Upcoming Events
Past Events
Holiday Crafts Class
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
For our December meeting, gift wrap and paper expert Wanda Wen showed us what it meant to give thoughtfully wrapped presents. With expert tips, techniques and creative vision, she described how to use natural, uncommon and everyday materials to perfectly dress any gift.
Arnold Fruit Tree Tour - Field Trip
Saturday, November 13, 2010
The Malibu Garden Club hosted a special paid members-only field trip; a tour of Arnold Bernstein’s fruit tree collection.
Out of Your Gourds!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
For our November meeting, Susan Sullivan presented Out of Your Gourds! You would not believe what you can do with gourds! But luckily we had Susan at our meeting to explain.
Master Pumpkin Carver
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
For our October meeting, we were really excited to have Master Pumpkin Carver, Gene Granata present. For 20+ years Gene has helped families around the world celebrate the Halloween tradition of pumpkin carving and decorating.
Olive Trees & Olive Oils
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
For our September meeting, we enjoyed a very special night of learning all about olive trees and indulging in an olive oil tasting. Robert Jaye, owner, from the Malibu Olive Company, educated us on the proper way to taste olive oils.
Viticulture & Enology or Grape Growing & Wine Making - A Local Tour
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Today’s shed is no longer hiding in a far corner of the backyard. Instead, it occupies a starring role in the landscape. Gardeners are transforming this once-humble structure into a backyard sanctuary – a retreat, just steps from the back door. Sheds have become as individual as their inhabitants, but the best of them fulfill three needs: function, recreation and inspiration.
Annual Malibu Garden Tour
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Annual Garden Tour & presentation / recognition of student recipients of our annual scholarships.
Chic Succulents
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
For our May meeting, Debra Lee Baldwin informed and inspired us to design with succulents. Her book Designing with Succulents has come to symbolize the new garden style associated with Southern California living.
Good Bugs, Bad Bugs
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
For our April meeting, Ms. Heather Teodoro from the L.A. Vector Control Department presented “Good Bugs, Bad Bugs.” Spring has sprung and so have the pests.
Gardening Within Your Watering Means
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
For our March meeting, Nan Sterman, author of California Gardener’s Guide, explained our water situation, presented lovely examples of water-wise gardens, covered 30-40 examples of water-wise plants, and ended with tips for success in growing those plants.
Chocolate Theobroma cacao — CHOCOLATE — The Plant (of course!)
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
For our February meeting, what else but the History, The Delicious indulgence, A tasting of fine Artisan Chocolates from around the world.
City of Malibu Biologist Dave Crawford
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
For our January meeting, City of Malibu Biologist Dave Crawford talked about the new 2010 state and local landscape and irrigation regulations that will affect all of us. Dave also discussed native plants and invasive species.