Garden
Walking Tours
A DAY IN
THE GARDEN | TREE-MENDOUS INFORMATION | TIP
TOE THROUGH THE TULIPS
Walking tours in the
gardens are lead by the designer, Kathleen Hartley.
They are available by group appointment. All tours require one-month advance
notice.
Tours are available Monday-Friday & Non Holiday Dates. Pricing is as follows:
A
Day in the Garden
20 people $995
Additional people $35 each
Min. 20/Max. 40
Tour Includes:
1 ½ hour tour lead by Kathleen Hartley
Kathleen will tke you step by step through our 3 acres of professionally landscaped
grounds. Kathleen is the original designer of these gardens,
and will review plant material, flow-of-traffic issues, and ancient family
planting secrets.
'How-To' speech by landscaper, Richard Hartley
(CLICK HERE for options of How-To classes) Choose any of
the 'How-To' speeches below, and learn Richard's secret to successful landscaping.
Richard has been landscaping and maintaing homes in Southern California for
the past 35 years. Together with his wife Kathleen, you have the
walking Encyclopedias of Plants and Landscaping.
English Tea in the Garden
FRESH VEGETABLE CRUDITE
with snow peas and fresh Asparagus….with a cucumber dill dipping sauce (or choice
of one of our specialty salads)
ASSORTED FRESH
BAKED ENGLISH SCONES
With whipped orange butter,coddled cream and assorted preserves
PETITE CROISSANTS
filled with CURRIED CHICKEN
& toasted walnut salad
PETITE BISCUITS
sliced and filled with Smoked turkey breast and raspberry preserves
ASSORTED SANDWICHES:
PETITE CUCUMBER,WATERCRESS AND CREAM CHEESE
WHITE ALBACORE WITH CAPER SANDWICHES
EGG SALAD WITH PIMENTO
ROAST BEEF WITH GORGONZOLA
SMOKED HAM WITH GRUYERE AND DIJON
FRESH SLICED FRUIT
and STRAWBERRIES
With powdered sugar and a chocolate dipping sauce
FANCY ENGLISH BUTTER
COOKIES
(Handipped with chocolate and nuts)
APRICOT AND RASPBERRY TEA CAKES
ALMOND PASTE FILLED COOKIES
BEVERAGES
ICE WATER AND BREWED
ICED TEA
HOT TEAS
EARL GREY, BREAKFAST TEA, ORANGE TEA, LEMON HERBAL & MINT HERBAL TEA
COFFEE SERVICE
(regular or decaf)
With real cream,and all condiments
INCLUDED IN THE
BUFFET PACKAGE
All buffet tables, equipment, and linens
Buffet floral and buffet décor
Tables linens for seating
Silver urns for coffee service
All upscale disposableware
Add full china,glassware,and cloth napkin service…add 3.95 a person (includes rental and additional staff if required)
Weekends and holiday service…quote per event
SALAD OPTIONS:
(instead of crudite display)
EPICUREAN SALAD
with With Field Greens, Caramelized pecans, Sliced Oranges and Raspberry Vinaigrette
TOSSED GREEN SALAD
With Tomatoes, Red Onions, Cucumbers Zucchini, Croutons with A red wine vinaigrette
and a Ranch style dressing
SPINACH SALAD
With Egg, Bacon and Cucumber with a red tomato sweet and sour dressing and a
creamy herb dressing
BOW TIE PASTA SALAD
With Asparagus,peas,and red peppers with A pesto cream dressing
TORTELINNI SALAD
With Olives and Tomatoes,tossed with olive oil and Lemon juice with fresh chopped
basil
TREE-mendous
Information
20 people $475
Additional people $20 each
Min. 20/Max. 40
Tour Includes:
1 ½ hour tour
lead by Designer, Kathleen Hartley
Kathleen will tke you step by step through our 3 acres of professionally landscaped
grounds. Kathleen is the original designer of these gardens,
and will review plant material, flow-of-traffic issues, and ancient family
planting secrets.
'How-To' speech by Landscaper, Richard Hartley
(CLICK HERE for options of How-To classes) Choose any of
the 'How-To' speeches below, and learn Richard's secret to successful landscaping.
Richard has been landscaping and maintaing homes in Southern California for
the past 35 years. Together with his wife Kathleen, you have the
walking Encyclopedias of Plants and Landscaping.
Tip
Toe Through the Tulips
20 People $350
Additional people $15 each
Min. 20/Max. 40
Tour Includes:
1 ½ hour tour
lead by Designer, Kathleen Hartley
Kathleen will tke you step by step through our 3 acres of professionally landscaped
grounds. Kathleen is the original designer of these gardens,
and will review plant material, flow-of-traffic issues, and ancient family
planting secrets.
No outside food allowed. No pets, please. For more information regarding Garden Tours, contact Barbara at (805) 523-9846.
Richard or Kathleen
is available for speaking on the following subjects. All materials mentioned
are for you to take home, unless otherwise noted.
Talks, and How-To classes are on location at Hartley Botanica in Somis. Off-premises
talks require a traveling fee.
Low Maintenance
Landscaping
$10 per person
Richard will talk about plants requiring little to no maintenance. A list of
plants will be provided. Attendees are free to ask our plant expert any number
of questions that will help them to better understand the concept of low maintenance
landscaping. Min. 5/Max. 40
Bringing Color
Into the Garden
$10 per person
Kathleen will talk about plants and flowers that can bring added color to your
garden year-round. A list of plants will be provided. Attendees are free to
ask our plant expert any number of questions that will help them to better understand
the concept of bringing color into the garden. Min. 5/Max. 40
How to Install
a Sod Lawn
$15 per person
Richard will take you through the steps of installing your own sod lawn. After
which, you will be able to try your hand at installing some sod yourself. Soil
amendment, and sod are included. Tools will be available to use. Min. 3/Max.
8
Concrete Stamping
with Real Leaves
$30 per person
Richard will show you our time-tested technique of stamping concrete with real
leaves found in your garden. This same method is used in our very own Botanical
Gardens. Concrete, gloves, paintbrush, mold, and concrete coloring are included.
You will take home your own stamped concrete stepping stone. Min. 4/Max. 15
Pruning Roses
$30 per person
Kathleen or Richard will train you to prune roses in a way that will ensure
you a healthy plant and maximum blooms. Rose clippers are included. Min. 3/Max.
10
How to Trim, not
Butcher, Your Trees
$30 per person
Richard will go over the basics of tree trimming including shape, appearance,
and the nature of different trees. Richard has been trimming trees for over
40 years, and considers it an art form. Included is a tree trimming saw. Feel
free to bring your own equipment for a reduced price, or to have Richard evaluate
it.
How to Make a Topiary
$31 per person
Kathleen will lead you through making and shaping topiary figures. You will
be able to try your hand at creating a figure of your own, to take home with
you. Pliers, wire, and gloves are provided. Min. 3/Max. 8