Datebook: Events, exhibits, classes for the week ahead
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Jan. 7: The winter series of Thursday Garden Talks With Lili Singer kicks off with consultant Bob Galbreath’s lecture on efficient irrigation in urban landscapes. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia. $20 per class, $100 for the eight-class series. Information and registration: (626) 821-4623.
Jan. 7: Duke Benadom lectures on “Desert Splendor” at this meeting of the Los Angeles Cactus and Succulent Society. 7:30 p.m. Sepulveda Garden Center, 16633 Magnolia Blvd., Encino. Free plants and program. (818)-367-0864.
Jan. 9: Jill Morganelli, curator of the Los Angeles County Arboretum Rose Garden, leads a hands-on workshop about rose pruning and rose care. Bring garden gloves and a sharp pair of pruning shears. 1 to 3 p.m. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. $20 to $22. (626) 821-4623.
Jan. 9: Rosarium horticulturist Amanda Everett and a team of experts will demonstrate how to prune for healthy, beautiful roses. 10 a.m. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-4200.
Jan. 9: Pat McNelly, principal staff analyst with the Orange County Sanitation District, hosts a class on worm composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The class is free to residents of Brea, Santa Ana, Orange, Irvine and Buena Park with proof of residency. For others, the cost is $5 to $7. Residents of Brea, Santa Ana, Orange and Irvine not Buena Park will receive vouchers for discount composting bins. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. Registration is required by Wednesday; call (657) 278-3407.
Jan. 9: Heath Ceramics hosts an opening reception for Karen Kimmel and First Street Gallery, a private non-profit art program, serving adults with developmental disabilities. One hundred percent of the money from the sale of the ceramic sculptures, succulent gardens, planters (shown right) and medallions will benefit First Street Gallery. Reception from 6-8 p.m. Heath Ceramics, 7525 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles
Jan.10: Hank Warzybok, the South Bay Bromeliad Associates’ monthly guest speaker, will present a slide show and talk on Costa Rica. 1:30 p.m. Palos Verdes Peninsula Library, 701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills. Free. (310) 377-0773.
Closing: “Harrison McIntosh: A Timeless Legacy.” American Museum of Ceramic Art presents this retrospective on Harrison’s beautifully crafted pottery and sculpture. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Jan. 9. $2 to $3. 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. (909) 865-3146.
-- Lisa Boone
Photo credits from top: American Museum of Ceramic Art, First Street Gallery
