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.