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Mosaic Class: Garden Stepstone
Mosaic Class: Garden Stepstone
Stepping stones are a great addition to the garden, especially if you have a damp spot by the hose or need a shortcut through the garden. Join mosaic artist David Jarvinen to create your artful stepstone using porcelain 2x2 tiles in many different colors. David is bringing a variety of 12” x 12” stepping stones... Read More »
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Gardening Class: Cymbidium Orchids 101
Gardening Class: Cymbidium Orchids 101
Learn to grow, care for and repot Cymbidium orchids - a hardy outdoor plant that blooms every winter with very little care. This very popular class includes a comprehensive lecture and demonstration on growing and caring for Cymbidium orchids, followed by a hands-on workshop where you will divide and pot an orchid to take home with you. Bring your garden apron and be prepared to get a little dirty!
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‘Garden Flow’ Community Dance Class
‘Garden Flow’ Community Dance Class
Purchase Tickets for Dance Class Four Thursdays: March 30, April 6, 13, and 20 from 9:30 am to 11:00 am Love to dance and love Sherman Library and Gardens? Join us for a unique community partnership between Backhausdance, Orange County's award-winning contemporary dance company, and Sherman Library and Gardens with a new creative movement workshop series designed for... Read More »
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Talk: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Talk: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California
Cristy Brenner, President of Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society, will give a talk and demonstration that will introduce you to a selection of bromeliads and offer tips on growing them in pots, trees or rock gardens. You'll learn about repotting, separation of pups and mounting Tillandsias (air plants) and other epiphytic Bromeliads. Cristy is a retired... Read More »
Tour of the Sherman Bromeliad Collection
Tour of the Sherman Bromeliad Collection
Sherman Horticulturist, Dylan Zoller will lead an introductory tour of the Bromeliad collection at the Gardens. Dylan designed the new Bromeliad Garden and his tour will highlight some of the rare and unusual plants in the new display. Free Tour. Registration recommended. Tour Registration
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Talk: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California 2
Talk: Growing Bromeliads in Southern California 2
Cristy Brenner, President of Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society, will give a talk and demonstration that will introduce you to a selection of bromeliads and offer tips on growing them in pots, trees or rock gardens. You'll learn about repotting, separation of pups and mounting Tillandsias (air plants) and other epiphytic Bromeliads. Cristy is a retired... Read More »
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Craft Workshop: Spring Floral Creations
Craft Workshop: Spring Floral Creations
Learn about clivia and other rare and interesting low-light plants in the Specimen Shade Garden during this 30-minute tour.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 8
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 8
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop: Men-Massu (Plane and Mass)
Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop: Men-Massu (Plane and Mass)
Join Valeria Brinkers, from the Sangetsu School, to learn how to make an arrangement using the beautiful style of the Men-Massu (plane and mass) combination, which enhances the leaves' surface and shows the beauty of... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 15
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 15
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
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Garden Tour: Beautiful Drought-Tolerant Plants
Garden Tour: Beautiful Drought-Tolerant Plants
Get inspired to go green! Take a tour and learn about environmentally friendly, drought-tolerant plants at the Sherman Gardens.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
Watercolor Class: Southern California Spotted Towhee
Watercolor Class: Southern California Spotted Towhee
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a Southern California Spotted Towhee. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
Lunch & Lecture: Gardens, Garden Centers and Gardeners – Conserving Nature Together
Lunch & Lecture: Gardens, Garden Centers and Gardeners – Conserving Nature Together
Ron Vanderhoff, General Manager of Roger's Gardens, will discuss ways that the garden industry and the gardening community can work together to become stewards of the planet.Ron is a lifetime horticulturist and botanist in Southern California. In addition to his role as Vice President at Roger’s Gardens, Ron holds leadership roles with groups such as... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Southern California Spotted Towhee Afternoon
Watercolor Class: Southern California Spotted Towhee Afternoon
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple subjects. This month Erna takes inspiration from a Southern California Spotted Towhee. Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: Members $35, Non-members $45 Purchase Tickets
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Earth Day Workout in the Garden
Earth Day Workout in the Garden
This Earth Day, Saturday April 22nd, join local fitness instructor Courtney Garcia for an Earth Day event focusing on healthy, sustainable living! Courtney will be leading a free 45 minute Sculpt & Stretch workout in the garden with amazing sustainable brands participating.
Family Class: Paint a Southern California Spotted Towhee
Family Class: Paint a Southern California Spotted Towhee
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of the Southern California Spotted Towhee. You will use step-by-step watercolor techniques to create your own illustration. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom before the... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 22
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 22
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday at 10am as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Free of charge for preschool children and their caregivers.
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 29
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens April 29
Sherman Gardens is full of unique plants, interesting exhibits and wildlife. Explore the Succulent Garden, Fern Grotto and Tropical Conservatory amongst many others, with our expert Docent Tour Guide. This family friendly tour lasts about one hour and is free with garden admission. Open to all ages. Drop in.
Backhausdance Garden Flow 2023 – Saturday 4/29
Backhausdance Garden Flow 2023 – Saturday 4/29
PerformancesSaturday, April 29 at 7:30 pmSunday, April 30 at 7:30 pmPre-show drinks reception at 6:30 pm and after-show party until 10:00 pm. Event Tickets Join us for a magical evening in the garden as we welcome the return of Backhausdance to Sherman Library & Gardens. The evening will begin with a drinks reception on our beautiful patio followed by a stunning dance performance throughout the... Read More »
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Backhausdance Garden Flow 2023 – Sunday 4/30
Backhausdance Garden Flow 2023 – Sunday 4/30
PerformancesSaturday, April 29 at 7:30 pmSunday, April 30 at 7:30 pmPre-show drinks reception at 6:30 pm and after-show party until 10:00 pm. Event Tickets Join us for a magical evening in the garden as we welcome the return of Backhausdance to Sherman Library & Gardens. The evening will begin with a drinks reception on our beautiful patio followed by a stunning dance performance throughout the... Read More »
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