Theodore Payne Foundation

Theodore Payne Foundation presents Carol Bornstein, co-author of the beautiful book, "California Native Plants for the Garden" and Director of Living Collections and Nursery at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, as guest instructor for California Native Plant Horticulture on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will cover the true definition of "native plant," why natives are valuable, plant communities, plant requirements, the time...

Gardening enthusiasts can learn about California native plant horticulture during a class led by landscape designer and Theodore Payne Foundation board member Stephanie Wilson Blanc. The event is planned for Saturday, March 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This class will cover a wide range of topics, including the true definition of native plant, why natives are valuable, plant communities, plant requirements, establishment, planting details, pruning, irrigation, maintenance and where to see and buy native plants.

The Theodore Payne Foundation's third annual garden tour will take place April 1 and 2 this year, showcasing 31 private and public gardens throughout the Los Angeles Basin. One of those gardens belongs to Eric and Elisa Callow of La Cañada Flintridge, and they are pleased to be a part of the tour for the second year in a row. "It's fun," Elisa Callow said. "Garden people in general are people who enjoy themselves." She adds that the people who attend are often very knowledgeable, so there is a lot of tip-swapping and advice-giving.

This week’s Valley Sun All-Star is a leader, role model and skilled artisan. Matt Whitham, 18, a senior at La Cañada High School, is what many who know him consider a “great kid” with a “great personality” and a “great attitude.” Whitham is an Eagle Scout, co-founder of the La Cañada High School engineering club, and hopes to someday become an architect. Whitham was nominated to be an All-Star by one of his scoutmasters at Troop No. 507, Ron Connelly.

The garden outside Eric and Elisa Callow?s Lloyd Wright home is awash in colors befitting the beginning brush strokes of a Monet landscape. Bright orange, green, red and purple dapple the back yard of the 2/3 acre lot along La Cañada?s Journey?s End Drive, which the couple has turned into a beautiful yet quiet haven of peace and solitude. But the family isn?t keeping its lovingly cared for gardens to itself. On April 12 and 13, the Callows? native plant garden will be one of 38 Los Angeles area home gardens featured in the 5th annual Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Garden Tour.

Native Plants — Saturday, Aug. 25, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Discover the science and art of garden maintenance. Keep your garden healthy and looking good. How to diagnose cultural issues (too much water, or not enough?) as well as identify some common pests and diseases. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. To reserve, call 768-1802. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley.   Ice Cream Social — Saturday, Aug. 18, 1 to 4 p.m. The Glendale library celebrates its centennial anniversary with an old-fashioned ice cream social.

Letters to the Editor Caltrans is creating hazards for drivers I am writing this letter to comment on two Caltrans-inflicted traffic hazards that now exist in our area, the first being the awful, garish ‘traffic information’ sign on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway (just past Berkshire) that is rarely correct and unnecessary. Because of its brightness, size and location, it causes many drivers to become distracted and slow down abruptly, attempting to view it. Certainly a recipe for disaster!

This week’s Valley Sun All-Star is a leader, role model and skilled artisan. Matt Whitham, 18, a senior at La Cañada High School, is what many who know him consider a “great kid” with a “great personality” and a “great attitude.” Whitham is an Eagle Scout, co-founder of the La Cañada High School engineering club, and hopes to someday become an architect. Whitham was nominated to be an All-Star by one of his scoutmasters at Troop No. 507, Ron Connelly.

The garden outside Eric and Elisa Callow?s Lloyd Wright home is awash in colors befitting the beginning brush strokes of a Monet landscape. Bright orange, green, red and purple dapple the back yard of the 2/3 acre lot along La Cañada?s Journey?s End Drive, which the couple has turned into a beautiful yet quiet haven of peace and solitude. But the family isn?t keeping its lovingly cared for gardens to itself. On April 12 and 13, the Callows? native plant garden will be one of 38 Los Angeles area home gardens featured in the 5th annual Theodore Payne Foundation Native Plant Garden Tour.

Letters to the Editor Caltrans is creating hazards for drivers I am writing this letter to comment on two Caltrans-inflicted traffic hazards that now exist in our area, the first being the awful, garish ‘traffic information’ sign on the eastbound Foothill (210) Freeway (just past Berkshire) that is rarely correct and unnecessary. Because of its brightness, size and location, it causes many drivers to become distracted and slow down abruptly, attempting to view it. Certainly a recipe for disaster!

Native Plants — This Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Discover the science and art of garden maintenance. Keep your garden healthy and looking good. How to diagnose cultural issues (too much water, or not enough?) as well as identify some common pests and diseases. $35 for members, $45 for nonmembers. To reserve, call 768-1802. Theodore Payne Foundation for Wild Flowers and Native Plants, 10459 Tuxford Street, Sun Valley.   Descanso’s Labor Day Party — Sept.

Theodore Payne Foundation presents Carol Bornstein, co-author of the beautiful book, "California Native Plants for the Garden" and Director of Living Collections and Nursery at Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, as guest instructor for California Native Plant Horticulture on Saturday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class will cover the true definition of "native plant," why natives are valuable, plant communities, plant requirements, the time...