Huntington Gardens & California Garden Events

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Southern California Garden Events
Huntington Library, Art Museum & Botanical Gardens in San Marino
Meet Me in the Garden Sat., June 15, 2024, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
This Saturday morning, The Huntington is hosting a special event for families with disabilities called Meet Me in The Garden that will allow families to connect with disability communities. This event is free, but you need to register.
huntington.org/event/meet-me-...
Lavender Festival - Lavender set to peak bloom at 123 Farm in Cherry Valley
From mid-June to mid-July, 123 Farm's lavender is set for full bloom! now through mid-July. The farm uses the harvested lavender to create beauty products and food items. The farm is located at the historic Highland Springs Ranch & Inn. More info: www.123farm.com/lavender-fest...
Descanso Gardens in La Canada Flintridge
Plant Expo and Sale II - Bromeliads
June 14 @ 9:00 am - 6:30 pm
INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION OR MEMBERSHIP
www.descansogardens.org/event...
LA County Arboretum in Arcadia
The Arboretum is hosting a chrysanthemum plant sale on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16. The sale will be hosted by the San Gabriel Valley Chrysanthemum Society and is included in paid admission or free for members. www.arboretum.org/events/san-...
Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum in San Diego - Resident Free Tuesday
On June 18, the Japanese Friendship Garden and Museum will have Culture Day, a new Free Tuesday theme. www.niwa.org/culture-day
Ventura Botanical Gardens - Summer Solstice Free Day
Thursday, June 20 @ 9am - 7pm
Soak up the sun at the Ventura Botanical Gardens on the longest day of the year! Bring your family and friends (including leashed dogs) and enjoy an extended visit with free admission. To celebrate the Summer Solstice, you can enjoy the rare opportunity to explore the gardens via guided tours from 5 to 7pm. venturabotanicalgardens.com/e...
South Coast Botanic Garden - Sunset Series Starts this Thursday June 20
Spend your Thursday nights in the Garden surrounded by nature and entranced by music during this after-hours event beginning June 20. southcoastbotanicgarden.org/s...
Northern California
Sonoma Botanical Garden, Glen Ellen, CA, USA
Friday, June 14, 2024
10am-12pm
Show your love for the Garden by getting your hands dirty! Join April Owens from the Habitat Corridor Project to work on the California Native Garden. Participants will be given all the tools and training they need from a member of the horticulture staff to succeed in this morning of service. Please bring water and wear comfy shoes!
Admission to the Garden is free with participation.
Acoustic Sunsets - Wednesdays at Sonoma Botanical Garden June 16th - Latin Peppers Salsa Latin Dance
The Garden extends its hours every Wednesday this summer with special activities for all ages including live music in the amphitheater, lawn games, and other family friendly activities. Bring a picnic and Fido, too as the Garden is welcoming well-behaved, leashed dogs during these special evening hours.
Free for members and included with Garden Admission. www.hbgf.org/garden-events
East Bay - Ruth Bancroft Garden
Opening Night of Sculpture in the Garden
Saturday, June 15 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
$45.00 - $60.00
Opening Night gives you exclusive access to the Garden at golden hour and first looks at the sculptures on display and for sale during this year’s Sculpture in the Garden.
2024 Sculpture in the Garden
Sunday, June 16 - Sunday, August 11
Welcome to the 30th annual Sculpture in the Garden - a celebration of local artists and their incredible work. We showcase a stunning collection of outdoor sculptures that are sure to amaze and inspire. www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/ev...
Turtle Bay Museum - Redding, California
Science Saturday: Rise of Mammals
Saturday, June 1511am-2pm
In conjunction with Turtle Bay’s newest exhibition, join the Education Department and explore the factors leading to the extinction of dinosaurs and the subsequent rise of mammals during the Mesozoic Era. www.turtlebay.org/events/scie...
UC Davis Arboretum
Fri, Jun 14, 2024 @ 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Folk musicians are invited to bring their acoustic instruments and play together informally during this jam session at Wyatt Deck (located next to the redwood grove in the UC Davis Arboretum).
For questions, please call [phone].

[@mariar2081]

My favorite gardens ever! I had a membership that I used every month.

[@CaliforniaGardenGoddess]

That’s wonderful! I love the reciprocal garden network!

[@ShesNachoMama]

Thanks so much for the shout-out and thanks for so much useful info! The Gamble garden was terrific, definitely recommend.

[@CaliforniaGardenGoddess]

You’re welcome and thank you so much for the recommendation! I think we may take a trip to the Gamble garden this summer.