by Timothy Ruttt
One of the summer's key celebrations, Altadena Heritage's Golden Poppy Garden Awards and Fete, will be held on Father's Day, Sun., June 17, from 3-6 PM.
The Golden Poppy Awards features wonderful food and drink, including this year a special Father's Day keg from a local brewery. A select group of Altadena gardeners will be recognized for their achievements in beautifying Altadena.
This year, the awards will be held at the home of Susann Edmonds. Edmonds is a Master Gardener and the designer of the current landscape of her house, which was built by rancher Gustavus Bagnard in 1908. Edmonds will present a brief history of her historic Altadena home as part of the Golden Poppy festivities.
Entertainment will be provided by Steven "Breeze" Smith and by Robert Hilton, maker of exotic instruments.
Admission is $20, or $10 for Altadena Heritage members. RSVP to Altadena Heritage at 626-993-5338, at altadenaheritage@earthlink.net, or buy tickets online at www.altadenaheritage.org.
