Horticultural Happenings this week....
We are so fortunate to live here in San Diego! Here are our top picks for events and classes:
"Slow Flowers" presentation by author Debra Prinzing
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
When: Wednesday April 17th, 2:00pm
What is it: Let this renowned floral designer and contributing editor for Better Homes & Gardens inspire you to create beautiful bouquets that use each season's unique botanical offerings. Read her blog for tips on creating 'green design' in your arrangements.
Info for Debra Prinzing Presentation
Decoupage Pot Class
Where:Room 104 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
When: Thursday April 18th 12-2:30pm
What is it: Students will be guided, by the floral artist David Root, through the process of antiquing a terracotta pot to make it look as if it were hand painted. Call the San Diego Floral Association at 619-232-5762
Lady Bug Day
Where: San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
When: Saturday April 20th 10-12:30
What is it: The “Lost Ladybug Project” sponsored by Cornell University. We will be searching the garden for ladybugs and reporting our information back to Cornell University. There will be crafts, costume parades, worm composting demonstrations and a ladybug release. More Info
Earth Fair:
Where: Balboa Park
When: Sunday April 21rst, 2013 from 10-5
What is it: The largest free annual environmental fair in the world.
"Slow Flowers" presentation by author Debra Prinzing
Where: Room 101 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
When: Wednesday April 17th, 2:00pm
What is it: Let this renowned floral designer and contributing editor for Better Homes & Gardens inspire you to create beautiful bouquets that use each season's unique botanical offerings. Read her blog for tips on creating 'green design' in your arrangements.
Info for Debra Prinzing Presentation
Decoupage Pot Class
Where:Room 104 Casa del Prado, Balboa Park
When: Thursday April 18th 12-2:30pm
What is it: Students will be guided, by the floral artist David Root, through the process of antiquing a terracotta pot to make it look as if it were hand painted. Call the San Diego Floral Association at 619-232-5762
Lady Bug Day
Where: San Diego Botanic Garden 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas
When: Saturday April 20th 10-12:30
What is it: The “Lost Ladybug Project” sponsored by Cornell University. We will be searching the garden for ladybugs and reporting our information back to Cornell University. There will be crafts, costume parades, worm composting demonstrations and a ladybug release. More Info
Where: Balboa Park
When: Sunday April 21rst, 2013 from 10-5
What is it: The largest free annual environmental fair in the world.
"It's impossible to list
everything you'll find at EarthFair: traditional conservation organizations,
wildlife preservation groups, products made from natural and organically grown
crops, organic gardening information, alternative energy vehicles, ecotourism
opportunities, many alternative and traditional health care products and
services, pet adoption services, clean air and clean water products, rainforest
preservation groups ... the list goes on and on." -earthdayweb.org Plus: entertainment, food and shopping!
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