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LET'S GET CONNECTED! Adrienne L. Nakashima, CEO

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he biggest ‘connector’ of them all, Facebook, recently wrote “When people connect, powerful things happen and lives are changed.” This was in conjunction with the acknowledgment of their 12th birthday where they take that same time each year to celebrate and reflect on the importance of connecting.

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Experts have also written about what happens when there is a lack of ‘connection,’ especially between children and nature. In his book, The Last Child in the Woods, Richard Louv talks about ‘nature-deficit disorder’ and documents how modern family life has dramatically changed in the last two decades. Children and families often have limited opportunities to connect with the natural environment. Yet, the benefits of connecting with nature are well documented. Research shows that children’s social, psychological, academic and physical health are all positively impacted when they have daily contact with nature.

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Here at the Garden, when we sit down to discuss plans for each season, we review our approach from many different angles. What classes have people enjoyed before? What new events do we want to try? Which events did well that we should look at doing again? What are some

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE OFFICERS PETER OLPE President

suggestions members or visitors have made that we should explore further?

At every discussion, we always come back to the same theme – what can we do to make sure we are getting people “connected” to South Coast Botanic Garden.

As I write this, we are furiously trying to get ready for a very busy Spring Season.

Not only is the calendar jam packed with fun activities, classes and special events, but we are very excited to be welcoming the Nature Connects: Art with LEGO® Bricks exhibit, opening on Friday, February 19.

Take a look at the variety of classes being offered this coming Spring. Check out the various society shows and sales.

Come to our annual Spring Plant Sale.

Find some time to check out the Nature Connects exhibit. We’ve done our best to offer you the most fun ways to enjoy the change of seasons and GET CONNECTED at South Coast Botanic Garden!

KEN PICKAR

First Vice President

KIMEL CONWAY

Second Vice President

ROBIN HILL Treasurer

JANET MAROTT Secretary

TRUSTEES

ANN CARLEY JIM GARDNER PAMELA REIS LAUREL WOODLEY

FOUNDATION

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ADRIENNE L. NAKASHIMA Chief Executive Officer

DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS AUDRA PLATZ MONIKA WHITELEY

GIFT SHOP

MICHELLE CARUTHERS

GUEST SERVICES CENTER CAROL HOWDEN SHANA COLEMAN ROBYN HONDA CHRISTINA LUALLEN ANN SCHNEIDER JULIE WENNSTROM

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

Garden staff uses their imaginations by playing with the ever-popular connector toys!

YURI ODA BRANDON DAWES GABBY NORTON RAYMOND PINO XAVIER PINO LISA SEVERIOS

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS S�ring

MARCH 5

Cherry Blossom Festival

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Music in the Garden

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Shop & Learn Continental Series Mediterranean Gardens of Europe

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APRIL 2 Spring Plant Sale 10 Audubon Bird Walk 15, 22, Successful 29 Gardens Presented by SCBGF

What’s in Bloom

MAY 6 National Public Gardens Day 8 Palos Verdes Symphonic Band Mother's Day Concert 22 Shop & Learn Continental Series: Fire & Ice(Plant) Antarctica

MARCH DECEMBER

APRIL JANUARY

MAY FEBRUARY

Acacia, African Cornflag, Aloe, Clivia, Flowering Cherry, Flowering Peach, Narcissus, Flowering Quince, Saucer Magnolia, Wisteria

Acacia, Aloe, California Lilac, California Poppy, Calla Lily, Erythrina, Eucalyptus, Pride of Madeira, Spear Lily, Tabebuia, Wisteria

Buckwheat, California Lilac, California Poppy, Calla Lily, Baja Fairy Duster, Erythrina, Eucalyptus, Iris, Jacaranda, Pride of Madeira, Red Crinum Lily, Rose, Tabebuia 3

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The award winning, record breaking, traveling exhibition of larger-than-life sculptures by New York artist Sean Kenney will be visiting the Garden from February 19 through May 8, 2016.

We want you to see them!

Increased attendance during this exhibit means that parking at the Garden may be at a premium.

Additional parking on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday will be available at the Promenade on the Peninsula Mall at 550 Deep Valley Drive.

Shuttles will run every 20 minutes and the last shuttle will leave the Garden at 5:15 pm.

We will also be offering timed-entry ticketing for this exhibit, and although members are free, we strongly encourage reserving your timed-entry ticket on our website. Reserving your ticket in advance will help alleviate any lines that you may have to wait in.

For more information regarding the timed-entry tickets please call Guest Services at 310-544-1948, or visit our website at www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org Connect with us!

With our app, families will be able to enjoy a guided tour and exploration of the award winning, Nature Connects exhibit: • Map of the exhibits showing your position on the map

• Unlock each exhibit info page as you explore

• Take and share photos at each location

STAY CONNECTED

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL Saturday, March 5, 2016 12:00pm – 4:00pm Included With Garden Admission/ Upper Meadow

Cherry blossoms are the richly symbolic national flower of Japan. With a short blooming season, many believe Cherry Blossoms symbolize the fleeting beauty of life. Join us for a "hanami" or Cherry Blossom viewing as you stroll through the Garden to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Stop by the Upper Meadow for live cultural performances.

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GVJCI presents Southern California Naginata Federation GVJCI Tomo no Kai Chika’s Ukulele and Harriet’s Hula GVJCI Taiko Drum Performance SSJAM Michael Murata Piano Artist Bando Hidesomi Dance Performance Plein Air artists and Pastel Demonstration by Fran Nichols and Mike Ishikawa

MEMBERS ONLY PREVIEW EVENT Sunday, February 21, 2016 8:00am - 12:00pm

Come GET CONNECTED and join us for a Family Plus and Up Members Only Preview Event!

Family plus level members and above will have the opportunity to be the first to explore and discover these extraordinary sculptures on the very first weekend it opens to the public.

Highlights include a continental breakfast, garden tours, children's activities and more!

Activities provided by: Galileo Innovation Camps and Yoobi RSVP by February 17th to 310-544-1948 or email info@scbgf.org and specify "Members Only Preview Day"

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Events

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CHERRY BLOSSOMS IN THE GARDEN

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Saturday & Sunday, Mar. 5*, 6 (*Festival Day) 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Garden Grounds Feel free to bring some food, blankets and/ or chairs to have your picnic under the Cherry Blossoms on the Sakura Meadow, Upper, and Lower Meadows. A self-guided tour and information sheet will be available. Please visit the Gift Shop for more information. The Cherry Blossom Festival will occur on March 5th.

No registration required.

CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

Saturday, Mar. 5 12:00pm – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Upper Meadow Cherry blossoms are the richly symbolic national flower of Japan. With a short blooming season, many believe Cherry Blossoms symbolize the fleeting beauty of life. Join us for a "hanami" or Cherry Blossom viewing as you stroll through the Garden to immerse yourself in Japanese culture. Stop by the Upper Meadow for live cultural performances.

No registration required.

Performances by: GVJCI presents Southern California Naginata Federation GVJCI Tomo no Kai Chika’s Ukulele and Harriet’s Hula GVJCI Taiko Drum Performance SSJAM Michael Murata Piano Artist Bando Hidesomi Dance Performance Plein Air artists and Pastel Demonstration by Fran Nichols and Mike Ishikawa

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, Mar. 5, (SKIP 12), 19, 26, Apr. 2, (SKIP 9), 16, 23, 30, (SKIP May 7), May 14 8:00am – 9:00am Cost: $75 members/$90 nonmembers Drop-in: $10 members/$12 nonmembers Location: Koi Pond Patio Let's come together, release tension, increase balance and feel completely relaxed with Tai Chi in the Garden. Tai Chi is a graceful series of ancient Chinese meditative movements that help maintain physical health, well-being and spiritual essence. Anyone can learn Tai Chi – any age, all levels of fitness. Come join us in this beautiful practice, and let's celebrate your health!

Registration required. Online pre-registration is highly recommended.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30am – 10:30am Cost: $80 members/$95 nonmembers Drop-in: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Lower Meadow Join us for the yoga series “Awakening the Treasure Within” as Nicole leads us through yoga sets to energize, strengthen and rejuvenate the body and soul. A wonderful benefit for the body and mind whether taken in the series or separately. Sound healing and optional aromatherapy are a part of the experience!

All levels encouraged.

Registration required.

NEW! MORNING BLISS YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Wednesdays, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30, Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am – 10:30am Cost: $80 members/$95 nonmembers Drop-in: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Upper Meadow Join us for the yoga series “Spirit Matters” for a weekday escape as Nicole leads us through yoga sets to energize, strengthen and rejuvenate the body and soul. A wonderful benefit for the body and mind whether taken in the series or separately. Live music, sound healing and optional aromatherapy are a part of the experience! All levels encouraged.

Registration required.

Wildlife AUDUBON BIRD WALKS

Sundays, Mar. 13, Apr. 10, May 8 8:00am – 11:00am Location: Cornish Courtyard Are you interested in birds? Join Steve Dexter, Ed Griffin, and Manuel Duran of the Palos Verdes/ South Bay Audubon Society as we 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. Please be punctual should you wish to join the group.

No fees associated with this course. No registration required.

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IKEBANA FLORAL DESIGN

Tuesdays, Mar, 8, 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 12, 19, 26 12:30pm – 2:30pm Cost: $80 members/$95 nonmembers Materials Fee: $40 beginners/$80 advanced Location: Classroom A Yumiko Kikkawa teaches the mechanics of manipulation and the observation of materials for their best usage in gaining an oriental view on floral arrangement.

This class is limited to a total maximum of 20 students on a first come, first served basis.

Registration required.

ORIENTAL IMPRESSIONISTIC WATERCOLOR

Fridays, Mar. 18, 25, (SKIP Apr. 1), (SKIP Apr. 8), Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, (SKIP 13), 20, 27 9:00am –12:00pm Cost: $70members/$85nonmembers Location: Classroom A 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.

Class is limited to 20 students maximum based on a first come, first served basis.

Lottery registration information available at www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org.

Photo by: Janet Hubert

SHOP & LEARN CONTINENTAL SERIES: MEDITERRANEAN GARDENS OF EUROPE

Photo by: Lauren Nishihira

SPRING FLORAL EVENT STYLING WORKSHOP

Wednesday, Mar. 2 10:00am – 12:00pm Cost: $25 members/$35 nonmembers Location: Upper Meadow In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look into event styling, students will be hands-on to set up a spring-themed floral display with accompanying decor on the Upper Meadow. Students will learn about techniques for making floral garlands and how to attach to existing structures. Flower Duet provides all the materials for each student, and fees are included in the course fee total.

Registration required.

SOUTH COAST AFRICAN VIOLET SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE

Saturday, Mar. 12 9:00am – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Frances Young Hall Leonard Re will give the culture session at 10:30 am with a presentation and demonstration on the care and culture of the African Violet.

Learn how to put down a leaf, repot a mature plant, rejuvenate a plant with a long neck and remove a sucker. At 11:00 am the sales area will be open with many beautiful African violets for sale. At 11:30 am the show will open.

No registration required.

Sunday, Mar. 13 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Cornish Courtyard & Classroom B Speaker: Bryan Masterson – UC Master Gardener and owner of Time Traveler Designs Join us in another trip around the world to Europe and explore the timeless gardens thriving in a Mediterranean climate. Bryan Masterson, UC Master Gardener and owner of Time Traveler Designs, will take you through the best strategic uses of drought tolerant plants, the structure and design of traditional Mediterranean gardens and innovative, gorgeous landscaping ideas. Plants will be available for purchase after the lecture.

No registration required.

Family �Kids MUSIC IN THE GARDEN

SHOWCASING YOUNG MUSICIANS OF THE PENINSULA AND SOUTH BAY Sunday, Mar. 6 12:00pm – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Frances Young Hall 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.

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SPRING PLANT SALE

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Saturday, Apr. 2 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: Frances Young Hall 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 Ricardo’s Nursery, 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.

No registration required.

SPRING PLANT SALE: MEMBERS-ONLY PREVIEW SALE

Saturday, Apr. 2 7:00am – 9:00am Location: Frances Young Hall Skip the lines and get VIP access to our Annual Spring Plant Sale – one of the largest fundraisers for South Coast Botanic Garden. Members will receive 10% off all plant sales.

No registration required.

Photo by: Tom & Paula Zimmerman

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, …Apr. 2, (SKIP 9), 16, 23, 30, (SKIP May 7), May 14 8:00am – 9:00am Drop-in: $10 members/$12 nonmembers Location: Koi Pond Patio Full series details listed on page 6.

Wildli�e AUDUBON BIRD WALKS Sundays, Apr. 10, May 8 8:00am – 11:00am Location: Cornish Courtyard Full details listed on page 6.

YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, … Apr. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 9:30am – 10:30am Drop-in: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Lower Meadow Full series details listed on page 6.

NEW! MORNING BLISS YOGA IN THE GARDEN

Wednesdays, …Apr. 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30am – 10:30am Drop-in: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Upper Meadow Full series details listed on page 6.

Photo by: Sarah Chah

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Art

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Thursdays, Apr. 28, May 5, (SKIP 12), 19, 26 10:00am – 12:30pm Cost: $55 members / $65 non-members Materials required - list available on website or via the Guest Services Center $12 or less per surface Location: Classroom A Enjoy creating painted and etched pieces of art.

No previous painting experience required.

Registration is required 48 hours in advance.

Please contact instructor if you are a new student or will miss a class via teri4joy@gmail.com or text (949) 375-2057.

SOUTH COAST CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE

Saturday, Sunday, Apr. 9, 10 9:00am – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Frances Young Hall Whether you are adding succulent color to your landscape or selecting a sculptural beauty for a handmade pot, the South Coast Cactus & Succulent Society's 44th Annual Show & Sale is the place to be. Thousands of rare and beautiful plants will be for sale at inexpensive prices.

Experts will be on hand to help make your selection. In addition to buying plants, there will also be artistic and educational displays.

Attend the Show & Sale and tour the Botanic Garden while you are there.

No registration required.

Photo by: Janet Hubert

ONE STROKE PAINTING

Gardenin� SUCCESSFUL GARDENS PRESENTED BY SCBGF

Fridays, Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 9:30am – 11:30am Cost: $65 members/$80 nonmembers Drop-in cost: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Classroom B In a partnership with the UC Master Gardeners, getting into gardening doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With the most qualified experts and a comprehensive look at gardening, the process can be incredibly rewarding! This series will have a different topic each class beginning with basic garden design principles and advancing through sustainability, soil, irrigation, troubleshooting your garden and how to navigate the many misconceptions of gardening.

Please visit our website for additional details on speakers and topics. More information including optional at-home preparation is listed on website for individual classes.

Registration required.

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NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY

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Friday, May 6 9:00am – 5:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Garden Grounds Support National Public Gardens Day by visiting the South Coast Botanic Garden. Take this time to enjoy the sounds and smells of nature with friends and family at your local public garden.

No registration required. www.nationalpublicgardensday.org

TAI CHI IN THE GARDEN

Saturdays, …(SKIP May 7), May 14 8:00am – 9:00am Drop-in: $10 members/$12 nonmembers Full series details listed on page 6.

Wildli�e AUDUBON BIRD WALKS Sundays, May 8 8:00am – 11:00am Location: Cornish Courtyard Full details listed on page 6.

Photo by: Tom & Paula Zimmerman

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GARDEN WALK – BIRDING IN THE GARDEN GROVES

Photo by: Sarah Chah

PALOS VERDES SYMPHONIC BAND MOTHER’S DAY CONCERT

Sunday, May 8 5:00pm – 7:00pm Tickets: $10 per person at the door, children 12 and under free Location: Frances Young Hall 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.

Photo by: Sarah Chah

Thursday, May 19 5:00pm – 7:00pm Location: Cornish Courtyard Limited to 25 participants - Members only.

Members may invite one (1) non-member guest Our first walk of the year will be a wildlife walk with a focus on Birds in the Garden. Guest tour leader, Jess Morton from the Palos Verdes/ South Bay Audubon Society, will introduce those new to birding with tips and tools for bird watching in the Garden. We will be visiting the Garden groves and best spots for bird watching in the Garden. A refreshment stop will be included. Dress accordingly for the weather and bring water and binoculars if you have them. No fees associated with this course.

Registration required for each participant.

Registration can be accomplished by calling the Guest Services Center at (310) 544-1948.

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Gardenin� SOUTH COAST EPIPHYLLUM SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE

CELEBRATION OF ROSES AND CLEMATIS SHOW AND SALE

Sunday, May 1 9:00am – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Frances Young Hall No registration required.

Saturday, May 14 10:00am – 4:00pm Included with Garden admission Location: Frances Young Hall Come and see why roses are considered the ‘Queen of Flowers’ and clematis are the ‘Queen of Vines’. All rose lovers and clematis enthusiasts are encouraged to enter their flowering blooms in our community show.

Entries are accepted between 6:30am and 10:00am.

Please come early if you are showing flowers; the Rose Society will provide vases for all blooms. Please bring flower arrangements in personal containers. Stop by and talk to our consulting rosarians and knowledgeable members. SCRS will have clematis, roses, tools and rose cocktail for sale also.

No registration required.

SUCCESSFUL GARDENS PRESENTED BY SCBGF Fridays, …May 6, 13, 20 9:30am – 11:30am Drop-in cost: $12 members/$15 nonmembers Location: Classroom B Full series details listed on page 9.

GREYWATER WORKSHOP FROM HOME TO LANDSCAPE

Photo by: Janet Hubert

Photo by: Tom & Paula Zimmerman

Saturday, May 7 10:00am – 12:00pm Cost: $15 members/$25 nonmembers Location: Classroom A This workshop will cover Greywater and Rainwater Systems for your Home and Landscape. If you want a beautiful and productive landscape that uses very little water, learn how to collect your own rainwater and reuse greywater to create a water-smart landscape.

Registration required.

SOUTH BAY GERANIUM SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE

Saturday, Sunday, May 21, 22 9:00am – 4:00pm Location: Frances Young Hall In the show see a variety of Geraniums seldom seen in nurseries. Visit our sales area. See what you can find!

No registration required.

SHOP & LEARN CONTINENTAL SERIES: FIRE & ICE(PLANT) ANTARCTICA

Sunday, May 22 12:00pm – 2:00pm Location: Cornish Courtyard Speaker: Ajna Sharma-Wilson, UCCE Master Gardener This month, we’ll explore the land of fire and ice and what it means to our homes here in the South Bay. Ajna will lead you through firescaping your yards and hillsides with non-invasive Ice Plant and other beautifully useful plants. Plants will be available for purchase after the lecture.

No registration required.

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FEATURED EVENT

Spring

Plant Sale

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SUPERINTENDENT MESSAGE Tanya E. Finney

At South Coast Botanic Garden, we are always looking for ways to use demonstrations to teach our visitors. From temporary installations such as the Giant Pumpkin patch, to annual color beds with edible winter crops, to our recent El NiĂąo installation partnering with Things Green and Nick Federoff on a display giving information on how to prep your home and garden for fierce winter rain storms, we love to show our visitors how to use plants in a unique way. In the Garden the gift of learning comes from adventures in nature and the outdoors.

One of our newest demonstration beds was installed at the beginning of 2016 on the far side of the Vegetable Garden and across the road from the Display Greenhouse. A knee-high raised garden bed features salsa herbs and vegetables. But it is what’s under the soil that makes it so special.

This raised wicking bed is a demonstration in low water-use gardening and helps us water a difficult corner of the garden. A reservoir dug under the planter base is layered with a pond liner and filled with stones then layered with burlap. The raised bed is set on top and filled with soil, then planted. The burlap acts as a wicking layer between the reservoir and the garden soil; the reservoir is filled with water via the PVC pipe and the plants are watered from below. Finally, an overflow outlet on the opposite side prevents waterlogging plants. Voila!

Paul Lasman and Joe Moeller installing gravel for the water reservoir

The idea developed from the wish to test a new watering system, demonstrate this technique to our visitors, and solve a watering problem with a planter bed that didn’t have good irrigation cover.

The wicking bed helps us conserve water by reducing evaporation from top watering and keeping soil in contact with a regular reservoir of water. It also

works great for areas that are not on regular irrigation because the gardener can fill the reservoir with water which will last for several days while water wicks up into the soil from below. In our case, the garden bed is on a hot dry corner, without a regular irrigation system, so it makes a lot of sense for us to test this here.

This demonstration came to life through the vision, design, and hard work of Garden Volunteers Paul Lasman, Steve Jordan, Joe Moeller, Albert Ochoa, and Bob Papp. From their imagination and desire to try something new, grew this beautiful

Raised planter bed positioned over the reservoir

garden bed. As we welcome the Nature Connects exhibit this spring we encourage all of you to follow your imagination in nature and we hope you will visit this new garden bed and watch the Garden grow!

Raised wicking bed complete with ornamental peppers and cabbage

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Donors 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 2015 through November 2015 are recognized here. A special thank you to all who provide for the improvement, maintenance and preservation of South Coast Botanic Garden.

Alfredo & Tracy Barrera Anne Ingalls Barry & Margie Waite Bill & Marsha Borland David Okihara Eileen E. Tabares Elena E. Castillo Emmit Willis Francine Hwang

GENERAL GARDEN DONATIONS Georgeann Wyatt Gina & Jim Hallman Girl Scout Troop #17265 Jerry B. Perry John C. & JoAnn R. Schmidt Karen & Dean Billman Linda Lillejord Lynn & Esther Bridgman Maria Capaldo & Bernard Johnson

Michael & Anne Coulson Nancy Forbes Patricia Ann Webb Propagation Workshop Silver Spur Garden Club Susan & Sally Nowinski The Diggers Will Menninger

PLANNED GIFT

Tina Mattis/Estate of Jean Masse

ROSE GARDEN DONATIONS/MEMORIAL

Jerry Cole Ashley Gill Bonnie Christeson Dale T. & Leonarda Erbe Daniel Gruen

David & Brenda Anderson Elizabeth Dawson John & Suzanne Durnell Linda Groth Richard & Nancy Kellogg

Richard K. & Patricia Gerlach Ronald & Marsha Surina U.S. Composting Council

MEMORIAL DONATION

Beth & Zach Rogers

Merilee Abinales

ADOPT A ROSE BUSH DONATIONS/MEMORIAL

Anne & James Bourne Barry & Judith Wolstan Debbie Conover Deborah Herzik

El Camino Health Center James F. Wood Neal & Kimberly Drinkward Peggy Roberts

Richard Neff Rick & Gloria Cornwall Scott & Kathleen White Dr. James & Tracy Scharffenberger

ADOPT A ROSE BUSH DONATIONS

Annie Schneider & Yvonne Dean

Hazel Mullins

ROSE GARDEN ENDOWMENT Moneca Vance

CORPORATE GIFT DONATIONS

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National Processing Solutions

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Belmont Village

Continental Development

IN KIND/GOODS DONATIONS

Annie Schneider & Yvonne Dean Anita Jackson

Dr. Chi Ho Lee

Janet Marott

Joan Citron

BOARD GIVING

gift SHOP

Kimel Conway

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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Photo by: Tom & Paula Zimmerman

Thank you for supporting the Garden by shopping at The Gift Shop at South Coast Botanic Garden. As spring is getting ready to make its appearance, be sure to stop

by The Gift Shop and check out our new spring and garden items.

PLANT PURCHASE PUNCH CARD Remember when shopping for your Spring Plants at The Gift Shop, you will receive your Plant Purchase Punch Card and every plant you purchase at $5.00 or more, you will receive a punch and the 11th plant is free (an $8.00 value or less).

MOTHER’S DAY GIVE AWAY

In celebration of Mother’s Day, be sure to come in and shop at The Gift Shop on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 8th and receive a free gift with a purchase of $25.00 or more.

Celebrate our Artists

In April, we are going to celebrate our artists. Be sure to shop local and support our artists from the South Bay!!!

All members receive 10% off of Local Artist Exclusives in the month of April.

ROSE GARDEN GROUNDBREAKING

The SCBGF celebrated and honored major donors to the new Rose Garden on Wednesday, January 20th at the Rose Garden Revitalization Groundbreaking Ceremony. Their heartfelt support plays a vital role, inspiring others to give, allowing the SCBGF to enrich and improve upon the healing, educational and purposeful resources the Garden provides for our community every day. Floral arrangements graciously donated by Flower Duet.

Rose Garden major donors and Garden leaders, “break ground” overlooking the current Rose Garden which will soon be under construction.

From L – R: Kathy Kellogg Johnson and her brother Hap Kellogg; SCBGF CEO Adrienne Nakashima; Mike & Marcia Schoettle; Jim & Ann Carley; Mitch Dion; Marion Scharffenberger; SCBGF President Pete Olpe; SCBG Superintendent Tanya Finney; photo credit: Cheryl Ogden

SCBGF President Pete Olpe, Garden Superintendent Tanya Finney, and SCBGF CEO Adrienne Nakashima celebrate the Rose Garden's groundbreaking with Supervisor Don Knabe.

SCBGF President Pete Olpe and SCBGF CEO Adrienne Nakashima, thank Garden members and major donors Mike and Marcia Schoettle for their support to the new Rose Garden. Floral arrangements graciously donated by Flower Duet.

From L- R: SCBGF President, Pete Olpe; Mike and Marcia Schoettle; SCBGF CEO, Adrienne Nakashima; photo credit: Cheryl Ogden

From L – R: Mike & Marcia Schoettle; SCBGF President Pete Olpe; Hap Kellogg and his sister Kathy Kellogg Johnson; SCBGF CEO Adrienne Nakashima; Ann & Jim Carley; Marion Scharffenberger; Mitch Dion; photo credit: Cheryl Ogden

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