Upcoming Events
Past Events
Eating from Your Garden
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Christy Wilhelmi presented “Eating from Your Garden.” The presentation covered a lot of things from her book, including bio-intensive planting methods, building a healthy ecosystem around your garden, and of course, recipes from the garden.
How to Compost and Create a Living Soil
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Curtis Thomsen from the Los Angeles Country Smart Gardening Program spoke on the “How to Compost and Create a Living Soil.” He brought composting and worm casting bins and worms!
Hybridizing and the Culture of Pacific Coast Irises
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Bob Sussman from Matilija Native Plant Nursery spoke on the “Hybridizing and the Culture of Pacific Coast Irises.”
Creating Your Dream Garden!
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
For our February meeting, Mary Ann Rush presented on a variety of garden types including the Moonglow Garden (the all-white garden that glows on the night of the full moon), the Hummingbird Garden and Butterfly Garden.
Balconies and Courtyards of the French Quarter in New Orleans
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
New member Gregory Finsley presented on Balconies and Courtyards of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The French Quarter balconies he took to liking even more, along with the quaint courtyards that exist sometimes unnoticed but elegantly adorned.
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.