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Welcome to the Fullerton Arboretum
Pepper and Tomato Lists Now Up!
The Monster Tomato and Pepper sale is almost here. From March 16-18 you will have the chance to pick from hundreds of tomato and pepper plants to add to your home garden. Every plant is grown right here in our nursery by staff and volunteers.
A Special Note Regarding the Bhut Jolokia and Trinidad Scorpion: Because of high demand for these species, we are limiting purchase of these varieties to One Per Person, Per Day. These varieties will run at $5 per plant.
We are excited to see you here for the sale!
New Classes and Events for 2012
Our class schedule for 2012 grows every day. For the current list of classes, click HERE. We will update you on all the changes that are sure to come. We are excited to have you come learn and grow with us. Also check our Calendar to plan your schedule so you can catch every class possible!
Access a copy of the Victorian Society Newsletter here.
Special Thanks to the Yorba Linda Water District
The Arboretum thanks the Yorba Linda Water District for their support and sponsorship of special education programs to help us teach about water conservation and further our educational commitment to the community.
Come learn the basics of ornamental tree pruning to make your trees beautiful and healthy. We will use the arboretum as a classroom to gain a better understanding of how to prune trees with hands-on experience. Bring your pruners and saws if you have them. $20/members and $25/non-members.
2/4/12Water Conservation Gardening III: California Friendly Plants for the Garden
Learn great low-water plant combinations and basic design tips that will leave you loving your yard and your bill! Class includes a list of easy to grow native and "California Friendly" plants for any space in your garden. FREE to customers of Yorba Linda Water District. All others: $25/members and $30/non-members.
2/11/12Hot But Not Burnt: Valentine's Day Cooking
Jonathan Davis teaches you how to create several savory courses that will be sure to impress your significant other this Valentine's Day. $45/members and $50/non-members. Pre-registration strongly recommended.
2/18/12Walkabout Photo Class
Bring your camera and join professional photographer Steve Kaye for a photo stroll through the Arboretum. You'll practice with your camera as you find interesting subjects and compose compelling photos. $25/members and $30/non-members. Preregistration strongly recommended.
2/25/12Botany Kick-Start
A class for plant lovers of all levels. Includes an overview of plant parts, functions, pollination, and ecology. Photographs and illustrations will be used to present other topics. $25 member/$30 non-member. Full 3 part series: $70/member, $85non-members.
3/3/12Urban Farmers: Summer Gardening
Get your summer vegetable garden off to a roaring start! Learn how to design your garden with effective irrigation in mind, amend your soil for your chosen crops, and how to establish your plants from seeds and transplants. $20 member/$25 non-member Full 3 part series: $55/member, $70 non-member
3/10/12Intro to Plant Identification
Study the characteristics Botanists use to classify, identify, and recognize major groups and families of plants. We'll examine fresh plant material, preserved specimens, photographs, and published references to learn plant parts and functions. $25 member/$30 non-member Full 3 part series: $70/member, $85 non-member/Pavilion Classrooms
3/16/12Monster Tomato and Pepper Sale
Our Potting Shed will be filled with hundreds of varieties of tomatoes and peppers which are perfect for your home garden. Whether you are looking for a hearty tomato for your latest dish or a spicy kick to an appetizer, you will find the right plant here. Sale runs from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM each day.
