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The Horticulture Department at Bakersfield College is pleased to present their eighth annual Garden Fest on Saturday, April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Bakersfield College’s Renegade Park, which is located on Mt. Vernon Avenue north of Memorial Stadium. Garden Fest will celebrate the horticulture and agriculture programs at Bakersfield College for the eighth year. Bakersfield College’s Garden Fest has grown to become Bakersfield’s premier springtime garden event for seasoned green thumbs and novice gardeners alike. Garden Fest is an open house, featuring Bakersfield College’s Environmental Horticulture and Agriculture programs, and draws thousands of visitors annually. Events scheduled for this year’s Bakersfield College Garden Fest include country garden seminars, industry professionals providing valuable tips and information on gardening, floral design, pet care, cooking, and more. A special celebration, in honor of Bakersfield College’s centennial anniversary, will take place at 1 p.m. with the planting of the 100th tree on campus. Over the last six months, 99 new trees have been planted at Bakersfield College, and the 100th, a large, beautiful tree, will be added to the Renegade Park in honor of the college’s centennial. Be one of just 100 people to own an exclusive piece of history. Bakersfield College’s Horticulture Department will be making just 100 special rose bushes available for purchase. These exquisite red and white rose bushes are available in honor of Bakersfield College’s centennial. Rose bushes are $30 and will be available for sale at garden fest. More than 150 vendor booths will be available with information on gardening, pets, cooking, outdoor leisure, arts & crafts, and environmentally-friendly home improvement ideas. The annual farmer’s market will have fresh fruits and vegetables ripe and ready for purchase. Bakersfield College’s Culinary Arts Department will have freshly-prepared food available throughout the event. More than