What’s Fun In Santa Clarita & Beyond? – Garden Edition July 2011

As always, I want to remind you to shop local, and get the freshest produce around by heading out to the local Farmer’s Markets in Santa Clarita:

Sundays 8:00am – noon
College of The Canyons Parking Lot
Don’t forget to visit my friend Sarah from Worldwide Exotics



There is also another great Farmer’s Market:
Thursdays in Old Town Newhall from 3-7pm.

Lexus Jazz & Blue Concerts on Town Center Drive have begun again, enjoy them every Friday starting at 7 pm. July 8, 15, 22, 29 and are FREE.



July 9, 2011 - Green Thumb Newhall is having a 41st Anniversary Celebration! The event runs from 9 am to 5 pm and there is a lot scheduled.

Seminar: Success with Houseplants by Sandy Cudmore, ACCNP starts at 10:00 am

Free 4" House Plant to the first 50 Customers
20% off all House Plants, Pottery, & Gift Items

Green Thumb is located at: 23734 Newhall Avenue Newhall, CA 91321-3125

(661) 259-1071

July 9, 2011 – Route 66 – Classic Car Show
Help us celebrate Safe Rides 25th year serving our community! The Car Shows are held on the second Saturday of the month, May thru October, 5-9PM. Spectators are free, and vehicle registration is $10 (donated to Safe Rides). Enjoy great food and Live Music, while viewing over 125 classic cars. Trophies are awarded in 20 categories. Raffle prizes and a 50/50 raffle are given to participants and spectators. Car shows are held at Route 66 Classic Grill, 18730 Soledad Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91351. For further information go to www.route66classicgrill.com, or call (661) 298-1494.

July 16, 2011 9 am – noon - CLWA – Landscape Education Class
Design Strategies for SCV. Castaic Lake Water Agency on the hill above Central Park. Please RSVP to (661) 513-1230.



July 30, 2011 9:30 – 11 am
Santa Clarita - Beginning Smart Gardening Workshop - Learn all about composting!
Location: Castaic Lake Water Agency , 27234 Bouquet Canyon Rd. , Santa Clarita , 91350

Descanso Gardens:
They have so much going on so here is a link to the June Calendar. Here is a couple that I consider highlights:

Garden Chats with Mike Brown every Saturday morning at 9:30 am
June 16, & 23, 2011 - they are also offering Summer Discovery Camp fo rthe kids and they have extended summer hours so check it out!

LA Arboretum
Another place that has so much to do here is a link to their events. Here are some of my choices for the month:

July 16, 2011 – Hypertufa Workshop – you will make your own light weight planting pot. Strong like concrete, yet lightweight.
There is a Summer Nature Camp for 5-10 year olds. If you are a member there are extended Members only hours.

I hope you find a few things to do this month, enjoy!

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