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8/05/2006
9:00 am |
August in the Garden
Our now famous monthly series
for avid gardening enthusiasts! Each month is a lively discussion of
monthly garden chores, pitfalls and opportunities. The goal of the
series is for your garden to thrive and for your gardening
experiences to be equally satisfying.
You will learn practical information, specifically
customized to our specific local soils, climate and plant palette.
This series is aimed at the passionate or serious gardener who needs
more than recycled book knowledge. Extensive, detailed
instructional literature is distributed to the attendees each
month. Join other great gardeners at this fast paced, honest and
informative presentation. We think you will agree, this is one of
the best gardening programs in southern California.
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8/05/2006
11:00 am |
Potting with Succulents – Workshop Hosted by Rex Yarwood
SOLD OUT
Join Roger’s
Gardens plant buyer, Rex Yarwood,
as he shares his passion for succulents in this educational
workshop. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn hands on from
an avid horticulturist, the techniques of planting and caring for a
wide variety of succulents. Guests will have the opportunity to
create their own succulent arrangements and take them home.{$10 fee
plus materials} |
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8/12/2006
9:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Tomato Tasting with Steve Goto
We
love homegrown tomatoes. Tomato grower, Steve Goto will bring over
80 varieties of tomatoes for you to sample, during our 5th
Annual Tomato Tasting. Taste as many as you like, then rate each
variety . We use your taste results to help us choose next year’s
tomato selection. Steve Goto will also prepare his very tasty salsa
for all to enjoy, and be readily available to discuss a myriad of
tomato topics. You don’t want to miss this event! |
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8/13/2006
10:00 am |
Cooking with Tomatoes
with Chef Diane Weber
We
all know what tomatoes look like, what they taste like, and how to
cut them up to dress a salad…but Chef Diane Weber knows much more!
With the assistance of her students from the Culinary Art
Institute, Chef Weber will explore more interesting uses of a
variety of tomatoes. Take this opportunity to learn what a
wonderful resource home grown tomatoes can be in you kitchen. Guest
will sample dishes. |
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8/19/2006
9:00 am |
Plumerias for So.
California – Curtis Hayes & George Crouchet
Bring back memories of past tropical vacations by planting plumerias
in your garden. Plumerias have been growing in California for over
50 years. When they were planted, little was known about their
care. Today one can propagate plumeria from seed, stem cutting or
by grafting. George Crouchet of the Orange County Plumeria Society
will demonstrate each of these techniques as well as discuss the
care of plumerias in So California's many varied climates. The care
of plumerias in So California's varied climates will also be
discussed. |
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8/26/2006
9:00 am |
Bearded Iris – John Schoustra
Join John
Schoustra of Greenwood Farms, Southern California’s primary source
of bearded iris rhizomes, as he discusses the latest
developments in iris hybridization as well as how to grow and care for them in your garden.
Since these beauties can tend to be a bit intimidating, John will demystify every aspect of
the bearded iris, from planting to blooming. |
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8/31/2006
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Preferred Customer
Halloween Opening
As our preferred customer we invite you to experience “The Witching
Hour”. Preview and shop our Halloween tricks and treats before we
open to the public. Meet folk artists Bethany Lowe and Dee Foust,
and artist and ornament designer Larry Fraga. Each artist will be
available to introduce their new bewitching creations as well as
sign any Halloween treasures purchased during the event.
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September ~
Click here to download September Events |
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9/02/2006
9:00 am |
September in the Garden
Our now famous monthly series for avid gardening enthusiasts! Each
month is a lively discussion of monthly garden chores, pitfalls and
opportunities. The goal of the series is for your garden to thrive
and for your gardening experiences to be equally satisfying.
You
will learn practical information, specifically customized to our
specific local soils, climate and plant palette. This series is
aimed at the passionate or serious gardener who needs more than
recycled book knowledge. Extensive, detailed instructional
literature is distributed to the attendees each month. Join other
great gardeners at this fast paced, honest and informative
presentation. We think you will agree, this is one of the best
gardening programs in southern California.
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9/09/2006
9:00 am |
Containerized Water Gardens with Ron Vanderhoff &
Steve Hampson
By popular demand,
Roger’s is proud to offer our first lecture addressing the use of
water features in your garden! In this informative lecture, we will
expand on this simple concept…turning your fountain or small pond
into a magnificent focal point in your garden or patio. Our expert
horticulturists, Ron & Steve will be discussing the types of foliage
that thrive in watery conditions, as well as the care and
maintenance that is required to keep your water garden beautiful
year round. |
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9/09/2006
9:30 am
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1:30 pm |
Radko Wreath Making
Workshop
Roger’s Gardens’ experts will host two interactive workshops leading
you in creating your own sparkling holiday wreath. The workshop fee
is $95.00 per guest, and includes a 24” green wreath, decorative
supplies, and several broken or cracked Radko ornaments to be
adhered to the wreath. Additional Radko ornaments of your choice
may be purchased the day of the event. {Space is very limited and
reservations are required. Please call 949-640-5800 x376 to reserve
your space today!} |
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9/16/2006
9:00 am |
Pancakes, Preserves & Pears - Chef Hailey Messina &
Chef Kim Valentine
New to Roger’s Gardens is A Perfect Pear from Napa Valley, a
line of distinctive and imaginatively conceived pear products from
the kitchens of Chef Susan Knapp. Products include pear-based
condiments, vinaigrettes, dessert sauces, mustards, grilling sauces
& marinades. Join us in the garden as Chefs Hailey Messina and Kim
Valentine demonstrate and explore the culinary possibilities of A
Perfect Pear. The demonstration and tasting menu will include:
Buttermilk Pancakes with Toasted Walnuts, Champagne Pear Spinach
Salad, Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Poppers and much more! Truly
unique and exceptionally innovative. |
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9/23/2006
9:00 am |
Spring Blooming Bulbs - Planting Presented by Ron
Vanderhoff
Proper
soil preparation in September is the key to success for October
planting. Learn Ron’s secrets of proper preparation and planting
techniques, for a sumptuous winter/spring garden. Attendees will
have the opportunity to learn in a hands-on environment the keys to
successful bulb cultivation. Each guest will plant a selection of
bulbs to enjoy in the spring. Spring -flowering bulbs offer a wide
variety of colors, heights and flowering periods. Let your
imagination run wild, as these easy-to-grow bulbs allow you to
concentrate on container design.
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9/30/2006
9:00 am |
Late Summer Care for Coastal Roses with Stu Span
Late
summer and early fall is A.R.S. Consulting Rosarian Stu Span’s
favorite time of year to perform essential maintenance on his rose
garden. In this lecture, Stu will detail specific procedures and
techniques that will ensure beautifully blooming roses into the
fall. Whether a novice or an avid gardener, Stu’s extensive
knowledge and appreciation of roses is sure to educate and
entertain.
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