The Pacific Horticulture Society invites you to join us on September 23-26 for an inspiring and thought-provoking symposium titled Gardening Under Mediterranean Skies: Style & Whimsy in the Sustainable Garden. The event is sponsored in association with the Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, the Association of Professional Landscape Designers Greater Los Angeles District, and the Mediterranean Garden Society. It is the eighth in our series of symposia that explore the challenges and delights of California’s mediterranean climate and showcase the wide range of garden possibilities in a low-water environment.
There is always room for fun and charm and joy in the garden, and this symposium will be a welcome break from the more serious-minded programs that are rarely focused on the lighthearted side of gardening in harmony with our climate. Nine engaging speakers will show
you how to increase fun and style in your garden. Bus tours to nine exceptional private gardens will demonstrate how personal and artistic a garden can be without breaking the bank and while following sustainable garden practices. Yes – it can be done, and we’ll show you how!
This will be a three-day symposium, and attendees may come for some or all days. Each day starts at the L. A. County Arboretum with three dynamic speakers, followed by lunch on- site. Each afternoon buses will take you to visit three different gardens for a tour and talk by the designer and/or garden owner. The symposium will include plant vendors and book signings.
Three Altadena gardens will be featured: a garden of all California native plants owned by artists Andreas Hessing and Karen Bonfigli.; the Folly Bowl, created by artists Sue Dadd and James Griffith; and a very modern design with a serene look owned by Randy Murphy and Brian Levitz.There will be bonus and optional activities on September 23, the day before the lectures and tours begin, and a twilight reception on September 24.
To celebrate the 35th year of publication of Pacific Horticulture magazine, the following special discounts will be offered:- $35 discount for anyone who attends for all 3 days
- $35 discount for participants under age 35 who attend for at least 2 days
- $35 discount for full-time students majoring in horticulturally-relevant fields who attend for at least 2 days
