Workshops | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
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Do You Want To Start Your Own Veggie Garden?
NHM's master gardner Florence Nishida explains why we should start our own healthy vegetable garden at home. Fall gardening classes start soon, part of our new and expanded Workshops program!
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Workshops
NHM workshops provide you with hands-on experiences and relevant skills. Enjoy your time at the Museum in our beautiful new garden spaces while learning how to grow your own food or build a grey-water system. All workshops are held at the Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90007.
Spice Up Your Life!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Instructor: Florence Nishida 10am- 12pm
Spice up youir cooking and expand your taste experiences by learning how to make new spice and herb mixtures. Using familiar as well as new herbs from the Museum's Home Garden, we'll chop, grind, blend, and then taste a variety of aromatic, savory, and beautiful blends.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.
Re-envisioning LA Gardens
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Instructor: Carol Bornstein and Richard Hayden. 10am-12pm
Join the museum's horticultural experts for a look at landscaping with California native plants. They will share design ideas for incorporating natives into your garden no matter what style, plus tips for keeping the composition beautiful and vibrant year-round.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.
Fruit Tree Pruning
Saturday, July 13, 2013
Instructor: Donald Hodel 9:30am - 11:30am
Don will lead a hands-on workshop discussion and demonstrate the principles of deciduous fruit tree pruning with a special emphasis on how and what to prune in the summertime.
Cost: Members $10, Nonmembers $15
For registration please contact (213)763-ED4U or educate@nhm.org.