Fullerton Arboretum

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Save the Date!! Midsummer Night in the Garden Gala Saturday, July 18, 2009

	Please mark your calendars and join us for an elegant evening of “Moonlight and Magnolias” in the beautiful gardens of the Fullerton Arboretum. You’ll enjoy exquisite cuisine, fine wines, and moonlight dancing along with silent and live auctions while honoring this year’s Golden Oak recipient Thelma Mellott. For sponsorship opportunities or general questions, please call, (657) 278.4792 or access a link here. Tickets can be purchased on-line here.

Proceeds Benefit The Fullerton Arboretum

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Have Any Suggestions for the Arboretum?

If you have any suggestions, comments or ideas you would like to pass along to the Fullerton Arboretum, please send us an email here.

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Arboretum Offers Extended Evening Hours During Summer

The Arboretum will be open until 8:00 pm during July; 7:30 pm in August and 7:00 pm in September. This applies to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday's only. Come enjoy the Arboretum at dusk.

Whats in Bloom?

$Hemerocallis cv. \'Daylily\'$

Name

Hemerocallis cv. \'Daylily\'

Description

Known as the "perfect perrenial", these beautiful flowers have three petals and three sepals and are available in a rainbow of colors and sizes. Some species open at sunrise and whither at sunset, possibly replaced by another one on the same stem the

Location

Cultivated Gardens

Photo Courtesy of

Laura Lejuwaan

Name

Romneya coulteri - Matillija Poppy "Fried Egg Flower"

Description

Romneya coulteri is noted for having the largest blossom of any of the California native plants. Along the upper part of the thick gray-green stems are displayed huge, slightly scented, white, crepe-papery, “poppy” flowers with glossy, yellow stamens

Location

Cultivated Gardens

Photo Courtesy of

Laura Lejuwaan

Name

Tecoma stans ‘Orange Jubilee’

Description

This upright shrub can grow up to 12 feet tall and has rich green, lush looking foliage with clusters of orange-red trumpet-shaped flowers, giving it a subtropical appearance.

Location

In front of the Arboretum office building

Photo Courtesy of

Laura Lejuwaan

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Classes and Education

All Adult Class Listings Here - All Children’s Class Listings Here

Yoga in the Garden
with Kim Mason

Our celebrated class continues--begin your day with yoga!

Saturdays / ongoing / 10:00 - 11:30 am

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New Education Class Registration Guidelines

Our new 2009 Education Winter, Spring and Summer Class Schedule brochure is now available on-line along with our new Registration Guidelines.

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Summer Enviro-Adventure Camp for Kids

June 22-26

REDUCED PRICES!

Learn more here

Arboretum Tuesdays

begin June 22!

Bring the kids for an evening of family fun!

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Succulent Elf Garden Bowl for Children with Jan Brider

Go home with a garden all your own!

Sunday / July 19

1:00 – 2:00 pm

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	Click Here for Full Calendar
	7/11/09 50% Off Clearance Sale in Potting Shed The annual Summer 50% Off Clearance Sale in The Potting Shed on all plants is scheduled for July 11/12, 18/19, and 25/26. A huge selection of discounted plants will be on sale. Hours for this sale are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm during weekends. These discounts will also apply on weekdays we are open between these dates (July 14/16 & July 21 & 23-hours 10:00 am to 2:00 pm). Admission is free.
	7/11/09 Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin' Summer Salsa Contest The annual "Tomato Tasting and Sizzlin' Summer Salsa Contest" returns to the Arboretum on July ll. The hours of the annual event are from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Admission is free. Bring your best tomatoes and hottest salsa for tasting and judging by others.
	7/18/09 Midsummer Night in the Garden Gala The 2009 Midsummer Night in the Garden Gala will be held under the stars at the Arboretum on the evening of July 18, 2009. Tickets are $125 per person and sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact Janet McGarvey at 714-278-4792 or email to jmcgarvey@fullerton.edu.
	7/24/09 Summer Cactus and Succulent Sale The Cactus and Succulent Show and Sale returns to the Fullerton Arboretum on July 24, 25 & 26, 2009. Hours for this show are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm each day--admission free. Expect to find hundreds of specialty cactus and succulent plants on sale. This event is co-sponsored by the Orange County Cactus and Succulent Society.