Maggi Gordon Quilt Exhibit

The Maggi Gordon Quilt Exhibit

Maggi Gordon, a Friends of Robinson Gardens member, is featuring some of her quilt collection at  at the Pasadena Museum of History. The exhibit will be open from March 5, 2016 through to May 15, 2016. An Opening Reception is being held on Saturday, March 5, from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Maggi McCormick Gordon is an author, editor, collector, and quiltmaker with a special interest in the history of quilts and quiltmaking. She began her interest in the needle arts as a child in the American South, and began collecting quilts in Britain, where … Read More

Groundskeeper Joshua Johnston and his Instagram of Robinson Gardens

Groundskeeper Joshua Johnston and his Instagram of Robinson Gardens

Robinson Gardens is thrilled that its wonderful groundskeeper, Joshua Johnston, is taking spectacular photographs at Virginia Robinson Gardens and posting on Instagram @robinsongardens. “The inspiration behind my photography is to share the grandeur of the Gardens so that others may be encouraged to witness it in person,” states Josh. “The estate is an excellent resource for the public, and the collaboration between the family of Friends and County staff is awesome to witness.”

Born in Minneapolis, Josh majored in Forest Management with a background in Landscape Construction at Colorado State University. … Read More

Dare to Be Wild

Dare to Be Wild – A must see film for romantics and garden lovers alike

Dare to Be Wild was shown to film distributors and a group of Friends of Robinson Gardens at a private screening on Thursday, January 14, 2016. The film was written and directed by Vivienne De Courcy, who gave a lecture on the making of the film at Robinson Gardens on Friday, January 15, 2016. She based the movie on a true story of an Irish garden designer, Mary Reynolds. Against all odds, Mary becomes the youngest woman to win the ultimate designer’s achievement, the gold … Read More

2016 Rose Parade Float Judge Tim Lindsay

Tim Lindsay as 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade Float Judge

We at Robinson Gardens are proud to announce that our very own Superintendent Tim Lindsay has been chosen to be one of three float judges for the 127th Tournament of Roses Parade held in Pasadena, California on New Years Day, January 1, 2016, beginning at 8:00 a.m. This year’s Rose Parade theme is titled, “Find Your Adventure.” Tim, along with the two other judges Tom Bowling, and Jodie Petersen, will grant awards based on criteria such as creative design, floral craftsmanship, artistic merit, computerized animation, thematic interpretation, floral and color … Read More

Water Conservation: How you can do your part

Water conservation: How you can do your part at home and in the garden

The current 35% water conservation state mandate for Beverly Hills has us all thinking about how to make the best use of every drop! There are many options to manage water used to maintain our landscapes. Most importantly we must preserve our mature trees and shrubs. Lawns can easily be reduced in size or replanted with climate appropriate ground cover. We complied a list of ideas that we feel should assist you in your conservation efforts and help you maintain the feel and beauty of your … Read More

Holiday Decorating Class

Holiday Decorating Class

Several holiday floral bouquets are available for purchase with 20% of sales going to Robinson Gardens! 

The Friends of Robinson Gardens were treated to a wonderfully festive holiday celebration with a tablescape demonstration by Corey of Sweet Pea’s Custom Floral and Ofelia of Studio Christofle. Stunning displays of beautiful holiday boxes created by Laureen Bozajian of Gift Box Wrapsody decorated the pool pavilion. Covered with shimmering ribbons, ornaments, flowers, lace, and velvet, these Christmas and Hanukkah boxes were for sale with 20% of the proceeds benefiting Robinson Gardens. Other items for sale included scented Rigaud candles along … Read More

John Stubbs Lecture on Architectural Preservation

The Cause of Architectural Preservation 

The Friends of Robinson Gardens and their guests were very honored to have Professor John H. Stubbs present a marvelous lecture on architectural preservation. Professor Stubbs is considered one of the top people in his field. Among his many accomplishments, he served as Vice President for Field Programs at the World Monuments Fund where he was instrumental in establishing the Watch List of endangered sites world-wide.

Focusing on historic preservation in America, Dr. John Stubbs explained that the first real traceable effort occurred in Philadelphia at Independence Hall. Due to the “stupendous” event that occurred … Read More

Jenny Phillips Botanical Watercolor

 Jenny Phillips’ Botanical Watercolor Class

The Friends of Robinson Gardens had the privilege of hosting Jenny Phillips for our fall Botanical Watercolor Class.  Jenny is the Director and Founder of the Botanical Art School of Melbourne, Australia.   Having received many awards for her work, Jenny is highly recognized for her extraordinary contributions to botanical watercolor painting.  Her love of gardening and interest in botanical art has allowed her to develop her skill and knowledge to a remarkable level.  

Jenny’s ability to capture the ‘essence’, beauty and life of a plant, without compromising on botanical details, makes her work extremely collectible.… Read More

Victoria Tennant Lecture

The Dramatic Life of Irina Baronova

Noted British actress Victoria Tennant, who starred in the movies “The Winds of War” and “L.A. Story,” gave a riveting and very moving lecture on her mother, the Russian ballerina Irina Baronova. When her mother died in 2008, Victoria and her sister discovered over 2,000 photos and correspondence dating back to the 1920’s. Wanting to preserve these memories for the sake of her children, Victoria explained, “I became an accidental author.” Her sumptuously illustrated book, Irina Baronova and the Ballets Russes de Monte Carlo chronicles an amazing and dramatic life. Irina was born in … Read More

McQueen and Galliano Lecture

Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

Winner of the Ellis Haller Award for Outstanding Achievement in Journalism and noted author, Dana Thomas gave a very compelling and engaging lecture on her new best-selling book, Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano. As she presented slides of the incredibly beautiful creations of McQueen and Galliano, Dana explained how she was “stunned and devastated” by the news of the suicide of McQueen at the age of 40. Then only a year later, Galliano, the designer of Christian Dior, … Read More

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