Saturday, June 28Growing Citrus & Tropical Fruit 9 a.m.
 Armstrong Gardens3842 E. 10 St.Long Beach, CA 90804  (562) 433-7413www.armstronggardens.com Sunday, June 29Las Gabrielinas Flower Arranging Lecture & Demonstration1–4 p.m.The South Coast Botanic Garden26300 Crenshaw Blvd.Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA 90274(310) 544-1948www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org

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