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LA Arboretum: What’s Happening in Gardening?

| | February 4, 2016

When:
February 11, 2016 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm America/Los Angeles Timezone
2016-02-11T09:30:00-08:00
2016-02-11T12:00:00-08:00
Where:
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden - Palm Room
301 N Baldwin Ave
Arcadia, CA 91007
USA
Cost:
$100 for the series / $20 per class (includes Arboretum admission)

Each class begins with an open discussion which may or may not include: show & tell, current events, culture tips, pest problems, and introductions of new plants. The class will also include lectures or hands-on workshops from the following speakers.


Winter Session

Feb. 4                     Deep Ecology: Understanding Humanities role as Nature                Rishi Kumar      

As climate change brings drought, unpredictability, and scarcity to regions the world over, what can we do to restore ecological balance, community health, and personal fulfillment? A talk about the changes needed in belief, thought, and practice to reverse the trend toward individual scarcity and move toward shared abundance. http://www.drorganicgardener.com/

               

Feb. 11                 Drought Resilient Gardening                                                               Rishi Kumar       

A class for beginning and advanced gardeners looking to take a more ecological approach to maintaining a landscape during California’s historic drought. Learn to restore wildlife habitat and grow food while helping to regenerate our community water resources. http://www.drorganicgardener.com/

 

Feb. 18                 Creating Drought Resilient Soil                                                            Lynn Fang           

An introduction to soil ecology including soil water dynamics, natural soil fertility, and how to boost the soil's ability to store more water, reducing the need to water your garden. Learn simple ways to assess your soil's water infiltration rate. http://lynnfang.com/

 

Feb. 25                 Composting at Home and in the Community                                       LA County Arboretum logo Lynn Fang

Learn about the myriad benefits of adding compost to soil and different ways to easily make compost at home. Discover model programs and leaders in community & municipal composting, learn about zero waste policies, and how you can support these efforts. http://lynnfang.com/

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