Hi, All—

 

This notice was in our Pasadena Star-News yesterday.  I talked with Mark, and he noted that the “breakfast” will be something like tea and scones, prepared by an England-native with several real-leaf teas.  Speakers will include one of the Nuccio brothers and an author of Altadena history, both discussing the horticultural history of the nursery and the Southern California area.  He also stipulated that if the weather is rainy, the event will be postponed to another day. 

 

Continuing Education Opportunity

 

Flower Lovers Invited to Breakfast

 

Altadena

 

Camellia lovers are invited to gather Sunday from 9 to 11am for breakfast and a tea tasting at Nuccio’s Nursery.

 

The event is sponsored by the Altadena Heritage organization and will include talks about Altadena’s nursery-filled past and the history of Nuccio’s.

 

The event is free for Altadena Heritage members; a $10 donation is requested for non-members.  Membership may be obtained at the event.

 

Nuccio’s Nursery is at 3555 Chaney Trail.

 

For more information, visit www.altadenaheritage.org or call mark Goldschmidt at 626-798-8682.

 

Ciao for now.

 

Yvonne Savio

Common Ground Garden Program Manager

University of California Cooperative Extension, Los Angeles County

PO Box 22255

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Los Angeles CA 90022

Phone:   323-260-3407

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Email:    ydsavio@ucdavis.edu

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