Spring 2015 Newsletter

SPRING

IN THE GARDEN

SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN FOUNDATION

P h o t o b y : J e a nn i e Mu t r a is

MARCH – MAY 2015

Spring Event Highlights pg 3

Rose Garden Renovation pg 4

Spring Plant Sale pg 5

CEO ADRIENNE MESSAGE L. NAKASHIMA

STAFF FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Upon completion of the long-range vision plan in 2013, we knew

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

that it was important to create the right structure operationally to

PETER OLPE President

ensure that the plan could become a reality. One of the missing

KEN PICKAR

pieces of the puzzle to our now thriving operation was the com-

KIMEL CONWAY

ponent of fundraising. Not the kind of fundraising where we sold

JIM GARDNER

candy or provided a donation box at the entrance hoping for loose

First Vice President Second Vice President Third Vice President

change - but to engage in the thoughtful and systematic practice of seeking the transforma-

ROBIN HILL Treasurer

tional gifts necessary to make the elements of the vision plan come to life.

JANET MAROTT Secretary

After undergoing an assessment by the renowned fundraising consulting firm, CCS, we were

TRUSTEES ANN CARLEY JIM DEFLON DEBRA BUSHWEIT GALLIANI LYNN GILL ROBIN KIRK LAUREL WOODLEY

armed with the information necessary to move forward with our own development efforts.

We have since hired a Director of Development and Community Relations (story on page 4) and have begun laying out the plans to secure the millions necessary to make the South Coast Botanic Garden a place where education, moments and memories happen – not only now, but for generations to come.

We are motivated by the challenges ahead of us and are encouraged by the rich history we

FOUNDATION

STAFF

have of community, volunteer and member support. Fifty four years ago, the Garden started

ADRIENNE L. NAKASHIMA

say “thank-you” to those pioneers for giving the Garden its start and proudly pick up where

because of the philanthropic nature of the community and its founding members. Today we

Chief Executive Officer

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS

they left off.

P ho t o b y : Fre d Ma tsu bara

AUDRA PLATZ MONIKA WHITELEY

GIFT SHOP MICHELLE CARUTHERS

GUEST SERVICES CENTER CAROL HOWDEN ROBYN HONDA CHRISTINA LUALLEN KATHE SARAZEN ANN SCHNEIDER

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS YURI ODA NIKOLETTE BRANNAN BRANDON DAWES RAYMOND PINO

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SPRING IN THE GARDEN 2015

WHAT’S IN BLOOM MARCH Acacias / African Cornflag / Aloes / Clivia / Flowering Cherries / Flowering Peach / Narcissus / Quinces / Saucer Magnolia / Wisteria

APRIL Acacias / Aloes / California Lilac / California Poppy / Calla Lilies / Coral Trees / Eucalyptus / Pride of Madeira / Spear Lillies / Tabebuia / Wisteria

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MAY Buckwheat / California Lilac / California Poppy / Calla Lilies / Calliandra / Coral Trees / Eucalyptus / Iris / Jacaranda / Pride of Madera / Red Crinum Lillies / Roses / Tabebuia

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ROSE GARDEN RENOVATION

Phase One was made possible through the generous donations of long-time Garden member, Marion Scharffenberger and Board of Trustees member, Ann Carley.

Many of you visited the Rose Garden over the fall and winter months and were treated to a spectacular display of color due to the unusually warm weather and lack of rainfall. Many of you have also heard about the Rose Garden Renovation, and although the roses were looking their finest, there are exciting plans underway to make this space a truly special place.

Once Landscape Architect Deborah Richie-Bray completes the construction documents, Phase One of the renovation will begin.

PHASE ONE includes the

installation of the Entertainment Lawn which includes a center trellis, event lawn and surrounding plantings. In addition, the entrance and center walkways will be redesigned and offer a lovely way to move throughout the garden.

Foundation Welcomes NEW

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS Please join us in welcoming the newest member of the Garden family, Audra Platz. She joins the Foundation team as the new Director of Development and Community Relations. Audra has a successful track record of planning and implementing comprehensive development best practices, particularly in pre-campaign planning and campaign execution. Her addition to the staff comes at a critical time at the Garden. New projects such as the renovation to the Rose Garden and the construction of both a new Children’s Garden and Native Plant Garden necessitate funds to ensure these remarkable installations become a reality.

“As a passionate fundraiser, I have seen the extraordinary impact of Audra is a graduate of Ball State University and began organizations like South Coast Botanic her career at Paramount Studios as a publicist for Garden. Many researchers confirm that gardens play an important and Entertainment Tonight. She launched her non-profit vital role. They infuse the physical, career in 1992 as a volunteer at Heart of Los Angeles emotional and spiritual well-being where she took her public relations skills and apnecessary to build healthy and socially plied them to fundraising. In 2001, she joined their staff as Program Director. Her sustainable communities. I am thrilled to be part of this team that is creating fundraising efforts at the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Autism Speaks, Operation a cultural destination for the South Bay, Smile and most recently at Marymount California University have resulted in over ensuring that these 87 acres of $10 million in donations. She looks forward to creating, deepening and sustaining wonderment and purpose are here for donor relationships here at South Coast Botanic Garden. the next 50 years and beyond.”

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MEMBERS-ONLY SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 7:00AM – 9:00AM RECEIVE A 10% DISCOUNT ON ALL PLANT SALE PURCHASES PREVIEW SALE Come enjoy the benefits of membership and purchase plants before the doors open to the general public.

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MARCH

EVENTS CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturdays and Sundays, February 28, March 1, 7, 8 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Feel free to bring some food, blankets and chairs and have your picnic under the Cherry Blossoms on the Sakura Meadow and Amphitheater Lawn or on the Upper and Lower Meadows. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Tram tours will be available on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00am and 1:00pm (additional fee of $5). On Saturday, March 7, we will be partnering with the Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute (GVJCI) to provide a number of cultural performances and activities. Sound for the event will be generously provided by VOX DJs. MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

SHOWCASING YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE PENINSULA AND SOUTH BAY Sunday, March 1 12:00pm – 4:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Presented by the Peninsula Committee Los Angeles Philharmonic. Young musicians from the Peninsula and other South Bay schools will be performing in the Hall, Koi Pond Patio and Garden Grounds. Visit www.pclaphil.org for more information and to purchase tickets. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

LINE DANCING IN THE GARDEN

Tuesdays, March 3, (Skip 10), 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21, 28 11:00am – 12:00pm Series: $60 members / $75 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Jan Kain, Owner and Director of People’s Place Fitness and Dance, will be teaching the many varieties and styles of line dancing from basics to more advanced. Taught by an industry champion, this class is sure to make you smile, shine on the dance floor and cultivate a healthy mind and body.

Come Play in the Dirt!

SPRING BREAK FOR KIDS You and your child are invited to join us for our new JUNIOR FARMERS PROGRAM Series 1: March 30, April 1, 3 from 10:30am – 11:30am Series 2: April 6, 8, 10 from 10:30am - 11:30am

GARDENING ECO GARDENER SERIES

Wednesdays, March, 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 3:30pm – 5:00pm Included with paid Garden admission The Water Replenishment District of Southern California will provide students with design concepts and ideas for creating a water-efficient garden, including selection of plants and materials.

NEW! SURFRIDER FOUNDATION: OCEAN-FRIENDLY GARDEN PROGRAM

WILDLIFE AUDUBON BIRD WALK

Sundays and Wednesdays, March 8, 18, April 12, 15, May 10, 20 8:00am – 12:00pm No fees associated with this class Are you interested in birds? Join Stephanie Bryan and Martin Byhower of the Palos Verdes/South Bay Audubon Society as they tour the Garden in search of birds.

Bird walks are a great way to learn to identify birds. No experience is required, but binoculars are recommended.

The group meets in the Courtyard and then heads out into the Garden.

Sundays, March 8, April 19, May 17 10:30am – 12:00pm Series: $15 members / $20 non-members Drop-in: $8 members / $10 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Beth Crosse, Ocean-friendly Garden Chair of South Bay Chapter, will teach students how to achieve an Ocean-friendly Garden through giving your garden CPR: Conservation, Permeability and Retention and bring it back to life! A portion of fees will benefit Surfrider Foundation – South Bay Chapter.

SHOP AND LEARN – UNUSUAL WORLD OF KALANCHOE

Sunday, March 29 12:00pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Join Foundation Trustee Laurel Woodley as she covers the unique succulent, Kalanchoe, and how they might be incorporated into one’s landscape. With approximately 150 species to choose from, Laurel will discuss which ones are best used in a Southern California garden and how to grow these specialty plants.

GARDEN LECTURE – HEIRLOOM TOMATOES: PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE

Sunday, March 29 2:30pm – 4:00pm Included with paid Garden admission SCBGF President, Peter Olpe, will talk about the history, care and culture of heirloom tomatoes. What makes a tomato an heirloom? Why do home grown tomatoes taste so much better that store bought? When should you really plant tomatoes? These questions and much more will be answered in this interesting lecture. Heirloom tomatoes specifically chosen to grow well in the South Bay will be available for sale at the end of the lecture.

Photo by: Fred Ma tsubara

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Registration for Spring Session Classes opens February 16th

NEW! SURFRIDER FOUNDATION: OCEAN-FRIENDLY GARDEN PROGRAM Sundays, April 19, May 17 10:30am – 12:00pm Series: $15 members / $20 non-members Drop-in: $8 members / $10 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Please see March for detailed information.

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AUDUBON BIRD WALKS

Sundays and Wednesdays, April 12, 15, May 10, 20 8:00am – 12:00pm No fees associated with this class Please see March for detailed information.

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FAMILY & KIDS FAMILY PICNIC DAY: CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturdays and Sundays, February 28, March 1, 7, 8 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Feel free to bring some food, blankets and chairs and have your picnic under the Cherry Blossoms on the Sakura Meadow and Amphitheater Lawn or on the Upper and Lower Meadows. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Tram tours will be available on Saturday, March 7 at 11:00am and 1:00pm (additional fee of $5). For March 7 events please see page 11.

NEW! PARENTING WORKSHOP: HOW TO PICK A PRESCHOOL

Saturday, March 7 10:00am – 11:30am $35 members / $40 non-members Preschool Ready or Not – The Tools for School When looking at a preschool we need to evaluate our goals specific to our child. These are special years that can form how our little one views school. Join Elaine Skaggs, Owner of the South Bay Breastfeeding Support and Infant Development Center, and Megan Brown, educator, as they answer “What type of learner will my child become with this style of teaching?” and many more questions that should be asked when sending our little ones off to their first school.

HEALTH & WELLNESS NEW! BOTANICAL BEAUTY

Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 10:00am – 12:00pm Series: $100 members / $115 non-members Materials Fee: $25 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Join Julie James, Owner and Director of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, to learn about the benefits of using herbs and natural products on your skin and hair. This workshop will include information on how to use these ingredients to make your own herbal skin care and beauty products while offering an introduction to botanical beauty.

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, March 7, 14, 21, 28, April 4, (Skip 11), 18, 25, May 2 8:00am – 9:00am Series: $75 members / $90 non-members Drop-in: $10 members / $12 non-members Join Angie Sierra, Instructor at Chua Phat To Temple for Beginners Tai Chi in the Enchanting Garden. Tai Chi is a graceful series of meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Pre-registration is encouraged for this class.

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KIDS CLUB – CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturday and Sunday, March 7, 8 11:00am – 2:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Join us for a tissue paper cherry blossom craft as we celebrate our Cherry Blossom Festival at the Garden.

Saturdays, March 14, 21, 28, April 4, (Skip 11), 18, 25, May 2, 9 9:30am – 10:30am Series: $80 members / $95 non-members Join us for a yoga series “A Journey Through the Chakras” as Nicole Fagone, E-RYT, Certified Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance and KRI, leads students through yoga sets around the Garden to energize and rejuvenate each chakra.

Live music, sound healing and optional aromatherapy are a part of the experience! All levels encouraged. This class meets in the Courtyard before going into the Garden.

Please be punctual as locations may vary.

NEW! JUNIOR FARMERS PROGRAM – SERIES 1

NEW! WHAT IS NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE?

March 30, April 1, 3 10:30am – 11:30am Series: $30 members / $40 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Farmer Andy, Owner and Director of CaliFarmer, will take your young ones (ages 5 – 12 years old) through the exciting world of farming and gardening. This hands-on program will take Junior Farmers, parents and grandparents on a journey from farm-to-table.

Sunday, March 15 10:30am – 11:30am Included with paid Garden admission Dr. Barbara Rush, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM – Portland, Oregon) N.D. Masters of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (OCOM – Portland, Oregon), will help you take charge of your health through this introduction to naturopathic medicine. Naturopathic medicine is the only truly comprehensive form of medicine available and combines allopathic and natural medicine to treat the root causes of health issues. Advanced registration encouraged but not required.

NEW! PARENTING WORKSHOP: PREGNANT AGAIN

NEW! NATURAL REMEDIES – TAKING CHARGE OF YOUR OWN HEALTHCARE

Saturday, April 4 10:00am – 11:30am $35 members / $40 non-members Pregnant Again – Tools for Helping your Firstborn Get Ready for the New Baby With another baby on the way there is joy, but change is in the air for the whole family. In this workshop Elaine Skaggs will talk about feelings common to toddlers when the new baby arrives, when to tell your child that a new baby is coming and how preparation can help this transition for the whole family.

Saturday, April 11 10:30am – 12:00pm Included with paid Garden admission You are the most important part of your health care system; gone are the days when you filled a prescription and crossed your fingers. Now you have more choices than ever. And more than ever, what many of us are choosing are natural remedies. Join author, Peg Moline, and find out why millions are turning to alternative and complementary forms of healing.

ART IKEBANA FLORAL DESIGN

Tuesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 1:00pm – 4:00pm Series: $65 members / $80 non-members Materials Fee: $48 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) This class is limited to a maximum of 30 students on a first come, first serve basis.

Yumiko Kikkawa teaches the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best usage in gaining an oriental view on floral arrangement. Students are free to come and go as they please during the listed class times according to the time required to complete their arrangement.

ONE STROKE PAINTING

Thursdays, March 5, (Skip 12), 19, 26, April 2, (Skip 9), 16 10:00am – 12:30pm Series: $75 members / $85 non-members Materials Fee: $12 or less per surface (payable to instructor) Class is limited to 10 students maximum on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required 48 hours in advance. Materials list available at Guest Services.

Join Teri Richards, multi-certified OSCI Art Instructor, in creating painted and etched pieces of art. No previous painting experience required.

ORIENTAL IMPRESSIONISTIC WATERCOLOR

Fridays, March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3, (Skip 10), (Skip 17), 24, May 1, (Skip 8), 15 9:00am – 12:00pm Series: $70 members / $85 non-members Class is limited to 15 students maximum on a first come, first serve basis. Materials list available at Guest Services.

Instructor Hisako Asano will teach you how to capture paintings of nature that capture the soft-colored art form that is expressed in her teachings and techniques. You will learn to mix and blend colors and manipulate 3-D values with a single stroke.

NEW! SPRINGTIME FLORAL DESIGN FEATURING RANUNCULUS

Sunday, March 15 1:00pm – 3:00pm $75 members / $85 non-members. Materials fee is included in cost.

This class is limited to 15 students maximum on a first come, first serve basis. Registration is required 48 hours in advance of class start date.

In this hands-on workshop, Kit Wertz and Casey Schwartz of Flower Duet will have students create their own floral designs in floral foam using springtime Ranunculus blooms and other complementary flowers and foliage.

Meet the Artists SAVE THE DATES MAR

14 CARRIE MUELLER

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11 ALEXANDRA HOFMEISTER-DALY

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8 SUZANNE KUUSKMAE

More info on page 10.

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EVENTS

GARDENING

SPRING PLANT SALE

Saturday, April 18 9:00am – 4:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Sponsored by Propagation Workshop and South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation. This annual Plant Sale is an important fundraiser for the Foundation and a popular community event. Shop early for best selection. Additional vendors will participate including Tomatomania!, MB Landscaping & Nursery, Monalisa’s Tropicals, Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy, South Coast Rose Society, and more. Please check our website for an updated list of vendors. Donated plants from Native Sons will also be available for purchase.

Garden Shows & Sales MAR

MEMBERS ONLY

SPRING PLANT SALE: MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW SALE

MAY

Saturday, April 18 7:00am – 9:00am Enjoy first choice of unique landscape plants for your garden. The Preview Sale is free and open to members only (current membership card must be shown for entry).

Receive a 10% discount on all plant sale purchases.

Coffee and donuts will be served. Line starts forming at 6:00am.

OOH.LA.LOVE – LE JARDIN ROMANTIQUE

Thursday, May 7 6:00pm – 9:00pm Engaged couples are invited to enjoy a romantic evening in the Garden for our third series of the Ooh.La.Love Soiree.

Sip and savor champagne and small-bite appetizers while you hand-pick elements to incorporate into your special day. For more information about this event please visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oohlalove-le-jardin-romantique-tickets-15162812380. For wedding professionals vendor inquiries, and additional information please email hellohello@theeventsboutique.com.

PALOS VERDES SYMPHONIC BAND MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

Sunday, May 10 5:00pm – 7:00pm $9 per person at the door, Children 12 and under free Bring Mom to the Garden to hear the band as they perform this very popular Mother’s Day Concert. This 60-person symphonic band is under the direction of David Stanton and consists of local musicians who wish to bring you the best of concert band music.

GARDEN LECTURE: THE HISTORY OF PALOS VERDES AND THE SOUTH COAST BOTANIC GARDEN

Sunday, May 24 3:00pm – 4:00pm Lecture included with paid Garden admission Board President of the South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, Peter Olpe, will talk about the history, people and geology of Palos Verdes that helped create the South Coast Botanic Garden.

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WILDLIFE

SOUTH COAST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

MAY

Sunday, May 3 9:00am – 4:00pm

Saturday, March 14 11:00am – 4:00pm

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SOUTH COAST CACTUS & SUCCULENT SOCIETY’S 43 RD ANNUAL Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12 9:00am – 4:00pm

More info on back cover.

SOUTH BAY EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY

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SOUTH COAST ROSE SOCIETY CELEBRATION OF ROSES AND CLEMATIS Saturday, May 9 10:00am – 4:00pm

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SOUTH BAY GERANIUM SOCIETY

Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17 9:00am – 4:00pm

NEW! SURFRIDER FOUNDATION: OCEAN-FRIENDLY GARDEN PROGRAM Sunday, May 17 10:30am – 12:00pm Series: $15 members / $20 non-members Drop-in: $8 members / $10 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Please see March for detailed information.

AUDUBON BIRD WALKS

Sundays and Wednesdays, May 10, 20 8:00am – 12:00pm No fees associated with this class Please see March for detailed information.

SHOP AND LEARN – LANDSCAPING FOR A BUTTERFLY-FRIENDLY GARDEN

Sunday, May 24 12:00pm – 3:00pm Included with paid Garden admission Andrew Anderson, Owner of The Urban Farmer, will take guests through creating and adding butterfly-friendly plants to your garden. Plants used to help several varieties of butterflies flourish along with caterpillars will be available for sale from Ricardo’s Nursery. You can help butterflies thrive while enjoying a butterfly sanctuary in your own backyard.

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY –

MAY 9

Discover South Coast Botanic Garden 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with paid Garden admission We are excited to open our gates for a day spent exploring the vast 87 acres of the Garden. We have partnered with our friends at Palos Verdes Library District in presenting their Pop-up Library to our youngest members. Small, group tours will be available and the Garden’s locally-world-famous instructors will be conducting hands-on demonstrations.

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FAMILY & KIDS NEW! JUNIOR FARMERS PROGRAM – SERIES 2 April 6, 8, 10 10:30am – 11:30am Series: $30 members / $40 non-members Drop-in: $12 members / $15 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor, one-time fee) Please see March for detailed information.

KIDS CLUB LEARN ABOUT BEES AND WASPS

Sunday, April 12 1:30pm – 2:30pm Included with paid Garden admission. Kids Club limited to first 20 children who sign up on the day of class.

Are bees scary? Or are they an important pollinator in your garden? Bees make food that we like to eat! That is right, they make honey! How many kinds of bees are there and what do they all do? Come and learn about bees and how they make our world a beautiful place!

NEW! ALOHA SUNSET LAND

Saturday, May 23 Doors Open 5:30pm Performance 6:30pm – 8:00pm $20 per person at the door $18 per person presale Contact Randy Chang at (310) 628-1547 to purchase tickets E komo mai, come and hear our island stories through music and dance. Relax on the beach, enjoying your tropical drink, watching our beautiful sunsets and feeling our warm breezes of Aloha.

KIDS CLUB – BUTTERFLIES

Sunday, May 24 1:30pm – 2:30pm Included with paid Garden admission. Kids Club limited to first 20 children who sign up on the day of class.

Learn about the lifecycle of the butterfly. Take a picture with a butterfly! Make a butterfly craft. We will also do a book reading and have a snack.

HEALTH & WELLNESS NEW! INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL HEALTH

Saturday, April 25 10:00am – 12:00pm $25 members / $35 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor) Herbs and medicinal foods are traditional medicines that form the basis of our own traditional healthcare system.

Herbs are still used throughout the world as a primary source of healthcare in many countries. In this fun, aromatic and flavorful class, Julie James, Owner and Director of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, UCCE Master Gardener and Certified Herbalist, will teach students about traditional herbs for healing, nourishment, health maintenance and first aid.

NEW! HERBAL CARE FOR COMPANION ANIMALS

Saturday, May 23 10:00am – 12:00pm $25 members / $35 non-members Materials Fee: $5 (payable to instructor) Julie James, Owner and Director of Green Wisdom Herbal Studies, UCCE Master Gardener and Certified Herbalist, will focus on caring for dogs and cats though other animals may be discussed as required. Herbal treatments for disease as well as prevention and general care for various afflictions will be discussed. Julie will take students through the pros and cons of raw and other diets, basic recipes for homemade pet food and guidelines for improving nutrition using commercial food.

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COVER PHOTO CONTEST We are currently accepting photos for the Summer 2015 edition of the newsletter.

Submissions are due by April 3, 2015.

Please submit your favorite Garden and plant photos for consideration. All photos should be sent to feedback@southcoastbotanicgarden.org with COVER SHOT CONTEST in the subject of your email. By submitting your photos, you agree to give SCBG permission to use them in publications and other marketing materials.

NEW! COLORFUL SUMMER FLOWERS IN A VASE

Sunday, May 31 1:00pm – 3:00pm $75 members / $85 non-members Class is limited to 15 students maximum based on a first come, first serve basis.

Registration for this class is required 48 hours in advance of class start date.

Kit Wertz and Casey Schwartz of Flower Duet will lead this hands-on workshop where students will create a fabulous vase composition of fresh flowers using a collection of hot shades including fuchsia, red, orange and cool blue in a vase.

MEMBERS ONLY

GARDEN WALK – GROVES AND TREE COLLECTIONS

Thursday, May 21 5:00pm – 7:00pm Members Only – No Charge for Garden Walks Members may invite one (1) non-member guest.

RSVPs are required for all participants. Registration for walk opens two weeks prior to walk and is limited to 25 participants.

Walk through the various groves and tree collections of the Garden. We will see the Banyan grove, Conifer collection, Magnolia collection, and Redwood grove. A refreshment stop will be included halfway through the walk. Dress accordingly for the weather and bring along water and binoculars if you wish.

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DONORS

GENERAL GARDEN DONATIONS ALFREDO AND TRACY BARRERA ALWEN BAUER PHILIP AND GERALDEAN BELLEVILLE TAYLOR AND LORRAINE BORING LYNN AND ESTHER BRIDGMAN ELENA E. CASTILLO JOYCE CHAMBERLAIN KIMEL CONWAY FLORENCE MURPHY AND PATRICK DUMLEVY LINNEA EADES GREG AND LAUREL FERRIS CINDY GARCIA RALPH A. AND LETETIA GEELE GARY AND DIANE HASTINGS MARIA CAPALDO AND BERNARD JOHNSON DON AND LARRY KELLY KEN LEE PAM AND PETE MAJOR

JANET MAROTT JOHN AND YVONNE MCGAUGHEY ALBERTO AND MARILYN MORALES PETA NOBLE SUSAN NOWINSKI JERRY PERRY ELIZABETH ROBINSON CYNTHIA RUSTANIUS SANITATION DISTRICTS OF LA COUNTY MAUREEN SASSOON JOHN C. AND JOANN R. SCHMIDT SUSAN SEAMANS MARY LOU AND GERALD SLAGTER TIM AND KORRY TAYLOR LINDA L. VARNER CHRISTINA MILSTEIN AND CHRISTOPHER WATSON EMMIT BRITT WILLIS RED WINTER

MEMORIAL DONATIONS VERONICA SULLIVAN

ROSE GARDEN DONATIONS CHUCK R. AND SHARON L. AMOS TANYA FINNEY AND CHRIS BROWN ANNIE SCHNEIDER AND YVONNE DEAN SHAYNE AND CAROL HOWDEN RICHARD KOHLSCHREIBER WESLEY AND ADRIENNE NAKASHIMA CRAIG AND YURI ODA DAVE AND KATHE SARAZEN LAUREL WOODLEY AND SHIRLEY SCHWANZARA CHRIS AND REIKO UCHIDA

For more information on how your gift can make a difference, please contact the Foundation Office at (310) 544-1948 or send an email to giving@southcoastbotanicgarden.org

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THE P h ot o b y : Fr ed M a t su b ar a

Individuals, corporations, community organizations and foundations named here help to sustain the mission of the South Coast Botanic Garden through their financial and in-kind support. Donors who gave from September through October 2014 are recognized here. A special thank you to all who provide for the improvement, maintenance and preservation of South Coast Botanic Garden.

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MEET THE ARTISTS MARCH 14

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SATURDAY 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

SATURDAY 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

CARRIE MUELLER

PURE WAVES AND DESIGNS Meet Founder and Owner of Pure Waves & Designs to learn more about her headbands. They are cute works of art and make great gifts for young girls and adults alike.

ALEXANDRA HOFMEISTER-DALY AUTHOR

Alexandra Hofmeister-Daly, author of Pavo, Finding New, will entertain us with a reading and book signing. This is an adorable children’s book about Pavo, a young peacock, who lives with his family and is trying to figure out how to keep his grandfather from growing old.

MAY 8

SATURDAY 12:00PM TO 3:00PM

SUZANNE KUUSKMAE ARTIST

Suzanne’s passion is painting and drawing botanical subjects. You can see much of her work at PV Art Center and during most of the warmer months at Malaga Cove Art Shows. Join Suzanne in the Gift Shop to hear more about her botanical art.

MEMBERS ONLY DISCOUNT DAYS Friday, March 27 through Sunday, March 29 Friday, April 24 through Sunday, April 26 Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31

SALES & SPECIALS MOTHER’S DAY GIVEAWAY Sunday, May 10 In celebration of Mother’s Day, be sure to come in and shop at The Gift Shop on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th and receive a free gift necklace with a purchase of $25.00 or more, while supplies last. Get the gift Mom will love. Non-members save 10% and members save 20% on entire purchase all day.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK Monday, May 4th through Sunday, May 10th In appreciation of all teachers and school faculty, The Gift Shop at South Coast Botanic Garden is offering a special 10% discount to any teacher or employee of a school or school district who shows their School ID. If you work for a school district and are a member of The South Coast Botanic Garden as well you will receive a 15% discount.

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SPRING IN THE GARDEN 2015

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SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE TANYA E. FINNEY How do we know it’s spring? At South Coast Botanic Garden a collection of almost 200 flowering fruit trees, including Cherries, Nectarines, Apricots, Peaches and Plums, are the first trees to bloom each year and

signal that spring is here! By far the showiest variety in the Garden is the ‘Pink Cloud’ Japanese Flowering Cherry, named for the large round clusters of pink flowers created when they bloom en masse in late February to early March. The Flowering Cherries can be found throughout the Garden, and two of the best areas

to view them are the Amphitheater and Sakura Meadow (Sakura is the Japanese word for Flowering Cherry).

Flowering fruit trees can also be found in the Rare Fruit Orchard on the far side of the Garden where Acacia Loop and Tram Roads meet.

Many fruiting Cherries, Apricots, Peaches and Plums require long winters to produce fruit. The Rare Fruit Orchard displays cultivars that require fewer chill hours, and thus are viable fruiting varieties for our mild winter area. Apricot ‘Katy’, Nectarine ‘Panamint’ and Peach ‘Red Baron’ are three of the varieties of flowering fruit trees that are displayed in the orchard among other unusual tropical fruiting trees and shrubs such as Citron, Bananas, Macadamia and Persimmons.

This year we will be welcoming the beginning of spring with picnicking under the Flowering Cherry trees. We hope you will come and enjoy “Hanami” with us (the centuries-old practice of picnicking under a blooming sakura or ume tree) as well as musical and cultural programs during our Cherry Blossom Festival over two weekends beginning on Saturday, February 28.

RAP UPDATE Effective December 1, 2014 Descanso Gardens will no longer be providing free admission to members of the AHS Reciprocal Admission Program that lie within the 90-mile exclusion radius of their garden.

Conceived in the 1950’s to encourage garden tourism, the RAP program offers members free or discounted admission to flower shows and botanical gardens throughout North America. It was never intended to be a dual-membership program between neighboring gardens and for this reason, your SCBG membership will no longer allow you admission to Descanso Gardens. There are still many more gardens to visit on this program.

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A list of participating gardens can be found in the online American Horticultural Society directory at: www.ahs.org/gardening-programs/rap

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SOUTH COAST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY

Saturday, March 14, 11:00am – 4:00pm Violets are one of America’s most popular house plants. Knowledgeable society members will be on hand to answer all of your questions. Join us for the Culture Class held in Classroom B at 10:30am. Plants and potting mix will be available to purchase.

SOUTH BAY EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY

Sunday, May 3, 9:00am – 4:00pm There are not many flower shows as colorful as an Epiphyllum Show. Although short-lived, the flowers of the hybrid epiphytic cacti are spectacular. Knowledgeable society members will be on hand to answer your questions

SOUTH COAST ROSE SOCIETY – ‘CELEBRATION OF ROSES AND CLEMATIS’

Saturday, May 9, 10:00am – 4:00pm Come and see why roses are the ‘Queen of Flowers’ and clematis are the ‘Queen of Vines’. All rose and clematis enthusiasts are encouraged to enter their blooms in the community show.

Entries are accepted between 7:00am and 10:00am. Please come early with show flowers; the Rose Society will provide vases for all blooms. Bring flower arrangements in personal containers.

SOUTH BAY GERANIUM SOCIETY

Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, 9:00am – 4:00pm While true geranium are cold-hardy, not so their close cousin, pelargonium, which are readily found in home garden centers.

True geranium (also known as cranesbills) enjoy cool and mild summer climates and are good for rock gardens. Knowledgeable society members will be on hand to answer your questions.

9:00am to 5:00pm (last ticket sales at 4:30pm) The Garden is open to the public 364 days a year, closed on Christmas Day

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SOUTH COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY’S 43RD ANNUAL SHOW AND SALE

Saturday and Sunday, April 11 and 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm Did you know all cacti are succulents, but not all succulents are cacti? Come to this show and learn the difference! Cacti and succulents differ from other plants in that they have adapted to harsh, arid conditions by storing water and other nourishing ingredients in their stems, roots and leaves.

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