Through August 31: The Summer Spruce Up fundraiser offers homeowners a one-hour consultation with an interior designer at an affordable price. The San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Interior Designers matches the owner with a designer based on the owner's needs. Experts can be found in all areas of design, including color selection, kitchen and bathroom design, art and furniture placement. Price: $95. Time: One hour at the client's home. Where: Throughout San Diego County. Info: casd.asid.org/ssu23 .
July 28 : At the San Diego Botanical Garden's Kokedama workshop, participants learn the skills needed for Kokedama, a traditional Japanese living art form in which moss is used as a plant holder and used to create a pot. Cost: $58 for members, $62 for non-members; The drawing covers all supplies, but please bring your own apron and gloves. When: 10-11:30 a.m. Where: San Diego Botanical Garden, 300 Quail Garden Bridge, Encinitas. Information: (760) 436-3036, ext. 231 or sdbg.org/programs/07-28-orchid-kokedama-workshop/ .
July 29-30: The San Diego County Orchid Society's "Summer in the Park Show" will offer flowers and plants for purchase and for guest viewing. complimentary When: Pre-sale appointments at 10:00, then the exhibition area is open on Saturdays from 12:00 to 18:00; Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Where: Casa del Prado, Room 101, Balboa Park. Info: sdorchids.com/index.html .
July 29 - Solana Eco-Innovation Center's Green Living Tour participants will learn about sustainable technologies for their homes, including warm bins, gray water systems and innovative composting projects, as well as other climate-friendly solutions. complimentary; Suggested donation is $15. When: 10-11 a.m. Where: Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, 137 N. El Camino Real, Encinitas. Information: (760) 436-7986, ext. 700 or solanacenter.org/inspire_events/july-green-living-tour/ .
July 29: Walter Andersen Kindergarten presents "Carnivorous Plants" and their weekly lesson in Sydney. complimentary When: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: 12755 Danielson Court, Poway. Info: (858) 513-4900 or walterandersen.com/classes-events/ .
July 29 - 'More Beauty, Less Water' class will teach participants how to redesign their gardens to conserve more water. The event will be hosted by Eric Sellen, owner of Wild Maid Designs in San Diego. complimentary When: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Where: Water Conservation Park, 12122 Cuamaca College Drive W., El Cajon. Info: (619) 660-0614 or thegarden.org/product/more-beauty-less-water/ .
July 31: Use the potter's wheel to make your own pots for your plants during a workshop in the Liberty Station Arts District. Price: 75 AZN, including all materials. When: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Where: Milk Oolong Ceramics, 2690 Historic Decatur Road, Suite 203, San Diego. Info: (619) 736-5530 or libertystation.com/do/plant-pot-workshop .
August 1: Plants: Inspiring Choices for Our District, a workshop presented by the WaterSmart Landscape Makeover Program, will show participants some plants that use more water than others, as well as a panel of drought-tolerant plants. Landscape designers will teach participants how to research and select plants that match their design theme. complimentary When: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Where: Encinitas Community and Senior Center, 1140 Oakcrest Park Drive, Encinitas. Info: sdcwa.org/your-water/conservation/classes/ .
August 5: Interested in picking and caring for succulents? Tips for Drought-Tolerant Plants " Succulents!" You will find a category. Season. complimentary When: 9-10 Where: Visit your local Armstrong Garden Centers. Info: armstronggarden.com/our-stores/classes-events?mode=list&category=1 .
August 26: Library garden is a great place to develop knowledge. In the Grow Your Garden: Food Sharing Workshop, Nita Carmins Gilson, co-founder and co-founder of ProduceGood, will discuss ways to share food with others. Carlsbad City Library's monthly Grow Your program allows participants to trade succulents, seeds, fruits, vegetables and herbs with others and learn new gardening techniques. complimentary When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Where: Dove Library, 1775 Dove Lane, Carlsbad. Information: (442) 339-2049 or carlsbadca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/5421/ .
August 26-27 : The San Diego Fall Home Show will feature a wide array of home improvement professionals in an interactive environment. The purpose of the show is to inspire and motivate homeowners to improve their living spaces. Price: Free when you sign up online; $10 at the door. When: Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00; Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Where: San Diego Convention Center, 111 W Harbor Drive, San Diego. Info: homeshowsandiego.com/ .
Through Oct 29: “Wild Gardens: The Real and Imaginary World of Carnivorous Plants” exhibition Sun. The Dickinson Family Education Conservatory will feature realistic species of carnivores and three larger-than-life installations in and around the 8,000-square-foot Dickinson Acoustic Institute, including a Venus flytrap. Tickets: Members, free; General admission for non-members (general admission ranges from $10 to $18). When: 09:00 to 16:00; Closed on Tuesdays. Where: San Diego Botanical Garden, 300 Quail Bridge Gardens, Encinitas. Information: (760) 436-3036, ext. 231 or sdbg.org/exhibitions-public-programs/savage-gardens/ .
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