It's late October, so everyone should put a pumpkin or two on the porch or balcony, waiting to be hollowed out and carved, right? Just don't carve them too early. Under the high autumn temperatures in Southern California, pumpkin lanterns will not last more than a day or two before they begin to dissolve.
Of course, you can scrub the pumpkin chunks at any time and keep your favorite gourds intact, as the basis for homemade juicy pumpkins, to be displayed during the holidays; the flatter and wider the top, the better. As long as the pumpkin shell remains intact and protected from direct sunlight, these live decorations can last for months, and they are very easy and satisfying to make, even if the finished project usually looks like a craft phobia rejected by preschool in this way.
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At the same time, our new garden calendar is full of plant-related events, especially if you are in the local plant market (this is the best time to plant-check Bloom! California for inspiration) or learn more about organically grown food Info. Visit farms and pastures during Farm Day in Ventura County, spend a great day, or sign up for a course to grow plants from seeds or create herb gardens.
Email events related to gardens and plants to jeanette.marantos@latimes.com at least three weeks before the event, and we may include them in the calendar.
From October 23rd to 24th, the Chrysanthemum Fair of the Orange County Chrysanthemum Association will be held at the Sherman Library and Gardens at 2647 East Coast Highway, Corona del Mar. The exhibition time is from 10:30 am to 4 pm, and will include lessons about mothers, Q&A sessions and many plants for sale. The performance is free, and the garden ticket is $5 (free for members). Sherman Net
From October 23rd to November 1st, San Diego Botanical Garden highlights the harvest of plants during the autumn season, including pumpkins and autumn festivals such as Halloween and Día de los Muertos, including October 23rd from 10 am to 4 pm and 10 am A two-day event from 1 to 4 pm on October 31st at 3 pm. There will be live music, handicrafts and other events, including the Día de los Muertos ofrenda created by artist Katie Ruiz, or altars to commemorate deceased loved ones. The garden's corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is also expected to bloom during the festival. This is a rare, short-lived and smelly event, and the public can watch the progress of 24 live broadcasts. The festival offers free entry to the 37-acre garden; admission fees are US$18 for adults, US$12 for students, seniors and active military personnel, and US$10 for children aged 3-17. sdbgarden.org
The opening of the herb garden or the expansion of the existing herb garden on October 24 is a course offered by the master gardener George Pessin, the curator of the Greystone Demonstration Garden at Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. It is 10 am to 11:30 am. Bring your own 6-inch to 8-inch flower pot and take home a vanilla plant; the instructor will provide seedlings and potting soil. Tickets cost $15 ($12 for residents of Beverly Hills). The class size is limited to 12 people. beverlyhills.org
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From October 26th to November 6th, Theodore Payne Foundation's Autumn Plant Sale will provide the Local Plant Foundation's largest selection of native California plants this year, as well as expert advice, children's activities and discounted prices (15% for members and 10% for non-members). Admission is free, but participants must respond to the size of the COVID-safe nursery at 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley. eventbrite.com
From 9 am to 10:30 am on October 30th, Bryant Baker, Conservation Director of Los Padres ForestWatch, will give a speech on the oak woodland of Harmon Canyon in Ventura County at 7511 Shanlu Road, Harmon Canyon Reserve. It is part of the OAKtober Oak Awareness Month campaign of Ventura Land Trust. Baker will delve into the habitat, biology, and natural history of the county's oak woodlands and Los Padres National Forest. Participants will gather on the trail in the Harmon Canyon Reserve, and then walk a short distance to reach the oak forest. venturalandtrust.org
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The Sherman Library and Garden Holiday Gift Fair and Volunteer Recipe Conference on November 4 will provide seasonal plants, handmade products and copies of "First Monday Coffee", a 123 recipes and cookbooks created by the Volunteer Association. Sherman Library and Garden, illustration by artist Carol Kreider. Admission to the garden is free during the exhibition. The exhibition time is from 10:30 am to 4 pm at 2647 E. Coast Highway in Corona del Mar. thesherman.org
From November 5th to 6th, the Fullerton Botanical Garden California Native Plant Auction will be on sale at 1900 Associated Road in Fullerton. In addition to more than 50 other varieties of flowering shrubs, trees, vines and succulents, there are more than 100 species Native plants grown in a botanical garden. The promotion from 2pm to 5pm on November 5th is open to Botanic Garden members and California Fullerton Card holders. The promotion on November 6 is open to the public from 9 am to 3 pm, and members can enjoy a 10% discount on all plants. fullertonarboretum.org
Ventura County Farm Day provides free self-guided tours to visit at least 13 farms, ranches and agricultural organizations in Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo and other areas of Ventura County on November 6, 10 am to 3 pm The non-profit student organization Ecological Education and Agriculture (SEEAG) features visits to family-owned bee farms, organic composting farms, alpaca pastures, berry and fruit farms, Oxnard Historical Farm Park and several organic farms, including The Ventura County Regional Elderly Organization Nutrition Garden relies on volunteers to take care of a 2-acre organic farm and donate 50 kinds of fruits and vegetables to the elderly in need. venturacountyfarmday.com
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The local plant sales sponsored by the San Gabriel Mountain Chapter of the California Native Plant Association and the City of Monrovia will be held at the Monrovia History Museum at 742 Lemon Avenue East from 9 am to 2 pm. Need volunteers to provide help and sales, organized by Artemisia Nursery. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Monrovia Canyon Park volunteers who help maintain the park and trails restored after the 2020 Lynx fire. A complete list of plants and seeds for this auction is available on cnps-sgm.org.
Who is eating your garden? From 11 am to 12:30 pm, at Abbot Kinney Blvd. 1033, Venice, an organic pest control seminar was held in Cook Garden. 35 dollars. thecooksgarden.com
The restoration of the habitat of the Los Cerritos wetland is the subject of a volunteer event hosted by the Aquarium of the Pacific, which aims to restore 66 acres of wetlands. The event is held from the first Saturday of every month to December 4th from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. Volunteers should meet at 10:15 am on the Pacific Coast Highway and First Street in Seal Beach. Children under 14 must be adults. Open-toed shoes must be worn; a hat and sunscreen are strongly recommended. Water will be provided, but this is a plastic bottle-free event, so bring your own reusable water bottle. No registration is required. Aquarium of the Pacific
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"All About Strawberries" will be held at the Centennial Farm and Orange County Organic Gardening Club at OC Fair & Event Center at 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa at 7:30 pm on November 9th. Sustainable gardening teacher and designer Lucie Galvin delves into strawberries and how to successfully grow strawberries at home. Admission is free, and all participants are required to wear masks. For more information, please send an email to ocogclub@gmail.com.
The garden plant and sipping workshop in Cook Gardens (Abbot Kinney Blvd. 1033) on November 14. In Venice, from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm, this seminar organized by the owner, Geri Miller, will teach participants how to grow their own herb garden in biodegradable pots that can be taken home. They will also taste two glasses of wine and selected cheeses, dried fruits and chocolates. Participants must be at least 21 years old and present their COVID vaccination card at the door. 65 dollars. thecooksgardenvenice.com
Elm Avenue community garden cleanup and winter gardening courses will be held from 1pm to 5pm at 44841 Elm Ave. in downtown Lancaster. Volunteers will clean the sidewalks during the winter growing season and receive guidance from the master gardener Dave Mashore in creating and protecting the winter garden. The Elm Avenue Community Garden is an organic garden where vegetables, fruits and herbs are grown and harvested to share with the community. The event is free. Learn more on its Facebook page: Elm Ave Community Garden-a Grow AV project.
On November 20th, Cook's Garden Garden Seed and Sip Seminar at 1033 Abbot Kinney, Venice, 4:30 to 6:30 pm Owner Geri Miller will help participants plant seeds with seed starting mixture and various seeds They will also taste two glasses of beer or wine as well as 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
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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 poles balance 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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