Plantaholic: Person or Persons who can't get enough of and are addicted to cool plants. I am a transplanted garden designer, plant enthusiast, and author who would like to discuss "hot" plants, "hip" plants, "sexy" plants, "whatever" plants with others who would consider themselves Plantaholics. The group is about discovering new and not so new plants to grow or share the experience of growing. So, if you're a gardener, designer, nursery person, landscape architect, plant enthusiast, or just a p …

    Welcome to an exciting way to see and learn about landscaping and gardening. Join me and other garden enthuiasists as we take an Urban stroll through the neighborhoods of Los Angeles. This is an informal lecture and a "curbside" chat where master gardeners, landscapers and beginners can learn how to choose the right plants for the right place. Learn how your plant choices can impact both the environment and the aesthetics of your neighborhood. Classes are ongoing and venues change monthly.   …

… Identify and use wild food and medicine plants. Build a waterproof shelter using only natural materials. Make rope and string from plants. Track, stalk and move silently with expanded awareness. Set primitive deadfall traps and snares (vegetarians may set traps to catch tofu). Navigate without a compass. Deepen our knowledge of ourselves and our connection with the land and people. Practice indigenous wisdom as we "seek what they sought."   Instructor Chris Morasky has been teaching ancient skil …