Our monthly meetings are a forum for sharing knowledge and experience in all aspects of gardening and horticulture. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm, usually near Griffith Park (unless noted). We enthusiastically welcome new members, so please drop by.

This event is free to SCHS members and $5 for non-members. Children under 18 are free. Ample onsite free parking is available.

 

Next Meeting:

Thursday, June 9, 2011, at 7:30pm
* Please note meeting location below *

Guest Presenters:

Carol Bornstein, Dave Fross, and Bart O’Brien

Program:

Reimagining The California Lawn: Water Conserving Plants, Practices And Designs

Reimagining the California Lawn is the inspirational new book by our speakers (authors of California Native Plants for the Garden) in which they share their passion for water-wise plants and landscapes to help Californians discover the many possibilities and pleasures that come with reimagining the lawn. The authors will discuss its featured theme: creating a vibrant garden that complements our mediterranean climate using water-conserving plants along with design ideas and practical solutions. From greenswards and meadows to succulent and kitchen gardens, alternatives to the traditional lawn that can reduce water use, beautify the landscape, and attract birds and butterflies will be presented.

Note: The meeting location for this month is a change from the Society’s normal meeting location. Directions to the Los Angeles Zoo can be found at www.lazoo.org [Map]. Signage and volunteers will be available to direct members and guests to the Witherbee Auditorium.

Upcoming Meetings – mark your Calendar now! Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, unless noted otherwise.

2011 Schedule

July 14 – Susan Heeger & Jimmy Williams present From Seed to Skillet. South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation will provide the Opportunity Drawing plants.

August 11 – Eleanor Osgood and Kara Donahue will present A Bird Friendly Guide to Tree and Shrub Trimming and Removal.

September 8 – Annual Award Banquet will honor the 2011 Horticulturist of the Year at the Huntington Botanical Gardens.

October 13 – This Meeting Only Will Be Held At The Los Angeles County Arboretum. Peter Del Tredici will present a talk on Urban Ecology.

November 10 – Laura Avery, Santa Monica Farmers Market Manager and host of Good Food’s Market Report on KCRW, will be our featured speaker.

December 8 – Annual Members Night (aka “Cookie Night”).