Come drought or deluge, how can we develop a lasting water agreement for the greater Sacramento area?
That’s the challenging task before the Water Forum, a unique consortium of business and agricultural leaders, citizen groups, environmentalists, water managers and local governments, including the City of Roseville.
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Tickets are on sale now for this popular farm-to-fork celebration on Oct. 16 After two years of virtual dining and bidding, The Village Feast is…
Local master gardeners host huge gathering dedicated to gardening knowhow Ever see a pawpaw? What about an atemoya or a pluerry? Those are just a…
Local tycoon made Rancho del Paso a racing powerhouse His familiar name is on landmarks throughout the region. Streets, parks, even whole neighborhoods pay tribute…
BeWaterSmart offers handy device to have during drought or any time During the driest year in Sacramento history, soil is getting rock hard, too —…
Exotic Plants’ Kifumi Keppler and staff create one-of-a-kind pieces with natural materials By Debbie Arrington With the creative skills of Kifumi Keppler and her staff,…
SacTree unveils plans for new cherry grove overlooking Sacramento River at Matsui Park A special place to celebrate cherry blossom time is coming to Sacramento’s…
Learn about bonsai and Ikebana while enjoying sushi and sake at special event by Debbie Arrington This is a garden party like no other –…
Horse owner/breeder Perry Martin to sign copies at Avid Reader event in Downtown Perry and Denise Martin enjoyed the ride of a lifetime with the…
Vivariums take terrarium gardening to the next level. They simulate the habitat of reptiles or other animals. Learn how to make your own at Exotic Plants.
A beloved Sacramento tradition returns soon. But with so much recent heat, will there still be enough camellias for the 98th annual Sacramento Camellia Show? “I…
A fierce early spring means ‘normal’ snow pack weakens, mosquitoes arrive with dazzling flowers That February sun sure feels good! As most of the…
“We try to get plants no one else has in the area,” owner Kifumi Keppler said. “What is an ‘Exotic Plant’ if not unusual or rare?”
Warm and dry; that’s our current weather outlook, and it has rain watchers worried. Can we complain about near-perfect December weather? Yes, if it means…
“An empty room can use some life. A few little flowers don’t have the impact. You add plants, you get instant impact.”
Kifumi Keppler
Owner, Exotic Plants
New experiential honey center opens this weekend This roadside attraction is sure to get people buzzing. Featuring the first varietal honey-and-mead-tasting room of its kind,…
“Young people in particular are into new things and unusual plants.”
Kifumi Keppler
Owner, Exotic Plants