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August

August, Events August 2011, Gardening, Santa Clarita, Southern California ·

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!

August, Gardening, Landscaping, Santa Clarita ·

August 2010 Gardening Events & More…

Hot Time, summer in the suburbs and we all need something fun to do. Here is a list of ongoing activities, upcoming events and Festivals to attend in and around the Santa Clarita and Greater Los Angeles area. Have fun!

Don’t forget to shop local by attending one of the great Farmer’s Markets in our area. Not only does Hollywood and Santa Monica have them, we do too.

Sundays in the College of The Canyons Parking Lot from 8:30am – noon
Please visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics – she’ll be away for a week or two in August but be sure to see her wonderful plants and utilize her expertise!

The second weekly Farmers Market in SCV is on Thursdays in Old Town Newhall from 3-7pm.

Friday Night Jazz & Blues Concert Series – Fridays 7 – 9:30 pm
Check out Valenciajazzandblues for the schedule of performers.
Lexus of Valencia sponsors this weekly event on Town Center Drive at McBean. The concerts end August 27, 2010.

The City of Santa Clarita’s Concerts in the Park continue through August 28, 2010. They are all at Central Park and begin at 7pm.
City of Santa Clarita Concerts – Check the schedule for your favorites and spend Saturdays in the Park!

8/6/10 from 1 – 2:30 pm
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
Plant Information
A free class on a variety of plant-related topics, with botanist Frank McDonough
301 North Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-4623

8/7 – 8/9/10
43rd Annual Watts Summer Festival
Noon to 8pm each day
The mission of the Watts Summer Festival, is to present an annual event in the
community of Watts that celebrates the cultural contributions of African Americans,
preserves the history and legacy of the Watts community as well as to memorialize
the thirty four lives lost during the 1965 Watts Revolt.

8/12/10
Huntington Library & Gardens
Free Tour and Plant Sale – every second Thursday

8/14/10 – 8/15/10 9-5pm
Inter-City Cactus Show and Sale in Ayers Hall of the
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden

70th Annual Nisei Week Festival
8/14-8/22/10
Food, Fun, and Entertainment in Little Tokyo – Los Angeles

8/18/10 – 9am -12noon
Square Foot Gardening
A class on growing food efficiently in small spaces.
Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 North Baldwin Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 821-4623

8/18/10 – 7pm
Clematis Walk & Talk
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-7980
Free with Garden Admission

8/20/10 – 7pm
Night Walk
An enchanted evening walk through the gardens.
Descanso Gardens
1418 Descanso Dr.
La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
(818) 949-7980
Fee $15.00; reservations required

8/24/10 – 6 pm
Santa Clarita Valley Green Drinks Meetup
New Moon Restaurant
28281 Newhall Ranch Rd
Valencia, CA 91355
(661) 257-4321
Green Drinks allows for anyone concerned about environmental issues to get together over a drink. Green Drinks events are very simple, informal, unstructured, and self-organizing. We bring together the environmental community and have fun doing it! Please join

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