October/November Events at Tree of Life Native Plant Nursery
Happy Fall… What a beautiful time of year! Its also the easiest time to get native plants in the ground and watch them grow into beautiful landscapes. Lots going on this Fall – here’s the run-down of events…
October 22, 9:30a-10:30a – Fall Planting time is Here!
The ABC’s of native plant installation and care with Mike Evans. Fall is in full swing, you’re ready to plant your native plants, we’re here to help!
October 29, 9a-12p – Plant Labelling Services
Have you admired the lovely plant labels in our gardens here at the nursery? Bring your plant list and we’ll print labels for you. $1 per label, $1.75 label + stand. More details here.
Replace Your Lawn Workshops Return this November, Saturdays at 9:30am!!
December will bring a tour of the Nursery as well as our annual wreath-making workshops! (Registration for Wreath Workshops will become available at the end of October). Stay tuned via our Event Calendar, email updates, our twitter feed and our Facebook Fan Page
October Past Events:
October 1, 9a-4p – First Full Saturday of the Season! 10% off all day.
Come enjoy our first full Saturday open since June. Also, come enjoy a 10% discount on all plants to get the planting season started off right. Designer in Residence: Jeremy Sison.
October 8, 9a-4p – California Native Plant Society (CNPS) – Orange County, Membership Day
Friendly CNPS volunteers to give you a personal shopping experience, receive a free plant with membership renewal, and 10% discount on plants to all CNPS members. Free talks available EVERY hour in a fast-paced workshop series from 10a-2p! All instructors are from OC/CNPS. See www.occnps.org for more information.10:00 AM: Plants for Slopes and How to Plant Them, Dan Songster
11:00 AM: Green and Lush Plants for Low Water Use, Brad Jenkins
12:00 PM: Plants for Hummingbird Gardens, Rama Nayeri
1:00 PM: Plants for Butterfly Gardens, Bob Allen
2:00 PM: Accent Plants that say “California”, Rob Moore
October 15, 10a-1p – Native Cultures: Contemporary uses of Native American foods with Abe SanchezNative American foods have been around for centuries, but now, with the use of some modern tools and conveniences, learn how to use native ingredients (plants!) in creative, appetizing and modern presentations. Formal discussion at 10 AM, samples available until 1pm. A “contribution” of $5-10 per person would be much appreciated to help pay for the delicious food ingredients. More details and pictures can be found here.