Summer is coming soon to Southern California. The weather is nearly perfect, the flowers are blooming and now is the time to hit all of those wonderful gardening events and trade shows in San Diego
, Los Angeles
, and Orange County, California.
Southern California has no shortage of educational and blissful garden events. So, whether you are looking for motivation or just a little social activity, these events will surely delight you. Leave your events and trade show suggestions not listed on this blog in the comments below, and we will post them.
Bringing back the Victory Garden with - Grow L.A. Victory Garden: intermediate classes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. April 13-May 4. $50 for series, contact jeri.huston@yahoo.com or 626-345-5466.
Altadena Community Garden, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena.
In Spanish: Beginning Victory Garden classes in Spanish and English, 2-5 p.m. April 13-May 11, at La Casita, 805 N. Madison Ave., Pasadena. $60 for the series, some scholarships available. Register at mark.rice@alumni.usc.edu or 626-272-2752.
Tomato-mania!: Plant sale, hundreds of seedlings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday. Tomato class, 10 a.m. today, 1 p.m. Sunday. $8,$6 seniors/students. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. 818-949-4200.
, Los Angeles, and Orange County, California. Southern California has no shortage of educational and blissful garden events. So, whether you are looking for motivation or just a little social activity, these events will surely delight you. Leave your events and trade show suggestions not listed on this blog in the comments below, and we will post them.
Altadena Community Garden, 3330 N. Lincoln Ave., Altadena.
In Spanish: Beginning Victory Garden classes in Spanish and English, 2-5 p.m. April 13-May 11, at La Casita, 805 N. Madison Ave., Pasadena. $60 for the series, some scholarships available. Register at mark.rice@alumni.usc.edu or 626-272-2752.
Tomato-mania!: Plant sale, hundreds of seedlings, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. today and Sunday. Tomato class, 10 a.m. today, 1 p.m. Sunday. $8,$6 seniors/students. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. 818-949-4200.
Grow L.A. Victory Garden Master Gardener Classes: beginning classes, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13-May 11. $60 for series, contact mark.rice@alumni.usc.edu or 626-272-2752.
Armory Center for the Arts, 747 N. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, Calif.
Intro to Plant Identification III: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. April 13. Learn California plant families on sight, Plant ID I and II classes are strongly recommended. $25-$30. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Ave., Fullerton. Register at 657-278-3407.
Garden talk and plant sale: California Wildflowers for the Home Garden, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, free, Ahmanson Room in the Botanical Center.
Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino.
New exhibit, "When they were wild: Recapturing California's Wildflower Heritage, until June 10. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino.
Grow L.A. Victory Garden
: Series of beginning classes; 9 a.m.-noon Saturdays, today-April 27. Classes are $50 for the series or $15 per class. Register to 818-371-1766 or iamlky@yahoo.com. Longden Elementary School, 9501 Wendon Ave., Temple City.Great Tomato Talk and Sale: Tomato Guru Steve Goto speaks from 10-noon Wednesday, in the Palm Room. Informative talk includes Top Tomato Picks and tips for successful planting and harvesting. L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222.
Korean American Stone Appreciation: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. today and Sunday. L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222.
The Great Bug Hunt: for kids and families, 10 a.m.-noon today. L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222.
Iris and Bulb sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. April 13, 14. L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. Each of the above events at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden is included with admission of $8, $6 for seniors and students.
Jerrold Turney will lecture and lead a walk on "What tree is that?" : 10 a.m.-noon, April 13. $25-$30. $25-$30, includes admission. Register at 626-821-4623. L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia.
Weekend Wildflower Walks: included with regular garden admission of $8 adults, $6 for seniors and students. Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden, 1500 N. College Ave., Claremont. 909-625-8767. rsabg.org
GARDEN TOURS
Spring Plant Sale: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday at U.C. Riverside Botanic Gardens, off Botanic Garden Drive, Riverside. 951-784-6962 or gardens.ucr.edu
Art of the Garden: Four lovely and very different landscapes, English Arts and Crafts, Italianate, Spanish Revival, and Nature Retreat, 10:30 a.m.-4:40 p.m. April 21. $27, tickets available from Creative Arts Group, 108 N. Baldwin Ave., Sierra Madre. 626-355-8350.
Old Riverside Vintage Home Tour: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 18. $15 presale, $20 day of tour. 951-683-2725 or oldriverside.org
Information source: Pasadena Star News
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