Upcoming Events
Past Events
South Coast Epiphyllum Society Show and Sale
Sunday, May 3, 2020
If you are not familiar with an Epiphyllum, consider the popular Christmas cactus, with bright pink flowers that come out during the holidays. This and other varieties will be on display to showcase the varied and colorful show-stopping blooms of hybrid epiphytic cacti. Plants and cuttings will be available to purchase, and even if you are just browsing, the annual show is worth a visit.
South Coast Rose Society's 37th Annual Rose Show and Sale
Saturday, April 25, 2020
Rose and clematis enthusiasts are encouraged to enter their flowering blooms in our community show. Entries are accepted between 6:30 am and 10 am. The Rose Society will provide vases for all blooms. Please bring flower arrangements in personal containers. Stop by to chat with our consulting Rosarians and knowledgeable members. SCRS will also have roses, tools and our famous rose cocktail for sale.
Annual Spring Plant Sale
Saturday, April 25, 2020 - Sunday, April 26, 2020
Give your garden a fresh look for spring! Inspiring ideas and thousands of great plants abound at The Huntington’s popular annual sale. This year features a wide variety of shrubs, groundcovers, and ornamental trees for the landscape; water-wise succulents and southwestern natives; vegetable seedlings, herbs, and fruit trees; collectible cacti and tropicals; roses galore; and much more.
South Coast Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale
Saturday, April 4, 2020 - Sunday, April 5, 2020
For two days the Francis Young Hall will overflow with thousands of sculptural, rare, colorful and beautiful cacti and succulents. Society members and growers will be on hand to help you select plants that best meet your needs—indoors or outdoors and for drought-tolerant landscapes.
TOMATOMANIA!
Friday, March 27, 2020 - Sunday, March 29, 2020
TOMATOMANIA!, the world’s largest tomato seedling sale, returns to Descanso Gardens. At the plant sale, select from hundreds of healthy seedlings, including heirloom varieties, old favorites and unusual offerings. Get tips from experts on growing great tomatoes at talks.
63rd Annual Bonsai Show
Saturday, March 21, 2020 - Sunday, March 22, 2020
Discover the timeless appeal of an ancient horticultural art form as the California Bonsai Society presents its 63rd annual show, Saturday and Sunday, March 21–22. Dozens of beautiful specimens are on view, created by bonsai masters. Additional examples can be seen in the permanent display in the Japanese Garden’s Bonsai Courts and the new exhibition Lifelines/Timelines: Exploring The Huntington’s Collections Through Bonsai.
Clivia Show & Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2020 - Sunday, March 15, 2020
More than 200 beautiful plants and floral displays are on view during the 17th annual Clivia Show and Sale, Saturday and Sunday, March 14–15. Visitors can enjoy prize-winning exhibits; watch how-to demonstrations on clivia care, repotting, and flower arranging; browse through the sale area for unusual varieties to take home, and cast their votes for the “People’s Choice” award. The event is presented by the Southern California Chapter of the North American Clivia Society.
South Coast African Violet Society Show & Sale
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Learn about the care and culture of the African Violets. How to put down a leaf, re-pot a mature plant, rejuvenate a plant with a long neck and remove a sucker. The sale will feature many varieties of houseplants, including beautiful African Violets. The show will feature exquisite specimens.
48th Annual Camellia Show and Sale
Saturday, February 8, 2020
Hundreds of gorgeous blooms compete for top honors at The Huntington’s 48th annual Camellia Show, co-sponsored by the Southern California Camellia Society. View the exhibits, shop for camellia plants to grow at home, and get some expert tips on care and cultivation.
Chrysanthemum Show & Sale at the Huntington
Saturday, November 9, 2019 - Sunday, November 10, 2019
More than 100 exhibition-style chrysanthemums in a range of shapes and colors are on view when the National Chrysanthemum Society presents its 2019 show and sale at the Huntington.
Palomar Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
Sunday, October 27, 2019
See spectacular succulent specimens from around the world – and add them to your collection – at the annual Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale at the Garden.
Palomar Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale
Saturday, October 26, 2019
See spectacular succulent specimens from around the world – and add them to your collection – at the annual Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society Show & Sale at the Garden.
Huntington Botanical Gardens Fall Plant Sale
Friday, October 25, 2019 - Sunday, October 27, 2019
Autumn is the perfect time to plant California natives, and Huntington’s Fall Plant Sale is the perfect place to stock up on all your favorites, including manzanita, salvia, buckwheat, ceanothus, desert mallow, and many others.
Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Garden Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Celebrate the seasonal opening of Grow Native Nursery at the Fall Plant Sale! This event is scheduled at the perfect time for planting your native garden. Thousands of unusual and hard-to-find native and California-friendly plants will be available, most grown in our own nursery.
Annual Fall Plant Sale
Saturday, October 19, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
At San Diego Botanic Garden’s Annual Fall Plant Sale, plant lovers can choose from thousands of unique, exotic, unusual and drought-tolerant plants, as well as California natives, herbs, succulents, annuals, perennials and SO much more!
International Orchid Show and Sale
Friday, October 18, 2019 - Sunday, October 20, 2019
Discover the amazing diversity of orchids as hundreds of exotic blooms compete for honors at The Huntington’s 5th annual International Orchid Show and Sale. The event showcases lush displays by local and regional orchid societies and international growers, while vendors have a wide range of orchid plants and related merchandise for sale.
California Native Plant Society's Native Plant Sale Weekend
Saturday, October 12, 2019 - Sunday, October 13, 2019
The California Native Plant Society continues with their expanded selection this year – with a focus on species that can survive in our hot and dry climate – there is a plant that can fill your garden’s needs.
Mt. SAC Plant Sale at Descanso Gardens
Thursday, October 3, 2019 - Saturday, October 5, 2019
The Mount San Antonio College horticulture program sells a variety of potted plants from Thursday to Saturday, October 3–5 at Descanso Gardens.
Orchid Show & Sale
Saturday, September 14, 2019 - Sunday, September 15, 2019
Hosted by the South Bay Orchid Society. Experienced orchid vendors and the Orchid Society members will be on hand to sell and showcase their outstanding plants with artistic exhibits and displays. ‘Orchids-R-Easy’ demonstrations/classes will be held throughout the duration of the show. An hourly raffle will be held on each day.
Begonia Show & Sale
Saturday, August 24, 2019
Hosted by the Palos Verdes Begonia Society. Begonias are among the favorite foliage plants of gardeners and horticulturalists. They are found in rainforests and prefer a semi-shady location. Begonias do very well in Southern California. They are especially attractive in pots but also thrive planted in the garden. Join us for this Show & Sale and get some for your own home!