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Public invited to the following: All events are subject to change without notice.
2010
MARCH
March 8th Monday 7 – 9 pm "Bye Bye Grass! Part I"@ San Diego Botanic
Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens), 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
92024. Tired of being a slave to your water-thirsty lawn? Join gardening expert
Nan Sterman to learn how to eliminate your lawn for good. Nan will discuss
elimination options, including the pros and cons of chemical and non-chemical
methods, and ways to physically remove grass. Nan is the author of California
Gardener’s Guide Volume II and host of television’s A Growing Passion.
March 13th Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m. "Part II: " Your lawn is gone. What do you
do next? Nan will talk about California’s special gardening climate, present
examples of beautiful grassless gardens, and discuss the how-to behind these
kinds of gardens including soil preparation, updating irrigation systems, and long
term garden care. She will also offer creative ideas for beautiful, low-water
plantings. Using San Diego Botanic Garden as an outdoor classroom, Nan will
guide you through living examples of waterwise landscapes, show you interesting
drought tolerant ground covers, and introduce you to a variety of hardscape
options. Nan is a garden coach and garden designer. Per session: Members
$45/non-members $50. Pre-registration required. Call Water Conservation
Garden at 619-660–0614 x10. Contact 760-436–3036 www.sdbgarden.org
March 9th Tuesday 10 a.m. "Duo Arrangements" @ Woman's Club of
Orange, 121 S Center St., Orange. Regular Orange County Floral Arts Guild
meeting, Program will be "Duo Arrangements -- two-sided arrangements, with
each side being entirely distinct". Also, discussion of plans for the Orange County
District wide flower show. Free to guests. Contact 714-635-0173.
March 11th Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. "Do More With Less Water" @
Placentia United Methodist Church, 2050 N. Valencia, Placentia 92870. Darcy
Burke will speak on "Do More With Less Water" in the garden and landscape.
Regular Del Norte Garden Club meeting. Free. Contact 714-524-1468
March 11th Thursday 9:30 - Noon "The American Meadow Garden"
with John Greenlee @ Palm Room, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic
Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia 91007-2697. Our spring series opens
with an eye-opening, beautifully illustrated talk by one of California’s finest! John
will explain how to turn a traditional time-, water- and chemical-sucking lawn into a
bird- and butterfly-filled meadow, a shimmering mini-ecosystem of regionally
appropriate grasses and flowering perennials, a safe place for kids and pets. John
is an ornamental grass expert and owner of Greenlee Nursery (www.
greenleenursery.com ). He will sign copies of his latest book The American
Meadow Garden: Creating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn (with
photographs by Saxon Holt.).
*Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer Spring 2010: 8 Thursdays, March 11 –
May 6 9:30am–Noon / Palm Room. (Please note special times for field trips,
which are self-driven and require pre-registration) $100 for the series, $20 per
class / Reservations or you may pay at the door. Information and registration:
626.821.4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.org www.arboretum.org
March 11th Thursday 2:30 p.m. "Flowering Fruit Trees" @ Friends’ Hall,
The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 91108. Heralding the arrival of
spring, cherry, peach, and plum blossoms have inspired poets (and garden lovers)
for centuries. Join Jim Folsom, the Telleen/Jorgensen Director of the Botanical
Gardens, for an informative talk on the care, cultivation, and enjoyment of
flowering fruit trees. A plant sale will follow the program. Free.
Contact 626-405-2100 www.huntington.org
March 11th Thursday 6 – 8 p.m. "2nd Annual Newport Beach Water
WORKSHOP" @ Newport Beach Central Library, 1000 Avocado Avenue,
Newport Beach 92660.
Keynote Speaker: Ron Vanderhoff, Master Gardener of Rogers’s Gardens
Learn what conservation efforts are under way in Newport Beach
Find out the ways you can transform your garden with California Friendly ®
and native plants this season
Vendor Fair and light refreshments.
Follow on twitter.com/h20conserve
Seats fill fast. RSVP: 949-644-3214 or email conservationinfo@newportbeachca.
gov please provide the number attending. Contact www.watersmartnewport.org
March 11th Thursday 7 p.m. "How to Prune Begonias" @ East Anaheim
Christian Church, 2216 E. South St., Anaheim 92806. Mary Sakamoto will speak
on and demonstrate how to prune begonias. Free plant for first-time visitors.
Regular meeting of Orange County Branch American Begonia Society.
March 11th Thursday 7 - 9 p.m. "Composting" @ Santa Margarita Water
District bldg at 26111 Antonio Pkwy, RSM 92688. Regular Rose Society of
Saddleback Mountain Meeting. Our guest speaker is Irmagaard Rahwyler
Waltz. Irmagaard, a UCCE Master Gardener and Master Composter, will discuss
garden "Composting". Her garden, a certified wildlife habitat, includes fruit trees
& vegetables. If you love gardening, join us to enrich your knowledge-all are
welcome! Contact www.rssm.org
March 12th - 14th Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. & Sunday 10 a.m. -
4 p,m. "65th Annual Orchid Show" @ Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400
Calle Real, Santa Barbara 93105. Sponsored by Santa Barbara Orchid Estate.
One of the world's most prestigious orchid shows takes place here each spring.
More than 70 commercial and amateur growers from the United States and
around the world display thousands of their most perfect orchids. See the show
and visit the nursery, right at the peak of Cymbidium season.
Contact www.orchidfair.com Admission is Free. Parking $5
March 12th Friday 9:30 a.m. - noon 'Succulent Container Arrangements'
@ Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach.
Regular meeting of Laguna Beach Garden Club. The Laguna Beach Garden Club
presents landscape designer Dania Boucher. Ms. Boucher will discuss and
demonstrate some of the techniques used in creating succulent container
arrangements. Ms. Boucher's degree in illustration from the Laguna College of
Art and Design lends itself to her landscape design plans. Previously working at
Silver Creek Nursery and Laguna Canyon Cactus and Succulents, she now takes
care of several gardens she designed and installed in Laguna Beach and Irvine.
Free once for guests. Contact www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org
March 13th Saturday 9 a.m. "Great Home Grown Tomatoes - with
Steve Goto" @ Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar,
92625 Join renowned horticulturist and professional tomato and vegetable grower
Steve Goto, for an inside look into the tips and tricks of cultivating perfect home
grown tomatoes. Steve is known throughout Southern California as perhaps the
foremost expert on tomato varieties and home care and culture. This lecture is
sure to provide you with the necessary knowledge to grow delicious and beautiful
tomatoes in your own garden, large or small.
Contact www.rogersgardens.com 949-640-5800 or 800-647-2356
March 13th Saturday 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. "California-Friendly Gardening
Workshop" @ San Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens),
230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas 92024. In a cooperative effort with the Santa
Fe Irrigation District and the San Dieguito Water District, the Olivenhain
Municipal Water District will hold an informative workshop to assist customers
in their landscape irrigation management. The workshop will be taught by an
experienced instructor with a degree in horticulture and a background in water
conservation. Topics include landscape design, WaterSmart plants, watering,
irrigation systems. FREE. To register call 760-632–4236.
Contact 760-436–3036 www.sdbgarden.org
March 13th Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "California Native Plant Society
Benefit Day" @ Tree of Life Nursery, 33201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan
Capistrano 92675 A portion of all plant sales from this day will be donated to the
California Native Plant Society (CNPS), San Diego Chapter. Chapter volunteers
will also be available to answer questions about native plant gardening and plant
selection. Speaker Connie Beck will present a lecture at 10 A.M., come support
CNPS and purchase low-water use beautiful native plants for your landscape.
FREE Contact 949-728-0685 www.cnpssd.org www.californianativeplants.com
March 13th Saturday 9:30 a.m. "Lawn Installation and Care" @
Laguna Hills Nursery, 25290 Jeronimo Rd., Lake Forest 92630. The different
types of lawns are introduced along with differences in care. Techniques of
preparing the soil, sowing and starting lawns from seed, and sod installation will be
included. Pest and weed control will also be discussed. These workshops are
free. There is about 80 minutes of information. Questions are welcome during
and/or after the workshop. If you wish to attend please RSVP so that we can
more accurately estimate seating. If calling during off hours please leaves your
name, phone and # attending. Repeated Sunday March 14th at 9:30 a.m.
Contact 949-830-5653 www.lagunahillsnursery.com
March 13th Saturday 10 a.m. "Succulent Container Class" @ Cottage
Home and Garden, 31720 Los Rios St., San Juan Capistrano 92675. Join us and
learn how to create your own water wise succulent container. Free with the
purchase of materials. Contact 949-493-3920
MARCH 13TH Saturday 10 a.m. "All About Birds" with Guest
Speaker Bob Brandt of Wild Birds Unlimited in Mission Viejo. @ The
Plant Stand, 2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa 92626. COME JOIN US AND
RECEIVE A FREE GIFT!
Contact www.plant-stand.com 800-698-1077 or 714-966-0797
March 13th Saturday 10 a.m. "Organic Gardening Workshop" @
Louie's Nursery , 16310 Porter Ave, Riverside 92504. RSVP due to limited space
951-780-7841. Contact www.louiesnursery.com
March 13th Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon "Grow it NOW: Warm Season
Vegetables" Workshop @ Orange County Great Park, Farm & Food Lab, off
the 5 Freeway and Sand Canyon in Irvine. Ready to dig in the garden again?
Now is the time to plant warm season vegetables to feed your family over the
summer months. The Master Gardeners will give you the information you need to
choose your crops so that you can follow the #1 rule: plant what you and your
family like to eat! Yum! Contact www.ocgp.org or call 949-724-7420
March 13th Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon "How to Propagate Different
Kinds of Geraniums" @ East Anaheim Christian Church, 2216 E. South St.,
Anaheim 92806. At this regular meeting of the Orange County Geranium Society
we will have a workshop to learn how to propagate all different kinds of
geraniums. Supplies provided by the club. Plant Opportunity Table, and
Refreshments. Everyone is welcome. Free. Contact 714-350-3355.
March 13th Saturday 10 - 11 a.m. "Design your Garden to Attract
Hummingbirds and Butterflies using Native plants!" @ Tree of Life
Nursery, 3201 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 92675. Landscape Designer
Connie Beck will share her expertise in designing attractive landscapes featuring
native plants. She will share design ideas and her excellent knowledge of working
with native plants to instruct you on how to have a beautiful and relaxing garden.
Sit back and enjoy as hummingbirds and butterflies come to your renovated
garden! FREE Contact 949-728-0685 www.californianativeplants.com
March 13th Saturday 10 - 11:30 a.m. "Award Winning Home
Composting: Workshop I " @ Bleachers, Fullerton Arboretum, 1900
Associated Rd., Fullerton 92831. Discover how easy it is to start your own home
composting system! During this informative class, you’ll learn the basics of home
composting and receive a FREE booklet to guide you through the learning and
start-up process.
Fullerton Arboretum has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency for its GreenScapes activities including its commitment to providing
outstanding composting classes. Our instructors, Dr. Bill Roley, President of
Applied Ecological Systems, and Patrick McNelly, Principal Staff Analyst for the
O.C. Sanitation District, have won the nationally recognized H. Clark Gregory
Award for Outstanding Grassroots Efforts to Promote Composting.
FREE to residents of Fullerton, Brea, Santa Ana, Orange, Irvine and Buena Park
with proof of residency. Residents of the above hosting cities, except Buena Park
residents, will also receive discount vouchers for composting bins (one per family).
Residents of all other cities: $5/members $7/nonmembers. Space limited /
Preregister to guarantee a seat / Call by Wed, Mar 10 / 657-278-3407.
Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org
March 13th Saturday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "African Violet Show & Sale " @
South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula
90274.Sponsored by the South Coast African Violet Society. One of the most
popular of houseplants, African Violets bloom almost continually. This year's
theme is "Spring Celebrations with African Violets". Pots, fertilizer, soil and
other supplies will be available for sale. Gini McCanne of Violet Perfection by
Gini will be offering plants for sale.
Contact 310-544-1484 www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
March 13th Saturday 2 p.m. "GET DOWN & DIRTY" @ THE BUENA
PARK LIBRARY, 7150 La Palma Avenue, Buena Park 90620. Two experts from
the Fullerton Arboretum will discuss different green gardening topics during a
program at the Buena Park Library District.
Jonathan Davis is a iologist/ethnobotanist at the Fullerton Arboretum and cares
for the Arboretum’s rare fruit collection. He has also developed an 11,000 square
foot organic vegetable garden. He will present a talk called "Garden Alchemy:
How to Turn Your Turf Into Organic Vegetables".
Chris Barnhill is the living collections curator at The Arboretum. His
presentation will be on "Drought Tolerant Gardening".
Join us to find out how to make your garden “green” – just in time for spring.
Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge for this program.
Contact www.buenaparklibrary.org 714-826-4100 Ext. 125
March 13th Saturday 2 - 5 p.m. "Go Green - Extending Your Living
Space to the Outdoors" @ Ethan Allen Design Center, 3685 Grand Oaks
Corona 92881 Local landscape designer will discuss, low maintenance, water-wise
plants and how to use plants to create inviting outdoor living spaces. The advice is
endless, but space is limited! Please RSVP to save a spot.
Contact 951.278.3180 or info@corona.ethanallen.com
March 14th Sunday 9 a.m. "Unlocking the Interior Plant Maze - with
Debra Ringler" @ Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del
Mar, 92625 Come join Debra Ringler as she shares her years of experience in
the field of Interior Landscaping with her hands on demonstration that is designed
to equip you in the care of your indoor plants. Whether you are a newcomer to
indoor gardening or an avid hobbyist, this seminar will inspire you and help you to
venture into the wonderful world of interior plants, no matter how small your
endeavor. Contact www.rogersgardens.com 949-640-5800 or 800-647-2356
March 14th Sunday 9:30 a.m. "Lawn Installation and Care" @
Laguna Hills Nursery, 25290 Jeronimo Rd., Lake Forest 92630. The different
types of lawns are introduced along with differences in care. Techniques of
preparing the soil, sowing and starting lawns from seed, and sod installation will be
included. Pest and weed control will also be discussed. These workshops are
free. There is about 80 minutes of information. Questions are welcome during
and/or after the workshop. If you wish to attend please RSVP so that we can
more accurately estimate seating. If calling during off hours please leaves your
name, phone and # attending. From repeat Saturday March 13th at 9:30 a.m.
Contact 949-830-5653 www.lagunahillsnursery.com
March 14th Sunday 1 - 3 p.m. "Growing Amazing Tomatoes" with
heirloom expert Steven Goto @ Blue Hills Nursery, 16440 E. Whittier Blvd.,
Whittier 90603. Contact 562-947-2013 www.bluehills.com
March 14th Sunday 1:30 - 4 p.m. "Species Preservation and the Orchid
Conservation Alliance" @ Placentia Public Library, 411 E. Chapman Ave.,
Placentia 92870 Regular meeting of Southern California Orchid Species Society.
Renowned orchid spcialist, Peter Tobias, will be presenting an informative speech
on species preservation and the Orchid Conservation Alliance. Please bring in
your blooming species for Show & Tell. Joy would appreciate snacks for the
Society members & guests to enjoy. Free.
Contact 714-991-8661 www.socalorchidspecies.com
March 14th Sunday 2 – 4 p.m. "Contemporary Floral Design" @ San
Diego Botanic Garden (formerly Quail Botanical Gardens), 230 Quail Gardens
Drive, Encinitas 92024. Celebrate Spring by creating your own contemporary
floral design at this hands-on workshop taught by floral designer extraordinaire
David Root. Members $25/ non-members $30 (plus $30 materials fee) Pre-
registration required by March 10. Bring floral knife, clippers, wire cutters, and
scissors. Contact 760-436–3036 www.sdbgarden.org
March 16th - April 13th Tuesdays 6 - 8:30 p.m. "Master Composter
Training Course" @ Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N. El
Camino Real, Encinitas 92024. Learn the ins and outs of composting, meet new
people, and participate in interesting events, all while serving your community!
Become a Master Composter! Application required. Contact www.solanacenter.
org Attendance of all sessions is mandatory. The following course book is
required: The Complete Compost Gardening Guide by Pleasant & Martin (Storey
Publishing 2008). Please note in your application if you would like to purchase the
book at the first class session from the Solana Center for $25.00 (tax included).
For more information, contact Carlie Peck at 760-436-7986 Ext. 211 or email
carlie@solanacenter.org
March 16th Tuesday 7:30 p.m. "All New Square Foot Gardening" @
East Anaheim Christian Church, 2216 East South Street, Anaheim 92806. Regular
Horticulture Society of Orange County meeting, Program is "All New Square
Foot Gardening", presented by Donna Woodbridge. Free to guests, dues $15 per
year. Contact 714-635-0173
March 17th Wednesday 9 a.m. "Flemish Florals" @ Sherman Library &
Gardens, 2647 East Pacific Coast Highway, Corona del Mar 92625. Contact www.
slgardens.org 949-673-226 $45 non-member $40 member This class will feature a
creative floral design using flowers from the garden. Vase included. Please bring
your own shears.
March 18th Thursday 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. "Field Trip: Weeks Roses and
Agriscapes, Cal Poly Pomona," – Pre-registration required. @ Palm Room,
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,
Arcadia 91007-2697. Celebrate spring on this plant-lovers’ trip to Cal Poly
Pomona. First, explore Weeks Roses’ new facility, guided by none other than
celebrated rose breeder Tom Carruth. A short tour of the adjacent Agriscapes
complex ends in the pick-your-own strawberry field! We wrap the morning with a
shopping spree in the Farm Store and nursery. Pre-registration required.
*Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer Spring 2010: 8 Thursdays, March 11 –
May 6 9:30am–Noon / Palm Room. (Please note special times for field trips,
which are self-driven and require pre-registration) $100 for the series, $20 per
class / Reservations or you may pay at the door Information and registration:
626.821.4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.org www.arboretum.org
March 18th Thursday Noon – 2 p.m. "How to Grow the Best Tomatoes"
@ Pavilion classrooms, Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton
92831. Just in time to help you get the most out of our annual Monster Tomato
and Pepper Sale*, third generation nurseryman and tomato expert Steve Goto
visits the Fullerton Arboretum to share his best practices and tips for growing
great tomatoes. Steve’s course includes “Tomato 101” topics, growing tomatoes
organically, and an introduction to Heirloom Tomato varieties. Come listen for
Steve’s tomato-related secrets and specific recommendations based on our
Tomato Sale list.
A celebrated guest speaker, Steve Goto has been researching and growing
tomatoes since 1982 and runs the family business at Goto Nursery. Currently,
Steve grows over 100 varieties of Heirloom tomatoes at the request of customers.
* Members-Only Tomato Sale 3 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18th following
the class. Nonmembers attending the class will have the opportunity to join the
Arboretum and take advantage of this special sale. Sale opens to the general
public Friday at 10 a.m. $10/members $13/nonmembers Space limited / Preregister
to reserve your spot / Call by Tues, Mar 16 / 657-278-3407 Contact www.
fullertonarboretum.org
March 18th Thursday 6 - 9 p.m. + March 20th Saturday 9 a.m. - Noon (2
meetings) "Anyone Can Grow Orchids" @ University Extension Center -
Room TBA, 1200 University Ave., Riverside 92507. You too can grow beautiful
orchids inside your home and outdoors. Learn the basic techniques of orchid
culture, visit a home garden, and re-pot your own orchid. Topics include: Light,
Temperature, Watering, Fertilization, and Potting. 093-SCA-A32 Instructor:
Dwane Mickelson. Preregistration: Requested by March 18th Textbook: No
text required. Fees: $59 includes parking.
- $10 (Optional) Multiple enrollment discount (one person in two or more
gardening courses or two or more people.
Contact www.extension.ucr.edu/enroll/catalog/olr_catalog_search.php?
webarea=1&subarea=120
March 18th Thursday 7 - 8:30 p.m. "Huntington Beach Community
Garden Meeting" @ Edison Community Center, 21377 Magnolia St.,
Huntington Beach 92646. Huntington Beach residents interested in creating a
community garden are welcome at the monthly meeting on the third Thursday of
each month. Discussion includes progress and planning including operations,
fundraising, public relations, website and membership.
March 19th - 21st Friday - Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Monster Tomato &
Pepper Sale" @ Fullerton Arboretum, Yorba Linda Blvd @ Associated Rd.,
Fullerton 92831. This is the largest annual plant sale in the region focusing
exclusively on tomato and pepper plants. Over 200 varieties of tomato plants will
be for sale this year, including every size from currant to beefsteak and every
color from white to black. Over 90 varieties of peppers will be available this year.
Note: March 18th Thursday 4 - 7 p.m. members only.
Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org 657-278-3407
March 19th Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. "GNN Season of Sales: Wondrous
Wildflowers" @ Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Grow Native Nursery,
1500 N College Avenue, Claremont 91711. Jumpstart your spring with the
amazing color of California native wildflowers. Select from a fantastic selection of
flowers including baby blue-eyes (Nemophila menziesii), farewell-to-spring
(Clarkia), and California poppies (Eschscholzia californica). Don’t miss your
opportunity to enjoy guided Spring Wildflower Walks on Saturdays and Sundays
at 2 p.m. from March 20-May 16. Wondrous Wildflower sales continue through
April 1 during regular nursery hours.
An entire series of especially themed plant sales devoted to popular California
native plants that will keep you growing and enjoying beautiful botanicals
throughout the spring season and beyond. Visit RSABG.org to learn more about
Garden Community Education opportunities, special events, and tours to enhance
your experience. Wondrous Wildflowers / March 19-21,
Irises and Coral Bells (Heuchera) / April 2-4, Meadow Gardens / April 16-18,
Cacti and Agaves and Succulents! Oh My! / April 30-May 2
Located at beautiful Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, Grow Native Nursery
provides a wide variety of exclusively California native plants for your garden.
Knowledgeable staff is available to answer questions and help you make the right
plant selection for your needs. Garden admission is not required to visit GNN.
GNN inventory lists are available online at www.RSABG.org. Open Wednesday-
Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
California Garden Shop, Open Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Explore new books, guides,
gear and gifts to make your Garden visit even more enjoyable. Whether young or
young at heart, you’re sure to find something special. Members receive 10%
discount.
Grow Native Nursery Open Wednesday-Sunday / 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Located at beautiful Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden provides a wide variety of
exclusively California native plants for your garden. Knowledgeable staff is
available to answer questions and help you make the right plant selection for your
needs. Garden admission is not required to visit GNN. GNN inventory lists are
available online.
March 19th Friday 10 a.m. @ Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S.
State College Blvd. Anaheim 92806. Regular meeting of Anaheim Garden Club.
Club is open to those who garden and/or arrange flowers. We have informative
educational programs, and an opportunity table with donated and purchased
plants. Flower show in even years. Members receive a yearbook. Dues are $20
per year. Meetings are third Friday September thru May at 10 a.m.
Contact 714-635-0173.
March 20th Saturday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. "Off-Site Adventures: Wildflower
Field Trips" with Chris Barnhill, Fullerton Arboretum Collections Curator.
Trip locations are determined according to best current seasonal blooms.
Participants will enjoy in-depth guided tours of local plant communities at
each destination and a scenic break for lunch. Bring your camera and join us
as we go into the field to view, photo, and identify nature’s glory of spring.
Cost for each trip is $25 for Fullerton Arboretum members or $30 for
nonmembers.
Trips are by prepaid preregistration only, and participants are asked to register
by the Wednesday before their desired trip by calling 657-278-3407.
Registered participants will meet at the Arboretum parking lot 15 minutes
early for a map and directions. Field trips include several long walks of low-
to-moderate difficulty. Field shoes, layered clothing, a hat and/or sunscreen
are recommended. Participants will also need water and a sack lunch.
Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org
March 20th Saturday 9 a.m. "New Plants for California Gardens" -
with Nicholas Staddon @ Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd.,
Corona del Mar, 92625 Tired of your garden looking like everyone else? Why
settle for soup and bread when you can have a five-course meal. Nicholas
Staddon, director of New Plant Introductions for Monrovia Nursery, will share
and discuss the latest plant treasures from around the world. Learn about new,
superior varieties of old favorites as well as new plants you are sure to have never
seen before. Turn your garden into a paradise of plants unlike anyone else's.
Nicholas Staddon has been a Monrovia Craftsman for 20 years. Working closely
with breeders, hybridizers , and his favorite group of people, Professional Plant
Hunters, he scours the globe for discoveries and new creations in the plant world.
Since 1926, the name Monrovia has been synonymous with Distinctively Better
premium plants. Nicholas was born in England, and came to the United States in
his late-20s. Before joining Monrovia, he worked in New Mexico. Nicholas now
resides in California and continues to be consumed with a passion for plants and
living creatures. He travels extensively for Monrovia in his quest for truly great
New Plants for American gardeners.
Contact www.rogersgardens.com 949-640-5800 or 800-647-2356
March 20th Saturday 9 a.m. "Saturday Plant Sale" @ UCI Arboretum,
just south of the corner of Campus Drive & Jamboree Rd on UCI North Campus.
Our nursery is full to bursting with beautiful and unique plants in full bloom. The
arboretum specializes in plants from California, South Africa and Mexico.
Typical selections for March include the stunning cup of wine Babiana (Babiana
rubrocyanea) and many other blooming bulbs, perennials such as the Heart leaf
geranium (Pelargonium cordifolium) and beautiful succulents such as the Black
Rose (Aeonium arboretum). We offer expert advice on selection and care.
Admission and parking are free for this event.
Contact http://arboretum.bio.uci.edu/ 949-824-5833
March 20th & 21st Saturday & Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. "Herb Festival,
Spring Plant Sale, and Tomatomania®" @ San Diego Botanic Garden
(formerly Quail Botanical Gardens), 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas 92024.
We are happy to announce that Dr. James Duke will be our honored guest at this
year’s Herb Festival. He is the author of The Green Pharmacy® Guide to Healing
Foods: Proven Natural Remedies to Treat and Prevent More than 80 Common
Health Concerns, which was published in 2009. He will give a presentation each
day on foods as medicines, featuring spices especially, and will sign copies of his
book. Additionally, there will be guided tours of the herb garden, on-going
speakers on garden and herb-related topics, Herb Festival Market-place, the A-Z
of Herbs information booths, and the SDBG Spring Plant Sale. Back by popular
demand is Tomatomania® with lectures and plenty of hybrid tomato seedlings.
Free with admission or membership. Contact 760-436–3036 www.sdbgarden.org
MARCH 20TH Saturday 10 a.m. "Culinary Herbs" with Guest Chef
Debbi Dubbs, author of “What’s in Your Pantry”@ The Plant Stand,
2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa 92626. COME JOIN US AND RECEIVE A
FREE GIFT! Contact www.plant-stand.com 800-698-1077 or 714-966-0797
March 20th Saturday 10 a.m. "Moss Basket Hands - On Workshop"
with Debbie Johnson @ Weidners Gardens, 695 Normandy Rd., Encinitas,
92024. Learn correct mossing methods, water saving tips, moss and create your
own basket. Free, You only pay for what you take home.
Contact www.weidners.com 760-436-2194
March 20th Saturday 10 - 11 a.m. "Design your Garden to Attract
Hummingbirds with Native Plants" @ Tree of Life Nursery, 3201 Ortega
Hwy., San Juan Capistrano 92675. Laura Camp will share what plants to use to
attract local hummingbird species to your garden. She will cover the elements of
creating healthy hummingbird habitat, like shelter, perching areas, and, nectar
sources. She will also give some design and plant combination ideas. FREE
Contact 949-728-0685 www.californianativeplants.com
March 20th Saturday 10 a.m. – Noon "Flower Arranging: Art Deco
Elegance" @ The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino 91108. Create an
elegant flower arrangement in a retro style inspired by the art, architecture, and
Hollywood glamour of the 1920s and 30s. Casey Schwartz and Kit Wertz of Flower
Duet lead this hands-on workshop. Members: $75. Non-Members: $90.
Registration: 626-405-2128. Contact 626-405-2100 www.huntington.org
March 20th Saturday Noon - 4:00 p.m. & March 21st Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
"Ikebana Show & Sale " @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic
Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia 91007-2697. Different schools of
Ikebana will be represented, from classical to naturalistic to avant-garde, in this
Japanese flower exhibition. Arrangements by all levels of artists, from beginners
to teachers, will be displayed. Ikebana arrangement demonstrations will be given
Saturday and Sunday. Related materials for Ikebana will be offered for sale.
Contact www.arboretum.org
March 20th Sunday & March 21st Sunday Noon to 5 p.m., "Largest
Daffodil Display in Southern California" @ Julian Town Hall, 2129 Main
Street, Julian 92036. Hundreds of ribbons and prizes will be awarded. National
experts will be on hand to answer your questions about these sunny flowers.
Local Julian artists will display and sell daffodil-themed art. Daffodil-themed
activities for children ADMISSION FREE. PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS
DELIGHTFUL DAFFODIL EVENT
Contact Julian Chamber of Commerce 760-765-1857 www.julianca.com
BACKGROUND: For more than 15 years Julian residents have been planting
naturalizing daffodils throughout the town and along the slopes surrounding the
town. By now there are millions growing in the area. This started as a project by
Sally Snipes, a local gardener and artist, who wanted to honor the memory of her
father. Sally recruited friends and neighbors to help with the project by ordering
bushels of bulbs for personal use, giving Sally additional credit of bushels of bulbs
to plant for the community. The project continues to this day. Every fall Julian
residents order bushels of daffodils through Sally to plant in their own yards and
to donate to the larger project. Visitors to Julian during February and March are
treated to a dramatic display of the blooming bulbs.
March 21st Sunday 9 a.m. "Potager Kitchen Gardens" - with Cristin
Fusano @ Roger's Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar,
92625 Trade in your lawn (front or back) for the age old tradition of mixed
plantings of vegetables, herbs, fruit trees, berries and flowers. Using her flair for
garden design, Cristin will show you how to plan and plant a kitchen garden to fit
your available space.
Contact www.rogersgardens.com 949-640-5800 or 800-647-2356
March 21st Sunday 10 a.m. "Create a Fairy Garden Class" @ Cottage
Home and Garden, 31720 Los Rios, San Juan Capistrano 92675. Learn how to
create your own miniature garden with the help of our specialists. Free with the
purchase of materials. Contact 949-493-3920
March 23rd, 30th, April 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th
Tuesdays "Ikebana: Beginning and Intermediate" 1 - 3 p.m. and
"Ikebana: Advanced" 9:30 a.m. - Noon @ South Coast Botanic Garden,
26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274. Instructor: Reiko
Kawamura. Elegance, grace and style are the characteristics of Ikebana. learn
the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best
usage in gaining the oriental view of flower arranging. Elementary, Moribana,
Free Style, Traditional, Hanamai, Rimpa and Bunjin will be taught. $45/$50
$50/$55 Contact 310-544-1484 www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
March 24th, 31st, April 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th, May 5th, 12th
Wednesdays 7 - 10 p.m. "Bonsai" @ South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300
Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274. Instructor: Carol Upston
Learn to select the best shrubs or trees for the type of Bonsai you wish to
create. Bring a plant you want to Bonsai. Instruction will include creating,
training, styling and care. $42/$47.
Contact 310-544-1484 www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
March 24th - 28th Wednesday - Sunday "2010 SAN FRANCISCO
FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW FESTIVAL" @ The San Mateo Event
Center, 2495 South Delaware Street, San Mateo 94403.
Contact www.sfgardenshow.com 415-684-7278 ext 2.
March 24th Wednesday 10 a.m. - Noon "The Great Tomato Sale &
Talk" @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin
Ave.,Arcadia 91007-2697. Back by popular demand for an 9th year! Join us for an
informative talk plus Steve Goto's Top 25 Tomato Picks for 2010. Learn all the
tricks to successful planting and harvesting of the best tomatoes for this area.
After the class, attend THE GREAT TOMATO SALE in the patio behind the Gift
Shop. You won't want to miss the large selection of heirloom tomato plants. Free
with Arboretum Admission – No reservations necessary.
Contact www.arboretum.org
March 25th Thursday 9:30 a.m. - Noon "From Vineyard to Botanical
Garden: The History of Agriculture at Rancho Santa Anita" with
Mitchell Hearns Bishop @ Palm Room, Los Angeles County Arboretum &
Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia 91007-2697. The Arboretum,
the surviving remnant of the Santa Anita land grant, has encompassed all phases
of Southern California’s agricultural history. The property was one of the area’s
earliest sites for introduction of new crops and ornamental plants, some of which
still survive. Curator of historic collections Mitchell Hearns Bishop will describe
the succession of crops and livestock raised on the grounds, discuss notable plants
and share historic photographs and agricultural equipment.
*Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer Spring 2010: 8 Thursdays, March 11 –
May 6 9:30am–Noon / Palm Room. (Please note special times for field trips,
which are self-driven and require pre-registration) $100 for the series, $20 per
class / Reservations or you may pay at the door Information and registration:
626.821.4623 or jill.berry@arboretum.org www.arboretum.org
March 26th Friday 10 a.m. "Fairy Garden Class" @ The Dragonfly Shops
and Gardens, 260 N. Glassell, Orange 92866 Planting an “itty-bitty” garden is
fun, easy, and fast. Come to The Dragonfly for an “itty-bitty” garden class
where you’ll have access to wee accessories and pint sized plants. Our
specialist will guide you through step-by-step instructions on how to plant a
garden. Bring your own supplies or purchase from us. $10 plus materials.
Contact 714-289-4689 www.dragonflyshopsandgardens.com
March 26th Friday 6 to 9 p.m. "Residential Landscape Workshop" @
IRWD's headquarters, 15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine 92618. If you are a
resident of Irvine Ranch Water District, please join us for our next FREE
landscape workshop on and learn the California Friendly way to a beautiful
landscape with less water and more money in your pocket.
You'll learn:
• How to pick the right plants
• How much to water your plants
• How to water to reduce runoff
Irvine Ranch Water District's residential landscape workshops are held twice per
year, in the early spring and fall. Dates are also advertised in the monthly
newsletter that comes with your water bill. For additional details, please call
Contact www.irwd.com 949-453-5327. Space in each workshop is limited and the
reservations fill quickly.
March 27th Saturday 7:45 a.m. - 3 p.m. "20th Annual San Diego Home
Gardening Seminar" by the San Diego County Master Gardener Association
@ University of San Diego, 5998 Linda Vista Rd., San Diego, 92110.
Master Gardener Spring Seminar with 27 classes. Come early for the best
selection of ornamental and edible plants, bulbs, garden décor, and gently-used
gardening books for sale to seminar attendees. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. A
secure hold area will be available to store purchases while you enjoy seminar
sessions.
The goal of the seminar is to improve the gardening practices of San Diego
County residents who grow ornamental and edible plants for personal use. The
program is designed to provide home gardeners with practical information on
horticulture and related topics. Proceeds from the seminar are used to pay related
expenses and to support Master Gardener public education activities.
Registration: Classes fill quickly and early registration is recommended. Pre-
registration will close when classes are full or on March 16th, 2010. Classes are
assigned on a first come, first served basis. The pre-registration fee is:
$45 for 3 classes, $35 for two classes, $20 for one class. Sorry, no refunds.
Admission includes a vendor sale of plants, birdhouses, note cards, books and
other items.
Rules: Parents are asked not to bring babies or small children to the seminar. Any
minor must pay and be accompanied by an adult. You may bring your own lunch or
purchase one at a university facility. Contact www.mastergardenerssandiego.org
March 27th Saturday 9 a.m. "Tomatoes"@ your nearest Armstrong Garden
Center Home-grown tomatoes taste great, are a safe food source and are
easy to grow. Let our friendly experts show you how to plant and care for
tomatoes in your garden or container garden.
Contact www.armstronggarden.com
MARCH 27TH Saturday 10 a.m. "Plantings to Attract Hummingbirds
and Butterflies" @ The Plant Stand, 2972 Century Place, Costa Mesa 92626.
COME JOIN US AND RECEIVE A FREE GIFT!
Contact www.plant-stand.com 800-698-1077 or 714-966-0797
March 27th Saturday 10 a.m. - Noon "Berry Basics" @ Los Angeles
County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia 91007-
2697. Marc Hall, Instructor $22 members / $25 non-members. Do you want to
learn to grow berries - strawberries, blueberries, and caneberries, to mention just
a few? Then this class is for you! Learn: when and where to buy your plants; tips
for growing abundant crops; guidelines for tending and harvesting your berries;
the best soil and fertilizer for optimal backyard production; the ideal watering
schedule; pruning tips and rotational information on disease prevention and
insect/bird control; and training/trellising methods. Contact www.arboretum.org
March 27th & March 28th Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. "Orchid
Show & Sale" @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301
North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia 91007-2697. This show is put on by the Cymbidium
Society of America, San Gabriel Valley Branch. There will be a display area for
cymbidium hybrids, plant displays and sales, CSA information and sign ups. In
addition, there will be potting demonstrations and speakers on orchids both days
every 2 hours. Contact www.arboretum.org
March 27th – 28th Saturday – Sunday 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. "53rd
Annual Bonsai Show" @ Friends’ Hall, The Huntington, 1151 Oxford Rd.,
San Marino 91108. Discover the fascination of this ancient horticultural art as the
California Bonsai Society presents its 53rd annual show, featuring more than
100 beautiful specimens created by bonsai masters. Traditional trees such as
Japanese black pine and California juniper will be displayed alongside out-
standing examples of non-traditional bonsai. Free.
Contact 626-405-2100 www.huntington.org
March 27th Saturday 11a.m. "Heirloom Veggies" @ Flowerdale
Nurseries, 2800 N. Tustin St. Santa Ana 92705. Free.
Contact 714-633-9200 www.flowerdalenurseries.com
March 27th Saturday noon - 5 p.m. and March 28th Sunday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
"Spring Plant Sale" @ U C Riverside Botanic Gardens, 900 University Ave.,
Riverside, CA 92521. Contact www.gardens.ucr.edu 951-784-6962
March 27th Saturday 9:30 - 11 a.m. "Regional Landscapes for Your
Garden - Beauty and Texture in Form: Gardening in a Dry Climate"
@ Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton 92831. Collections
Curator Chris Barnhill will lead a design-focused tour of the Arboretum's Desert
Gardens where participants will learn first-hand about architectural plants and
unique plant combinations that substantially reduce dependency on water for land-
scaping. Class includes plant list, instruction on pairing appropriate plants, and
examples of how natural hardscape can carry a garden through the seasons and
compliment your plants. $15/person for Fullerton residents with proof of
residency/$30/members $35/nonmembers / Preregister to reserve your spot /
Space limited Call by Wednesday March 24th / 657-278-3407.
Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org
March 27th Saturday 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. "Water Conservation Gardening
6-Class Series Class V: Edible Landscapes" @ Pavilion classrooms,
Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd., Fullerton 92831. You can grow a
beautiful edible landscape where there used to be just lawn grass. This is not your
grandfather's veggie patch -- today's edible landscapes can be as attractive as
they are useful. Learn how to grow an edible landscape that is packed with color,
is water-wise, and produces year-round.
Instructor Steve Gerischer is an award-winning landscape designer, teacher, and
current president of the Southern California Horticulture Society.
FREE to Yorba Linda Water District customers who present their water bill
All others: $25/members $30/nonmembers Space limited / Preregister to reserve
your spot / Call by Wed, Mar 24 / 657-278-3407
Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org
March 28th Sunday 9 a.m. (EARLY START) "Tomatoes" With Steve
Goto @ Laguna Hills Nursery, 25290 Jeronimo Rd., Lake Forest 92630.
(ONE DAY ONLY) It's a tradition that Tomato season officially begins when
Steve Goto presents his yearly list of favorites. Steve also brings his charm and
extensive knowledge, having grown and sold hundreds of varieties of tomatoes.
You can ask him about peppers also. These workshops are free. There is about
80 minutes of information. Questions are welcome during and/or after the
workshop. If you wish to attend please RSVP so that we can more accurately
estimate seating. If calling during off hours please leaves your name, phone and #
attending. (ONE DAY ONLY)
Contact 949-830-5653 www.lagunahillsnursery.com
March 28th Sunday 9 a.m. "My Edible Garden in April" @ Roger's
Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar, 92625 Our once a month
discussion about everything edible: vegetables, herbs, fruits, berries, grapes and
more. Steve Hampson, edible gardener extrordinaire, will lead a lively and
interactive discussion about what, where and when to plant, prune, feed harvest.
Steve will encourage lots of audience participation, so bring your best questions as
well as your own tips and tricks, and maybe even a tomato or apple to share with
the group.
This month's discussion topics might include spring vegetables and herbs, growing
transplants from seed, and growing in containers and small patio spaces. "Bon
Appétit!" Contact www.rogersgardens.com 949-640-5800 or 800-647-2356
March 28th Sunday 1:30 p.m. "Propagation Class" @ Weidners Gardens,
695 Normandy Rd., Encinitas, 92024. Bring clippers, largest plastic soda Bottles
with the bottoms cut off. You'll go home with all sorts of knowledge and lots
of cuttings ready to root. Sign up or send us an email staff@weidners.com
Children over 6 or 7 are OK. Contact www.weidners.com 760-436-2194
March 28th Sunday 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. "Seasonal Gardener Classes -
Spring" @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North
Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 91007-2697.
Learn the essentials of gardening in tune with the seasons.
*A quick walk around The Arboretum to see what's in bloom and if it might work
in your yard
* Getting ready for summer-from tomatoes to mulching
* The 2nd Bulb season
Steve Gerischer, Instructor $22 members/$25 non-members.
Contact www.arboretum.org
March 28th Sunday 2 - 4 p.m. "Dahlia Lecture" @ South Coast Botanic
Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274. Sponsored by the
South Coast Dahlia Society. Dahlias are a very diverse and beautiful flower.
Come and learn about the care and cultivation of this garden beauty. Roots will
be available for purchase.
Contact 310-544-1484 www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
March 30th, April 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, May 4th, 11th, 18th
Tuesdays 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. "Successful Gardens" @ South Coast Botanic
Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula 90274. Instructor:
Peggie Wormington. Learn successful methods of gardening throughout the
year; explore new and old favorite plants; discover intriguing secrets of the plant
kingdom; expand your knowledge by visiting gardens and nurseries. $50/$55
* $# material fee payable to instructor.
Contact 310-544-1484 www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
APRIL
April 1st Thursday 7:30 p.m. "The Rapture of Miniature Roses" by
Suzanne Horn @ Westminster Senior Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd.,
Westminster 92683. Regular meeting of O C Rose Society. Public welcome, free.
Contact 949-362-2710 www.orangecountyrs.org
April 3rd Saturday 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. "Plant Identification Classes" with
Jill Morganelli, @ Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301
North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia 91007-2697. Gardeners - learn 10 new plants every
month! Walk to interesting Arboretum areas where Jill will discuss each plant,
including care, watering, placement and culture, and provide you with handouts.
Bring your camera so you can truly catalogue and remember the plants each
month. Jill is the curator of the Kallam Garden, as well as adjunct faculty at
Cuyamaca College. $5 members/$7 non-members per class.
Contact www.arboretum.org
April 6th Tuesday 1 - 2:30 p.m. "Plant Information Classes" @ Los
Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave.,Arcadia
91007-2697. Stay on top of the world of botany & horticulture when Arboretum
botanist Frank McDonough covers various landscaping and gardening topics plus
the latest news in gardening and plant science. Frank will also reveal some of the
more important or unusual or entertaining questions he and the volunteers have
received from the public during the previous month. Bring your own plant
questions for discussion. Free with admission. Contact www.arboretum.org
April 7th Wednesday 9 a.m. "PLANT PROPAGATION " @ Sherman
Gardens, 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar 92625 In this class you will
learn the basics of propagating plants from seed, cuttings and air layering.
Contact 949-673-226 www.slgardens.org . $25 non-member/$20 member
April 8th Thursday, Annual Flower Show “Rhythm & Blooms” @ Women’
s Club of Orange 121 South Center Street, Orange Contact 714- 633-1714 or 714-
538-3043 http://wcorange.org/
April 8th Thursday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., April 9th & 10th Friday and
Saturday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m, & April 11th Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m "CGCI
Standard Flower Show, California State Flower & Garden Show," @ Cal
Expo, Pavilion Building - East Gate entry, Sacramento. 7th Standard Flower Show
"A Walk through California" CGCI's Standard Flower Show.
Contact www.californiagardenclubs.org
April 9th Friday 9:30 a.m. - noon "Monarch Butterfly Habitat" @
Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach.
Regular meeting of Laguna Beach Garden Club. Contact www.
lagunabeachgardenclub.org
April 9th, 10th & 11th Friday, Saturday & Sunday "Horticultural
Department at Mt. SAC Plant Sale" @ Magnolia Lawn, Descanso Gardens,
1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge 91011 Wide range of indoor and
outdoor varieties. This sale is free with Gardens admission.
Contact www.descansogardens.org
April 10th Saturday 10 a.m. "April Showers of Flowers" @ UCI
Arboretum, just south of the corner of Campus Drive & Jamboree Rd on UCI
North Campus. We offer expert advice on selection and care.
Contact http://arboretum.bio.uci.edu/ 949-824-5833
April 11th Sunday 1:30 p.m. Chris Roy (O C Farm Supply) Fertilizers for
your plants, and sale items @ Murdy Park Community Center, 7000 Norma,
Huntington Beach 92647. Regular S C Plumeria Society Meeting.
Contact 714-524-6539
April 16th Friday 10 a.m. "Preparing for the May Flower Show" @
Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000 S. State College Blvd. Anaheim 92806.
Regular meeting of Anaheim Garden Club. Club is open to those who garden
and/or arrange flowers. We have informative educational programs, and an
opportunity table with donated and purchased plants. Flower show in even years.
Members receive a yearbook. Dues are $20 per year. Meetings are third Friday
September thru May at 10 a.m. Contact 714-635-0173
April 17th & 18th Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Green Scene
Plant and Garden Show" @ Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Rd.,
Fullerton 92831. Green Scene 2010 promises to be bigger and better than ever,
with many new exhibitors and products for sale. Admission is $6 per adult;
children under 12 are free. Contact www.fullertonarboretum.org or call 714-278-
3407. Exhibitor opportunities are available until April 4; call 714-278-4792 or
email jmcgarvey@fullerton.edu
"Members Only" preview sale from 9 - 10 a.m. April 17th Saturday.
April 21st Wednesday 10 a.m. - Noon "Water Conservation Education"
with Gisele Schoniger from Kellogg Garden Products @ H & H Nursery, 6220
Lakewood Blvd., Lakewood 90712. Space is limited.
Contact 562-804-2513 to reserve a seat. www.hhnursery.com
April 23rd & 24th Friday & Saturday "The Spring Plant Sale" @ Lake
House Nursery, Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge
91011 Where you can find rooted cuttings from Descanso’s Rose Garden, warm
weather lilacs developed at Descanso, native and rare plants of all kinds. The
botanical shopping experience takes place at the Lake House Nursery and there’
s no admission entrance to this sale. Remember to park in the auxiliary lot for
easier access. Contact www.descansogardens.org
April 24 Saturday, 1–3 p.m. THE BIRDS AND THE BEES—
BACKYARD CHICKENS AND HOME BEEKEEPING @ Birch,
Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge 91011. Learn the
basics in preparing a chicken coop and how to raise young chicks through laying
age from John Lyons. In addition, John will discuss how to set up a beehive, install
bees and harvest your first batch of honey. $16 members; $20 non-members.
Contact www.descansogardens.org
April 30th Friday, 2 - 7 p.m., May 1st Saturday 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., May 2nd
Sunday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. THE LAKE ELSINORE HOME & GARDEN
SHOW @ Diamond Stadium, Lake Elsinore 92531. Contact 800-358-7469
MAY
May 1st & 2nd Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. "Spring Perennial Sale" @
UCI Arboretum, just south of the corner of Campus Drive & Jamboree Rd on UCI
North Campus. We offer expert advice on selection and care.
Contact http://arboretum.bio.uci.edu/ 949-824-5833
May 6th Thursday 7:30 p.m. Dexter Friede from GrowMore @
Westminster Senior Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd., Westminster 92683.
Regular meeting of O C Rose Society Public welcome, free.
Contact 949-362-2710 www.orangecountyrs.org
May 7th Friday "Laguna Beach Garden Tour: 2010"
Contact www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org
May 14th Friday 9:30 a.m. - noon "Members Novice Flower Show" @
Neighborhood Congregational Church, 340 St. Ann's Drive, Laguna Beach.
Regular meeting of Laguna Beach Garden Club. Contact www.
lagunabeachgardenclub.org
May 21st Friday 1 - 4 p.m. & May 22nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Flowers
& Collectibles from Yesteryear" @ Anaheim United Methodist Church, 1000
S. State College Blvd. Anaheim 92806. Anaheim Garden Club Biennial Flower
Show and plant sale. Public welcome. Contact 714-635-0173.
JUNE
June 5th Saturday noon - 3 p.m. "Organic Fruit & Vegetable
Gardening" @ Bamboo Room, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic
Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91007-2697 Jill Morganelli,
Instructor, and Curator of the Kallam Perennial Garden & the Rose Garden. $22
members / $25 non-members per class. Please call 626.821.4623 to register.
Next class will be on September 18th
This class will focus on: Summer Crops, Herbal Companion Planting, Summer
Disease ID, Treatment and Prevention, Biodiversity, Summer Weeds and Insects,
Remedies and Recipes, Horticulture Therapy, Small Space Gardening Contact
www.arboretum.org
June 26th & 27th Saturday & Sunday "14th Annual Gourd Art
Festival" @ Welburn Gourd Farm, 40635-D De Luz Road, Fallbrook 92028
Contact 877-420-2613 www.welburngourdfarm.com
JULY
July 10th Saturday 9 a.m. "Plumeria Care Lecture" @ Rogers Gardens,
2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar 92625.
Contact 949-640-5800 or 800.647.2356 www.rogersgardens.com
AUGUST
August 14th Saturday 9 a.m. "Plumeria Care Lecture" @ Rogers
Gardens, 2301 San Joaquin Hills Rd., Corona del Mar 92625.
Contact 949-640-5800 or 800.647.2356 www.rogersgardens.com
SEPTEMBER
September 18th Saturday noon - 3 p.m. "Organic Fruit & Vegetable
Gardening" @ Bamboo Room, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic
Garden, 301 North Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 91007-2697 Jill Morganelli,
Instructor, and Curator of the Kallam Perennial Garden & the Rose Garden. $22
members / $25 non-members per class Please call 626.821.4623 to register.
This class will focus on: Fall Crops, Fall Weeds and Insects, Fall Disease ID,
Treatment and Prevention, Organic History and Current Events, Different
Farming Practices, Tool Maintenance, Community Supported Agriculture, Slow
Food.
Contact www.arboretum.org
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
November 4th Thursday 7:30 p.m. Tom Carruth on Weeks Roses
Introductions @ Westminster Senior Center, 8200 Westminster Blvd.,
Westminster 92683. Regular meeting of O C Rose Society Public welcome, free.
Contact 949-362-2710 www.orangecountyrs.org
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| Can You Help ? There is a group of young adolescents ages 12 to 18 in Santa Ana at a place called Phoenix House, a drug and alcohol rehab . They are usually sent there by the courts. The staff is doing a very good job of rehabilitating these young people. Most of them have not had much of a family life. During the time they are there they are taught the value of family and of social responsibility. Martha Wida has volunteered there for several years with the U C Master Gardeners teaching them gardening. At the moment they are in need of wood to make more square foot gardening boxes. They hope to have one raised bed for each student. (45) The beds are four feet square and about 6" high. They will consider anything anyone has. Please contact Martha directly if you have anything to offer. mwida1@gmail.com |
| Gardening Angels Offer Wednesday Tours of Mission Gardens Mission San Juan Capistrano's Gardening Angels are offering weekly tours of the Mission's gardens on Wednesdays beginning at 10 a.m., 10: 30 a.m. and 11 a.m. The tours last a half hour. The Wednesday tours are included in the price of admission, and are being offered to enhance visitors' experience, in accordance with the Mission's 5-Year Strategic Plan. Garden tours for groups of 15 or more are also available. To arrange a group tour, contact Regina Lozic at 949-234-1318 or rlozic@missionsjc.com. or www.missionsjc.com |
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| Are you having problems with your irrigation system ? Need some answers ? e-mail water.wizard@att.net with your questions. Try to give as many details as possible. A Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor will answer. |
| Bargins, Sales and more email - ocgardeners@aol.com to report news |
Free Day at The Huntington -
"Free Day" is the first Thursday of the
month. All non-member visitors to The
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and
Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San
Marino on "Free Day" (the first Thursday
of the month) must have a ticket.
Tickets are free and can be requested by
calling our ticketing agency at 800-838-3006
or by reserving online. For more
information go to Other Garden News or
www.huntington.org
"Free Day" is the first Thursday of the
month. All non-member visitors to The
Huntington Library, Art Collections, and
Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San
Marino on "Free Day" (the first Thursday
of the month) must have a ticket.
Tickets are free and can be requested by
calling our ticketing agency at 800-838-3006
or by reserving online. For more
information go to Other Garden News or
www.huntington.org
SHIPLEY NATURE CENTER
17829 Golden West Street,
Huntington Beach
http://shipleynature.org
714-842-4772
needs volunteers:
for Restoration Days
1st Saturday of every month
Come join your neighbors and
help with a variety of tasks
needed to keep Shipley Nature
Center in good condition.
for Bird Survey
Last Friday of every month - 8
a.m. - 10 a.m. Help us to identify
and count the birds that visit
Shipley. Open to birders of all
experience levels. Bring your
binoculars and join the fun! For
more information, email
Lena@shipleynature.org
17829 Golden West Street,
Huntington Beach
http://shipleynature.org
714-842-4772
needs volunteers:
for Restoration Days
1st Saturday of every month
Come join your neighbors and
help with a variety of tasks
needed to keep Shipley Nature
Center in good condition.
for Bird Survey
Last Friday of every month - 8
a.m. - 10 a.m. Help us to identify
and count the birds that visit
Shipley. Open to birders of all
experience levels. Bring your
binoculars and join the fun! For
more information, email
Lena@shipleynature.org
Garden Tours 2009
April 4th & 5th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Theodore
Payne Native Plant Garden Tour" This self-
guided 6th Annual Tour has something for
everyone -- new and returning gardens that
demonstrate the beauty and versatility of
native plants, whether in small spaces, on clay
slopes, in hot interior valleys or cool marine
environments. With 45 home gardens offered
for viewing, you are sure to be inspired by the
creativity shown in these vastly different
spaces. Please call the Theodore Payne
Foundation at 818-768-1802 to purchase your
tickets by Visa or MC, or purchase your
tickets online at www.theodorepayne.org
April 18th Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Garden
Tour and Plant Sale" The event you wait for.
The Community Resource Center Garden
Tour and plant sale at the Paul Ecke Ranch.
WONDERFUL Garden Stops! Our traditional
self - tour of wonderful North County gardens
includes stops in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar,
Encinitas, and Carlsbad. See an estate-sized
English Garden in Rancho Santa Fe, a Balinese
indoor - outdoor home with a tropical garden in
Del Mar, the acclaimed energy - saving Norby
home in Carlsbad complete with California native
plants and a sangiovese vineyard, and more!
Only this garden tour includes exclusive
admission to the charity plant sale at Ecke Ranch.
Shop rows and rows of gorgeous spring blooming
plants while supplies last!
Tickets now on sale! Your passport will be mailed
to you approximately one week before the tour
and will include detailed maps and directions.
Register ONLINE www.crcncc.org or call 760-
230-6305 Ticket $25.00
April 23rd Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. "Tustin
Garden Club Tour" www.tustingardentour.
com/ Five residents graciously will open their
gardens for this year’s tour. One of the
gardens on the tour belongs to a well-known
garden columnist of Orange County. Two
other gardens will inspire visitors when they
meander along the pathways: one with a hint
of lavender and a collection of native
plantings, another with vibrant selections of
flowering shrubs. Gentlemen, especially, will
take notice of a garage addition filled with
vintage cars in a Fifties-style diner setting.
The fourth garden displays a lovely variety of
hillside plant selections. “GARDEN of ART”
at a fifth location, offers for sale, paintings by
talented Tustin Garden Club members and a
few friends. Additionally at this site, local
garden vendors will be offering garden art.
This event will take place rain or shine, no
refunds. Sites are not wheelchair accessible or
suitable for small children. Please wear
comfortable, low-heeled shoes. Advance
Ticket Sales www.tustingardentour.com
Garden tour tickets are $22.00 and box
lunches are $10.00.Tickets purchased after
April 16th are $27.00 If any tickets are
available after April 16th, they can be
purchased at the participating gardens on the
day of the tour for $27.00
April 25th - 26th Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Floral Park Home & Garden Tour.
Information flyer on website www.floral-park.com
714-972-9213 Tickets $30 on day of & pre-sale $25.
April 26th Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Tour of
Enchanted Gardens in Mission Viejo " Self
guided Garden Tour to benefit the Mission Viejo
Animal Services Center. Tickets $20 Mission
Viejo Library Bookstore or at the MV Shelter.
Teens and up Information 949-470-3045x0
www.cmvas.org
April 26th Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "2009
FULLERTON BEAUTIFUL GARDEN TOUR" The
self-guided tour begins at the Fullerton College
Horticulture Department. The entrance is on
Berkeley Avenue, east of Lemon Street. Cost of
map is $10. Members of Fullerton Beautiful will
receive a map for free, so please recognize
yourself at registration. The Fullerton College
Horticulture will also be hosting a plant sale.
Plants maybe left for safe-keeping while you
attend the garden tour. Visit the FULLERTON
BEAUTIFUL BLOG www.fullertonbeautiful.
blogspot.com/ Any questions concerning the
garden tour please call... 714-871-4156 or 714-526-
2926 Information http://horticulture.fullcoll.edu
714.992.7135
May 1st Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m, "Gate &
Garden Walking Tour" by Laguna Beach Garden
Club @ Victoria Beach in Laguna. Information
www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org The garden tour
is the main fundraiser. Money raised by the tour
is used for Horticultural Scholarships at local
colleges, and to fund the ongoing work of local
garden organizations. Advance ticket sales only.
Visit back in early March, 2009 for more details.
May 2nd Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Historical
Tustin's Parade of Homes" Old Town Tustin's
Promenade and Home and Garden Tour. Tours of
historic homes and gardens, tree walk, quilt show,
architectural walk, art show and vendors.
Information Come join us for the celebration of
our heritage,our historic homes, and our
wonderful gardens. Tickets are $25 the day of the
event -- or you can save by buying them at $20 in
advance. Information 714-731-5701 Flyer on
website www.tustinhistory.com
May 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "A Special
Garden Open House" Organized by the Orange
County California Native Plant Society Chapter
and Sea and Sage Chapter of Audubon.
Information www.occnps.org The Sarkissian
garden in Modjeska Canyon, which won the Best
Native Plant Garden Award and Best California
Friendly Garden in Orange County! Chapter
members will be on hand to answer questions and
the gardener herself, Sarah Sarkissian, will offer
several guided tours.
In order to visit this beautiful garden, we ask
only that you make a reservation by e-mailing
your name and email address to sbjayne@cox.net
If you can, please tell us when you might arrive
so that we can plan guided tours accordingly.
Directions to the garden will be sent upon receipt
of your reservation. If email is not available, mail
to OCCNPS, PO 54891, Irvine CA 92619 or call
Sarah Jayne at 949-552-0691.
May 2nd Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. "Venice
Annual Garden and Home Tour" Start @ Las
Doradas Children's Center, 804 Broadway, Venice
90291 Walk or bike to Venice's avant-garde
homes and gardens. Information www.
venicegardentour.org This annual event is a self-
guided walking tour of Venice homes and gardens.
Tickets are tax deductible and non-refundable,
$60 in advance or $70 at the door. Proceeds fund
the non-profit Neighborhood Youth Association's
Las Doradas Children's Center in Venice,
California, which provides quality child care and
education-based programming for area children.
May 2nd & 3rd Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. "Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour".
This yearly self-guided charity event lives on with a
two-day tour of 40-plus gardens from Diamond
Bar to San Clemente. Donations collected at all
gardens. Information www.heardsgardentour.com
714-566-4800
May 3rd Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. "Art in the Garden
Tour" by Arts Colony of La Mirada. Ten dollars
buys you a ticket for a stroll amongst La Mirada
homes with spectacular gardens, accented with
our artists' latest works of art. Visit lovely
gardens in the La Mirada Area accented by
artwork for purchase, and meet the artists
displaying their work. Tour Maps and Tickets at
$10.00 per person, will be sold at: L. M.
Community Gardens, 13518 Biola Avenue La
Mirada, behind the Fountain of Life Church
( formerly known as Mt. Olive Lutheran Church)
Opportunity Raffle!!! Original artwork raffle
will be held in the afternoon. Winning ticket
holder need not be present. Raffle ticket price -
$5.00 or three for $10.00. Light refreshments will
be served at the last site. Information, call 562-
941-4116 or 714-522-8157 Don't miss this.
Contact www.acolm.com/
May 6th Wednesday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Spring
Garden Tour" sponsored by Sherman Library &
Gardens, 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del
Mar 92625 Tickets are $40 and will go on sale
April 1st in the Gift Shop or by calling the
Gardens Office at 949-673-2261 or www.slgardens.
org
May 9th Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Rose Society
of Saddleback Mountain Tour. "2009 Elegant &
Enchanting Rose Garden Tour" on the Saturday
before Mother's Day. This year's event is even
more special then last year's! Gardens include a
French inspired pristine rose garden, an Artist's
magical magnificent garden with 7 fountains to
list a few of our surprises. Several of this year's
gardens have been published in Sunset and the
Orange County Register magazine Home. Mark
your calender for this wonderful event.
Information www.rssm.org Tickets are $20.00 per
person until the day of the tour, May 9th when
the price increases to $25.00 per person. Tickets
may be reserved by calling Joy Vansell at 949-493-
1116 or Pat Whittaker at 949-493-4193 Join us
bring a friend, a mother, daughter or even your
spouse. Partake in this lovely past time, while
learning more about what makes a garden a true
inspiration to the soul. You won't be sorry you've
added this to your spring events!!
May 9th Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "10th Annual
Home & Garden Tour 2009" @ Huntington Beach
Art Center, 538 Main St Huntington Beach 92648
Contact 714-374-1650 www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.
us Phone 714-225-4800 The tour showcases 5-7 of
Huntington Beach's most amazing homes. Ticket
holders will dine on a gourmet buffet lunch and
shop at a Mother's Day boutique at the HB Art
Center.
The Huntington Beach Educational Foundation,
an independent, nonprofit organization, benefits
the students within the Huntington Beach City
School District. Proceeds from this event go
directly to support student learning through the
HBEF Teacher Grant Program. For more
information, visit our web site at: www.hbef4kids.
org $50 per ticket
May 9th Saturday The Garden Conservancy's
Open Days A $5 admission fee is collected at each
garden. Cash may be paid at the gate or visitors
may purchase admission tickets through the
Garden Conservancy at a discounted price.
Children 12 and under are admitted free. You
may also purchase discounted admission tickets
by calling our toll-free order line, 1-888-842-2442,
or through our web site. Each booklet contains 6
tickets for the price of 5 admissions ($25); $15 for
Garden Conservancy members. These tickets do
not expire and can be used year to year. (Please
allow for at least 7 business days to receive your
tickets after placing your order.)Admission fees
to the public gardens listed in the Open Days
Directory are indicated in their listing. Open Days
tickets may not be used at public gardens.
Admission fees to the public gardens listed in the
Open Days Directory are indicated in their listing.
Open Days tickets may not be used at public
gardens. Proceeds from the Open Days Program
support the national preservation work of the
Garden Conservancy such as the rehabilitation of
the gardens on Alcatraz Island, as well as local
nonprofit organizations designated by our garden
hosts. Information http://gardenconservancy.
org/opendays/
May 14th Thursday "Newport Harbor High
School Home and Garden Tour". Tour seven
interesting and beautifully appointed local homes,
with a delicious lunch overlooking Newport
Harbor. Afternoon reception at 17th Street
Promenade in Costa Mesa. Price: $60 Phone: 949-
646-1556 View some of the most stunning homes
and gardens in our community and enjoy lunch
overlooking beautiful Newport Harbor.
Information http://nhhs.schoolloop.
com/cms/page_view?
d=x&piid=&vpid=1218238660621
May 17th Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "2009
Outdoor Living & Garden Tour" by Rossmoor
Woman's Club Tour the gardens of several
selected homes in Rossmoor and/or the Highlands
on a self-guided tour. You can go visit these
homes any order. We will also have an Outdoor
Store with vendors carrying a variety of items.
Information www.rossmoorwomansclub.org
Tickets $10. For more information, call Janet
Wagoner, Garden Tour Chairman, at 562-594-
4096 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
May 30th Saturday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. "West Floral
Park Open Garden Day" Open Garden Brochure
& Map Pick-Up @ 2315 Westwood Avenue, Santa
Ana. Gardens and backyards are open for guests
to enjoy. Our gardens/ backyards reflect our
personalities and our pride of ownership. Come
check out beautiful West Floral Park! Free.
Information www.westfloralpark.com
June 20th Saturday San Clemente Garden Club
Garden Tour includes lunch and tours of the
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens,
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente 92672
Explore specially selected coastal gardens tended
by passionate gardeners. Become inspired by their
distinctive styles, unusual plant materials and
innovative hardscapes.
Information www.sanclementegardenclub.com
Price $25 Phone 949-498-2818
June 27th Saturday 10 a. m. - 2 p. m. "The Ark of
San Juan Garden Show" @ Stonehill Garden,
30671 Hunt Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano
92675 Information www.arkofsanjuan.org 949-489-
9460 ENJOY A MONET MOMENT IN
BEAUTIFUL 'STONEHILL GARDEN' AND HELP
SAVE ABANDONED PETS! Stroll through a
terraced Monet Country Garden & support The
Ark of San Juan's mission of saving lost and
abandoned pets.
'Stonehill Garden' has been included in The Mary
Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour, The Rose
Society of Saddleback Mountain Tour, San
Clemente Garden Tour and The Rose Garden
Tour.
Price: $10.00 Tax Deductible Donation per person.
All proceeds will go to help The Ark of San Juan
continue to save the lost and abandoned pets of
our community.
August 22nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. approx.
"Art In Harmony with the Environment"
Tour fabulous gardens and lawns at private Los
Angeles - area homes with renowned landscape
designer Brent Green of GreenArt Landscape
Designs, Inc. (featured in April 2009 issue of
Sunset Magazine) www.greenartlandscape.com
Donation: $45 per person - make reservations by
August 19th (Includes: coach bus & box
lunch/beverage.) Simply download and print-out,
fill-out and mail-in the order form for
reservations.tickets. Upon receipt- The League
will forward you reservation confirmation-
information. Proceeds benefit The League
Scholarship Fund for arts students. The League
Hostess: Carol Hall Holliday 323-731-3374 (24/7
service) www.theleague-la.org Established in
1939, The League of Allied Arts is a 501 (c)(3)
non-profit.
April 4th & 5th 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Theodore
Payne Native Plant Garden Tour" This self-
guided 6th Annual Tour has something for
everyone -- new and returning gardens that
demonstrate the beauty and versatility of
native plants, whether in small spaces, on clay
slopes, in hot interior valleys or cool marine
environments. With 45 home gardens offered
for viewing, you are sure to be inspired by the
creativity shown in these vastly different
spaces. Please call the Theodore Payne
Foundation at 818-768-1802 to purchase your
tickets by Visa or MC, or purchase your
tickets online at www.theodorepayne.org
April 18th Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Garden
Tour and Plant Sale" The event you wait for.
The Community Resource Center Garden
Tour and plant sale at the Paul Ecke Ranch.
WONDERFUL Garden Stops! Our traditional
self - tour of wonderful North County gardens
includes stops in Rancho Santa Fe, Del Mar,
Encinitas, and Carlsbad. See an estate-sized
English Garden in Rancho Santa Fe, a Balinese
indoor - outdoor home with a tropical garden in
Del Mar, the acclaimed energy - saving Norby
home in Carlsbad complete with California native
plants and a sangiovese vineyard, and more!
Only this garden tour includes exclusive
admission to the charity plant sale at Ecke Ranch.
Shop rows and rows of gorgeous spring blooming
plants while supplies last!
Tickets now on sale! Your passport will be mailed
to you approximately one week before the tour
and will include detailed maps and directions.
Register ONLINE www.crcncc.org or call 760-
230-6305 Ticket $25.00
April 23rd Thursday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. "Tustin
Garden Club Tour" www.tustingardentour.
com/ Five residents graciously will open their
gardens for this year’s tour. One of the
gardens on the tour belongs to a well-known
garden columnist of Orange County. Two
other gardens will inspire visitors when they
meander along the pathways: one with a hint
of lavender and a collection of native
plantings, another with vibrant selections of
flowering shrubs. Gentlemen, especially, will
take notice of a garage addition filled with
vintage cars in a Fifties-style diner setting.
The fourth garden displays a lovely variety of
hillside plant selections. “GARDEN of ART”
at a fifth location, offers for sale, paintings by
talented Tustin Garden Club members and a
few friends. Additionally at this site, local
garden vendors will be offering garden art.
This event will take place rain or shine, no
refunds. Sites are not wheelchair accessible or
suitable for small children. Please wear
comfortable, low-heeled shoes. Advance
Ticket Sales www.tustingardentour.com
Garden tour tickets are $22.00 and box
lunches are $10.00.Tickets purchased after
April 16th are $27.00 If any tickets are
available after April 16th, they can be
purchased at the participating gardens on the
day of the tour for $27.00
April 25th - 26th Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. -
4 p.m. Floral Park Home & Garden Tour.
Information flyer on website www.floral-park.com
714-972-9213 Tickets $30 on day of & pre-sale $25.
April 26th Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Tour of
Enchanted Gardens in Mission Viejo " Self
guided Garden Tour to benefit the Mission Viejo
Animal Services Center. Tickets $20 Mission
Viejo Library Bookstore or at the MV Shelter.
Teens and up Information 949-470-3045x0
www.cmvas.org
April 26th Sunday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "2009
FULLERTON BEAUTIFUL GARDEN TOUR" The
self-guided tour begins at the Fullerton College
Horticulture Department. The entrance is on
Berkeley Avenue, east of Lemon Street. Cost of
map is $10. Members of Fullerton Beautiful will
receive a map for free, so please recognize
yourself at registration. The Fullerton College
Horticulture will also be hosting a plant sale.
Plants maybe left for safe-keeping while you
attend the garden tour. Visit the FULLERTON
BEAUTIFUL BLOG www.fullertonbeautiful.
blogspot.com/ Any questions concerning the
garden tour please call... 714-871-4156 or 714-526-
2926 Information http://horticulture.fullcoll.edu
714.992.7135
May 1st Friday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m, "Gate &
Garden Walking Tour" by Laguna Beach Garden
Club @ Victoria Beach in Laguna. Information
www.lagunabeachgardenclub.org The garden tour
is the main fundraiser. Money raised by the tour
is used for Horticultural Scholarships at local
colleges, and to fund the ongoing work of local
garden organizations. Advance ticket sales only.
Visit back in early March, 2009 for more details.
May 2nd Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Historical
Tustin's Parade of Homes" Old Town Tustin's
Promenade and Home and Garden Tour. Tours of
historic homes and gardens, tree walk, quilt show,
architectural walk, art show and vendors.
Information Come join us for the celebration of
our heritage,our historic homes, and our
wonderful gardens. Tickets are $25 the day of the
event -- or you can save by buying them at $20 in
advance. Information 714-731-5701 Flyer on
website www.tustinhistory.com
May 2nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "A Special
Garden Open House" Organized by the Orange
County California Native Plant Society Chapter
and Sea and Sage Chapter of Audubon.
Information www.occnps.org The Sarkissian
garden in Modjeska Canyon, which won the Best
Native Plant Garden Award and Best California
Friendly Garden in Orange County! Chapter
members will be on hand to answer questions and
the gardener herself, Sarah Sarkissian, will offer
several guided tours.
In order to visit this beautiful garden, we ask
only that you make a reservation by e-mailing
your name and email address to sbjayne@cox.net
If you can, please tell us when you might arrive
so that we can plan guided tours accordingly.
Directions to the garden will be sent upon receipt
of your reservation. If email is not available, mail
to OCCNPS, PO 54891, Irvine CA 92619 or call
Sarah Jayne at 949-552-0691.
May 2nd Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. "Venice
Annual Garden and Home Tour" Start @ Las
Doradas Children's Center, 804 Broadway, Venice
90291 Walk or bike to Venice's avant-garde
homes and gardens. Information www.
venicegardentour.org This annual event is a self-
guided walking tour of Venice homes and gardens.
Tickets are tax deductible and non-refundable,
$60 in advance or $70 at the door. Proceeds fund
the non-profit Neighborhood Youth Association's
Las Doradas Children's Center in Venice,
California, which provides quality child care and
education-based programming for area children.
May 2nd & 3rd Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m. - 5
p.m. "Mary Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour".
This yearly self-guided charity event lives on with a
two-day tour of 40-plus gardens from Diamond
Bar to San Clemente. Donations collected at all
gardens. Information www.heardsgardentour.com
714-566-4800
May 3rd Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. "Art in the Garden
Tour" by Arts Colony of La Mirada. Ten dollars
buys you a ticket for a stroll amongst La Mirada
homes with spectacular gardens, accented with
our artists' latest works of art. Visit lovely
gardens in the La Mirada Area accented by
artwork for purchase, and meet the artists
displaying their work. Tour Maps and Tickets at
$10.00 per person, will be sold at: L. M.
Community Gardens, 13518 Biola Avenue La
Mirada, behind the Fountain of Life Church
( formerly known as Mt. Olive Lutheran Church)
Opportunity Raffle!!! Original artwork raffle
will be held in the afternoon. Winning ticket
holder need not be present. Raffle ticket price -
$5.00 or three for $10.00. Light refreshments will
be served at the last site. Information, call 562-
941-4116 or 714-522-8157 Don't miss this.
Contact www.acolm.com/
May 6th Wednesday 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. "Spring
Garden Tour" sponsored by Sherman Library &
Gardens, 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del
Mar 92625 Tickets are $40 and will go on sale
April 1st in the Gift Shop or by calling the
Gardens Office at 949-673-2261 or www.slgardens.
org
May 9th Saturday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Rose Society
of Saddleback Mountain Tour. "2009 Elegant &
Enchanting Rose Garden Tour" on the Saturday
before Mother's Day. This year's event is even
more special then last year's! Gardens include a
French inspired pristine rose garden, an Artist's
magical magnificent garden with 7 fountains to
list a few of our surprises. Several of this year's
gardens have been published in Sunset and the
Orange County Register magazine Home. Mark
your calender for this wonderful event.
Information www.rssm.org Tickets are $20.00 per
person until the day of the tour, May 9th when
the price increases to $25.00 per person. Tickets
may be reserved by calling Joy Vansell at 949-493-
1116 or Pat Whittaker at 949-493-4193 Join us
bring a friend, a mother, daughter or even your
spouse. Partake in this lovely past time, while
learning more about what makes a garden a true
inspiration to the soul. You won't be sorry you've
added this to your spring events!!
May 9th Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "10th Annual
Home & Garden Tour 2009" @ Huntington Beach
Art Center, 538 Main St Huntington Beach 92648
Contact 714-374-1650 www.ci.huntington-beach.ca.
us Phone 714-225-4800 The tour showcases 5-7 of
Huntington Beach's most amazing homes. Ticket
holders will dine on a gourmet buffet lunch and
shop at a Mother's Day boutique at the HB Art
Center.
The Huntington Beach Educational Foundation,
an independent, nonprofit organization, benefits
the students within the Huntington Beach City
School District. Proceeds from this event go
directly to support student learning through the
HBEF Teacher Grant Program. For more
information, visit our web site at: www.hbef4kids.
org $50 per ticket
May 9th Saturday The Garden Conservancy's
Open Days A $5 admission fee is collected at each
garden. Cash may be paid at the gate or visitors
may purchase admission tickets through the
Garden Conservancy at a discounted price.
Children 12 and under are admitted free. You
may also purchase discounted admission tickets
by calling our toll-free order line, 1-888-842-2442,
or through our web site. Each booklet contains 6
tickets for the price of 5 admissions ($25); $15 for
Garden Conservancy members. These tickets do
not expire and can be used year to year. (Please
allow for at least 7 business days to receive your
tickets after placing your order.)Admission fees
to the public gardens listed in the Open Days
Directory are indicated in their listing. Open Days
tickets may not be used at public gardens.
Admission fees to the public gardens listed in the
Open Days Directory are indicated in their listing.
Open Days tickets may not be used at public
gardens. Proceeds from the Open Days Program
support the national preservation work of the
Garden Conservancy such as the rehabilitation of
the gardens on Alcatraz Island, as well as local
nonprofit organizations designated by our garden
hosts. Information http://gardenconservancy.
org/opendays/
May 14th Thursday "Newport Harbor High
School Home and Garden Tour". Tour seven
interesting and beautifully appointed local homes,
with a delicious lunch overlooking Newport
Harbor. Afternoon reception at 17th Street
Promenade in Costa Mesa. Price: $60 Phone: 949-
646-1556 View some of the most stunning homes
and gardens in our community and enjoy lunch
overlooking beautiful Newport Harbor.
Information http://nhhs.schoolloop.
com/cms/page_view?
d=x&piid=&vpid=1218238660621
May 17th Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. "2009
Outdoor Living & Garden Tour" by Rossmoor
Woman's Club Tour the gardens of several
selected homes in Rossmoor and/or the Highlands
on a self-guided tour. You can go visit these
homes any order. We will also have an Outdoor
Store with vendors carrying a variety of items.
Information www.rossmoorwomansclub.org
Tickets $10. For more information, call Janet
Wagoner, Garden Tour Chairman, at 562-594-
4096 from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
May 30th Saturday 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. "West Floral
Park Open Garden Day" Open Garden Brochure
& Map Pick-Up @ 2315 Westwood Avenue, Santa
Ana. Gardens and backyards are open for guests
to enjoy. Our gardens/ backyards reflect our
personalities and our pride of ownership. Come
check out beautiful West Floral Park! Free.
Information www.westfloralpark.com
June 20th Saturday San Clemente Garden Club
Garden Tour includes lunch and tours of the
Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens,
415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente 92672
Explore specially selected coastal gardens tended
by passionate gardeners. Become inspired by their
distinctive styles, unusual plant materials and
innovative hardscapes.
Information www.sanclementegardenclub.com
Price $25 Phone 949-498-2818
June 27th Saturday 10 a. m. - 2 p. m. "The Ark of
San Juan Garden Show" @ Stonehill Garden,
30671 Hunt Club Drive, San Juan Capistrano
92675 Information www.arkofsanjuan.org 949-489-
9460 ENJOY A MONET MOMENT IN
BEAUTIFUL 'STONEHILL GARDEN' AND HELP
SAVE ABANDONED PETS! Stroll through a
terraced Monet Country Garden & support The
Ark of San Juan's mission of saving lost and
abandoned pets.
'Stonehill Garden' has been included in The Mary
Lou Heard Memorial Garden Tour, The Rose
Society of Saddleback Mountain Tour, San
Clemente Garden Tour and The Rose Garden
Tour.
Price: $10.00 Tax Deductible Donation per person.
All proceeds will go to help The Ark of San Juan
continue to save the lost and abandoned pets of
our community.
August 22nd Saturday 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. approx.
"Art In Harmony with the Environment"
Tour fabulous gardens and lawns at private Los
Angeles - area homes with renowned landscape
designer Brent Green of GreenArt Landscape
Designs, Inc. (featured in April 2009 issue of
Sunset Magazine) www.greenartlandscape.com
Donation: $45 per person - make reservations by
August 19th (Includes: coach bus & box
lunch/beverage.) Simply download and print-out,
fill-out and mail-in the order form for
reservations.tickets. Upon receipt- The League
will forward you reservation confirmation-
information. Proceeds benefit The League
Scholarship Fund for arts students. The League
Hostess: Carol Hall Holliday 323-731-3374 (24/7
service) www.theleague-la.org Established in
1939, The League of Allied Arts is a 501 (c)(3)
non-profit.
| THE FLOWER FIELDS March 1st through May 10, 2009 Sunday - Sunday @ Carlsbad, 5704 Paseo Del Norte, Carlsbad 92008 Open to the public seven days a week from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Prices: $10.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Seniors 60+, $5.00 for Children 3 - 10,Children 2 and under are Free. Season Passes: $20.00 for Adults, $18.00 Seniors 60+, $10.00 for Children 3 - 10. Wagon Rides: $5.00 for Adults, $3.00 for Children 3 - 10 All tickets can be bought on line. Information 760-431-0352 www.theflowerfields.com |
| GET DIRTY ON FRIDAY FRIDAY PLANT SALES EVERY FRIDAY 9 a.m. - 12 noon Except school holidays, spring, summer, & winter breaks & one month prior to annual sale HORTICULTURE GARDENS PACIFIC COAST CAMPUS 1305 E. Pacific Coast Hwy. Long Beach, CA 90806 CALL 562-938-3092 for more info Or log on to our web site: www.hort.lbcc.edu FREE PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN THE 10 OR 30 MINUTE ZONES IN FRONT OF THE HORTICULTURE GARDENS STAFF AND STUDENTS WITH PARKING PASSES SHOULD PARK IN THE APPROPRIATE LOTS 710 fwy. So. to PCH, go East to Orange Ave. or 1/2 block more to May St. 405 to Orange Ave. South to campus parking lot on left or continue south to PCH, turn east & go 1 block to May St., turn left to staff parking lot GET DIRTY |
| ATTENTION CITRUS GROWERS ! ! ! Please read the following: Deadly citrus greening disease is on the move. Named for its green, misshapen fruit, citrus greening disease has destroyed millions of acres of citrus plants around the world. It is spread by a disease-infected insect, the Asian citrus psyllid, and has put the future of America’s citrus at risk. Help stop the spread of this deadly plant disease. Don’t risk citrus. Don’t move citrus plants. More information at www.saveourcitrus.org |
| Rebates may be available for water-efficient purchases. Check with your water provider. Effective September 21, 2009 through May 31, 2010 (or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first), SoCal Water$mart region-wide rebates are available for two types of water-efficient purchases for your home: High-Efficiency Devices—rebates for qualifying high efficiency clothes washers and high efficiency toilets. Landscape— rebates for qualifying weather-based irrigation controllers, rotating nozzles (with matching pressure regulating device), and synthetic turf Local water agencies have the option to add funding to the baseline program rebate amounts. Click on Estimate Your Rebate to find out more about your water provider’s offerings. *IMPORTANT: Purchases made prior to September 21, 2009 are ineligible for MWD region-wide rebates. |
Looking for toads -
I am hoping someone will contact me who can catch a few excess
toads from their yard and put them in a box for me to pickup.
The yard they will live in is chemical and pesticide free, huge,
shady and watered, and safe on a private road.
The senior toad who lived here for many, many years has since
disappeared, though we suspect he has died of old age.
Thanks!!!! princesstannab@yahoo.com
I am hoping someone will contact me who can catch a few excess
toads from their yard and put them in a box for me to pickup.
The yard they will live in is chemical and pesticide free, huge,
shady and watered, and safe on a private road.
The senior toad who lived here for many, many years has since
disappeared, though we suspect he has died of old age.
Thanks!!!! princesstannab@yahoo.com
| Horticulture classes this semester, Spring 2010, enroll as soon as possible. With budget cuts they way they are, there’s a good chance that low enrollment classes may be canceled before you have a chance to add the class on its first day! Hort 41 - General Hort - Section 1302 – 6: 00 – 9:10PM - Wednesday (first meeting is Wednesday 2/17/2010) Hort 42 - Plant Propagation - Section 1303 – 8:00 AM – 1:25PM – Saturday (first meeting is Saturday 2/13/2010 – the Saturday prior to the first weekday of the session) Hort 46 - Pest Control - Section 1306 – 6:00 – 9:10PM - Tuesday (first meeting is Tuesday 2/16/2010) Hort 56 - Plant ID (Shrubs, Vines & Groundcovers) - Section 1308 – 6:00 – 9: 10PM - Mondays (first meeting is Monday 2/15/2010) Here’s the El Camino College @ Torrance link: www.elcamino.edu/ |