Garden Club: May 2026

Our Meetings—The Garden Club is celebrating springtime with some wonderful guest speakers and activities. In April we heard a very informative
presentation from Master Gardeners Laurie Menosky and Beth Renz about essential gardening topics including plant propagation and pest control.
This month, Ruben Flores of Laguna Nursery and Vision-scape, will share his ideas for creating a
garden that emanates tranquility and splendor using a variety of elements, such as hardscape, lighting, plants, antiquities, garden art and structures.
Our Popular Annual Plant Sale—Our biggest event of the year is our Garden Club Plant Sale on
Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Clubhouse. The event is open to residents and guests, so be sure to register your guests in GoAccess for entry.
New this year—Since the sale falls on Mother’s Day weekend, we’re opening a special Flower Shop on
the Clubhouse patio. You’ll find beautiful flower arrangements and gift plants in all shapes and sizes—perfect for a Mother’s Day surprise.
A banner year for plant selections—Thanks to generous support from local nurseries, we’ll have a
wide variety of healthy plants including vegetables, herbs, bedding plants, ferns, shrubs, hanging
baskets, and plenty of succulents and drought-tolerant California natives. Garden Club members have
also been busy propagating their favorite plants, so there will be something for every garden.
More than plants—We’ll also have a wonderful selection of pots, garden ornaments, vases, note
cards, and other garden-related items. In particular, we’ve collected some beautiful large patio
pots from residents who have moved — perfect for refreshing patios and courtyards.
Shop early!—Doors open promptly at 9 a.m. and the best selection goes quickly. Prices are very competitive, well below most local nurseries.
Proceeds from this plant sale help support our community and environmental efforts, including a
horticulture scholarship at Saddleback College, the Penny Pines Reforestation Pro-gram, education
programs, sustainable agriculture initiatives at The Ecology Center, along with other conservation-focused nonprofits across California.
We hope to see you at the Plant Sale on May 9!
—Judi Palladino