2014

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    Garden Ornaments – Holiday Creations and Just Fun Stuff

    Garden Ornaments – Holiday Creations and Just Fun Stuff

    Wednesday, December 3, 2014

    For our December event, master gardener Yvonne Darlene Savio presented Garden Ornaments – Holiday Creations and Just Fun Stuff. Yvonne shared many ideas found across the US, England, and Europe.


    Drought Stress and New Diseases in Trees and Shrubs in Southern California

    Drought Stress and New Diseases in Trees and Shrubs in Southern California

    Wednesday, November 5, 2014

    Jerry Turney, Ph.D. spoke on Drought Stress and New Diseases in Trees and Shrubs in Southern California. Jerry is a Plant Pathologist with the Agricultural Commission of Los Angeles County.


    Crafting The Container Garden

    Crafting The Container Garden

    Wednesday, October 1, 2014

    Hank Jenkins presented on the process of selecting the right vessel, composing with plants, and the aesthetic placement of a container composition within a space.


    Old Fashion Ideas in a High Tech World

    Old Fashion Ideas in a High Tech World

    Wednesday, June 4, 2014

    For our June event, America’s Natural Master Gardener, Nick Federoff hosted an open forum discussion on homemade concoctions, elixirs and remedies for edible and ornamental plants. He also fielded gardening questions from attendees and introduces fast-track concepts to ward off insects and disease.


    A Stroll through the Chelsea Flower Show

    A Stroll through the Chelsea Flower Show

    Wednesday, May 7, 2014

    For our May event, Birute Anne Vileisis, Ph.D. presented on the Chelsea Flower Show. The flower show is the most famous flower show in the U.K. and perhaps in the world attracting a worldwide audience of 157,000 visitors each year.


    The Beauty of Begonias and How To Grow Them

    The Beauty of Begonias and How To Grow Them

    Wednesday, April 2, 2014

    For our April meeting, Al Palacio presented on “The Beauty of Begonias and How to Grow Them.” Al’s talk gave us a great overview of the entire fascinating family of Begonias, including Shrub, Thick-stemmed, Rhizomatous, Tuberous, Canes, and Terrarium Begonias.


    Growing Heirloom Tomatoes on the California Coast

    Growing Heirloom Tomatoes on the California Coast

    Wednesday, April 2, 2014

    Peter Olpe presented on growing heirlooms tomatoes on the California coast.” Peter, aka “The Tomato Whisperer,” talked about the history, care, and culture of heirloom tomatoes, and addressed many common questions.


    Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California

    Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California

    Wednesday, February 5, 2014

    In February, Bruce Blavin presented on “Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California.”


    Rose Care

    Rose Care

    Wednesday, January 8, 2014

    For our January meeting, President of the San Fernando Valley Rose Society, President-Elect of the Beverly Hills Rose Society, Member of the International Rose Trials at Rose Hills in Whittier and noted rosarian, David Bassani, presented on “Growing Roses in Malibu: Rose Selection and Cultivation.”