Events - Malibu Garden Club

Our May Event

Historic Camarillo Ranch House, Garden & Barn Tour

The Malibu Garden Club’s next event is at the historic Camarillo Ranch House, a beautifully restored 1890s house with a large, barn and garden.

Past Events

Spring Garden Tour and Barbecue Luncheon

Saturday, April 6, 2024

Come, celebrate the start of Spring with the Malibu Garden Club! We will have a Spring Garden Tour and Barbecue Luncheon.

Tour of Annenberg Community Beach House with Lunch

Monday, February 12, 2024

This event has reached capacity.

Let’s take a step back in time. It was back in the 20s, the time of the Charleston and the flapper girls , when William Randolph Hearst built a beach mansion in Santa Monica for his mistress Marion Davies who was a showgirl and actress. Hearst and Davies entertained luminaries from Hollywood such as Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Clark Gable, and other stars of the day at this beach house.

We are going to tour this historic beach house as it exists today (it is called Annenberg Community Beach House) and then have lunch at Back to the Beach Cafe as follows:

New Date: Monday, February 12
Time: 11:45 AM
Place: 415 Pacific Coast Highway , Santa Monica
Directions: Take Pacific Coast Highway past Chautauqua and Santa Monica Bay Club to a stoplight and a sign on your right that says Annenberg Community Beach House. Turn right into that parking lot and park and pay a small fee, Follow the signs to the entrance of the Beach House where a tour guide will meet us. The tour is from 12 to 2 and only 25 people are allowed on the tour. We suggest carpooling if you can.

Lunch

After the tour, walk across the parking lot towards the beach to the iconic Back to the Beach Cafe. Their food is fabulous and they are located right on the beach. We will be seated inside their dining room. We will have a fixed price menu of $30 dutch treat which includes your choice of one of these four entrees as follows:

Chicken Apple Salad
Back on the Beach Burger
Salmon Burger
Grilled Fish Taco

Plus, a nonalcoholic drink, a cookie tray selection, and tax and tip.

Because the tour is limited to 25 people, the first 25 members who respond to this email to me by text or email will be eligible for this event. Only members of the Malibu Garden Club can attend.

Regards,

Glen Gessford
President, Malibu Garden Club

Annenberg Beach House Review

If only these walls could talk. These walls did talk to the Malibu Garden Club through the many naughty and nice stories of what went on here as told by the Annenberg Beach House docents It was like being a fly in the room on the wall where it happened. The 100 room beach mansion built by William Randolph Hearst for his mistress Marion Davies in the 1920s became the place for many parties. In fact, this was party central for the Hollywood elite.

After the entertaining tours given by the docents, we walked over to the Back on the Beach Cafe . We had our choice of grilled fish tacos, salmon, burger, black bean mushroom burger, back on the beach. burger or chicken apple goat, cheese salad. Any one of them was delicious and delectable.

Following are some photos of the event.

Malibu Garden Club member and Annenberg Beach House docent Linda Androlia telling the stories of the Beach House

Malibu Garden Club Members dining at the Beach Cafe.

New Year's Day Party

Monday, January 1, 2024

The Malibu Garden Club will host a New Year’s Day Party, January 1, 2024 at Glen and Terry Gessford’s house from 1:30 to 4:00 PM. We will be serving hors d’oeuvres and lunch.

Malibu Garden Club members enjoyed a spectacularly beautiful warm day for the New Year’s Day Party. Someone said It was like sitting on top of the world looking across the valley to the Channel Islands. The American Beauty Jade hedges and Agave Fox Tails were in full bloom we’re in the foreground. The Club. which now has over 60 members, showed up in force to enjoy a catered lunch from Spruzzos and a garden tour lead by host Terry Gessford. The Beet Salad was the Club Favorite followed by the Chocolate Chip Cake made by Yvonne Gelbman. Thank you Yvonne. Also, thanks to our Hospitality Committee of Cory Buckner, and Judy Graham-Bell who prepared new easy to read name tags. Amy Wang brought some delicious Chinese tea eggs. Some photos of the party are attached.

Coming events of the Malibu Garden Club include a February trip to the Annenberg House and lunch at the beach restaurant. On March 23,a gathering will be hosted by Tom and Stephanie Loo and neighbors, Bill and Carol Powell. Tom has a beautiful, rose garden you don’t want to miss .

Glen and Terry Gessford
Malibu Garden Club

Serra Retreat

Monday, December 11, 2023

The Malibu Garden Club will be touring and having lunch at one of the most beautiful ocean overviews in Malibu; Serra Retreat.

Tour of Sterling Farm

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The Malibu Garden Club will visit Sterling Farms in Malibu. See how they do their composting, soil preparation, and raising of numerous plants and vegetables.

2023 Fall President's Luncheon and Reception

Sunday, October 15, 2023

Come and enjoy a Fall Day luncheon with your fellow Club members. You can stroll around succulent gardens and see spectacular views of Boney Ridge and the Channel Islands. Join us and enjoy the fun and seeing beautiful gardens.

Come and Smell the Roses

Monday, June 12, 2023

Join the Malibu Garden Club as we visit Cathey Cadieux’s Rose Garden and Home. Cathey has a gorgeous rose garden, along with many other beautiful flowers. Spring has sprung in her garden. Situated on a bluff overlooking Zuma Beach and the ocean, her garden has a spectacular view. She will lead us on a guided tour of the garden. After the garden tour is over we will all meet at Kristy’s restaurant in the Trancas Shopping Center for lunch (Dutch Treat)

Summer Hiatus

Monday, June 12, 2023 - Saturday, September 30, 2023

The Malibu Garden Club is on summer hiatus until the 2023-2024 season starting in October. Until then, enjoy your summer in the garden.

Thorne Family Farm

Saturday, May 13, 2023

Join the Malibu Garden Club on Saturday, May 13 for a tour of the Thorne Family Farm. The Thorne Family Farm provides organic produce to several restaurants and grocery stores in Malibu. We will be given a behind the scenes tour of how they raise their produce.

Blueberry Picking

Thursday, April 20, 2023

You may have thought blueberries only grew in Oregon, Maine or Chile. Think again! Fresh, tasty, lucious organic blueberries full of antioxidants are growing only 45 minutes away in Camarillo at Gerry Ranch.

It's Spring Time at the Getty Villa

Thursday, March 23, 2023

At the Getty Villa, the flowers are blooming and the gardens and works of art are spectacular. Members of the Malibu Garden Club will visit the Getty Villa on Thursday, March 23rd at 11:30 a.m. at the Getty Villa Cafe for lunch (dutch treat). The Cafe serves casual Mediterranean-inspired fare made with fresh, local ingredients including organic produce whenever possible. We will eat on the terrace overlooking the ocean and Villa. At 12:30 p.m., we will be given a guided tour of the gardens. Meet near the Museum Store entrance. You may bring a guest.

Inner Gardens Malibu Tour

Thursday, February 2, 2023

One of Malibu’s hidden treasures is the Inner Gardens Malibu. It is a gardener’s botanical wonder. The Malibu Garden Club will tour the Inner Gardens on Thursday February 2nd at 11 AM. Lunch will follow.

Tour of the House and Gardens at Malibu's Historic Adamson House

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Join the Malibu Garden Club for a tour of the Adamson House garden and house, and lunch at the Farm on the Malibu Pier.

Garden Tour and Luncheon at Joan Murray’s house

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The high tea party held by the Malibu Garden Club was a great success.

We want to thank Joan and Tiffany Murray for hosting the event at their beautiful house and gardens. The four kinds of tea and little petit four and finger sandwiches were exquisite.

The garden tour led by Tiffany Murray was very much a beautiful walk in the park. The Murray’s have made many improvements to their gardens since the Woolsey fire. Thank heavens, their house was not burned down as was their neighbors.

There were 40 members who enjoyed the afternoon together. A few pictures of the event are below.

Hope to see you all at our next event on December 22 at the Adamson House in Malibu with lunch at The Farm on the Malibu Pier.

2022 Fall President's Luncheon and Reception

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Coronavirus update

Saturday, May 23, 2020

We are sure it will not come as no surprise that we sadly have to temporarily cancel our upcoming events. We are concerned that many of our members are in the target demographic of this virus and are asked to stay home. As well as the issue of social distance.

So, stay safe, stay healthy and this is the perfect time to spruce up your garden. Pulling weeds is a great solo activity. See you soon.

Blueberry Picking - Cancelled

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Join the Malibu Garden Club as we go Blueberry picking at Gerry Ranch in Camarillo. Situated on top of a hill overlooking a valley of lemon and avocado trees, fresh, tasty, luscious organic blueberries full of antioxidants are growing. Plants grow in 8-gallon pots arranged in neat, elevated rows convenient for waist-high picking under shade cloth. Picking buckets are provided and a golf cart will whisk you from the parking area to the top of the hill.

Three Wonderful Gardens in England

Wednesday, March 4, 2020

For our March 2020 meeting, Yvonne Savio will present “Three Wonderful Gardens in England: Chelsea Flower Show, Prince Charles’ Highgrove Organic Sustainable Garden, and the ‘Mother’ of Cottage Gardening Marjery Fish.” Yvonne will discuss her travels to these three famous English gardens and the techniques and plants appropriate for our Southern California gardens.

The Art of Flower Arranging

Wednesday, February 5, 2020

For our February meeting, Camille Van Ast will present “The Art of Flower Arranging.” She will talk about Ikebana plus other forms of flower arrangement.

New Years Day President's Luncheon and Reception

Wednesday, January 1, 2020

Come and enjoy a New Years Day luncheon with your fellow Club members. You can stroll around our succulent gardens and see spectacular views of Boney Ridge and the Channel Islands.

Habitat Restoration and Native Plant Nurseries

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

For our December 2019 meeting, Jack Smith will talk about habitat restoration in the Santa Monica Mountains and the Angeles National Forest, volunteer outreach & events, challenges, lessons learned, propagation tips, best management practices, and efforts to prevent the spread of harmful pathogens like Phytophthora.

Spectacular Succulents - "Having the rainbow while saving the rain"

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Join us for our November 2019 event, Michael Tardif presents “Spectacular Succulents – Having the rainbow while saving the rain.” Water-wise, fire-wise and medicinal, discover the beauty and magic of amazing succulent plants. Whether used in the landscape, or as a “rainbow in a pot”, these plants truly have something for everyone!

Getty Villa - Field Trip

Wednesday, October 16, 2019

For this members-only field trip, we’ll visit the Getty Villa, who has an exceptional one-time exhibit of 2000-year-old bronze and marble statues which have never been out of Italy before. These exquisite statues were used in Roman gardens as attractive focal points of interest. The exhibit is called Buried by Vesuvius, Treasures from the Villa Dei Papiri and closes 10/28/19.

Orchid Floral Design

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

For our October event, and first, of the 2019-2020 season, Hetty Schurtleff will present Orchid Floral Design. She presented two outstanding floral arrangements at this year’s Santa Barbara International Orchid Show. Hetty will create a number of orchid floral masterpieces, of which 3 will be raffled off.

Tasting the Wild: Foraging for Local Flavors and the Future of Food

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

For our June 2019 event, Jess Starwood presented “Tasting the Wild: Foraging for Local Flavors and the Future of Food.” Somewhere along the way, we have lost our intimate relationship with our natural world. Through natural plant medicines, wild foods and nature connection, we can rediscover ways to reignite that connection to help relieve modern day ailments while improving physical and psychological well-being.

Amazing Succulents - Growing and Propagating

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

For our May 2019 event, Marsha Meeker presented “Amazing Succulents – Growing and Propagating.” Marsha fell in love with succulents in 1972 when moved from Oregon and she first saw ice plant along the freeway. She teaches classes in plant propagation and all about succulents.

Gardens of the World - Field Trip

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

For our April 2019 “Members-Only” event, we took a field trip to the Gardens of the World. Situated on 4.5 acres, Gardens of the World, offers 4 distinct, beautiful gardens: English, Japanese, French and Italian. The gardens were in full bloom.

Blueberry Picking - Field Trip

Saturday, March 30, 2019

On Saturday, March 30th, the Malibu Garden Club held a members-only field trip to Gerry Ranch in Camarillo, CA to pick blueberries.

Healing in the Chumash Way

Wednesday, March 6, 2019

For our March event, Dr. James Adams, USC School of Pharmacy Associate Professor presented Healing in the Chumash Way. During the talk, Dr. Adams taught us how to make medicines from California plants, how the medicines work and why we should use them.

Spring Garden Preparation

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

For our February 2019 event, Curtis Thomsen presented Spring Garden Preparation. Curtis discussed the restoration of properties after the fire, laying out your garden, composting and efficient water usage.

Overview of West Basin and the West Basin Water Reliability Program

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

For our January event, Scott Houston presented an overview of the West Basin and the West Basin Water Reliability Program.

Tropical Fruit Trees

Wednesday, December 5, 2018

For our December event, Bill Brandt presented Tropical Fruit Trees.

Pretty and Green, how to create a low water use garden

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

For our November event, Marilee Kuhlmann presented Pretty and Green, how to create a low water use garden.

Greenberg Garden Tour - Field Trip

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

A lovely garden tour for Malibu Garden Club members only was held Wednesday, October 10th at Jill Greenberg’s house in Malibu.

Fun with Flowers

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

For our October event, Hetty Schurtleff presented Fun with Flowers. Hetty shared her passion for flower arranging. Three beautiful flower arrangements were raffled off while others were available for sale. As Hetty says, “Come for the flowers and stay for the friends.”

Pelargoniums (Geraniums) for California Landscapes

Wednesday, September 5, 2018

For our September event when John Schoustra presents Out of Africa: Pelargoniums (Geraniums) for California Landscapes. Nurseryman John Schoustra introduced a whole palette of pelargoniums (Geraniums), from ground covers to shrubs that provide year round color and fragrance. A plant sale followed the presentation.

Container and Raised Bed Gardening: Options & Tips

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

For our June 2018, Eric Olsen presented Container and Raised Bed Gardening: Options & Tips. Eric covered different options available to the gardener and pluses and minuses to each of them. Eric brought 50 Smart Pots samples to share.

Getty Villa - Field Trip

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

The Getty Villa recently completed a 2-year multi-million dollar renovation. We held a field trip on Wednesday, May 9th.

Roses with the Rose Lady

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

For our May 2018 event, Linda Mckendry presented Roses. Linda talked about how to plant and maintain roses in your garden. She brought a variety of colorful roses.

Attracting Bees, Butterflies and Birds to your Garden

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

For our April 2018 event, Dani Brusius presented Attracting Bees, Butterflies, and Birds to your Garden. She gave ideas on how to design and maintain such a garden.

An Introduction to Clivias

Wednesday, March 7, 2018

For our March event, Malcolm Shrimplin presented An Introduction to Clivias. Malcolm brought 2 to 3 year old clivia seedlings for sale at discount prices plus free clivia seeds. Besides the standard orange and yellow clivia, there is a variety of new colors which have been created.

Local Native Plants

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

For our October, and the first event of the 2016-17 season, Master Gardener Carmen Sandoval presented “Local Native Plants.” Carmen presented on local native plants and their traditional uses with recommendations for drought-tolerant landscaping.

Australian Plants for your Southern California Garden

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

For our June event, Jo O’Connell discussed the best Australian plants for a South California garden and their care.

Bringing Honeybees to Your Garden

Wednesday, May 3, 2017

For our May event, Will Bristol presented Bringing Honeybees to Your Garden. Will discussed how to bring honeybees to your garden, from beehive ownership to gardening for bees.

Cycads: the Perfect Plant for Malibu

Wednesday, April 5, 2017

For our April event, Randy Wild presented Cycads: the Perfect Plant for Malibu. Cycads go back to the time of the dinosaurs. They are the oldest fossilized plant that we have on record. They are considered the first conifer and the first plant that has male and female genders in separate plants. They are also the first plant to reproduce by pollen.

Permaculture and Soil Preparation

Wednesday, March 1, 2017

For our March event, Don Smith presented Permaculture and Soil Preparation. Attendees learned how building healthy soil can solve so many of humanity’s problems, and why large scale landscape restoration is the task of our lifetime.

Wild Flora and Fauna of Griffith Park

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

For our February meeting, an armchair tour of Griffith Park – our nation’s largest urban park, located at the western end of the Santa Monica Mountains, and site of a major fire in 2007.

Trimming Your Roses for Bountiful Bouquets

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

For our January event, Scott Klittich discussed Trimming Your Roses for Bountiful Bouquets. Scott’s talk was a condensed version of his rose pruning class. Learn what to prune, where, when and why.

The Art of Gift Wrapping for All Holidays

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

For our December event, Mary Ann Rush presented The Art of Gift Wrapping for All Holidays. Mary Ann’s presentation showed us how to be more creative in wrapping gifts for all occasions and all holidays.

The Malibu Lagoon: 3 Years after Restoration

Wednesday, November 2, 2016

For our November event, Mark Abramson presented The Malibu Lagoon: 3 Years after Restoration. Mark created one of the most successful community volunteer monitoring programs in the country for the Malibu Creek Watershed and has since created innovative partnerships with State and National Agencies to implement fish barrier removal projects and large-scale stream and riparian restoration projects in the Malibu Creek and Ballona Creek Watersheds.

A Passion for Passion Flowers

Wednesday, June 1, 2016

For our June, and final event of the 2015-16 season, Jorge Ochoa presented “A Passion for Passion Flowers.” Jorge took us on a journey into the fascinating world of passion flowers (members of the genus Passiflora): their intricate blossoms, delicious fruit, beautiful vines and amazing insect interactions.

Malibu Garden Tour

Saturday, May 14, 2016

On Saturday, May 14th, the Malibu Garden Club held its Garden Tour, featuring gardens from around Malibu.

The Invisible Gardener

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

For our May event, Andy Lopez presented “The Invisible Gardener.” Andy was a delight; unique, funny, a lively character. Andy shared several methods he uses to avoid chemicals at all cost.

Growing Fruit Trees in Malibu

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

For our April event, Arnold Bernstein was a last minute pencil-in from his scheduled May presentation event, filling in for our ill April speaker. Arnold presented “Growing Fruit Trees in Malibu.”

Tomato Essentials

Wednesday, March 2, 2016

For our March event, Laura Taylor presented “Tomato Essentials”, her steps and secrets for tomato success. In the 20 years that Laura has been growing tomatoes, she has developed a system that consistently provides impressive results. Laura does tomato talks for local nurseries, cooking schools, and garden clubs, both off-site and in her own garden.

A Life with Roses

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

For our February event, Danielle Hahn presented “A Life with Roses.” Danielle talked about growing a family and business on 15 acres in the Carpinteria foothills.

Designing your Garden with California Native Plants

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

For our January event, Carol Bornstein presented “Designing your Garden with California Native Plants.” Carol provided an illustrated presentation offered tips on designing a native garden that works for you.

Holiday Wreaths

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

For our December event, Connie Mercurio presented “Holiday Wreaths.” Connie presented two different holiday wreath demonstrations, one each for Christmas and Hanukkah, as well as how to decorate small topiary for the holidays.

Arnold's Backyard Orchard - Field Trip

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

For this members-only field trip, attendees visited the backyard orchard of garden club member Arnold Bernstein.

Winter Vegetable Gardening

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

For our November event, Christy Wilhelmi presented “Winter Vegetable Gardening.” Christy believes that gardening unifies both physical activity and healthy food choices while providing a grounding spiritual and creative outlet.

Creating a Butterfly Garden in Malibu

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

For our October event, David Snow presented “Creating a Butterfly Garden in Malibu.” David Snow’s talk covered how to attract butterflies into your garden by planting two types of plants; host plants and flowering plants that attract butterflies into the garden.

A Drought Tolerant Garden with Natives

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

For our June event, Bob Sussman gave pointers on how to plant with natives. His nursery, Matilija Nursery, has the largest inventory of California native plants and non-native irises in Ventura.

Look, Ma, No Lawn

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

For our May event, Lili Singer presented “Look, Ma, No Lawn.” An ever-timely topic, Lili explained how to take out your lawn and offer alternatives for space, specifically low maintenance native plants that need no fertilizer and use a fraction of the water required for turf.

Growing the Best Possible Grapes

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

For our April event, wine grape grower, winemaker and award-winning Jim Palmer from Malibu Vineyards discussed making award-winning wines with the best grapes possible.

One Gun Ranch and Biodynamic Gardening

Wednesday, March 4, 2015

For our March event, Alice Bamford from Malibu’s One Gun Ranch discussed the ranch and Biodynamic Gardening. One Gun Ranch is ground zero for local sustainable agriculture, based on biodynamic principles that produce healthy, mouthwatering food.

Design Like A Pro — Demystifying the Art of Garden Design

Wednesday, February 4, 2015

For our February event, landscape architect, writer, educator Billy Goodnick educated and entertained us with Design Like A Pro — Demystifying the Art of Garden Design. Billy sold and signed his book “Yards” after his presentation. We also raffled off a copy.

The Roses of the Huntington Gardens

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

For our January event, the “King of the roses,” Tom Carruth presented on The Roses of the Huntington Gardens. Tom talked about The Huntington’s three-acre Rose Garden, which showcases more than 1,200 cultivars and some 4,000 individual shrubs.

Garden Ornaments – Holiday Creations and Just Fun Stuff

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

For our December event, master gardener Yvonne Darlene Savio presented Garden Ornaments – Holiday Creations and Just Fun Stuff. Yvonne shared many ideas found across the US, England, and Europe.

Drought Stress and New Diseases in Trees and Shrubs in Southern California

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Jerry Turney, Ph.D. spoke on Drought Stress and New Diseases in Trees and Shrubs in Southern California. Jerry is a Plant Pathologist with the Agricultural Commission of Los Angeles County.

Crafting The Container Garden

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Hank Jenkins presented on the process of selecting the right vessel, composing with plants, and the aesthetic placement of a container composition within a space.

Old Fashion Ideas in a High Tech World

Wednesday, June 4, 2014

For our June event, America’s Natural Master Gardener, Nick Federoff hosted an open forum discussion on homemade concoctions, elixirs and remedies for edible and ornamental plants. He also fielded gardening questions from attendees and introduces fast-track concepts to ward off insects and disease.

A Stroll through the Chelsea Flower Show

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

For our May event, Birute Anne Vileisis, Ph.D. presented on the Chelsea Flower Show. The flower show is the most famous flower show in the U.K. and perhaps in the world attracting a worldwide audience of 157,000 visitors each year.

The Beauty of Begonias and How To Grow Them

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

For our April meeting, Al Palacio presented on “The Beauty of Begonias and How to Grow Them.” Al’s talk gave us a great overview of the entire fascinating family of Begonias, including Shrub, Thick-stemmed, Rhizomatous, Tuberous, Canes, and Terrarium Begonias.

Growing Heirloom Tomatoes on the California Coast

Wednesday, April 2, 2014

Peter Olpe presented on growing heirlooms tomatoes on the California coast.” Peter, aka “The Tomato Whisperer,” talked about the history, care, and culture of heirloom tomatoes, and addressed many common questions.

Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

In February, Bruce Blavin presented on “Growing Exotic Fruits in Southern California.”

Rose Care

Wednesday, January 8, 2014

For our January meeting, President of the San Fernando Valley Rose Society, President-Elect of the Beverly Hills Rose Society, Member of the International Rose Trials at Rose Hills in Whittier and noted rosarian, David Bassani, presented on “Growing Roses in Malibu: Rose Selection and Cultivation.”

Poinsettias & Candles

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Karl Bauer presented on the care of Poinsettias and brought several varieties for sale at grower’s wholesale prices. Bobbi Cattanese, founder of the Malibu company Scents of Purpose also spoke on how they make and sell their own artisanal aromatherapy candles.

The Drought Tolerant Garden: Gardening With Succulents

Wednesday, November 6, 2013

For our November meeting, Nels Christianson presented on The Drought Tolerant Garden: Gardening With Succulents, featuring varieties of succulents in local gardens as well as gardens beyond California.

Rhododendrons

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

James E. Jaeger, Horticultural Consultant and Landscape Instructor at Santa Monica Emeritus College discussed the Vireya or Malesian Rhododendrons and elaborated on what they are, where they come from, and the cultural requirements of growing Rhododendrons in our coastal region.

The Birds of Malibu Lagoon: Will they Return?

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Jim Kenney spoke on a topic that is very timely for our community, The Birds of Malibu Lagoon: Will they Return?

14th Annual Malibu Garden Tour

Saturday, May 18, 2013

The 14th annual Malibu Garden Tour was held on Saturday, May 18th, 2013.

Eating from Your Garden

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Christy Wilhelmi presented “Eating from Your Garden.” The presentation covered a lot of things from her book, including bio-intensive planting methods, building a healthy ecosystem around your garden, and of course, recipes from the garden.

How to Compost and Create a Living Soil

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Curtis Thomsen from the Los Angeles Country Smart Gardening Program spoke on the “How to Compost and Create a Living Soil.” He brought composting and worm casting bins and worms!

Hybridizing and the Culture of Pacific Coast Irises

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Bob Sussman from Matilija Native Plant Nursery spoke on the “Hybridizing and the Culture of Pacific Coast Irises.”

Creating Your Dream Garden!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

For our February meeting, Mary Ann Rush presented on a variety of garden types including the Moonglow Garden (the all-white garden that glows on the night of the full moon), the Hummingbird Garden and Butterfly Garden.

Balconies and Courtyards of the French Quarter in New Orleans

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

New member Gregory Finsley presented on Balconies and Courtyards of the French Quarter in New Orleans. The French Quarter balconies he took to liking even more, along with the quaint courtyards that exist sometimes unnoticed but elegantly adorned.

Poinsettias

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

In December, we welcomed Karl Bauer from West Coast Nurseries in Oxnard, who talked about the background, history and care for Poinsettias.

Growing Orchids Outdoors

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

For our November meeting, George Hatfield from Hatfield Nursery in Oxnard discussed growing orchids outdoors.

Bromeliads for the Home and Garden

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

For our October meeting, Jerry Robinson, co-owner of Rainforest Flora presented Bromeliads for the Home and Garden, specifically, Tillandsia Air Plants.

Bringing Birds into Your Garden: the Joys and the Benefits

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

For our August meeting, Eric and Ann Brooks presented “Bringing Birds into Your Garden: the Joys and the Benefits.”

Lavender in the Drought Tolerant Landscape

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

For our July meeting, Antonio Sanchez from Nopalito Nursery presented “Lavender in the Drought Tolerant Landscape.

Bees

Wednesday, June 6, 2012

For our June event, landscape architect Frances Knight presented on bees, showing us how to create a positive habitat in our gardens for native birds and pollinators.

Wildflowers

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

For our May meeting, Photographer Jim Kenney presented on wildflowers. His presentation gave an overview of plant communities in our nearby mountains, with an emphasis not on just colorful wildflowers, but also on fire ecology, the relationship of horticultural plants to local natives, and a description of the almost completed Backbone Trail.

A Day in the Garden of a Rare Fruit Grower in Southern California

Wednesday, April 4, 2012

For our April meeting, Bruce Blavin presented an introduction to the California Rare Fruit Growers (CRFG) organization and then gave a photo presentation of a day in his garden, showing a wide variety of rare fruit trees that can be grown in Southern California.

Tomatoes!

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

For our March meeting, Garden and Tomato Master Laura Taylor taught us the essentials of growing a bounty of delicious tomatoes and summer vegetables in our own gardens.

Ganna Walska Lotusland Garden

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Well-known horticulturist Corey Welles presented on the famous Ganna Walska Lotusland garden in Santa Barbara CA.

Rose Care

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

For our January meeting, Rose Garden Horticulturist Amanda Everett presented the latest in roses, including the latest information on sustainable care and various pruning techniques.

Make Your Own Holiday Wreath

Wednesday, December 7, 2011

Thanks to Nopalito Nursery who conducted a wreath-making class. The gorgeous 17″ wreath was made out of California Native plants. The folks from Nopalito Nursery brought plant materials and each attendee made their own wreath and took it home with them.

Daylilies

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

The Malibu Garden Club was pleased to have William Wilk from the Los Angeles County Arboretum at our November meeting.

Monrovia Growers New Plant Introductions

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

The Malibu Garden Club was pleased to have Nicholas Staddon from Monrovia Growers at our October meeting. We got a look behind the scene’s at Monrovia Nursery, learning how new plants are discovered, trialed, propagated and brought to market.

Roses for the Southern California Garden

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

The Malibu Garden Club was pleased to have Master Consulting Rosarian Dan Bifano at our September meeting. With his A-List of clients (for a rosarian), he’s been on the Oprah show many times, and he is the man who helped Barbra Streisand choose the rose that bears her name.

Make the most of your summer tomato harvest

Wednesday, August 3, 2011

The Malibu Garden Club is excited to have Laura Taylor at our August meeting. Laura spoke about tomatoes. We found out how the season was progressing and then indulged in some tomato recipes, including Tomato/Cucumber Salsa, a traditional Tuscan Panzanella (bread and tomato salad) and her Signature Gazpacho. Of course, everyone took recipes home with them!

California Natives Gardening

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

For our June meeting, Kathleen Bullard from the Manhatten Beach Botanic Garden presented on gardening with California Natives.

13th Annual Malibu Garden Tour

Saturday, May 21, 2011

The 13th Annual Malibu Garden Tour was held on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

Water Gardens, Ponds & Fountains

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

For our May meeting, the Malibu Garden Club proudly presented “Mr. Fish,” Bob Morris of Mr. Fish Aquarium & Pond Service. Mr. Fish presented on how you can produce a successful water feature in your yard, covering construction and maintenance to fish and plants.

Sustainable Landscaping for Dummies, A Visionary Look at the Future of Gardens

Wednesday, April 6, 2011

For our April meeting, we were pleased to have Owen Dell, an award-winning, internationally admired landscape architect, author, and educator, and the principal of Owen Dell & Associates in Santa Barbara specializing in sustainable landscape architectural services.

TOMATOMANIA!

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

A big thanks to Scott Daigre of TOMATOMANIA!, for giving us an inspiring, engaging, educational and funny presentation on tomatoes. We heard from several of you that you ran out and bought different types of tomato seeds!

21st Century Cutting Edge Garden Design

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

For our February meeting, the Malibu Garden Club was pleased to have Alice Joyce speak about 21st Century Cutting Edge Garden Design.

Plant & Landscape Panel Discussion

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

For our January meeting, attendees participated in a panel discussion led by Aaron Landworth & Laura Knauss, experts with each over 30 years in the Landscape Industry, both own their own businesses.

Holiday Crafts Class

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

For our December meeting, gift wrap and paper expert Wanda Wen showed us what it meant to give thoughtfully wrapped presents. With expert tips, techniques and creative vision, she described how to use natural, uncommon and everyday materials to perfectly dress any gift.

Arnold Fruit Tree Tour - Field Trip

Saturday, November 13, 2010

The Malibu Garden Club hosted a special paid members-only field trip; a tour of Arnold Bernstein’s fruit tree collection.

Out of Your Gourds!

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

For our November meeting, Susan Sullivan presented Out of Your Gourds! You would not believe what you can do with gourds! But luckily we had Susan at our meeting to explain.

Master Pumpkin Carver

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

For our October meeting, we were really excited to have Master Pumpkin Carver, Gene Granata present. For 20+ years Gene has helped families around the world celebrate the Halloween tradition of pumpkin carving and decorating.

Olive Trees & Olive Oils

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

For our September meeting, we enjoyed a very special night of learning all about olive trees and indulging in an olive oil tasting. Robert Jaye, owner, from the Malibu Olive Company, educated us on the proper way to taste olive oils.

Viticulture & Enology or Grape Growing & Wine Making - A Local Tour

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Today’s shed is no longer hiding in a far corner of the backyard. Instead, it occupies a starring role in the landscape. Gardeners are transforming this once-humble structure into a backyard sanctuary – a retreat, just steps from the back door. Sheds have become as individual as their inhabitants, but the best of them fulfill three needs: function, recreation and inspiration.

Annual Malibu Garden Tour

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Annual Garden Tour & presentation / recognition of student recipients of our annual scholarships.

Chic Succulents

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

For our May meeting, Debra Lee Baldwin informed and inspired us to design with succulents. Her book Designing with Succulents has come to symbolize the new garden style associated with Southern California living.

Good Bugs, Bad Bugs

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

For our April meeting, Ms. Heather Teodoro from the L.A. Vector Control Department presented “Good Bugs, Bad Bugs.” Spring has sprung and so have the pests.

Gardening Within Your Watering Means

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

For our March meeting, Nan Sterman, author of California Gardener’s Guide, explained our water situation, presented lovely examples of water-wise gardens, covered 30-40 examples of water-wise plants, and ended with tips for success in growing those plants.

Chocolate Theobroma cacao — CHOCOLATE — The Plant (of course!)

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

For our February meeting, what else but the History, The Delicious indulgence, A tasting of fine Artisan Chocolates from around the world.

City of Malibu Biologist Dave Crawford

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

For our January meeting, City of Malibu Biologist Dave Crawford talked about the new 2010 state and local landscape and irrigation regulations that will affect all of us. Dave also discussed native plants and invasive species.

Everything Is Coming Up Roses

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

For our December meeting, David Bassani from Certified Rosarian Bassani Greenscapes, Inc. presented “Everything Is Coming Up Roses.” David shared about the selection, installation, maintenance (water, food, insect-disease control), and shaping of roses, along with a pruning demo.

Sustainable Gardening on the Farm

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

For our November meeting, Phil McGrath from McGrath Family Farms presented tips on growing your own food, samples from the farm, what’s good to grow now, seasonal gardening info, recipes & more.

First Meeting of our Calendar Year

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

We have been planning all summer. New ideas and events for our Malibu Garden Club. Join us at 7:00 to schmooze, our program starts at 7:30. Point Dume Club on Heathercliff. Bring your membership dues of $25. We offer so much for your dues. Monthly meetings, field trips, garden parties as well as scholarships to deserving students in the gardening arena. Bring fun stuff for the sharing table. Bring something and take something home.

My Secret Garden

Wednesday, June 3, 2009

For our June meeting, Susan Taylor presented “My Secret Garden.” Susan is equally drawn to and inspired by the beauty and diversity of California’s natural terrain. Susan’s landscape designs can be as lush and bucolic as Napa Valley, or as rugged and grassy as California’s famous deserts.

Serra Canyon Ranch Nursery Serra Retreat - Field Trip

Saturday, May 16, 2009

The new owners, Rosemary & John Williams, along with plant enthusiast & fellow club member Kevin Hatch, will be hosting a Special Open House/Reception/Tour/Special Sale exclusively for the Malibu Garden Club & our Guests.

Ode to Flight Season

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

For our May meeting, Frances Knight presented Singing with your Flowers. Frances discussed Bees and their relationship with plants, nature and our Gardens. How to plant a Bee-friendly garden. Nourishing our relationship with nature.

Ivy's Garden

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

For our April meeting, Ivy Reid presented “Ivy’s Garden – Creating your own healing garden sanctuary.” A private sanctuary in your own home using elements of your five senses.

A-Z Native Plant Gardening

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

For our March meeting, Elizabeth Schwartz from the Theodore Payne Foundation provided information on native plant gardening through her lecture and presentation. Elizabeth is a walking encyclopedia on native plants and attendees had plenty of questions for her.

Fire Safe Cottage Gardens

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

For our February meeting, Dave Egbert, “The Coastal Gardner,” presented on Fire Safe Cottage Gardens.

Organic Gardening

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

For our January event, Andy Lopez, “The Invisible Gardner,” presented on organic gardening best practices.

Italian Gardens

Wednesday, December 3, 2008

For our December meeting, Don Marquardt, ASLA, MA presented on the history and creations of Italian Gardens.

Plant and Landscape Panel Discussion

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

For our November meeting and back by popular demand, Aaron Landworth, Laura Knauss and Yvette Bocz held a panel discussion, answering questions and garden challenges of attendees. These are experts and each owns their own businesses. One of our favorite events of the year.