April 2021

The COVID-19 outbreak has forced cancellation of most events and closure of many public spaces. Some venues are beginning to open back up up, but please contact the venues before committing anything to your calendar.

Submitted by Yvonne Savio
Contact each location to confirm the listed event, for details, and for a full schedule.
Events are free with admission unless otherwise indicated.

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

ONLINE WEBINARS and EVENTS April 2021

Thursday, 04-01-21, 10:00am
Online Webinar - Container Gardening with Yvonne Savio
The Burbank Valley Garden Club

Container gardening is ideal for those who have little or no room to garden or for those that want to contain their gardening to pots or other vessels. There are some challenges to creating a container garden, and Yvonne will discuss what to put in them, how to plant them and the other specific “how-to’s” and other ways to help you create beautiful and productive gardens. She will also share some wonderful ideas for unusual and special containers.  Free, but pre-registration is required for Zoom access - Email Kathy Itomura at KathyItomura@pm.com .  For more information, contact Noella Ballenger, noella1b@aol.com , 818-954-0933. www.californiagardenclubs.com/burbank-valley

Saturday, 04-03-21, 10am-12pm
Online Webinar - Raised Bed Gardening with Farmscape
Los Angeles County Arboretum

The LA County Arboretum hosts Farmscape staff discussing installing a garden. Has spending so much time at home ignited your excitement for vegetable gardening? Growing food in raised beds can be a fun and fruitful way to get the most out of your backyard garden. Join us for a virtual workshop that will cover how to site your garden, choose soil mixes, irrigation setups, garden planning techniques, crop suggestions and seasonal growing tips. This class is designed for novice gardeners, but will include plenty of tips for seasoned pros. $20 Arboretum members, $25 non-members.  For more information and to register, contact Denise Lu, denise.lu@arboretum.org , 626-566-3706, https://www.arboretum.org/events/raised-bed-gardening-with-farmscape-on-zoom/2021-04-03

Saturday, 04-03-21, 1-3pm
Online Webinar - Seasonal Gardening with Yvonne Savio
Cal State LA Edible Garden Club

Pasadena Grows Garden Club at the Hill Avenue Library in Pasadena hosts Yvonne Savio who will discuss the many edible and ornamental plants you’ll want to grow and enjoy during our region’s long warm season.  Free, but you must register ahead of time. For Online Webinar Registration, go to https://pasadena.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?eventid=4011 .  For more information, contact Jesse Roth, jroth@cityofpasadena.net .

Tuesday, 04-06-21, 10:30am
Online Webinar - Spring and Summer Planting with Yvonne Savio
Pasadena Grows Garden Club

Cal State LA Edible Garden Club and ASI are pleased to have Yvonne Savio discussing edibles in our gardens.  Whether you have a green thumb or are a beginner gardener, learning about the proper vegetation to grow based on the time of year is crucial to keep your garden thriving. Expert gardener Yvonne Savio will teach us the "do's" and "don't's" on growing seasonal vegetables. Explore the variety of vegetables to grow in their respective seasons. Further, learn the proper spacing, pruning suggestions, watering techniques, and more. The more you know, the more you can grow what you enjoy!  Join us to learn and have your gardening questions answered.  Online Webinar Registration at https://forms.gle/cjEDieGp6H4QRJFH8 . For more information, contact Estefania Ramos, ediblegardenclub.calstatela@gmail.com .

Thursday, 04-08-21, 7:10pm
Online Webinar - Composting with Michael Martinez
Southern California Horticultural Society

The Southern California Horticultural Society hosts master gardener and founder of L.A. Compost discussing composting.   Webinar is free, but you must register to receive Zoom access – go to www.socalhort.org . For more information, email socalhort@gmail.com .  Schedule: 7:10pm SCHS Announcements, 7:15pm Plant Forum, 7:30pm Speaker presentation followed by Q&A.

04-09-21 through 04-11-21
Tomatomania!
Descanso Gardens, La Canada Flintridge

Come find us in the rose garden at this stunning California public garden this April! We’ll showcase over 150 varieties of the coolest tomatoes around, plus everything else you’ll need for the perfect season. Special entrance north of the rose garden for Tomatomania visitors only - to the right at first opportunity after driving through the main gate. Entry will be timed and appointments are necessary.  Entry fee will be complementary at this location. We’ll also offer a wider variety of peppers this year as well as other garden veggies. Make entry appointments on the website https://www.descansogardens.org/ . For more information, go to www.descansogardens.org or phone 818-949-4200.

04-10-21 through 04-11-21 (midnight to midnight)
Online Spring Plant Sale
University of California, Riverside

Plant list will be available on the UCR Botanic Gardens website, http://gardens.ucr.edu , prior to the sale.  Order form available 4/10-11/2021.  Purchases made via Cashnet (no checks, no cash, no refunds). Minimum order of $25.00.  Purchased plants must be picked up on April 21 & 22, 2021 from UCR Botanic Gardens (curbside) at 1 Botanic Gardens Drive, Riverside, CA 92507.  Customers will select pick up day and time frame from options provided. Join or renew membership in the Friends of the UCRBG by 4/3/2021 for 10% discount on plants at https://gardens.ucr.edu/friends .  For more information, contact Pam Ferre, ucrbg@ucr.edu , 951-827-7090, https://gardens.ucr.edu .

Friday, 04-16-21, 1-3pm
Online Webinar - Container Gardening with Yvonne Savio
Cal State LA Edible Garden Club

Cal State LA Edible Garden Club and ASI are pleased to have Yvonne Savio present on container gardening for a campus-wide event. A year ago, in March, the pandemic forced everyone to remain socially distant, but it also allowed many people to pick up new hobbies, such as gardening. Bring in the Spring season right by learning about the benefits that come with container gardening. Planting in containers is excellent for individuals with limited space but are still intrigued by planting herbs, flowers, succulents, and more. Growing in containers is not as easy as filling them with soil, so Yvonne, an expert gardener, will be sharing the necessary components to help your plants flourish. Join us to learn and have your gardening questions answered.  Online Webinar Registration at https://forms.gle/unjAj4p6Z1nawj7e9 .  For more information, contact Estefania Ramos, ediblegardenclub.calstatela@gmail.com .

04-16-21 through 4-19-21
Online Native Plant Garden Tour
Theodore Payne Foundation

Join us for an interactive at-home experience of California native plant gardens and landscapes through the seasons. Expanding from spring to an entire year of transformation, TPF’s 18^th Annual Garden Tour will take you on an adventure through a select group of gardens with video and 360-degree views. Together, we’ll become immersed in the urban ecosystem and the native plant community which makes it thrive through stunning garden footage, landscape designer and homeowner interviews, expert panel discussions, live music, photo contests, native plant beer tasting, and a keynote address from Doug Tallamy, author of Bringing Nature Home. For more information and tickets, go to www.nativeplantgardentour.org .