What’s Happening In Southern California – Garden Edition August 2011

As always, I want to remind you to shop local, and get the freshest produce around by heading out to the local Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita:

Sundays 8:00am – noon
College of The Canyons Parking Lot
Don’t forget to visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics

There is also another great Farmer’s Market:
Thursdays in Old Town Newhall from 3-7pm.

Lexus Jazz & Blue Concerts on Town Center Drive have begun again, enjoy them every Friday starting at 7 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 and are FREE.

Concerts in the Park is up and running again – here’s a link to the series schedule

August 10, 2011 – I am presenting a Complimentary Teleclass!
“5 Stepping Stones To Creating Your Outdoor Sanctuary: Take your yard from a Drag to a Destination!” Join me on a free training call on August 10, 2011 at 7 p.m., which I’m hosting as part of the celebratory launch of my upcoming teleclass. Sign up here for access to the call.

August 20, 2011 9 am – noon – CLWA – Landscape Education Class
Got Weeds? Castaic Lake Water Agency on the hill above Central Park. Please RSVP to (661) 513-1230.

Descanso Gardens:
They have so much going on so here is a link to the June Calendar. Here is a couple that I consider highlights:

Companion Planting Class Sat 8/13/11 at 10 am – topics include companion planting for beauty, pest control, pollinators, birds, butterflies and more.
Intermediate (but beginners are welcome) Sustainable Rose Care. 8/27/11 at 10am.
They are also offering Summer Discovery Camp fo rthe kids and they have extended summer hours so check it out!

LA Arboretum
Though slower in the hot summer there are still events to check into, here is a link to their events. This month I like the Inter City Cactus Show & Sale on Sat/Sun 8/13-14/11 from 9 am to 5pm and there is also a Summer Nature Camp for 5-10 year olds. If you are a member there are extended Members only hours.

I hope you find a few things to do this month, enjoy!

Love Southern California gardening? Want to learn 5 key secrets about how to design the personalized outdoor sanctuary of your dreams? Join me on a free training call “5 Stepping Stones to Creating your Outdoor Sanctuary: Take your yard from a Drag to a Destination” August 10, 2011 at 7 p.m., which I’m hosting as part of the celebratory launch of my upcoming teleclass. Sign up here for access to the call and the call recording, and I’ll talk to you August 10!

xoxo

leslie

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