We had another great turnout at our October meeting! Colleen Culhane, Development Director of The Ecology Center, presented an overview of the creation of the 28-acre Regenerative Organic Certified farm in San Juan Capistrano and its promotion of education, food distribution, hands on ecological and gourmet chef dining experiences. At the end of her presentation, our club gave a donation of $500, our second year of supporting The Ecology Center.
The Garden Club’s Lobster Fest was back this year on Thursday, October 22. The annual event included a delicious lobster dinner and silent auction, with proceeds going to non-profit organizations that support sustainable, environmental and agricultural efforts.
November is going to be busy! Our regular meeting is November 9 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Joanna Giangardella will break down hydroponics: the science of growing plants in a water-based mineral solution with no soil required. In addition to our general meeting, we are hosting a Forget Me Not Workshop on November 16 in the clubhouse. Members and their guests will make holiday creations to give to community seniors via Meals on Wheels. It’s a fun way to give back and get the holiday spirit going!
The Garden Club always welcomes new members … no gardening expertise required! Our membership continues to grow and is now at 115 members! Dues are $35 per year, including a light lunch at each meeting. To join, sign-up forms are in the Niguel Shores office—or come as a guest for $5 to try us out.
—Judi Palladino
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