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ORCHID COLLECTION | Springing for Norman's Orchids

Mon., March 19, 2012 | Brandon Tam
If 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 Stevens
On 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 Blackburn
A 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 Connolly
During 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 Tam
The 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 Tam
When 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 Stevens
Today 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
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ORCHID COLLECTION | The San Gabriel Valley Orchid Hobbyists

Thu., Feb. 23, 2012 | Brandon Tam
Orchid 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.