Upcoming Events
Past Events
Tasting the Wild: Foraging for Local Flavors and the Future of Food
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
For our June 2019 event, Jess Starwood presented “Tasting the Wild: Foraging for Local Flavors and the Future of Food.” Somewhere along the way, we have lost our intimate relationship with our natural world. Through natural plant medicines, wild foods and nature connection, we can rediscover ways to reignite that connection to help relieve modern day ailments while improving physical and psychological well-being.
Amazing Succulents - Growing and Propagating
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
For our May 2019 event, Marsha Meeker presented “Amazing Succulents – Growing and Propagating.” Marsha fell in love with succulents in 1972 when moved from Oregon and she first saw ice plant along the freeway. She teaches classes in plant propagation and all about succulents.
Gardens of the World - Field Trip
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
For our April 2019 “Members-Only” event, we took a field trip to the Gardens of the World. Situated on 4.5 acres, Gardens of the World, offers 4 distinct, beautiful gardens: English, Japanese, French and Italian. The gardens were in full bloom.
Blueberry Picking - Field Trip
Saturday, March 30, 2019
On Saturday, March 30th, the Malibu Garden Club held a members-only field trip to Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, CA to pick blueberries.
Healing in the Chumash Way
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
For our March event, Dr. James Adams, USC School of Pharmacy Associate Professor presented Healing in the Chumash Way. During the talk, Dr. Adams taught us how to make medicines from California plants, how the medicines work and why we should use them.
Spring Garden Preparation
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
For our February 2019 event, Curtis Thomsen presented Spring Garden Preparation. Curtis discussed the restoration of properties after the fire, laying out your garden, composting and efficient water usage.
Overview of West Basin and the West Basin Water Reliability Program
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
For our January event, Scott Houston presented an overview of the West Basin and the West Basin Water Reliability Program.
Tropical Fruit Trees
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
For our December event, Bill Brandt presented Tropical Fruit Trees.
Pretty and Green, how to create a low water use garden
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
For our November event, Marilee Kuhlmann presented Pretty and Green, how to create a low water use garden.
Greenberg Garden Tour - Field Trip
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
A lovely garden tour for Malibu Garden Club members only was held Wednesday, October 10th at Jill Greenberg’s house in Malibu.
Fun with Flowers
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
For our October event, Hetty Schurtleff presented Fun with Flowers. Hetty shared her passion for flower arranging. Three beautiful flower arrangements were raffled off while others were available for sale. As Hetty says, “Come for the flowers and stay for the friends.”
Pelargoniums (Geraniums) for California Landscapes
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
For our September event when John Schoustra presents Out of Africa: Pelargoniums (Geraniums) for California Landscapes. Nurseryman John Schoustra introduced a whole palette of pelargoniums (Geraniums), from ground covers to shrubs that provide year round color and fragrance. A plant sale followed the presentation.