Verso
The Huntington’s blog takes you behind the scenes for a scholarly view of the collections.
Botanical
ORCHID COLLECTION | Springing for Norman's Orchids
Mon., March 19, 2012 | Brandon TamIf you are unable to sleep following the excitement from last weekend's Santa Barbara International Orchid Show, Norman's Orchids is the place to go next to satisfy your orchid cravings. Beginning on March 23, Norman's will be hosting its annual open house
Beyond The H
The Legacy of Millard Sheets
Fri., March 16, 2012 | Matt StevensOn Sunday, March 18, the L.A. Conservancy is sponsoring a tour on "Millard Sheets: A Legacy of Art and Architecture." It will be followed by a panel discussion on Sheets and his work.
Botanical
A Sneak Peek at the Japanese Garden
Thu., March 15, 2012 | Lisa BlackburnA group of Huntington volunteers enjoyed a special perk this week: A chance to go behind the construction fence for an early preview of the renovated Japanese Garden. It was all part of the volunteers' preparations as docents-in-training
Botanical
Exhibiting Skills
Tue., March 13, 2012 | Kitty ConnollyDuring the first week of February, The Huntington hosted colleagues from public gardens around the country who had a common educational goal: getting more value from plants. Ten people spent a week in a workshop called "Exhibiting Skills,"
Botanical
ORCHID COLLECTION | The Santa Barbara International Orchid Show Goes Orchidelic
Thu., March 8, 2012 | Brandon TamThe Santa Barbara International Orchid Show is one of the oldest and most prestigious botanical shows in America today. The weekend of March 16–18 will mark its 67th consecutive year of displaying orchids for growers and enthusiasts alike.
Botanical
ORCHID COLLECTION | The San Diego Zoo Does Orchids!
Thu., March 1, 2012 | Brandon TamWhen you think of the San Diego Zoo, the first thing that pops into your mind is animals. With its 100 acres, the zoo has nearly 4,000 of them, including more than 650 rare and endangered species. But the San Diego Zoo also has plants!
Art
Going Public
Mon., Feb. 27, 2012 | Matt StevensToday is Founder's Day, the birthday of Henry Edwards Huntington. Each year, The Huntington commemorates the occasion with a Founder's Day Lecture, and last week Shelley M. Bennett delivered a talk titled "Private to Public
Botanical
ORCHID COLLECTION | The San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists
Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 | Brandon TamOrchid enthusiasts have a great resource in the San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists, an organization that has kept its doors open since 1952, welcoming anybody who is interested in learning more about orchids.







