Today we explored Loomis nurseries. Larry got a map online of all the nurseries in Loomis and we set off to explore. Loomis is west towards Sacramento off of I-80.
First we stopped at the library in Auburn to drop off books, Larry needed to look for some books and I came out of there with a pile...even though I am trying to cut back on my reading. It is a weakness, I can't seem to go in without coming back out with books.
We found a pleasant surprise in Loomis...the High Hand Nursery in what was once a huge fruit shed. It was such a beautiful peaceful place. Raked gravel paths, oodles of granite benches, garden sculpture, japanese maples and everything so artfully displayed. There was a large koi pond and even a fine dining restaurant incorporated into the grounds. Up in the old shed was an art gallery, a fabric shop and a huge glazed garden pot shop, there were fountains everywhere. We really enjoyed it.
We had lunch at a mexican restaurant nearby and then our last nursery to check out was the Flower Farm Nursery near the Auburn-Folsom road. Another pleasant place to stroll around and it had a wonderful coffee house so we lingered there before heading back home.
We were amazed by the HUGE estates that were sprinkled all over the place...massive homes with guest houses and ponds and park like settings.
The weather is holding steady...low 60's high 50's at night and then low 90's during the day. Oh, I forgot to mention that the bear did not come back Sunday night so the garbages were undisturbed for garbage pick up. Hopefully she was just passing through for the manzanita berries.
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