Thanksgiving is approaching (how did this happen?!), the holiday is approaching, and many Southern California botanical gardens are holding holiday light shows. My neighbors have installed lights in their yards.
There is still time to make your holiday wreath. (The Tree of Life Nursery has a good video explaining how, if you can’t take the course below.) November is also a good time to start composting, even if it’s just raking a bunch of leaves into the corner of your property in winter broken.
Many municipalities offer free or low-cost composting courses and dumpsters. Some people have suspended classes due to the pandemic, but for example, Los Angeles County Public Works still offers online courses and a $40 trash can. The smaller worm compost bin, which fits the size of the balcony, costs $65. Check the content available in your local jurisdiction.
No leaves? Offer to rake neighbors’ yards or collect them from the street before the sweepers come. The leaves decompose in winter, nourish beneficial microorganisms, create good soil and help plants thrive. Worms also like falling leaves, and their feces-droppings-are a nutrient-rich improver for any garden (and much cheaper than buying bags in the nursery).
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The following are 18 factory-related events held in the Los Angeles area from mid-November to January. At least three weeks before the event, send the garden and plant related events via email to jeanette.marantos@latimes.com, and we may include them in the calendar.
As of December 5th, the Wreath Master Competition of the California Native Plant Association invites individuals and organizations to make wreaths composed mainly of California native plants in a one-month free competition. The winners of the six categories will receive a limited-edition aluminum foil print by plant artist Justina Freel; the winner of the Best Performance Award will receive a framed original artwork by Freel. These categories are "most'I want to hang this on my door'", "most avant-garde", "most naturalistic", "most whimsical", "kids category" (for participants under 18) and "Best Performance" (all entries will be considered in this category). The photos of the completed wreath must be submitted by December 5th. Last year’s entries and instructions for making wreaths are all on the website, as are wreath making workshops across California. China Post
As of December 10th, the Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy's Autumn Butterfly Pack is available for pre-order at a price of US$40 and can be picked up at the George F Canyon Nature Reserve from 10 am to 3:30 pm on December 11, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr. E. in Rolling Hills Estates. The package includes four flowering native plants that are conducive to pollinators in Southern California: sea cliff buckwheat (Eriogonum parvifolium), the host plant of El Segundo blue butterfly; purple sage (Salvia leucophylla), California shrub sunflower (Encelia californica); and Jin Poppies (Eschscholzia californica) are grown in nurseries in the reserve. Gift baskets of native plants for spring pollinators are also available in March. They include the host plant of the monarch butterfly, Asclepias fascicularis; wishbone (Mirabilis laevis); fleshy lupin (Lupinus succulentus) and bladder beans (Peritoma arboulentus). ). pvplc.org
By January 16, Lightscape at the Los Angeles County Botanical Garden and Botanical Garden at 301 Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia will resume the botanical garden’s annual night holiday event, which was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. This year's exhibition is a new series about a mile long, including a white-lit walking winter cathedral and a "fire garden". The path is wheelchair accessible. General tickets start at US$32 or US$30 for adults, US$20 or US$18 for 3-12 years old, and free for children 2 years old and younger (more expensive on weekends and near holidays). Tickets are scheduled to enter the venue every 15 minutes between 5:30 pm and 8:45 pm, but visitors can stay until the park closes at 10 pm. Members can save $3 per ticket. Due to high demand, it is recommended to purchase in advance. The VIP ticket (US$70) allows flexible and priority access to the VIP parking space on the ticket date and the VIP parking space. Food and beverages can be purchased on-site. Botanic Garden Website
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From November 19th to January 9th LA Zoo Lights, 5333 Zoo Dr. in Griffith Park returned after the COVID-19 interruption, with more oversized glowing animals, "magical disco ball forest" and the world's largest glowing pop-up storybook , And other displays, every night except November 25th, December 24th, and December 25th. Tickets are scheduled for admission at 6pm, 7pm and 8pm, and the zoo is open until 10pm. Tickets are $22-24 for age 13 and older, and $15 for members aged 2-12 for $16-17 (except December 17-23). Children under 2 years old are free. lazoo.org
The replanting of love at Paramount Ranch on November 20 is the second effort of the Malibu Foundation (with the support of Clarins Cosmetics) to replant the Santa Monica Mountains scarred by the Woolsey Fire in 2018. In some areas. Evelin Weber, founder and executive director of the foundation, said that out of concerns about COVID, the organization limited the number of volunteers to 350 this year. (The first event in 2019 attracted more than 700 volunteers.) Volunteers will help plant 5,000 native trees, shrubs and flowering plants at Paramount Ranch at 2903 Cornell Road. In Agoura Hills, starting at 8 am the project will also include the creation of a "Road to the Monarch Station" using milkweed and other native plants that are beneficial to pollinators (such as the endangered monarch butterfly). The one-day event will provide volunteers with food, water and coffee, including music and children’s activities, such as storytelling and making local plant seed bombs. Participants must wear masks (except during eating and drinking), and should bring their own reusable water bottles, sunscreen, sturdy shoes and clothes that are not easily soiled. Sign Up Online. replantlove.com
Wreath Master: The Wreath Making Workshop at the Sherman Library and Gardens will be attended by Professor Jen Aguilar, Education Program Coordinator of the California Native Plant Association, from 10 am to noon, at 2647 E. Coast Hwy., Corona del Mar. Participants will receive the hardware and tools needed to make their own wreaths, as well as access to a series of plant materials. Participants are welcome to bring their own equipment and inserts in the garden. Tickets are US$25 (US$20 for members). Sherman Net
The garden seed and sipping workshop in Cook Gardens, 1033 Abbot Kinney Blvd. In Venice, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, the owner, Geri Miller, will help participants plant the seeds in coconut husk nursery trays with seed soil mixture and various seeds. They will also taste two glasses of beer or wine and various cheeses, dried fruits and nuts. Participants must be at least 21 years old and present their COVID vaccination card at the door. 65 dollars. thecooksgardenvenice.com
From 10 am to noon, the Fall Center Workshop will be held at LA Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Lecturer Kelley Benes helped participants make fall center decorations using natural materials collected from the botanical garden. Register online; 50 USD, 40 USD for membership. Botanic Garden Website
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From November 20th to January 17th, the South Coast Botanic Garden's GLOW (Garden Lights and Ocean Waters) show features thousands of lights throughout the garden, designed to evoke people's associations with bays, beaches and seaweed forests. This year's activities also include food, beverages and music. Except December 24th and December 25th, it is open every day from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. The member fare is US$24.95 and the non-member fare is US$34.95. Children 4 years and younger enter for free. Southcoastbotanicgarden.org
The wreath making workshop was held at the South Coast Botanical Garden on November 21, from noon to 2 pm at 26300 Crenshaw Blvd., Palos Verdes Peninsula. This seminar is taught by Jen Aguilar, the educational program coordinator of the California Native Plant Association, who will provide equipment and plant materials for making wreaths. Encourage participants to bring their own plant cuttings and tools. Tickets are US$20 and members are US$15. Southcoastbotanicgarden.org
From November 21st to January 9th, the enchanted forest of Descanso Gardens, located at 1418 Descanso Dr. in La Cañada Flintridge, features an interactive night light show that stretches for a mile in the garden. This year's exhibition includes the most popular works such as the new "town" of the rose garden stained glass building created by the sculptor Tom Fruin, and the luminous tulip garden with changing colors. Regular admission every half an hour between 5:30 and 8:30 pm; open every day until 10 pm, rain or shine, except November 24, December 24, and December 25. Tickets are US$25-28 for members and US$32-35 for non-members. descansogardens.org
From December 3rd to 4th, the Theodore Payne Foundation’s Holiday Market at 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley is an opportunity to buy “locally made, natural inspired, and environmentally friendly” art from pop-up vendors Works and holiday gifts, as well as local plants from the foundation nursery. Features: Native plant wallpapers, prints, note cards, and other items by artist and illustrator Lesley Goren. Admission is free, but each vehicle that can accommodate up to four people requires a reservation to ensure that there is enough parking space. eventbrite.com
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The (Re)place exhibition workshop at the California Botanic Garden on December 4 was inspired by artist Brandon Lomax’s installation in the garden. It exhibited dozens of sculptures resembling tall, whimsical, armless figures. Made of fired clay. In the seven-month, three-season installation, the unfired sculptures scattered with local plant seeds will eventually decompose and help plant new plants, while the fired artwork will serve as a permanent fixture in the garden landscape. You can make your own seed-inlaid clay sculptures in the garden from 10 am to 11 am in the studio of the potter and botanist Professor Peri Lee Pipkin. The fee is US$15, and the membership fee is US$10, 2-12 years old. The child is 5 dollars. The (Re)place exhibition will last until June 1, and you can enter 1500 North Claremont College Avenue with a general ticket. Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am to 5 pm. Non-members can book tickets online: $10 for adults, $6 for seniors 65 and older and students with ID cards, and $4 for children aged 3-12. Free admission for members and children under 3 years old. calbg.org
The holiday wreath workshop is held at the Los Angeles County Botanical Garden and Botanical Garden at 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia from 10 am to noon, providing natural materials collected from the botanical garden and the Los Angeles flower market, as well as forms and wires for participants to make their own Holiday garland. Bring your own scissors and gloves. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Members are US$50 and non-members are US$60. Botanic Garden Website
The restoration of the habitat of the Los Cerritos Wetland is the subject of a volunteer activity hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific. The theme of the activity is through collecting seeds from rare plants, planting local varieties of the area, and clearing the invasion from 10:30 in the morning. Non-native organisms come to restore 66 acres of wetland. At 12:30 noon, volunteers should gather at 1st Street on the Pacific Coast Highway and Seal Beach at 10:15 am. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Open-toed shoes must be worn; a hat and sunscreen are strongly recommended. Water will be provided, but this is an event without plastic bottles, so please bring your own reusable water bottle. No registration is required. Aquarium of the Pacific
A juicy and sipping workshop and brunch will be held at Cook Gardens (Abbot Kinney Blvd. 1033) on December 5th. In Venice, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Participants will receive guidance on the care and design of succulent plant arrangements, as well as materials for creating their own arrangements. They will also receive a light brunch prepared by Butcher's Daughter, as well as two glasses of wine, Prosecco or juice, as well as various breads, bagels, pastries, spreads and fruits. Participants must be at least 21 years old and present their COVID vaccination card at the door. 75 dollars. thecooksgardenvenice.com
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From December 10th to 11th and 17th to 18th, Luminaria Nights at the California Botanic Garden allows visitors to stroll the state’s largest collection of native California plants at night and purchase special festivals from 6 to 9 pm and 1500 pm Lighting, live music, and food and beverages. Claremont University Avenue. The entrance fee is US$15 for adults, US$12 for seniors 65 years and older, students with ID cards and children 3-12 years old. Members pay $10 for adults and $8 for seniors, students, and children aged 3-12. Children under 3 years old enter for free. calbg.org
A garden craft and sipping workshop at 1033 Abbot Kinney in Venice on December 11th. Participants will learn how to harvest herbs such as rosemary, thyme, safe, bay leaf and oregano from 2pm to 4.30pm. Pillars for making herbal wreath candles. They will also taste two glasses of wine or garden-made plant soaking water and snacks. Participants must be at least 21 years old and present their COVID vaccination card at the door. 70 dollars. thecooksgardenvenice.com
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Jeanette Marantos started writing for the homicide report of the Los Angeles Times in 2015 and for the Saturday Garden section in 2016. The yin and yang have balanced her perspective. At the beginning of 2020, she devoted herself to the feature film full-time, focusing on all things about flora. She is a native of Southern California. Before returning to the land of eucalyptus and sage, she worked as a daily reporter, columnist, freelancer and mother in central Washington for more than 20 years. Her current goal is to transform her yard into an oasis for growing local plants, fruit trees and vegetables.
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