Larchmont Chronicle
MARCH 2013
Camellia show, cherry blossom festival Celebrate the season at the Cherry Blossom Festival, see plants in a new way by taking a gardening class or a guided walk through the landscape or instill the love of nature in your child at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge. Plants and more Learn to identify different kinds and how to keep them in peak condition on a walk through the Camellia Garden with horticulturist Wayne Walker, Sat., March 9, 11 a.m. Welcome spring and explore the beauty of native plants in
the California Natives Garden with manager Rachel Young on Sat., March 16 at 2 p.m. Acquaint yourself with the many wild birds that populate the Gardens on a four-week class that meets on Sundays at 8 a.m. beginning March 17. Karen Johnson of the Audubon Society leads the course. Binoculars required. Horticulture director Brian Sullivan will reveal the secrets behind the Center Circle meadow garden display on Tues., March 19 at 2 p.m. The event is part of “Get Dirty: A Gardening Series.”
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Cherry Blossom Festival Get a taste of Japanese culture and view the flowering trees during the Cherry Blossom Festival Sat., March 23 and Sun., March 24. A cherry tree and Japanese rose sale takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a walking tour of the many cherry trees at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Learn the traditional art of paper folding from origami master Yami Yamauchi on Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purchase Bento boxes, beverages and specialty cocktails including cherry-tinis to enjoy on the main lawn at the Camellia Lounge, open both days from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. A woodcutter, a thief, a young woman and a samurai meet by an ancient gate among the cherry blossoms when Caltech Players perform “Rashomon” both days from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the Under the Oaks Theater. Fitness A beginning tai chi class emphasizes force rather than strength beginning Tues., March 19 at 8:30 a.m. Advanced classes for more experienced students begin Wed., March 20 at 8:30 a.m. Go to descansogardens.org or call 818-949-4200.
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Floral design Garden Club topic Gudrun Kimmel, named 2012 Flower Show Judge of the Year by CA Garden Clubs, Inc., will present and discuss favorite floral designs and plant material at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., March 11. Design categories to be presented include synergistic,
parallel, traditional mass, creative design and reflective. Rationale will be given for plant materials used. The meeting takes place in the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Nonmembers are welcome.
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