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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens August 30
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens August 30
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 September 2
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 2
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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Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-morning
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden-morning
Weekly class (5 weeks)September 6, 13, 20, 27, & October 4 - 10 am – 11 amJoin local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice.This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 6
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 6
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.
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden – Afternoon
Weekly class (5 weeks)September 6, 13, 20, 27, & October 4 - 1 pm – 2 pmJoin local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice.This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and... 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.
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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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 9
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 9
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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Ask a Master Gardener! Planting the Winter Garden
Ask a Master Gardener! Planting the Winter Garden
Do you have a question? Ask a Master Gardener!The University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardeners are volunteers who extend research-based knowledge and information on home horticulture, pest management, and sustainable landscape practices to the residents of California.The Master Gardeners will be at Sherman Library & Gardens every second Sunday of the month to... Read More »
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 13
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 13
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.
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden – Afternoon
Writing Wednesdays: Positive Journaling in the Garden – Afternoon
Weekly class (4 weeks)September 13, 20, 27, & October 4 - 1 pm – 2 pmJoin local writer Ellen Bell as she shares the wellness benefits of Positive Journaling and the simple ways you can cultivate your own personal writing practice.This five-week course will focus on fostering emotions such as gratitude, curiosity, serenity, and joy... Read More »
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Watercolor Class: Little Columbine Blooms
Watercolor Class: Little Columbine Blooms
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 Columbine bloom.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 Purchase Tickets
Watercolor Class: Little Corona del Mar Beach
Watercolor Class: Little Corona del Mar Beach
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 Little Corona del Mar Beach in Newport Beach.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... 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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Begonia Plant Show & Sale
Begonia Plant Show & Sale
Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023 Begonia Plant Show & SalePresented by Southern California Begonia Society Come see a huge variety of begonias on display at the Southern California Begonia Society Show and Sale! Discover a wild and wonderful display of specimens in the exhibition and pick your favorite from the plant sale... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 16
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 16
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.
Free Demonstration and Q&A: Begonias in Terrariums
Free Demonstration and Q&A: Begonias in Terrariums
Learn how to make terrariums and grow Begonias in them. Many tropical Begonias require high humidity in order to thrive and growing them in terrariums makes this possible. Join Al Palacio from the Southern California Begonia Society for an expert introduction to this attractive technique. Come with your questions! Drop in, no registration needed.
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Begonia Plant Show & Sale
Begonia Plant Show & Sale
Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17, 2023 Begonia Plant Show & Sale Presented by Southern California Begonia Society Come see a huge variety of begonias on display at the Southern California Begonia Society Show and Sale! Discover a wild and wonderful display of specimens in the exhibition and pick your favorite from the plant... Read More »
Free Talk and Q&A: Basic Begonia Culture
Free Talk and Q&A: Basic Begonia Culture
Join the experts from the Southern California Begonia Society for an introduction to begonia cultivation. Learn the basics of begonia care including propagation, soil mixes, fertilizers, light conditions and environmental conditions. Join Dean Turney from the Southern California Begonia Society for expert tips and tricks to allow your new plants to flourish. Come with your... Read More »
Tour of the Sherman Begonia Collection and Specimen Shade House
Tour of the Sherman Begonia Collection and Specimen Shade House
Did you know that Sherman Library & Gardens has a collection of over 150 Begonias? Join Sherman Horticulturist, Amy Dolim, for a deep dive into the highlights. The tour will start in the Specimen Shade House where conditions are perfect for this amazingly varied shade-loving plant. Free with Garden Admission. Registration Required. Tour Registration
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 20
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 20
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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Family Art Class: Tissue Butterflies
Family Art Class: Tissue Butterflies
Join local artist Erna Van Dyk as she teaches you how to use tissue paper and paint to create a beautiful butterfly. No drawing experience necessary! You will work together to observe the colors and qualities of a butterfly wing and create your own artwork. This fun, relaxed class takes place in our outdoor classroom.... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 23
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 23
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.
Garden Workshop: Staghorn Ferns with O.C. Social Planters (SOLD OUT)
Garden Workshop: Staghorn Ferns with O.C. Social Planters (SOLD OUT)
Reuse, recycle, plant! Join Thuy and Mary from O.C. Social Planters for a fun Saturday morning workshop at the garden. Learn how to mount a staghorn fern and transform repurposed, discarded wooden tree crates into a home for a beautiful, wall-mounted plant. No experience required. You will be guided, hands-on through each step. Walk away... Read More »
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Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 27
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 27
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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Floral Design Class: From Slapdash to Spectacular – Transform Your Supermarket Bouquet
Floral Design Class: From Slapdash to Spectacular – Transform Your Supermarket Bouquet
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, from 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... 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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Hibiscus Plant Show & Sale
Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1, 2023 Presented by Southern California Hibiscus Society Discover the Vibrant World of Hibiscus! Join us for an enchanting Hibiscus Show and Sale. Immerse yourself in a kaleidoscope of colors, shapes, and fragrances that will transport you to a tropical paradise. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness the beauty... Read More »
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 30
Guided Tour of Sherman Gardens September 30
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 »
Free Talk: Unveiling Hibiscus Hybridizing
Free Talk: Unveiling Hibiscus Hybridizing
Explore the captivating world of hibiscus hybridizing and discover how it shapes today's stunning varieties, both in size and appearance. Southern California Hibiscus Society member, Darren Eminian, reveals the secrets behind... Read More »
Tour of the Tropical Conservatory
Tour of the Tropical Conservatory
Immerse yourself in a world of vibrant colors and exotic plants with our tour of the Tropical Conservatory led by Sherman Orchid Curator, Joel Friesen. Discover a kaleidoscope of tropical... Read More »
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Free Talk: Mastering Hibiscus Care
Free Talk: Mastering Hibiscus Care
Join hibiscus expert Darren Eminian for a comprehensive masterclass on achieving optimal blooms and a healthy plant. Learn essential techniques – from ideal soil and watering to pest management – for breathtaking... Read More »
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