Upcoming Events
Past Events
A Drought Tolerant Garden with Natives
Wednesday, June 3, 2015
For our June event, Bob Sussman gave pointers on how to plant with natives. His nursery, Matilija Nursery, has the largest inventory of California native plants and non-native irises in Ventura.
Look, Ma, No Lawn
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
For our May event, Lili Singer presented “Look, Ma, No Lawn.” An ever-timely topic, Lili explained how to take out your lawn and offer alternatives for space, specifically low maintenance native plants that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf.
Growing the Best Possible Grapes
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
For our April event, wine grape grower, winemaker and award-winning Jim Palmer from Malibu Vineyards discussed making award-winning wines with the best grapes possible.
One Gun Ranch and Biodynamic Gardening
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
For our March event, Alice Bamford from Malibu’s One Gun Ranch discussed the ranch and Biodynamic Gardening. One Gun Ranch is ground zero for local sustainable agriculture, based on biodynamic principles that produce healthy, mouthwatering food.
Design Like A Pro — Demystifying the Art of Garden Design
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
For our February event, landscape architect, writer, educator Billy Goodnick educated and entertained us with Design Like A Pro — Demystifying the Art of Garden Design. Billy sold and signed his book “Yards” after his presentation. We also raffled off a copy.
The Roses of the Huntington Gardens
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
For our January event, the “King of the roses,” Tom Carruth presented on The Roses of the Huntington Gardens. Tom talked about The Huntington’s three-acre Rose Garden, which showcases more than 1,200 cultivars and some 4,000 individual shrubs.
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
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
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.