area gardens. Ticket $30. Available at San Lorenzo Garden Center, The Garden Company, Florabunda Florist and Zinnia's Home and Garden.

Various locations 831-457-9693, www.scbaroque.org