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Lectures & Events

~ August ~

08/29/2008
9:00 am

Halloween Opening

100 years ago 'Mad' Madeline vanished from her home on Blackbird Lane. Her deteriorated house has remained boarded-up and untouched, except by the creature of the night that now inhabit it. The neighbors from the surrounding area have begun to hear chilling organ music playing each midnight. They also claim to see a spectral silhouette of a woman in the windows, thought to be 'Mad' Madeline, walking throughout the house.

On the eve, of the Hundredth Anniversary of 'Mad' Madeline's disappearance, we invite you to join us in entertaining her haunted manor to uncover her vast collections and curiosities! If you dare!!

View and shop 'Mad' Madeline's Manor, sure to offer unearthly delights to inspire you to decorate your home, and entertain your family and friends this Halloween.

08/30/2008
10:00 am

Debra Lee Baldwin, Designing with Succulents

Learn from the expert how to use a wide variety of succulent plants to create a beautiful, stunning and low maintenance garden. Debra is the author of the best selling new garden book, Designing with Succulents. Books will be available for sale and a book signing will follow.

Debra Lee Baldwin is an award-winning writer and editor, living in San Diego County. During her 20-year career, she has written two books and is now working on her third, about using succulents in containers. She is also the author of more than 1,000 feature articles and columns. Debra writes about architecture, homes, gardens and interior design, and people who have made a significant contributions to our culture.

~ September ~

09/06/2008
9:00 am

"Gardening Naturally" Series #7 Compost for your Garden

Our new, much anticipated series for novice to experienced gardeners who want to learn how to garden with nature, not against it. Gardeners throughout southern California are taking a fresh look at what a landscape ought to be- - and what many of us now want is a garden that is friendly to the environment, does not pollute the water supply, follows organic principles and echoes our climate and lifestyle.

Gardening is changing. We are more aware today of what goes into our gardens (the plants, water, fertilizers, pest controls, etc.) and what leaves our gardens (water runoff, green waste, pollutants, etc.).

Roger's Gardens, its staff and its customers will be the leader of this new spirit of responsible, sustainable and climate appropriate gardening.

This month Wendy and Ron will show you how easy it is to take much of your garden green waste and turn it into brown gold for the garden. Learn the importance and benefits of composting your green waste rather than loading it into a waste container and wheeling it to the curb. Composting is easy and natural.

09/13/2008
9:00 am

Cristin Fusano "Shady Gardens"

Learn about the many wonderful plants for “Shady Gardens”, including ground covers, seasonal color, showy perennials, bulbs, flowering shrubs and backbone greenery. Join Cristin for this informative presentation and find out just how beautiful a shady garden can be!

09/20/2008
9:00 am

Gardening with Less Water with Doug Kent

Join garden designer Doug Kent as he explains practical ways that local gardeners can design and maintain gardens that are friendly to the ocean. Runoff affects the quality of our oceans and our lives. Mr. Kent will discuss "CPR", a unique strategy for creating ocean friendly gardens.

Kent, also representing The Surfrider Foundation, has been a successful environmental horticulturist for over 20 years. He is principal consultant of The Surfrider Foundations landscape and water runoff and conservation strategies. An excellent and popular speaker, he has also written four books, over fifty articles, and has created ocean-friendly landscapes across the state.

09/20/2008
9:00 am

Nancy Thomas Event

Nancy Thomas is a nationally-known contemporary artist who has lived and painted historic Yorktown, Virginia, for the past 30 years. Her work is prized throughout the country for its wonderful color, warmth and style. Nancy's art appears in the home of thousands of collectors as well as in magazines and home decor books, museums, Hollywood films, on Broadway and on television. nancy has given one-woman shows across America and abroad, and has been commissioned for numerous special works by a variety of institutions such as Colonial Williamsburg, the Museum of American Folk Art, and the White House.

09/27/2008
9:00 am

Container Gardening with Nicole Jackson

Join enthusiastic horticulturist, Nicole Jackson for a how-to demonstration on creating beautiful container gardens. Nicole will transform ordinary pots and plants into beautiful works of art. Learn tips and tricks about how to combine stunning colors, textures, and forms that will ensure balanced and stunning containers. In front of your eyes, Nicole will provide step by step instructions detailing the creation of several container gardens.

~ October ~

10/04/2008
9:00 am

"Gardening Naturally" Series #8 Fall is for Planting

Roger's Gardens, its staff and its customers will be the leader of this new spirit of responsible, sustainable and climate appropriate gardening.

This month Wendy and Ron will explain why Fall is the perfect season for planting and gardening in Southern California. This is the time when smart gardeners really get busy. We'll show you the importance of "cool season gardening" and then give you a clear road map to the next few months of activities.

10/11/2008
9:00 am

Cristin Fusano

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10/17/2008
9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Christmas Opening

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10/18/2008
10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Opening Weekend Artists

Visit with our Christmas Artists and Representatives: In the Gallery: Gary and Judi Vaillancourt, of Vaillancourt Folk Art; and Lynn and Sue Haney, from the Lynn Haney Collection, will be here to share their 2008 Christmas collections with you. They are proud to introduce their 'American Christmas Series,' highlighting that their art is 'Made in America.'

10/18/2008
9:00 am

Pumpkins with Gene Granata

Tired of the same old triangle-shaped eyes, nose and mouth you carve into your pumpkin every year? How about carving out a screaming guy with a spider on his forehead, or even the Terminator? Over 20 years of carving thousands of pumpkins for clients around the world has made Gene Granata a master pumpkin carver. Roger's Gardens is proud to host Gene for a lecture and demonstration of his skills, detailing every aspect of pumpkin carving, from the first incision to the lighting of the candle. Bring the whole family and learn the tricks-of-the-trade from the master!

Visit www.masterpiecepumpkins.com to view a gallery of Gene's work

10/25 & 26/2008

The Orange County Rose Show

One of the largest rose shows in the state. Come join the excitment as hundreds of roses are entered into competition by many of the top rosarians in the southwestern U.S. These exhibitors toil all year to have the perfect blossom at just the right stage to enter this competition. Organized by the Orange County branch of The American Rose Society this is the rose event of the year, an it is only at Roger's Gardens. Saturday judging will be complete and the entries ready for viewing at about 1:00 - 2:00 PM.

~ November ~

11/01/2008
9:00 am

"Gardening Naturally" Series #9 Adding Natives to your Garden

Roger's Gardens, its staff and its customers will be the leader of this new spirit of responsible, sustainable and climate appropriate gardening.

Incorporating California's native plants into your garden just makes sense. These are the plants that are perfectly adapted to our climate, soils and rainfall. Using native plants also supports the natural environment, encouraging native wildlife like birds and butterflies and they require little fertilizer or pest control. Wendy and Ron, both well versed in using native plants in gardens, will discuss the plants, how they may be used and explain the simple but unique planting and maintenance instructions for this group of plants.

11/01/2008
1:30 pm

Radko Wreath and Swag Making Workshop

Create your own Wreath or Swag in our 5th annual collectibles workshop with an emphasis on designing with imperfect/damaged Radko ornaments and other festive decorations. Our talented design team, Christopher, Lisa and Christine will provide you with all the necessary materials to create 1 ORIGINAL beautiful holiday themed design. Space is limited to 35 paid guests. This workshop fills up quickly, so don't wait to call. $125.00 + tax - fee includes materials, decorations, and imperfect or damaged Christopher Radko ornaments to complete 1 design per guest. Call (949) 640.5800 ext. 376 for more details. Request either wreath or swag designer kit.

11/08/2008
9:00 am

Cristin Fusano

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11/08/2008
9:30 am & 1:30 pm

"Deck the Halls" Christmas design Workshop:
with Christopher Nichols, Opal Sullivan and Lisa Bauchiero

Time to "Deck the Halls" with our 5th Annual interactive workshop. Our designers have put together this amazing design workshop for you and your friends. We provide all the materials, decorations and supplies. You create your own wreath or centerpiece. each guest will have the opportunity to choose 1 design to create. Space is limited to 35 people per session. 9:30am and 1:30pm sessions are available. One design style per guest. All designers are elegant traditional red/green Christmas themes: Wreath or Centerpiece $125.00 ea+tx RSVP to 949.640.5800 ext 321 for more details.

11/15/2008
11:30 am - 3:30 pm

Expressions form the Heart

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11/15/2008
10:00 am

Book Signing an Reading with Nancy Claus

Would you like to meet Mrs. Calus? She has decided to join us at Roger's Gardens again this year; she so enjoyed her time with us during her last visit.

Join Mrs. Claus for a delightful morning of stories and Christmas treats in our amphitheater. This is a family event, adult required to accompany children.

November 15th, 10:00 am storytelling begins. Mrs. Claus would love to personalize any of her books after each story and will be here until noon to meet with you.

Roger's Gardens has Mrs. Claus' (Nancy Claus) complete line of beautifully illustrated Holiday book's including: Santa's Secret, Santa's Prize, and Santa's Hat.

11/20/2008
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

The Mad "T" Party

Join Eric in "Wonderland" for a Mad Hatter 'T' Party, where you'll enjoy Mar'T'ini's among the newest designs created by Eric Cortina for Roger's Gardens. Be the first to see and purchase Eric's new collection of glass ornaments, metal crowns, and wood Santos. Especially for this party, Eric will offer one-of-a-kind 'jeweled' creations. This is the perfect opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts, have them signed, and custom wrapped with specialty hand-made papers, bows, and tags. RSVP is required to 949.640.5800, ext 376.

~ December ~

12/06/2008
9:00 am

"Gardening Naturally" Series #10 Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Wildlife

Roger's Gardens, its staff and its customers will be the leader of this new spirit of responsible, sustainable and climate appropriate gardening.

Why not make your garden a wildlife habitat that supports songbirds, butterflies, hummingbirds and other wildlife? Learn simple design ideas that will make your garden more attractive to a wide range of wildlife. Many will flock to insect-ruch blooms and seed heads of flowers. You can create an abundant food supply and simultaneously build a habitat for Orange County's wildlife.

12/06/2008
9:00 am

Celebration of Winter

Join Christine Guin, Holiday Buyer and Eric Cortina, Creative Director for Roger's Gardens as they share their unique style for holiday entertaining. Taking inspiration from nature, their vision for decorating includes a new style for the traditional. Christmas red, a Tuscan approach in golds and greens, and ideas for the perfect New Years celebration. Learn their trade secrets from setting the table and simple floral arrangements, to fresh holiday decorations and gift presentations.

12/13/2008
9:00 am

Cristin Fusano