Lemon & Avocados on sale at our produce stand

Local farmers have organic lemons ($1.25/lb) and avocados (3-for-$1.25) on sale at the nursery.

If you're cooking anything from fish to chicken to asparagus, we've got produce that will kick your meal up a few notches!

And don't forget Sunday's FREE Pruning 101 Class -- free @1pm in the big house at the nursery,

Learn how to prune trees (especially fruit trees) and roses with the greatest of ease. You’ll walk away from this class feeling at ease with pruning anything in your yard–without any fear of hurting the plant.

You’ll learn the right times of year to plant, excellent techniques and spiffy tips.

No need to RSVP. Taught by long-time CFN Customer, Kathryn Parker.

Tip Tuesday: Microwave Popcorn

Avoid chemicals and unnecessary packaging by popping your own popcorn.

You'll need:

• 1 - Sandwich-sized brown paper bag
• 1/2 cup corn kernels

Put corn in the bag, fold the top over twice (don't secure with stapler or tape!) and microwave on high for 2 to 3 minutes.

You can enjoy straight out of the bag, or top with cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt or a cinnamon-sugar mix.

The bag can be reused and then composted.

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Freebie: Rose Care Calendar

Special thanks to rose experts Dick & Sue Streeper for teaching our Roses 101 class today!

If you missed out, you can still score a free copy of Dick's Calendar of Care for Roses.

It's a handy one-page solution to growing beautiful roses in San Diego.

And by-the-way, this year's San Diego Rose Show is on Mothers Day Weekend, May 12th-13th, at the Scottish Rite Center in Mission Valley.

It is like the Del Mar Fair's flower display... but ten-fold!

Amateurs are encouraged to show their roses.  To participate or volunteer, email show coordinator Linda Clark.