Upcoming Events
Past Events
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
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
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
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
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
In February, Bruce Blavin presented on “Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California.”
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.”
Poinsettias & Candles
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Karl Bauer presented on the care of Poinsettias and brought several varieties for sale at grower’s wholesale prices. Bobbi Cattanese, founder of the Malibu company Scents of Purpose also spoke on how they make and sell their own artisanal aromatherapy candles.
The Drought Tolerant Garden: Gardening With Succulents
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
For our November meeting, Nels Christianson presented on The Drought Tolerant Garden: Gardening With Succulents, featuring varieties of succulents in local gardens as well as gardens beyond California.
Rhododendrons
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
James E. Jaeger, Horticultural Consultant and Landscape Instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College discussed the Vireya or Malesian Rhododendrons and elaborated on what they are, where they come from, and the cultural requirements of growing Rhododendrons in our coastal region.
The Birds of Malibu Lagoon: Will they Return?
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
Jim Kenney spoke on a topic that is very timely for our community, The Birds of Malibu Lagoon: Will they Return?