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January 2019
Tu b’Shevat Celebration and Reception
Come and learn how the Jewish faith celebrates the importance of trees at the Scott Arboretum. Tu b'Shevat (Jewish New Year of the Trees, anticipation of spring) holiday activities include a nature walk, Seder (a participatory Jewish ritual appreciating plants and exploring their spiritual teachings),…
Find out more »Winter Celebration: Transforming the Landscape through the Millennia
Come in from the cold and enjoy a pre-lecture cocktail or glass of wine with friends. Learn from Mariann Smith how, for thousands of years, human beings have reshaped nature to create dwellings, spiritual centers, burial grounds, and other types of communal spaces. We will…
Find out more »Winter Highlights Tour
Experience the beauty of the winter garden with Scott Arboretum staff. This tour is geared for gardeners from beginners to experts. The tour will begin at the Scott Arboretum offices and is free and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, the tour will…
Find out more »The Winter Garden: Choosing the Best Winter-flowering Perennials and Bulbs
The Winter Garden: A Succession of Color and Fragrance Three Wednesday nights 6:30 – 8:30 pm Jan. 16: The Basics – Learn what plants flower in winter, how they do it, and where to grow them in your garden Jan. 23: Choosing the best winter-flowering…
Find out more »Wanderings at One: A Trifecta of Southern California Public Gardens
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences at home and abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a…
Find out more »February 2019
Wanderings at One: Wild Plant Exploration in Israel and Crete
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Nature’s Narratives: The Myth of Human Supremacy
Join fellow garden enthusiasts and book lovers as they discuss books about plants, nature, and the environment. “Nature’s Narratives” is a book discussion group sponsored by the Scott Arboretum where readers come together to discuss a book once a month and share in the reading experience. In The…
Find out more »Wanderings at One: Southern Portugal from Lagos to Lisbon
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Wanderings at One: More Than Haggis and Whisky: Garden Touring in the Scottish Lowlands
Join Scott Arboretum staff and local gardening enthusiasts as they share travel experiences abroad! In addition to learning about spectacular gardens, plants, and landscapes, you’ll get a taste of the art, cuisine, architecture, and customs of lands near and far. It’s a perfect wintertime escape!…
Find out more »Renovating a Garden Part II
Snow date: Friday, March 1 In Renovating a Garden Part I, we learned a variety of techniques and viewpoints to manage an older, overgrown landscape. Now in Part II, we'll delve deeper into what plants can be renovated, and how. Rejuvenation pruning, hard pruning, dividing,…
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