Our Garden Talk - The Allure of Tulips - OG2026
Venue
Our Garden Demonstration Garden
Southwest corner of North Wiget Lane and Shadelands Drive, just north of Ygnacio Valley Road
Walnut Creek, CA
United States
Event Type
Meetings
This is an in-person event
No registration required.
An Ask the Master Gardener (AAMG) table will be available to answer all your gardening questions and provide expert gardening advice.
About the Event
The Allure of Tulips
Tulips are the undeniable heralds of spring—vibrant, elegant, and full of life. But beyond their beauty lies a story of resilience, endurance, and timeless charm. These beloved blooms remind us that patience pays off—because the journey to spring glory begins now.
Fall is the perfect time to order your bulbs for next year’s garden. In this lively “Tulip Talk,” you’ll learn everything you need to know about purchasing, storing, and planting tulip bulbs—along with clever ways to keep pests at bay. You’ll also uncover the fascinating history of tulips: from their origins as wildflowers in Asia to their rise as coveted symbols of power, and finally, their role in the legendary Tulip Mania that swept across Europe.
Spring may feel far away, but August is the ideal time to plan ahead. With a little preparation now, you’ll be rewarded with dazzling waves of tulips when the season turns—a living masterpiece right in your own garden.
Presented by Kitty Cole & Lisa Phillips