October was a very busy month for the Garden Club! Starting with our monthly meeting, we welcomed Ashley Irene, founder of the Heirloom Potager and a Culinary Garden Designer, who talked about creating practical yet attractive edible gardens that welcome visitors and taste good as well. Her motto is “Grow what you love—eat what you grow.” She … [Read more...]

We had a great turnout of Garden Club members at our September meeting! Our president, Marietta Hannigan, gave a wonderful and informative presentation kicking off a new year of varied and exciting programs, workshops and special events. She shared the important contributions we’ve made to non-profits that align with our mission: Saddleback … [Read more...]

Our first meeting of the year is September 8, the Second Monday of the month, at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Here is a message from our new president, Marietta Hannigan, about our meeting: September always reminds me of back-to-school. New shoes, new clothes, new supplies—and of course, back in the day, a new themed lunch box! Well, this … [Read more...]

June was a busy month for the Garden Club. Several members attended the 93ʳᵈ Annual California Garden Club Convention in Laguna Hills. At the convention, new Board members for the 2025-26 year were sworn in, including those for our club: Marietta Hannigan, Presi- dent; Sandi Stauffer, Vice President; Martha Burns, Secretary; Paula Maier, … [Read more...]

Our May speaker, Master Gardener Ad- am Armit, spoke to us about getting ahead managing pests in the garden (white flies, slugs, caterpillars, aphids) using proper prevention and responsible pest control. Our annual End of Year BBQ will be Monday, June 16, 11:00 a.m. at the Bluff (members only). We always welcome new members to the Garden Club. … [Read more...]

Our Annual Plant Sale was a smashing success! We are so thankful for the wonderful plants and garden related items that our Club members, as well as local nurseries Dana Point Nursery, Seaside Growers, Harvest Landscaping, Costco, Trader Joe’s and others donated. Many thanks to the volunteers and for the support of the community. Our April … [Read more...]

Our Annual Plant Sale was a smashing success! We are so thankful for the wonderful plants and garden related items that our Club members, as well as local nurseries Dana Point Nursery, Seaside Growers, Harvest Landscaping, Costco, Trader Joe’s and others donated. Many thanks to the volunteers and for the support of the community. Our April … [Read more...]

Meetings— Our March speaker was Karen Newe, Master Gardener from San Clemente, on the topic of succulents—a common, foundational element of the California garden. She shared tips on selecting the best succulents for our gardens, and how to care for them. Our next club meeting is on Monday, April 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse. Robin Pokorski, … [Read more...]

Monarchs Niguel Shores and the area around Monarch Bay was once a breeding ground for the monarch butterfly. These butterflies were once seen here in large masses due to the sur- rounding sagebrush and manzanita. However, their habitat has been almost entirely replaced by our neighborhoods filled with homes. Our club has established a small … [Read more...]