There are a number of events at Descanso Gardens this week and next week.

First, there are two horticulture and gardening classes:
SEX AND FLOWERS - Thursday, March 19, 6-9 p.m.
Do you remember that engaging teacher from your past? The one that gave you a hands-on lesson where you learned something interesting and had a great time doing it? Here's how to recreate that moment. Join Jim Folsom, Director of the Gardens at the Huntington Botanical Gardens, for a hands-on lab exploring the amazing world of pistils, stamens and flower reproduction. This memorable evening features wine and cheese, a chance to dissect flowers and Folsom's humor and extensive plant knowledge.

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CALIFORNIA KITCHEN GARDEN - Saturday, March 21, 9 a.m. - noon.
This hands-on course taught by horticultural enthusiast John Lyons offers an overview of how to install and maintain an organic, California kitchen garden. Topics include: soil development, raised beds, companion planting, composting and organic pest control. In addition, effective seasonal planting choices will also be discussed. Learn how easy organic can be.

Then, there is the very popular ...
PLANT SALE! - Friday, March 27 to Saturday, March 28, 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Read more about it here: Plant sale at Descanso Gardens

And, for entertainment, check out the ...
RHYTHM CHILD FAMILY BAND - Saturday, March 28, 1 p.m.
Experience the power of percussion when Norman Jones and the Rhythm Child Family Band brings their hip-shaking, finger-snapping, drum-based music onto Descanso's Under the Oaks Theater. Armed with tambourines, beaded gourds (shekeres) and small West African-styled drums (djembes), Rhythm Child pounds out infectious beats and melodies.

For additional information, visit the Descanso Gardens website here: www.descansogardens.org

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