Well, the Garden Club has come back to life after the summer hiatus. The long-awaited warm weather finally arrived with a vengeance! Make sure your potted plants don’t dry out! The first meeting of the season, on September 17, was well attended by members who heard Ms. Launa Gould, Director of the Orange County Garden Clubs District. Ms. Gould … [Read more...]
Garden Club Update
June 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club held its final meeting for the 2011-12 year at its annual Beach Bluff Bar-B-Q. A large turnout enjoyed the many tasty dishes provided by the members, plus outstanding hamburgers done to perfection under the careful supervision of chef extraordinaire Bob Borland. Jerry Koppang, re-elected for a new two-year term as President, … [Read more...]
Garden Club – June 2012
May 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Plant Sale: The club held its annual plant sale at the ClubHouse on Saturday, May 19. A huge crowd turned out, and left loaded with a large variety of plants. Our thanks to Dana Point Nursery, Green Thumb Nursery, Plant Depot, Armstrong Nursery and Harvest Landscape for their generous donations of plants, materials, tools and gift certificates. If … [Read more...]
Garden Club – May 2012
April 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Garden Club had a great time trekking through the Descanso Gardens in LaCanada Flintridge in April. The gardens are home to one of the largest collections of camelia plants in the U.S. Thirty members were led on a docent tour of the gardens and the estate home of Manchester Boddy, one-time publisher of the L.A. News. The weather was perfect, … [Read more...]
Garden Club Annual Plant Sale – May 19th 9am
April 25, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Annual Garden Club Sale Saturday, May 19 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Niguel Shores ClubHouse Admission $1 Fabulous Plants at Fantastic Prices!! Don’t miss out on this great community event!! … [Read more...]
Garden Club – April 2012
April 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A large crowd of Garden Club members attended the March meeting to hear noted author and gardening expert, Pat Welsh. Ms. Welsh wowed the assemblage with her extensive knowledge of plants suitable for patios, appropriate varieties for our climate, planting in shade vs. direct sunlight, organic fertilizers, seasonal planting and trimming methods, … [Read more...]
Garden Club – March 2012
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Annual Election of Officers: In accordance with the Garden Club’s Bylaws, a committee was selected at the February meeting to nominate members to fill the two year terms for officers for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014. The following nominees were announced, with the election to be held at the April meeting: President — Jerry Koppang Vice President — … [Read more...]
Garden Club – February 2012
January 30, 2012 by
The guest speaker at our January meeting held the attendees transfixed as he described the inorganic farm he has created at a golf course, selling fresh veggies to the Montage, Chapman University, the Claremont Colleges, and individual customers. It’s Officer Election Time: The Garden Club’s next meeting will be held at noon on Monday, February 20 … [Read more...]
Garden Club – January 2012
December 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The partying season is upon us! The Garden Club held its annual Christmas–Chanukkah–Kwanzaa–Festivus party in the Shores ClubHouse. It was very well attended, and was especially festive with a beautiful ChristmasTree, music and pretty table decorations. It all came together thanks to the splendid coordination of Ann Strauss and her volunteer … [Read more...]
The Garden Club – December 2011
December 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Garden Club members had a rather busy month in November. The Club held its annual Lobster Fest, attended by more than 50 members, spouses and guests. Lobsters were lovingly prepared by Jack Sweeney and his crew of eager volunteers. Appetites were appeased with lobster tails done to a turn, salads, fresh baked goodies and adult beverages, … [Read more...]
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