Update May 4, 2012: The Los Angeles Country Arboretum and Botanic Garden will present “GROW! A Garden Festival this weekend, May 4-6.
The festivities began Friday evening with big band music from the Big Band Theory, and tequila cocktails by Nobleza Tequila and wine flights offered by Phantom Rivers Winery, accompanied by appetizers from Claud & Company Catering and the Peacock Café. There will also be a Beer for Books booth, where all proceeds will go toward new books for the Arboretum Library. <Story continues below the following 90-second video highlights of opening night…>
Get the Flash Player to see this content.Visual presentations include garden sculpture exhibits: Earth Dreams – Beyond the Sculptural Landscapes, where you will also have a chance to meet the artists.
Plenty of kids’ activities will be available on Saturday and Sunday, such as live entertainment throughout the day, food trucks, guided tours through our beautiful gardens, and much more!
There is a fantastic lineup of educational Q&A sessions from top garden experts. These forums feature topics on everything from bee-keeping and backyard chickens, maximizing your edible garden production to drought-friendly ornamental landscaping.
And don’t forget your shopping opportunities! Our Marketplace will have over 50 vendors with a full array of garden accessories, and over 25 Plant Vendors & Societies offering unique plants and great information. Our Arboretum Gift Shop will be offering special discounts on all merchandise as well.
GROW! will also be the first opportunity to see our newly designed Garden for All Seasons – a demonstration garden of cutting-edge water harvesting techniques and urban homesteading principles.
