Upcoming Events
Past Events
Poinsettias
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
In December, we welcomed Karl Bauer from West Coast Nurseries in Oxnard, who talked about the background, history and care for Poinsettias.
Growing Orchids Outdoors
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
For our November meeting, George Hatfield from Hatfield Nursery in Oxnard discussed growing orchids outdoors.
Bromeliads for the Home and Garden
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
For our October meeting, Jerry Robinson, co-owner of Rainforest Flora presented Bromeliads for the Home and Garden, specifically, Tillandsia Air Plants.
Bringing Birds into Your Garden: the Joys and the Benefits
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
For our August meeting, Eric and Ann Brooks presented “Bringing Birds into Your Garden: the Joys and the Benefits.”
Lavender in the Drought Tolerant Landscape
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
For our July meeting, Antonio Sanchez from Nopalito Nursery presented “Lavender in the Drought Tolerant Landscape.
Bees
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
For our June event, landscape architect Frances Knight presented on bees, showing us how to create a positive habitat in our gardens for native birds and pollinators.
Wildflowers
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
For our May meeting, Photographer Jim Kenney presented on wildflowers. His presentation gave an overview of plant communities in our nearby mountains, with an emphasis not on just colorful wildflowers, but also on fire ecology, the relationship of horticultural plants to local natives, and a description of the almost completed Backbone Trail.
A Day in the Garden of a Rare Fruit Grower in Southern California
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
For our April meeting, Bruce Blavin presented an introduction to the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) organization and then gave a photo presentation of a day in his garden, showing a wide variety of rare fruit trees that can be grown in Southern California.
Tomatoes!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
For our March meeting, Garden and Tomato Master Laura Taylor taught us the essentials of growing a bounty of delicious tomatoes and summer vegetables in our own gardens.
Ganna Walska Lotusland Garden
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Well-known horticulturist Corey Welles presented on the famous Ganna Walska Lotusland garden in Santa Barbara CA.
Rose Care
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
For our January meeting, Rose Garden Horticulturist Amanda Everett presented the latest in roses, including the latest information on sustainable care and various pruning techniques.