GARDEN CLUB It was a great start to the new season of the Garden Club. Approximately 30 participants enjoyed a delicious lunch, with plenty of choices on the menu, at the Cedar Creek Inn. The staff was very friendly. After a leisurely lunch we walked over to the Mission. We got a very comprehensive history of the mission from two very well … [Read more...]

I would like to start our first Garden club newsletter by sending a message to Morry: Michael Jordan came back after a two year hiatus but you do not have to wait that long! Thanks again for your yeoman service. The Garden Club Board has a great year planned for all of you. The first meeting of the Club will be on Monday, September 16. We will … [Read more...]

May Meeting: The Garden Club held its Fourth Annual Plant Sale in the ClubHouse in lieu of the usual monthly meeting. Each year, this event has turned out a large crowd of enthusiastic gardeners, and this year was no exception. A terrific assortment of plants of all varieties, as well as garden related crafts, were snapped up by the Shores’ … [Read more...]

April Meeting: In lieu of the usual monthly meeting, Garden Club members boarded a bus for a trip to Beverly Hills on a gloriously sunny day, to visit Greystone Mansion. It was built by Edward Doheny, oil tycoon, for his son and family, at the then staggering sum of $3.1 million. One time it was considered the largest home on the West Coast; with … [Read more...]

February’s meeting was a workshop on dealing with common garden problems, e.g., pests, mulching, watering and plant location. Also presented were some helpful hints for the gardener. At the March meeting on the 18th, the assembled throng will hear from Karl Kuhn, a serious “birder.” He’ll speak on migrating birds and feathery residents of Niguel … [Read more...]

January’s meeting took the members on a field trip to the Plant Stand in Costa Mesa. Members carpooled and got a lot of expert advice from staff. Following the tour, everyone drove to Sherman Gardens in Corona Del Mar for a look at the beautiful plantings, followed by a specially prepared lunch. If you haven’t visited the Gardens, plan to visit it … [Read more...]

November Doings: The Garden Club held its annual Lobster Fest for a sold-out crowd. Members left with smiles on their faces. Master grillers Bob Borland and Jack Sweeney got rave reviews for their usual great work. A large turnout of Garden Club members showed up for the Club’s annual “Forget Me Not” project. Many gift bags were filled to … [Read more...]