Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Botanical art, Botanical art books, Botanical illustration, Education, Gardening, Plants, Special Events, Watercolor, tagged ArtPlantae Books, Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California, LA Garden Show on April 20, 2009 | Comments Off
The L.A. Garden Show is fast approaching. There will be so much to see and do on the first weekend of May. Come on out to buy plants, attend a full schedule of book signings and lectures, and meet fellow artists from the Botanical Artists Guild of Southern California!
SATURDAY, MAY 2
10:30 am – 12:00 pm: [...]
Posted in Education, Gardening, Plants, Special Announcements, Special Events, tagged national park, outoor activities on April 13, 2009 | Comments Off
The country will pay special tribute to its national parks beginning this weekend. Many activities are planned including Junior Ranger Day, art-related activities, litter patrols, hikes, and much more. A schedule of activities arranged by state can be viewed at National Park Week Events.
Do you live near a national park? Are you going to participate [...]
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Botanical art books, Education, Gardening, Special Events, Venues, tagged ArtPlantae Books, booksignings, LA Garden Show on April 6, 2009 | Comments Off
Please join us for a sunny weekend at the Festival of Flavors, May 1-3, 2009 at the LA Garden Show. This year we are hosting book events celebrating five authors and illustrators. We will also be hosting a botanical art demonstration.
Please see the details below. We hope to see you there!
SATURDAY, MAY 2
10:30 am [...]
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Botanical art books, Economic Botany, Education, Gardening, Learning Opportunities, Special Events, Venues, tagged ArtPlantae Books, book signing, Botanical art, LA Garden Show, Venues on March 30, 2009 | Comments Off
Do you want to grow your own fruit and vegetables?
Are you looking for new ideas in garden design?
Would you like to turn your home into a cozy self-sufficient paradise?
What are you waiting for? Block off May 1st, 2nd, and 3rd on your calendar. Do not schedule other commitments for this weekend because you’ll be plenty [...]
Posted in Gardening, Plants, tagged botanical garden, nature, nature near you on March 1, 2009 | Comments Off
The following botanical gardens have been added to Nature Near You (North Carolina) . Below you’ll find a research and teaching garden at NC State University, a conservation garden at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a memorial garden for English colonists, and a collection of native plants from the Southern Appalachian Mountains.
JC [...]
Posted in Education, Gardening, Learning Opportunities, tagged alabama, classes near you, learning opportunities on February 13, 2009 | Comments Off
You now have the opportunity to learn about botanical illustration classes in Alabama in the Classes Near You section. On this long holiday weekend, take a moment to visit The Illustrated Garden. You will find lively and colorful sketches of plants, nature and all things from the garden. Illustrator Val Webb is the energy behind [...]
Posted in Gardening, Plants, tagged los angeles county arboretum and botanic garden, plant communities on February 12, 2009 | Comments Off
The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden has launched a new series of classes centered around the five geographic areas within the Arboretum. These field classes call for plant enthusiasts to bring water, wear comfortable shoes, and to slap on the sunscreen. Be prepared to get dirty. You will not be staying on the [...]
Posted in ArtPlantae Books, Economic Botany, Gardening, General Botany, Plants, Science Library, tagged botany, flowers, fruit, Plants, seeds on January 26, 2009 | Comments Off
Horticulturalist and author, Emily Goodman, introduces children to plant growth stages by focusing on the most observable elements of the growth process – seeds, plants, flowers, and fruit. Goodman leads children through a logical progression of plant growth stages and emphasizes the need for soil, water, sunlight, and air during each stage.
Goodman cleverly links [...]
Posted in Gardening, Reference, Special Announcements, tagged affiliate on December 27, 2008 | Comments Off
When shopping for your next art project or outdoor excursion, don’t bounce around from website to website looking for art supplies and outdoor gear. Instead, click on the Affiliates tab above to view the products and services ArtPlantae is able to present to you as an approved affiliate. If you click on the tab above, [...]
Posted in Gardening, tagged Gardening on November 26, 2008 | Comments Off
Hello to all members of the San Diego Horticultural Society. Thank you for visiting! We appreciate your interest in our Bookmark Notes designed specifically for gardeners. To learn more about our practical record-keeping tool, please click on this review.
Posted in Gardening, tagged Botanical art, Botanical illustration, botany, Gardening, san diego on March 18, 2008 | Comments Off
ArtPlantae is pleased to become a Sponsor Member of the San Diego Horticultural Society (SDHS). This enthusiastic group of over 1,200 gardeners actively promotes “the enjoyment, art, knowledge and public awareness of horticulture in the San Diego area, while providing the opportunity for education and research.” The SDHS meets monthly at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. [...]
