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Kinder Garden: “Winter-in-the-Garden”
Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 23
9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 1½ to 3 years and their accompanying adults are invited to explore the world of gardens through age-appropriate activities such as planting vegetables, exploring hibernation, making crafts, singing, and digging for worms in this hands-on class for young, curious learners. Program fee covers one child and one adult. Sibling discounts are available.
Shine only! Pre-registration is not required.
Cost: $10 for members; $12 for nonmembers; $5 for each additional adult
Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com for information. |
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Native Now: “The Wooded Swamp”
Saturday, February 6
8, 9, 10, and 11 a.m.
Learn about the native plants of Louisiana, which are better adapted to the extreme conditions of our area. These sessions take place in the Wild Garden, a garden devoted to featuring native plants in an idealized setting. After each presentation, participants will receive a complimentary native plant. This program is free, thanks to a generous grant from the Greater New Orleans Foundation Environmental Fund, but reservations are required. A swamp is a unique bottomland habitat that is frequently flooded but with enough drainage to support woody vegetation. The defining tree of the Louisiana swamp is the exquisitely adapted Bald Cypress. From Wild Rice to the bright vermillion flowers of the Swamp Red Maple, there are many and varied close associates of Bald Cypress, and many are suitable for your garden!
Cost: Free
Contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or hschackai@longuevue.com. |
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The Winter Garden
and Pruning
Saturday, January 9
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The Wooded Swamp
Saturday, February 6
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Spring Flowering Trees
and Shrubs
Saturday, March 6
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Iris and
Water-Loving Plants
Saturday, April 3
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Tea on Tuesday:
“Spring Preview—Hemline Fashion Show”
Tuesday, February 9
1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
Catch spring fever with a preview fashion show of cutting-edge spring and resort fashions from the fabulous boutique Hemline. After the show, enjoy a traditional tea with scones, pastries, homemade lemon curd, and finger sandwiches. Guests may also tour the gardens at their leisure before or after the tea.
Reservations required.
Cost: $25 for members; $30 for nonmembers
Contact Lydia Vaughn at 504.488.5488, ext. 333 or lvaughn@longuevue.com. |
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“Expanded Perspectives: Pontchartrain Park + Gentilly Woods Landscapes” Closing Reception
February 21
3 – 5 p.m.
In 2007, Longue Vue hosted a four-day design studio that focused on landscape revitalization proposals for the New Orleans neighborhoods of Pontchartrain Park and Gentilly Woods. Participants included UVA and LSU landscape architecture graduate students who worked on their projects for the course of a semester. Their efforts, featured in Pontchartrain Park + Gentilly Woods Landscape Manual, are further explored in this exhibit that showcases their design drawings. To learn more about this project, download your free copy of the Landscape Manual. The exhibit ends on February 21 with a Closing Reception.
Cost: Free
To learn more about the exhibit or the Closing Reception, contact Hilairie Schackai at 504.488.5488, ext. 401 or hschackai@longuevue.com. |
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