Friday, March 5, 2010

Quick Mark Your Calendars For March!

Baby oak leaves (Quercus agrifolia) in the Garden emerge with a lovely pink overblush indicating the hope of Spring and Southern California's second growing season.  Lot's going on, take a second 'off concrete' and join us!

March 5th - 10 AM - 2 PM with the potluck in the Garden! Medicinal Keyhole Garden Building! Thanks to the vision of Camille Harris, construction has been proceeding along on a 'keyhole garden' to hold medicinal herbs from many cultures and display them in an elegant garden setting. The work has gone well, with many participants, throughout this new year. Thank you to all that have participated so far and we look forward to seeing you again at each of our Garden Keyhole Work Days.

March 6th – 9 AM to Noon The ongoing, fabulously received, What To Do and When To Do It continues getting you ready for your best summer garden ever. We'll be planting peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, basil, zucchini and other summer staples! Still only $25 for one class, $100 for five... Plants and other things available too!


March 6thNoon to 3:00 PMsummer seedlings on salecome and see what we have available for you. All our plants are appropriate to be planted now. $1 and up!

March 7th – 10 to 11 AM – The Lost 'n' Found Band (the Garden's own!) on stage at the Westside Farmer's Market's Bandstand playing originals and more! Acoustic guitars and harmony on the Americana homefront. And free - get a cup o' joe, your veggies for the week and listen to the tunes!

March 12th10 AM - 2 PM with the potluck in the Garden! Medicinal Keyhole Garden Building Continued Thanks to the vision of Camille Harris, construction has been proceeding along on a 'keyhole garden' to hold medicinal herbs from many cultures and display them in an elegant garden setting.


March 12th – 8:00 PMFire Meditation Circle email Camille Harris for more information.

March 13th10 AM to 1 PM Medicinal Keyhole Garden Building Continued Thanks to the vision of Camille Harris, construction has been proceeding along on a 'keyhole garden' to hold medicinal herbs from many cultures and display them in an elegant garden setting.

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, 13325 Beach Avenue, Marina del Rey map
Free event, Refreshments will be served
 

March 21st10 AM to 2 PM Medicinal Keyhole Garden Building Continued Thanks to the vision of Camille Harris, construction has been proceeding along on a 'keyhole garden' to hold medicinal herbs from many cultures and display them in an elegant garden setting.

March 21stMedicinal Salve Making Workshop - Postponed - look for a new date in an upcoming fresh news.

April 3rd   –  9 AM to Noon The next installment of What To Do and When To Do It  April is THE time to get all our summer garden planted – you won't want to miss this class because if you miss April, you will be behind the rest of the year! Still only $25 for one class, $100 for five... Plants and other things available too! Look for the possibility of a seed swap reappearing at Noon! 


April 4th 10 to 11 AM – The Lost 'n' Found Band (the Garden's own!) on stage at the Westside Farmer's Market's Bandstand playing originals and more! Acoustic guitars and harmony on the Americana homefront andfree!! Get a cup o' joe, your veggies for the week and listen to the tunes - what else are you doing on Sunday morning.  OK, other than that...

April 5th6:30 to 9:30 PM UCLA Extension class 'Greener Gardens: Sustainable Garden Practices' starts at UCLA. An elective class in both the Gardening and Horticulture Certification Program as well as in the Certificate in Global Sustainability Concentration, taught by David King, The Learning Garden's Gardenmaster and Orchid Black, owner of Pitcher Sage Design, co-instructors. Sustainability is today's buzzword and many people seek to create a lifestyle with a more favorable impact on the environment. Topics include composting, irrigation, water harvesting, water wise plants, eating and growing local produce, recycling, and moving away from a consumptive, non-sustainable lifestyle when choosing materials and tools.

April 11th1 PM to 4 PM – Victory Garden Circle  Master Gardener volunteers will organize and lead low-cost Victory Garden Circles and teach the basics of gardening. The Learning Garden's gardening circle will meet beginning April 11th and the following three Sunday's. These classes of instruction and hands-on activities will introduce gardeners to the basics of growing your own food. You can attend one or all, but by attending all four classes, participants will become UC-certified Victory Gardeners. More information above in the Gardenmaster's Report.

Ongoing In The Garden

Friday --12:30 PM, The Garden Feast, a potluck with staff and volunteers (and anyone else who show up with a good attitude) at our picnic tables.  The food is always fresh, delicious and abundant.  It is the essence of the SLOW Food Movement, so come prepared  with a tasty bite, a healthy appetite for the bounty of others  and a desire for eclectic conversation. And yes, we continue to meet throughout the season - unless the weather doesn't permit, which means, if you have to put on a heavy coat, the weather 'isn't permitting' that day!

Sunday --10 AM Seth Leon has an informal Harmony Style Qigong practice on our Chi Patio. It is free.

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