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Sherman Library & Gardens offers an inspired line-up of classes and events every month for you to enjoy! With offerings ranging from wellness workshops and children’s activities, to floral design classes, lectures in the library, and plant shows, there is something for everyone to experience.
Week of Events
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.
Bonsai Show
Bonsai Show
Presented by Coastal Bonsai Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 10:30 am – 4 pm Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees... Read More »
Fuchsia Flower Show & Sale
Fuchsia Flower Show & Sale
Presented by Orange County Fuchsia Society Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 10:30 am – 4 pm The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. Society members will be available to talk to guests about... Read More »
Talk: Bonsai – Plants & Trees Other Than Pine & Juniper
Talk: Bonsai – Plants & Trees Other Than Pine & Juniper
Join Ken Schlothan and broaden your understanding of the art of Bonsai. Exhibits are held at nearly any time of year and range in size from a few trees exhibited by local hobbyists to arguably the world's premier bonsai exhibit, Kokufu-ten in Japan. But what makes a bonsai? Most people when asked to name a type... Read More »
Bonsai Show
Bonsai Show
Presented by Coastal Bonsai Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 10:30 am – 4 pm Come and learn about the art of bonsai. The show will include a display of exquisite miniature trees presented by Coastal Bonsai and introduce visitors to a variety of techniques and approaches. Following the ancient Japanese tradition, the trees... Read More »
Fuchsia Flower Show & Sale
Fuchsia Flower Show & Sale
Presented by Orange County Fuchsia Society Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2 10:30 am – 4 pm The Orange County Fuchsia Society will be displaying a wide variety of beautiful and unusual fuchsias during their annual show and sale at Sherman Library & Gardens. Society members will be available to talk to guests about... Read More »
Demonstration: Shohin Bonsai
Demonstration: Shohin Bonsai
You may never have wondered what a shohin bonsai looks like, but after you hear Peter Macasieb, shohin bonsai master, you will wonder at these delightful, diminutive treasures of the bonsai world. Peter studied under Harry Hiro, Tak Shimazu and Boon Manakitivipart and has demonstrated internationally. Peter will have a variety of his shohin to... Read More »
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Talk and Q&A: Fuchsia Care 365
Learn how to care for your newly purchased fuchsia plants throughout the year. Presented by Dennis Ploucher from the Orange County Fuchsia Society. Free with garden admission. Drop-in.