Green thumb or not, it’s fun to learn about plants whether it’s at a garden class or a visit to a botanic garden. Here is a sampling of area garden events and gardens to visit Oct. 18-25.
OCT. 19
Native Plants for the Birds: Steve Gerischer and Lili Singer discuss the topic, 1:30 p.m. Fee $35. Reservations required. Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. 818-768-1802. www.theodorepayne.org
OCT. 23
African Violet Experiments: Guest speaker John Hershey discusses the topic at a meeting of the Montrose African Violet Society, 10 a.m. Descanso Gardens, Birch Room, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 323-236-0104.
OCT. 24-26
Theodore Payne Foundation Fall Plant Sale: Native bulbs, plants and seeds, 8:30-4:30 p.m. all three days. 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. 818-768-1802. www.theodorepayne.org
Ventura County Rose Society: Scott Klittich, from Otto and Sons in Fillmore, discusses the new roses at the nursery and how to care for roses and other plants, 7:30 p.m. Advice on growing roses from society members, 6:30, followed by a little rose show and society information, 7 p.m. Ventura County Office of Education Conference Center, 5100 Adolfo Road, Camarillo. 818-993-6622; 805-499-1657. www.venturacountyrosesociety.org
UPCOMING
Armstrong Garden Centers classes: “Carnivorous Plants,” 9 a.m. Oct. 26. Area locations include: 5816 San Fernando Road, Glendale (818-243-4227); 1515 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge (818-790-2555); 12920 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks (818-761-1522); 50 Taylor Court, Thousand Oaks (805-497-9223). Check website for other locations. Call ahead to confirm your location is holding the class. Free. www.armstronggarden.com
Lawn Be Gone Hands-On Workshops: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power hold the classes on removing turf and installing low-water use landscaping, Classes are two sessions of four-hours each: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 2 and 9 (private residence in West Hills; bit.ly/2mVC9aa). Free. Registration on website is required. Check website for details on clothing to wear, like closed-toe shoes, and what to bring, like a clipboard, water and the registration reservation proof. Check website for upcoming classes. lawnbegonedwp.com
Theodore Payne Foundation classes: “Right Plant, Right Place,” with Lili Singer, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 2 ($35); “Irrigation Practices for Native Plant Gardens,” with Tim Becker, 1 p.m. Nov. 9 ($40); “Your Native Garden’s First Year,” with Lili Singer, 1:30 p.m. Nov. 9 ($35). Reservations required. 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. 818-768-1802. www.theodorepayne.org
Burbank-Valley Garden Club: Jeff Rothenbach, deputy director of the Sogetsu School-San Fernando Valley Branch, creates and discusses four ikebana arrangements, 10 a.m. Nov. 7. Little White Chapel Christian Church, parish hall, 1711 N. Avon St., Burbank. 818-848-0313.
Herb and Vegetable Gardening – CSUN-al Gardening: Yvonne Savio, a retired Master Gardener, leads a two-and-a-half-hour class, Nov. 16. Request a space in the class: botanicgarden@csun.edu Time and location of class will be sent upon reservation.
VISIT
Adamson House and Malibu Lagoon Museum: Guided tours of the house, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Garden tour, 10 a.m. Friday. Admission $7; $2 ages 6-16; cash only. 23200 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. 310-456-8432. www.adamsonhouse.org
Conejo Valley Botanical Garden: Specialty gardens include bird habitat, butterfly, desert, rare fruit, herb, orchard and tranquility. Hours: sunrise-sunset daily. Closed on July 4; heavy rain and if trails are muddy (trails may be muddy for several days after rain). Children’s garden: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday. Free admission. 400 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks. 805-494-7630. www.conejogarden.org
Descanso Gardens: Specialty gardens include ancient forest, California natives, camellias, Japanese, lilacs, oak forest and rose. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (except closed on Christmas). Admission $9; $6 seniors and students; $4 ages 5-12. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. 818-949-4200. www.descansogardens.org
Gardens of the World: Specialty gardens include English perennial, French, Italian, Japanese, mission courtyard and rose. Hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. Closed on major holidays. Free. 2001 E. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks. 805-557-1135. www.gardensoftheworld.info
The Getty Center: Tours of grounds and the Central Garden. Check website for hours. Free admission. Parking $20; $15 after 3 p.m. Getty Center Drive at North Sepulveda Boulevard, Los Angeles. 310-440-7300. www.getty.edu
Huntington Botanical Gardens: Specialty gardens include Australian, children’s, Chinese, desert, herb, Japanese, palm and rose. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily except closed on Tuesdays. Closed on New Year’s Day, July 4, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission $25/$29; $21/$24 ages 65 and older and ages 12-18; $13 ages 4-11 (first price is weekday; second is weekend). 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626-405-2100. www.huntington.org
The Japanese Garden: Stroll through the “dry” Zen meditation and the “wet” gardens. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Guided tours by advance reservation Monday-Thursday mornings. Call to check for unscheduled closures; closed if it rains 24 hours before opening and during open hours; closed on all Los Angeles city holidays. Admission $5; $3 for ages 62 and older and ages 12 and younger (cash only). 6100 Woodley Ave., Van Nuys. 818-756-8166. www.thejapanesegarden.com
Lake Shrine Meditation Gardens: Check website for rules of conduct. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays, major holidays and heavy rain conditions. 17190 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades. 310-454-4114. www.lakeshrine.org
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden: Specialty gardens include aquatic, herb, perennial, rose, southern Californian landscapes, rainbow serpent, water conservation and a tropical greenhouse. Historical section includes the Queen Anne Cottage and Santa Anita Depot. Hours: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily except closed on Christmas. Admission $9; $6 for ages 62 and older and students; $4 for ages 5-12. Tram tour: noon, 1, 2 and 3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; $5. 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. 626-821-3222. www.arboretum.org
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