Community Corner
Day-Tripping: April Garden Events
Whether you're experienced or a novice, garden shows and sales should be on every gardeners to-do list this spring.
When asked why garden shows are important, John Schoustra, president of Greenwood Daylily Gardens and presenter at the upcoming So Cal Hort meeting, said, "You can select and purchase a huge array of different plants and talk to experts that know about them."
Whether you are a newbie or well-weathered gardener, these April events are as enjoyable as they are educational. They offer the opportunity to pick up new ideas, plants and accessories not readily available in the typical retail environment.
CCAA Museum of Art Garden as Art
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200 works of art created by 41 artists. Open weekends through May 20, Friday through Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Artist Reception: April 22, 2 to 4:30 p.m. CCAA Museum of Art is located in the North Wing of the Joseph Filippi Winery, 12467 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga. More information can be found here.
California Horticultural Society Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Growing Irises in SoCal
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Thursday, April 12, at 7:30 p.m. Guest presenters include Dr. Richard Richardson, Bob Sussman, and John Schoustra. This, and most meetings, are held at Friendship Auditorium (near Griffith Park), 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. Click here for more information.
Fullerton Arboretum Green Scene
Saturday, April 14 and Sunday April 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A members only preview will be held on Saturday from 9 to 10 a.m. Learn to garden and shop nearly 100 vendors for beautiful and unique plants, vegetables, garden art and accessories. The Fullerton Arboretum is near the stadium at CSUF, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. More information can be found here.
Encinitas Garden Festival and Tour. Saturday, April 21, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Self-guided walking tour allows visitors a rare visit to one of Encinitas' unique neighborhoods. This ticketed event may sell out in advance. Call (760) 753‑8615. Visit their website for more information.
South Coast Plaza 23rd Annual Spring Garden Show. April 26 through April 29, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Seminars, landscape demonstrations, children’s events and 75 vendors under the roof of the Costa Mesa South Coast Plaza Crate and Barrel / Macy’s Home Store wing.
