All workshops are free and start at 9:30 am, unless otherwise noted.
November 3
Native Cultures: The Seri People at Tree of Life
– 9am to 4pm
Tree of Life Nursery is honored to host a group of artisans from the indigenous Seri (Comcáac) tribe, hailing from the arid coast of Sonora, Mexico. These Seri artisans will have their finest items available for sale, and in the spirit of “fair trade,” 100 percent of the sale proceeds will stay with the artisans. Stay tuned for more information. Cash is preferred.
November 10
C&F BN
Tree of Life Nursery President Mike Evans will be giving a new talk, “Care and Feeding of Your Brand New Garden”. Following the format of his monthly gardening series, “In the Natural Garden”, Mike will emphasize proper watering and care practices for establishment of brand new gardens. Topics will include watering, pruning, weeding and mulching, feeding, troubleshooting common problems, and adding new plants. Be sure to catch this talk to learn how to best care for and ensure the health of your new natural garden!
November 17
Mindfulness in the California Native Garden
There is No Better Example of Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Patience than Mother Nature’s California Native Plants
Join Tree of Life Nursery’s Melissa Adylia Calasanz for a 1-hour presentation designed to mindfully indulge each of your six senses: Sight, Sound, Touch, Taste, Smell, and Awareness.
Bringing a holistic approach to garden design, Melissa’s enthusiasm for highlighting the resourcefulness, resilience, and beauty of California Native Plants, will inspire your inner gardening guru, and bring awareness to our connection to all living things on this earth, as well as the therapeutic gifts that Mother Nature has to offer.For centuries, aromatherapy has been used to enhance health and well-being. Modern research recognizes the benefits of aromatherapy for stress reduction, sleep and mood management, as well as easing discomforts associated with anxiety and chronic pain. During this workshop, Certified Yoga Therapist and California Native Plants Education and Outreach Specialist, Melissa Adylia Calasanz C-IAYT, will discuss her approach to sustainable aromatherapy, and how she uses the healing property of California Native Plants cultivated locally, at Tree of Life Nursery.
November 24
Small Business Saturday
Bring your holiday guests, friends and family alike, to Tree of Life to see our beautiful native plants in our nursery gardens. We will lead a tour of the nursery gardens and provide insightful discussion about how to get started with native gardening. On the tour you will be inspired by our mature native plantings, by seeing some of our newer plantings, and by our extensive knowledge and abundant enthusiasm. It is also Shop Small Saturday in San Juan Capistrano!