Building With Pavers for the Perfect Landscape
Looking for an addition to your landscape that can combine both beauty and function? Pavers make versatile building materials that allow for a variety of options when installing an outdoor feature....
View Article4 Ideal Fencing Tips for Your Garden
While some people install fencing for their gardens as an afterthought, some others do a lot of homework before selecting the right ones that meet their desired objectives. Some garden fences can...
View ArticleGarden and Landscape Design Tips
Gardening tips and services One of the biggest challenges you can take on as a homeowner is to make plans for some kind of renovation. Most renovations seem to center around the kitchen or the...
View ArticleGreat Gardening Tips That Save Water, Grow Better Results
A Spring Gardening Workshop presented by Pasadena Water and Power Saturday will feature tips on bio intensive garden from an expert in getting the greatest yield from a minimum area of land. Christy...
View ArticleA Botanical Retreat
Noted interior designer Dolores Kroop, a longtime contributor to the Pasadena Showcase House, talked to Pasadena Now recently, about the thought and energy that created this year’s contribution from...
View ArticleSan Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society to Host...
The San Gabriel Mountains Chapter of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS) will host its annual native plant sale on Saturday, November 8, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Eaton Canyon Nature...
View ArticleHundreds of California Native Plants to be Sold in Eaton Canyon
2013 plant sale at Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Photo courtesy of Mickey Long/California Native Plant Society About 1,900 California native plants and wildflower seeds will be sold during the “Into the...
View ArticleDescanso Gardens Opens New Oak Woodland
Descanso Gardens will unveil the Oak Woodland, its first addition in 30 years, with a public opening at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15. With its mix of woodland, meadow and chaparral plants, the Oak...
View ArticleMiracle-Gro and Tournament of Roses Association Make City of Pasadena a...
Miracle-Gro and the Pasadena Tournament of Roses® will come together this holiday season to help with the expansion of a natural pollinator garden at Muir Ranch and distribution of fresh produce and...
View ArticleFind the Freshest Christmas Trees in California at Armstrong Garden Centers
L-R: Nordmann Fir Christmas Tree, Silvertip Fir Christmas Tree and Noble Fir Christmas Tree. Photo courtesy Armstrong Garden Centers. Selecting the perfect Christmas tree has been a tradition passed on...
View ArticleArmstrong Garden Centers Brings Holiday Cheer to Southern California
This holiday season, Armstrong Garden Centers will be hosting its annual Christmas Open House on Thursday, Dec. 4 at all 31 store locations throughout California. From 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Armstrong...
View ArticleCrowell Library: Rose Pruning Workshop
Ron Serven, Environmental Services Manager/City Arborist for San Marino will conduct his 22nd annual rose pruning workshop on Saturday, January 10, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Crowell Public...
View ArticleArmstrong Garden Centers December Free Classes Schedule
Armstrong Garden Centers offers even more exciting free classes this December and throughout the holiday season. Customers are encouraged to come in and learn more on how to keep their poinsettias...
View ArticleArmstrong Garden Centers Announce January 2015 Free Classes Schedule
Armstrong Garden Centers kicks off the new year with exciting free classes in January 2015. Customers are encouraged to come in and learn about creating beautiful displays with houseplants, rose and...
View ArticleArmstrong Garden Centers February 2015 Free Classes Schedule
Armstrong Garden Centers wants everyone to love fall in love with gardening with free classes in February 2015. Customers are encouraged to come in to learn about orchids, preparing for summer veggies...
View ArticleDescanso Gardens Announces Camellia & Tea Festival
Camellia japonica ‘Covina’ The Camellia Festival, a Descanso Gardens winter tradition, gets a new name this year. Now called the Camellia & Tea Festival, this two-day celebration will be Saturday...
View ArticleArmstrong Garden Centers Welcomes Spring with a Garden Party
Armstrong Garden Centers will celebrate an early spring this year with its annual garden party on March 12, 2015. Guests are invited to enjoy complimentary appetizers and wine (ages 21+) while gaining...
View ArticleGet Your Garden Growing, Even During Drought
Here’s a good news to all of you aspiring planters and gardeners: Pasadena Water and Power will hold a free workshop on how to grow a California-friendly garden this Saturday, March 14, from 9:00 a.m....
View ArticleDescanso Gardens to Hold Cherry Blossom Festival
Descanso Gardens welcomes springtime with its annual Cherry Blossom Festival on Saturday and Sunday, March 21 and 22. This celebration pays tribute to Japanese culture and the beautiful flowering...
View ArticleWhat Makes Your Garden Grow (And Water-Efficient)?
We’re all acutely aware of the fact that California is in a major drought. There are small, easy ways to help out, like turning off the water while you shave. There are some bigger way to help, too,...
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