Garden workshop: Mini Alpine Forest
CACreate an impossibly small, and incredibly cute, conifer forest to celebrate the winter season. Learn how to care for unique types of dwarf evergreens and take home a seasonal container garden that will last many years.Join Sherman Horticulturist Carol Younger to learn all about the history and use of dwarf conifers. The class will begin... Read More »
Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts
CAA weekly class for kids aged 6-11 Thursdays, November 3, 10, 17, and December 1 @ 3:30 – 5 pmLet’s learn about the beauty of nature! During this four-week practical class for 6 -11 year-old kids, our Junior Gardeners will participate in different traditional crafts centered around plants. The kids will learn about natural dyes, medicinal... Read More »
Family Tour of Sherman Gardens November 5
CASherman 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.Register for this tour below, or just drop in on the day. Reserve... Read More »
Phone Photography Class: Under the Scope
CAThis ‘phone-ography’ class will focus on using your cell phone to see the garden world under a microscope. You will learn how to use a small new item, a digital microscope attachment, that clips onto your phone and opens up a whole new small world of seeing. The class will start with a demonstration, followed by... Read More »
Holiday Gift Faire
CAHosted by Sherman Library & Gardens' Volunteer AssociationThursday, November 1010:30 am - 4 pmFree admission all day!Start your holiday shopping early! Members receive a 15% discount on all Garden Shop purchases of seasonal plants, one-of-a-kind handmade items, and unique holiday gifts.A group of Sherman volunteers called "The Sowers" have been busy creating an extraordinary assortment... Read More »
Watercolor Class: Fall Wheelbarrow (morning)
CAJoin local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to see and paint color and simple shapes. This month Erna takes inspiration from a wheelbarrow full of pumpkins and squash.Classes are designed for all levels of painter and non-painter. Each participant will take home her/his own charming painting. Fee: $35 Member / $45 Non-Member... Read More »
Lunch & Lecture: Garden for Life – Meet Toni Gattone
CAToni Gattone is a speaker and an author with a passion to help gardeners garden for life in comfort and safety. Toni knows from experience that physical limitations are the reason we need to re-evaluate how and when we garden, and how we can re-work our gardens for lower maintenance and ease. Toni will share her tips... Read More »