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A roundup of local home and garden news and events, including a garden-share event at Common Ground Garden and interactive workshop on tree pruning.
GARDEN SHARING … Too many zucchini? Lemons? Do you want to trade them for some turnips? Common Ground Garden will host its next garden-share event on Saturday, June 10, presented by Transition Palo Alto. Bring your excess veggies or fruits to the garden from 1:30-2:30 p.m. and trade with other gardeners. For more details, contact transitionpaloalto@gmail.com. Common Ground Garden is located at 687 Arastradero Road in Palo Alto.
CITIZEN PRUNERS … Canopy will hold a “Citizen Pruner Training” class on Saturday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for those interested in joining Canopy’s Citizen Pruner Team. In this free, interactive workshop series you’ll learn the art, science and skill of young tree pruning with Program Director Michael Hawkins and other expert arborists. After attending the workshop, you will be prepared to join the group’s Citizen Pruners team that helps maintain young trees throughout the community. No prior pruning experience necessary, and all skill levels are welcome. This workshop is intended for ages 14 and up. For more information, go to canopy.org or email natalie@canopy.org.
CHILDREN’S PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS … Parents or grandparents can take a photography class with their children or grandchildren at Gamble Garden, Saturday, June 24, 10 – 11:30 a.m. Students will learn three compositional techniques: portrait vs landscape; leading lines; and photographic grids. Practice your photography skills amidst Gamble Garden’s stunning flowers and plants. At the end of the class, each participant will submit two photos to be posted on Gamble Garden’s website. Bring a camera or cellphone, plus a water bottle. The instructor will be Anna Allport, a Gunn High School student, blogger and photographer. Anna was the editor of her middle school yearbook and founded her school’s first photography club. She leads publicity photo and video shoots for community theater productions, and teaches photography workshops to elementary and middle school students. This class is recommended for children ages 7 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The fee is $40 for members’ child student (Use code IRIS) / one required adult is free; non-members: $50 for child student /one required adult is free. Space is limited. Register at gamblegarden.org.
