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THE 2008 LA GARDEN SHOW
DAZZLES WITH ABUNDANT DISPLAY GARDENS at
THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY ARBORETUM & BOTANIC GARDEN
MAY 2-4, 2008

Arcadia, CA — Sustainability and “green” choices are a “hot button” issue all over the world with the ever increasing concern for our environment. The 2008 LA Garden Show presented by Monrovia Growers at The Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden May 2nd, 3rd and 4th will showcase twelve garden displays by leading landscape architects and garden designers, as well as present lectures by noted landscape and garden experts. Specimen plants will also be offered for sale by leading major California growers. From planting climate appropriate plants to conserving water and energy, the LA Garden Show will inspire you to “green” your home garden.

The LA Garden Show runs from Friday, May 2nd through Sunday, May 4th from 9 A.M to 4:30 P.M. Admission is $2.50-$7.00. Those that become Arboretum Members--or already are Arboretum Members--will be admitted free and allowed to enter the Show one hour prior to opening to the public. Parking is free. For additional information, please call (626) 821-3222.

A special V.I.P. May Day preview reception will be held on Thursday, May 1, 4:00-9:00 P.M.; those attending will be given the first opportunity to purchase specimen plants. Preview and purchase 4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.; Reception 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. Tickets are $75 per person. Please call 626.821.3208 to purchase tickets.

Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden
301 N. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007
The Arboretum is located off the 210 Freeway at the Baldwin Avenue exit, just 2 miles east of Pasadena.

The LA Garden Show is an all volunteer produced event.
Meet our 2008 committee.

Chairperson
Jane Herrmann

Committee
Bernard H. Babcock, II
Carolyn D. Bennett
Marcia Bent
Carol Cupp
Marlene Griffith
Suzanne Haller
Burks Hamner
Shelly Harter
Judy Horton
Ginger Lincoln
Nancy McDonald
Peg Rahn
Peggy Stewart