Welome to the new SCBG discussion forums. Use this to post any question on gardening topics, whether it be questions on Southern California gardening, or a note on a highlight of your last visit to the South Coast Botanic Garden.
Thank you for putting this site together. We've lived in Palos Verdes and gardened here for over 25 years. I was always curious about volunteering at the SCBG. Are there any programs for volunteers?
TIA
Lee
Lee -
We are glad that you enjoy the site and have expressed an interest in volunteering at SCBG.
For more information about our process, please contact Carol Howden at (310) 544-1948. You can also check the calendar for upcoming volunteer information sessions to get more information.
We look forward to seeing you at the Garden soon!
I wish the SCBG would have more classes or lectures regarding gardening and landscaping. Other gardens seem to offer more instructional opportunities. Most classes on the calendar are non-gardening.
We are continuing to add more and more classes and lectures in the area of gardening and landscaping. SCBG is proud to offer a wide variety of classes and workshops that appeal to the various visitors that enjoy the Garden.
Please feel free to visit the Programs and Events or Calendar links of our website to see our latest schedule.
We hope to see you at the Garden very soon!
Every Saturday I read the LA Times "Home" section and see listings for lectures or classes at other gardens in Southern California, but rarely anything at South Coast Botanic Garden. Is there going to be an increase in lectures or classes that take place on the weekends or evenings. I have the impression that other gardens are offering more than South Coast Botanic Garden.
Thank you,
Brian Haig
Hello Brian -
Thank you for your recent post. While we have many classes and workshops being offered, they are not always posted in the LA Times Home section. PR and advertising for our events is something we are continuing to work on.
Please feel free to visit the Programs and Events or Calendar links of our website to see our latest events and classes.
We hope to see you at the Garden very soon!
Hi,
We would really like to rent the site for a special event. Is there any way we can reserve the space now?
Thank you.
Hello and thank you for your inquiry about our special event space.
For more information about space rentals, please contact Graham Armstrong at 310-544-6815.
We look forward to hosting your event at the Garden!
A few years ago I went to a rose pruning demo at the SCBG and was given a recipe for a rose cocktail to apply after pruning. I mixed it myself for a couple of years then switched to buying it from Sunshine nursery but they have not sold any for the last couple of years. Can you post the recipe? Thanks
Here's the recipe for the Rose Cocktail that was sold by the Rolling Hills Nursery years ago:
1 Cup Gypsum
1 Tablespoon Soil Sulfur
1 Tablespoon Iron Chelate
1 Tablespoon Epsom Salt
Mix thoroughly and put 1 heaping cup on each rose. Cultivate into the surrounding soil and water.
I just stumbled across this site. You've done a great job.
As a current touring docent, I love the list of currently blooming plants. Those are the ones everyone always asks about.
Thanks.
Thanks for the kind words. This is a time when a lot is happening on the website, so feedback is always welcome.