Watch, Read, Listen

When The Huntington's Japanese Garden reopens to the public on April 11 after a year-long renovation, it will be an appropriate time to reflect on its 100-year history.

As if spring itself were not enough incentive to get out and enjoy nature, Huntington visitors can catch two special garden shows on Saturday and Sunday, March 24–25, each with a different focus.

Historian Anne F. Hyde won the Bancroft Prize last week for her book Empires, Nations, and Families: A History of the North American West, 1800–1860. She joins the ranks of notable scholars who have conducted research at The Huntington on their way to winning the coveted award.

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

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.

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

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,"

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.