24th Succulent Plants Symposium Sept. 1, Sat.,8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Desert Garden at The Huntington, this year’s symposium will take a look back at the garden’s history, its diverse plant life, and the remarkable people who have made it one of the greatest succulent collections in the world. Registration $75. (Optional dinner program $25.) 626-405-3504. Friends’ Hall.

Garden Talk & Plant Sale: Texture in the Garden Sept. 13, Thurs., 2:30 p.m.

Garden designer Steve Gerischer will discuss how plants with varied textures—fuzzy, feathery, bristly, bumpy, spiny—can lend visual interest, and often tactile appeal, to the home landscape throughout the seasons. A plant sale follows the talk. Free. Friends’ Hall.

Garden Talk & Plant Sale: Designing with Succulents June 14, Thurs., 2:30 p.m. Learn how to use colorful succulents to dramatic effect in the landscape in this slide lecture by Debra Lee Baldwin, author of Designing with Succulents (Timber Press, $29.95). A book signing and a plant sale will follow the program. Free. Friends’ Hall

Cactus and Succulent Show & Sale June 30 - July 1, Sat. - Sun., 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Preview sale Fri., 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hundreds of award-winning plants will be on view as the Cactus and Succulent Society of America presents its annual show and sale. Many rare plants from around the world will be showcased, including specimens native to Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Botswana, Madagascar, and the Middle East. Free. Friends’ Hall