Learn about fire-resistant landscaping

NOV. 8

Firescaping:

Landscape architect and contractor Owen Dell, a co-designer of the Santa Barbara Firescape Garden, leads a class on fire-resistant landscaping. 1 to 3 p.m. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers & Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. $20 to $30. (818) 768-1802.

Greene conference:

Historians and curators will explore the context for, and the influences on, the work of architects Charles and Henry Greene. Held in conjunction with the exhibit “A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene.” 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. $10. Registration: skrasnoo@huntington.org or (626) 405-3432.

Landscaping:

Designer Jeff Delzell discusses “The Do’s and Don’ts of Landscaping,” including identifying the healthiest plants at the nursery and choosing the best for your environment. 10 a.m. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. $15 and $20. Registration required: (818) 949-7980.

NOV. 11

Griffith Park:

Dan Cooper, an independent biologist formerly with Audubon California, discusses “Griffith Park Post-Fire Flora and Fauna.” The lecture is sponsored by the L.A./ Santa Monica Mountains chapter of the California Native Plant Society. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Peace Awareness Labyrinth & Gardens, 3500 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Free. (818) 881-3706.

NOV. 13

Bulbs:

Lili Singer discusses “Spring-Flowering Bulbs for Southern California Gardens.” Singer will cover bulbs, corms, tubers and rhizomes from California and South Africa that thrive in this climate and that regrow and reflower each spring. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Los Angeles County Arboretum, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. $20. Reservations: (626) 821-4624.

Native plants:

Greg Rubin, owner of California’s Own Landscaping Design, will discuss “Native Plant Horticulture: Myths and Legends” in a lecture sponsored by the Southern California Horticultural Society. 7:30 p.m. Friendship Auditorium, 3201 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles. Free. www.socalhort.org.

Garden talk:

Gary James, retired professor of botany and ornamental horticulture at Orange Coast College, will discuss how plants are collected in the wild and how collecting is regulated. A plant sale will follow. 2:30 p.m. Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. Free. (626) 405-2100.

NOV. 15

Asian and tribal art:

Dealers and galleries from around the world will display rare collections including ceremonial objects and robes from Japan, gilt bronze statuary from ancient Tibet, bronzes from Nepal, ceramics from Korea, porcelain and rank badges from China, as well as fertility figures, tribal weavings and other objects from other lands at the Los Angeles Asian & Tribal Art show. Opening night preview runs from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and costs $60. Regular show hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 16. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. $12. www.caskeylees.com.

Fall gardening:

Louise Gonzalez, nursery manager at the Theodore Payne Foundation for Wildflowers and Native Plants, leads “Autumn in the Native Garden.” The discussion covers how native plants function and includes a walk through the grounds. Wear comfortable shoes, a hat and sunscreen. 9 to 11 a.m. 10459 Tuxford, Sun Valley. $30 to $40. (818) 768-1802.

Lawn alternatives:

David Fross, co-author of the book “California Native Plants for the Garden,” discusses low-maintenance, native alternatives to replace lawn. 10 a.m. to noon. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Included in garden admission of $18 to $20. (818) 949-7980.

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Greene & Greene exhibition:

“A New and Native Beauty: The Art and Craft of Greene & Greene” is a chronological survey of the lives of Charles and Henry Greene. About 140 objects from 30 commissions will be on view, including inlaid furniture, artful metalwork and stained glass. Through Jan. 26. Boone Gallery, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. $6 to $20. (626) 405-2100.

Greene photos:

“Seeing Greene & Greene: Architecture in Photographs,” an exhibition of more than 70 photographs by various artists, celebrates the work of Arts and Crafts legends Charles and Henry Greene. Runs through Jan. 4. Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St. $5 to $7. (626) 568-3665.

Greene history:

“Living Beautifully: Greene & Greene in Pasadena,” will include objects from the Greenes’ early lives, schooling, apprenticeships, Pasadena office, workshop and homes. Accompanying images will show their early work and Pasadena in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 4. Pasadena Museum of History, 470 W. Walnut St. $5. (626) 577-1660.

Greystone show house:

In partnership with Beverly Hills and the Friends of Greystone, Veranda Magazine sponsors this show house featuring local interior and landscape designers. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays, through Nov. 16; house stays open till 8 p.m. on Thursdays. 905 Loma Vista Drive, Beverly Hills. $30. (310) 285-6850.

Neutra tour

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Richard and Dion Neutra’s VDL Research House II, managed by Cal Poly Pomona’s College of Environmental Design, will be open to the public 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. 2300 Silver Lake Blvd., Los Angeles. $10. www.neutravdl.org.

-- Lisa Boone

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