Stories from the Gardens
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Exhibit
‘Hummingbirds and Flowers: Photographs by Ian Reid ‘ Now Showing at the Library
New ‘Hummingbirds and Flowers: Photographs by Ian Reid ‘ Art Exhibit Opens at the Helen Crocker Russell Library
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Exhibit
Curator’s Corner – Japanese lantern (Hibiscus schizopetalus)
This vividly colorful plant, which is native to East Africa, blooms intermittently in the Aquatic Plants Gallery of the Conservatory of Flowers.
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Community
California Birds and Plants Art Exhibit at the Helen Crocker Russell Library
California Birds and Plants – Papercut Artwork by Daniela Yew