Will you be wearing green this weekend for Saint Patrick’s Day? If so, you’ll have plenty of good company. But there will be one notable holdout: Saint Patrick himself. In the earliest known likeness of Ireland’s patron saint, he is clad not in green but blue. The tiny portrait comes … Continue reading
Author Archives: Lisa Blackburn
The Romance of Camellias
As Valentine’s Day approaches, long-stemmed red roses tend to get a lot of hype. But here at The Huntington, February is all about camellias, as thousands of flowering shrubs come into glorious full bloom. And for those who are romantically inclined, the quiet pathways through the camellia forest, shaded by … Continue reading
Around the World of Succulents
Two men who are arguably better acquainted than anyone else with the renowned Desert Garden at The Huntington will be featured speakers at the 29th Succulent Plants Symposium on Sept. 1. The deadline for registration is Tuesday, Aug. 28, so be sure to sign up soon to take advantage of … Continue reading
Picture Yourself Here…as a Volunteer
If you’ve ever longed to spend more time at The Huntington—and, let’s be honest, who hasn’t?—maybe it’s time to consider becoming a volunteer. It’s the perfect way to explore the collections in greater depth than the casual visitor ever can, and to enjoy an enviable degree of access to the … Continue reading
Something to Celebrate
If the Independence Day holiday has put you in the spirit to celebrate all things American this week, be sure to stop by the Virginia Steele Scott Galleries of American Art to see our newest acquisition. Robert Rauschenberg’s Global Loft (Spread) was installed today and will be on public display … Continue reading
A Vacation Destination for Scholars
When the halls of academe begin to empty for the summer, the corridors of The Huntington start filling up. University and college faculty members make up a large percentage of the Library’s researchers, and when school lets out in June they put away their syllabi and turn to their own … Continue reading
“Eye Candy” for Plant Lovers
Preparations are in high gear for the 38th Annual Spring Plant Sale, which takes place on Sunday, April 29, with a preview sale for Members on Sunday, April 28. Staff and volunteers have been busy for weeks, unloading deliveries, inventorying, sorting, labeling, grooming, watering, and—in many instances—coveting the thousands of … Continue reading
It’s Show Time!
As if spring itself were not enough incentive to get out and enjoy nature, Huntington visitors can catch two special garden shows on Saturday and Sunday, March 24–25, each with a different focus. The California Bonsai Society will present its 55th Annual Bonsai Show, and the North American Clivia Society … Continue reading
A Sneak Peak at the Japanese Garden
A group of Huntington volunteers enjoyed a special perk this week: A chance to go behind the construction fence for an early preview of the renovated Japanese Garden. It was all part of the volunteers’ preparations as docents-in-training who will be giving public tours of the Japanese Garden after it … Continue reading
Prelude to the Dragon
In the upcoming celebrations marking the Year of the Dragon, it will be tempting to focus all of your attention on the spectacle of the crowd-pleasing dragon dancers. This Sunday, The Huntington hosts a Chinese Cultural Arts Celebration as a prelude to the start of the lunar new year. The … Continue reading