Opening Hours
Daily: 10 A.M.–5 P.M.
Closed on Tuesdays
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
Botanical Lecture Series: The Joys of Planting a Garden
Event
Cancelled
Past eventWed., April 3, 2024, 5–7 p.m.
Wednesdays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 | Members: $150; Public: $175
Education and Visitor Center, Steven’s Classroom
Join licensed landscape architect and passionate gardener Shelley Sparks, as she demystifies planting your own garden in this new series for the novice gardener.
In this four-part lecture series held over four Wednesday evenings, you will:
- Learn what it takes to plan out your own garden or add to your existing spaces
- Gain an understanding in the basics of soil and plant needs
- Find your creative voice
- Be inspired with after-hours visits through our gardens
- Receive individualized advice to your planning process
Registration includes all four classes and admission to The Huntington on class days. It also includes a private tour of the Spring Plant Sale, led by Shelley Sparks, on Saturday, April 27.
Lecture Series Breakdown:
- Session 1: Wed., April 3: The Basics of Plant Needs: How Do Plants Thrive?
- Session 2: Wed., April 10: Planning for Your Plant Style: Learn What Your Style Is
- Session 3: Wed., April 17: Plants and Beyond: Plan How to Use Your Garden
- Session 4: Wed., April 24: Review participants’ garden plans to see the process
- Session 5: Sat., April 27: Curated tour of the annual Spring Plant Sale (8:30 a.m.)
Day of Program:
- Please bring registration confirmation with you
- Check in at Admissions at 4:30 p.m.
For any questions, please contact Joy Yamahata, coordinator of Public Programs, via email or 626-405-3457.
About the Instructor:
Shelley Sparks has been studying, practicing, and teaching Feng Shui for more than 25 years. As a landscape architect, she helps clients create the gardens of their dreams, and as a Feng Shui expert, she helps people live luckier lives. Sparks is the author of the book Secrets of the Land, Designing Harmonious Gardens with Feng Shui.
