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Little Seedlings Story Time
Little Seedlings Story Time
Explore nature through the wonderful world of books. Join us every Friday as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in, meet in Central Garden. Free of charge.
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Tai Chi Tuesdays – Winter 2023
Tai Chi Tuesdays – Winter 2023
Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30am January 3 - February 21 Learn the gentle art of Tai Chi in the perfect tranquil Sherman garden setting. Local teacher Cynthia Bell Niermann will introduce you to this complete mind-body exercise for better health, flexibility, strength, and balance. This eight-week course will include Qigong stretches, breathing exercises, and short Tai Chi routines... 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 as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in, meet in Central Garden. Free of charge.
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 7
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 7
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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Horticulture Talk: Rose Culture and Pruning
Horticulture Talk: Rose Culture and Pruning
Join John Bishop, Sherman Horticulture Director Emeritus, for an in-depth talk about rose culture and pruning. John nurtured the Sherman rose garden for many years and will share his tips and hints for caring for roses in the SoCal climate. Learn about the various rose types as well as practical advice about grooming, pest control,... Read More »
Lunch & Lecture: Notable Gardens of England with Yvonne Savio
Lunch & Lecture: Notable Gardens of England with Yvonne Savio
England: Chelsea Flower Show, Prince Charles’ Highgrove Organic Sustainable Garden, “Mother” of Cottage Gardening Marjery Fish Speaker Yvonne Savio will discuss her travels to several notable gardens in England and share techniques that we can use in your own Southern California gardens.About Yvonne:Yvonne Savio grew up on a 3/4-acre hillside lot in Pasadena growing year-round fruits... 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 as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in, meet in Central Garden. Free of charge.
Watercolor Class: Iris (morning class)
Watercolor Class: Iris (morning class)
Join 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 Iris.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
Watercolor Class: Iris (afternoon class)
Watercolor Class: Iris (afternoon class)
Join 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 Iris.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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Family Art Class: Easy Rabbit Prints
Family Art Class: Easy Rabbit Prints
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to make your own prints. Working together, you will use a step-by-step technique to create your own beautiful piece of rabbit art. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom. Children aged 5+ Grandparents and favorite adults are welcome too! No experience... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 14
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 14
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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Japanese Cooking Demonstration: Fuyu, a Bounty of Seasons
Japanese Cooking Demonstration: Fuyu, a Bounty of Seasons
Join our Education Coordinator, Kiyoko Nakatsui, for a Japanese cooking demonstration and tasting. Discover how food is viewed in Japanese culture, why the different seasons matter, and sample a seasonal dish. This month, Kiyoko will focus on the bounties of winter (fuyu) by making nabe (boiled broth with meat and vegetables) and dango (dumplings made with rice... Read More »
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Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts January
Junior Gardeners After School Club: Creative Nature Crafts January
A weekly class for kids aged 7-11 Four Thursdays at 3.30pm - 5pm January 19, 26, February 2, 9 Let’s learn about the beauty of nature! During this four-week practical class for 7-11 year old kids, our Junior Gardeners will take part in different traditional crafts that center around plants and learn about the cultures... 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 as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in, meet in Central Garden. Free of charge.
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 21
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 21
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.
Painting Class: Yellow Orchid
Painting Class: Yellow Orchid
Join local artist Helen Plehn for a fun and expressive acrylic painting workshop. You will be guided through a step-by-step process to paint a beautiful Orchid and take home a gorgeous finished 8 x 10” canvas painting. Yellow orchids are a symbol of friendship, new beginnings, and joy.All materials are included, and you will be... Read More »
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Talk and Q&A: ‘The Magic of Camellias’ by Tom Nuccio from Nuccio’s Nurseries
Talk and Q&A: ‘The Magic of Camellias’ by Tom Nuccio from Nuccio’s Nurseries
Come and join us for this very special opportunity to hear Tom Nuccio talk about camellias. Nuccio’s Nurseries is one of the top Camellia nurseries in North America and Tom is one of the two brothers who run this family business in Altadena. Tom has been working with camellias for most of his professional life, so... Read More »
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Bonsai Class: Dwarf Camellia
Bonsai Class: Dwarf Camellia
Join Debra Mauzy-Melitz from the Orange Empire Bonsai Society to learn how to maintain and display a camellia in a traditional Japanese style. During the class, you will prepare a dwarf camellia to be grown into a traditional windswept design, called Fukinagashi. After repotting the camellia into an asymmetric pot, you will learn how to... 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 as we share our favorite stories, picture books and poems. Perfect for preschool children and their caregivers. Drop-in, meet in Central Garden. Free of charge.
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 28
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens January 28
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.
Talk and Demonstration: Camellia Flower Arranging for the Home
Talk and Demonstration: Camellia Flower Arranging for the Home
Join Norm Nakanishi for a flower-arranging demonstration using camellia blooms from the Sherman collection. Learn how to use camellias to create beautiful arrangements during the winter months. Tickets are free but registration is required. Register
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 4
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens February 4
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... Read More »
Guided Tour of the new Bromeliad and Island Ecology Gardens
Guided Tour of the new Bromeliad and Island Ecology Gardens
Get an inside view of our new Bromeliad and Island Ecology Gardens from the Horticulturists who designed them. This guided tourby Sherman Horticulture Director, Kyle Cheesborough and Horticulturist, Dylan Zoller, will give you... Read More »
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