HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS

Many thanks to our former board member, Yvonne Savio, for continuing to compile this handy listing of monthly events! It will be updated once a month, but please contact each location to confirm the event listed. Events are free with admission unless otherwise indicated. Yvonne runs the website Gardening in LA. Check it out for news, information, monthly gardening tips and her blog!

For more events as they’re posted, see https://www.gardeninginla.net/submit-your-garden-events.html

FEATURED ONLINE WEBINARS and IN-PERSON EVENTS

First Wednesday of each month, 1:30 to 2:30pm
Zoom Webinar - Monthly Topics and Answering Your Questions with Frank McDonough
Los Angeles County Arboretum

Join Arboretum Botanical Information Consultant Frank McDonough for discussions of monthly topics. Bring your plant questions! Free, but registration is required at https://www.arboretum.org/events/plant-information-on-zoom-8/2022-06-01 .

Second and Fourth Tuesdays of each month, 10:00am to 12:00pm
In Person Event - Ballona Discovery Park Clean Up
Ballona Discovery Park Garden Club, Playa Vista

Roll up your sleeves to help beautify Ballona Discovery Park! Get hands-on experience while learning about urban ecology. You will assist with invasive plant removal, pruning, watering, seeding, planting, mulching, and more! Healthy plant life is vital for a healthy ecosystem! Free, but you must pre-register at https://www.ballonafriends.org/community-events . Ballona Discovery Park, 13110 Bluff Creek Drive, Playa Vista 90094.  For more information, contact Neysa Frechette, neysaf@ballonafriends.org , 818-470-3593, www.ballonafriends.org

Thursday, 03-02-2023, 5:30 pm
Online Zoom - Naturehood Series: "Growing Good Food" with Abe Sanchez and Amanda Mahaffey
California Native Plant Society

California's native plants can provide a variety of flavorful options in your garden. Learn how to landscape for and maintain an edible native garden. Featuring Abe Sanchez, Cooking the Native Way, and Amanda Mahaffey, The Ecology Center. Free, but advanced registration is required. For more information and to register = https://www.cnps.org/gardening/webinars

Thursday, 03-09-2023, 7:00 pm
In Person Event  and Online Zoom - "Garden to Table from Seed " with Renee Shepherd
Southern California Horticultural Society, Friendship Auditorium/Griffith Park

Renee Shepherd, founder of Renee's Garden seed company, will be sharing how to plan and enjoy a bountiful, colorful and delicious kitchen garden throughout the seasons featuring vegetables and herbs chosen for fabulous flavor, easy growing, productivity, and top nutrition. She will include specific varietal suggestions, information on how and where to find seeds of many cultures and countries, as well as preparation and cooking ideas for using your harvests for satisfying everyday meals.

For people attending the live event at Friendship Auditorium, for the safety of our guests (and in keeping with L.A. County Health Dept. guidelines) we strongly recommend masks be worn indoors and that vaccine boosters are current. 

Saturday, 03-11-2023, 9:00 - 11:00 am
In Person Event - "Abundant Nutrition - a Foraging Walk" with Douglas Kent
Poly/Ana and Studio Petrichor, Pasadena

Goodness and nutrition surround you - come with us on this inspiring, in-person presentation and learn the basics of foraging in the San Gabriel Valley. Expert Douglas Kent will teach us how to protect yourself; the most common foraged foods, and delicious treats that often go missed. Foraging is for everyone and fantastic fun. Sponsored by Poly/Ana and Studio Petrichor. $25 To purchase tickets = https://www.eventbrite.com/e/abundant-nutrition-a-foraging-walk-in-pasadenawith-douglas-kent-tickets-533929426287.  Location will be emailed to registered participants 3 days in advance. For more information = Shawn Maestretti, infopolyana@gmail.com, 747-737-2278, www.thepolyana.org

Saturday, 03-11-2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm
In Person Event - Organic Veggie Plant Sale
Sarah's House Maternity Homes Fundraiser, Simi Valley

Sarah’s House Maternity Homes Fundraiser $2 Kick-Off Sale and free compost (bring your own 5-gallon bucket; one per household). We will be giving away FREE Compost and having a FREE Raffle. This is our 4th year growing and selling $2 Organic Veggie Starters to raise $ for the Charity. Our Plant Sale has already started with winter & spring starters. The sale runs through May. As a way to say Thank You to all that have supported us over the last 4 years we wanted to have a special event. We hope to see you there. Free.  641 Weller Ct, Simi Valley 93065. For more information = Derrick & Dorissa Mitchell, icutfilm@me.com, 805-304-8771

Saturday, 03-11-2023, 10:00am - 2:00pm
In Person Event - Spring Fling Retail Sale
Growing Works Nursery, Camarillo

Monthly retail day at this mostly wholesale nursery. Growing Works grows California native plants, succulents, and some other unusual plants, all suited for Southern California. Spring Fling Sale Day will also include live music, food trucks and artisanal local vendors. 1736 South Lewis Road in Camarillo. For more information (and directions to the nursery) = https://turningpointfoundation.org/spring-fling/

Saturday, 03-11-2023, 11:00am - 1:00pm
In Person Event - "Pot It Like It's Hot" Winter Workshop
Flyplant + Earth Medicine, Los Angeles

Get your hands dirty and learn the fundamentals of potting and basic plant care! When it comes to repotting, the rule of thumb is to repot a plant during early spring to late fall. So in order to equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to get ready for Spring, we are rolling out our Winter Workshops on February 11th & March 11th. $50-130. 1801 East 7th Street, Los Angeles 90021. For more information and to register = https://potitlikeitshot.eventbrite.com/

Saturday, 03-18-2023, 1:00pm
In Person Event - "Spring and Summer Planting in Southern California" with Yvonne Savio
Los Angeles Public Library Platt Branch, Woodland Hills

Yvonne will discuss the many kinds of edibles and ornamentals to plant and enjoy during our warm seasons. Los Angeles Public Library, Platt Branch, 23600 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills 91367. For more information = Jennifer Ann Watson, 818-340-9386, jwatson@lapl.org

Sunday, 03-19-2023, 2:00pm
In Person Event - "Home Composting - Garden Gold from Kitchen & Garden Waste" with Yvonne Savio
Los Angeles Public Library Valencia Branch, Santa Clarita

Yvonne discusses the many methods and techniques for success. Free.  Valencia Branch Los Angeles Public Library, 23743 W. Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita 91355. For more information = Jazz (Jasmine) McCulley jmmculley@santa-clarita.com, 661-799-6135.

Thursday, 03-23-2023, 9:30am
In Person Event - "Notable English Gardens: Chelsea Flower Show, King Charles' Highgrove Organic Sustainable Garden, and 'Mother' of Cottage Gardening Marjery Fish" with Yvonne Savio
Floralia Garden Club, Duarte

Floralia Garden Club hosts Yvonne discussing her visits to these English gardens and discovering techniques to use in Southern California. Duarte Senior Center, 1610 Huntington Dr., Duarte 91010. For more information = Nancy Feldman, 626-795-7533, 626-354-6619, nancywalks2@hotmail.com

Sunday, 03-26-2023, 10:00am - 3:00pm
In Person Event - "Tomatomania!" with Yvonne Savio
Tapia Brothers Farm Stand, Encino

Yvonne will answer gardening questions and make a presentation on transplanting tomato plants. Tapia Brothers Farm Stand, 5251 Hayvenhurst Ave, Encino 91436.  For more information = https://tomatomania.com/tapia-brothers-farm-stand-encino/

Tuesday, 03-28-2023, 7:00pm
In Person Event - "Succulent Superstars" with Sandy Masuo
Monrovia Garden Club, Monrovia

The Monrovia Garden Club hosts Sandy Masuo, Senior Writer for the Huntington Garden, discussing how to know and grow succulents. 6:30pm social time, 7:00pm meeting. Free.  First Presbyterian Church, 101 E. Foothill Blvd., Monrovia 91016.  For more information = Polly Thomas, pollyandmiguel@gmail.com, 626-716-1204.