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A roundup of local home and garden news and events.
EICHLER EXHIBIT … The Los Altos History Museum will explore the legacy of Joseph L. Eichler’s architectural vision in a new exhibition in the Main Gallery from April 29 to Oct. 8. “Eichler Homes: Modernism for the Masses” looks at how Eichler homes are much more than just a roof over one’s head. Eichler hired architects to design homes of contemporary design that were affordable and available to anyone. The exhibition will include photos, furniture, memorabilia and the history of Eichler’s impact on the Bay Area between 1949 and 1974. Grandson Steven Eichler has curated the exhibition with graphic design by his wife, Judi. The museum also will host several free evening programs related to the exhibit at various Los Altos locations throughout May, beginning on Friday, May 5, with the Opening Public Reception featuring the Kirk Abe Jazz Trio, 5-7:30 p.m., at the museum, 51 S. San Antonio Road. On Wednesday, May 17, at 7 p.m., Steven Eichler will moderate the program,”I Love Eichlers! A Conversation with Eichler Devotees,” at the Los Altos Youth Center, 1 N. San Antonio Road. On Wednesday, May 24, at 7 p.m., architect John Klopf will host a talk on “Eichler Home Remodels, Updated the Classics,” in the Community Room of the Los Altos Library, 13 S. San Antonio Road. On Wednesday, May 31, at 7 p.m., Lucile Glessner of Lucile Glessner Design will look at “Sustainable Solutions & Materials for the Built Environment” at the Los Altos History Museum. The museum will be open 6-7 p.m. prior to each program in May. For more details, go to losaltoshistory.org.
GARDEN TO TABLE … Common Ground Garden will offer a workshop called “Homesteading 101: Adding Edibles to Your Garden,” on Saturday, May 13, 2-4 p.m. Learn how to incorporate more edibles into your garden, including berries, fruit trees and vines to create year-round fruit production. Taught by Nancy Garrison, a retired Master Gardener and owner of a consulting company, All Things Edible. Go to commonground.org to register.
CITY YARD SALE … It’s time to register for the biennial Palo Alto Citywide Yard Sale which is taking place on Saturday, June 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale, which is coordinated by Zero Waste Palo Alto and the Palo Alto Weekly, is free and open to all Palo Alto residents. Residents interested in selling must register by Friday May 5 by going online or by calling Zero Waste Palo Alto at 650-496-5910. The online sign-up form is available at PaloAltoOnline.com/yardsale.
