Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens?  Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff for the behind-the-scenes scoop.  Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display.  Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be... Read More »

In this workshop instructor Valeria Brinkers will teach you how to create a Moribana Arrangement style using seasonal spring flowers. We will learn and practice how to make an elegant, traditional ikebana inspired by the principles of lines, angles, volume, shape, and space. Included will be an ikebana kit, vase, medium pin frog, scissors, hand... Read More »

Each year, Horticulture Staff work tirelessly to shift annual plant displays seasonally. These landscapes create dynamic experiences for our visitors, and this is a chance to learn how we design, install, and maintain such exciting gardens! Members only event. Free, pre-registration required. Register Now

The presentation will discuss Albert Otis Birch, an early Santa Ana resident, who became an oil tycoon in the early 20th century in Brea Canyon. He owned a furniture company and was an insurance executive. In the mid-1960s, Birch and his wife Estelle fell into the clutches of Pearl Choate, a nurse with a criminal... Read More »

Ever wonder about the inner workings of horticulture at Sherman Library and Gardens?  Come explore the gardens with one of Sherman’s horticulture staff for the behind-the-scenes scoop.  Learn more about the designs, maintenance, and variety of plants we work so hard to display.  Each tour will focus on highlights at that time and will be... Read More »

Join David Jarvinen at the Gardens to present his wonderful mosaic Mini Tower. Designed with Proclain tiles, this project can easily be a focal point in your home garden. We work with porcelain 2x2 tiles and a compound nipper to create designs on foam core backerboard. Once finished, insert in the custom stand for display.... Read More »

Are you inspired by the beauty of Sherman Gardens? Come and learn to draw it! In this new class local art instructor, Brenda Benveniste, will give you the basic tools and techniques to draw some of the exquisite flowers and foliage you will find in the garden.  Inspired by the stunning patterns and intricate natural designs of botanical... Read More »

A supermarket bouquet often looks uninspired after you stick it in a vase at home. But with a dash of coaching and demonstration of arranging fundamentals from Becky Bridger, CEO of Bexbloomz, you can design those stems like a pro. Flowers need—and deserve—attention to “look right”—in dimension, depth and balance. At this floral arranging workshop,... Read More »

We are honored to be able to grace your community with a powerful meditation experience that harnesses the elements of music to guide you into a transformative relaxation experience.⁣ Our evening includes an introduction to meditation and mindfulness, a 45 minute guided sound bath meditation, and a closing ceremony to integrate your journey.⁣ Imagine being surrounded by... Read More »