2018-2019 Programs
The Santa Rosa Garden Club generally meets on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May. Non-members are welcome as guests to our programs. Meetings are held at the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Avenue, Santa Rosa, California. The general meeting begins at 1:00 pm and programs begin at 1:45 pm. Programs cover a range of subjects including gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas.
March 25, 2019
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Lea Goode-Harris, PhD, has created traditional and contemporary labyrinth installations for both public and religious organizations, corporations and individuals throughout the United States and internationally. Included among them are: the Santa Rosa Labyrinth, the SNOOPY™ Labyrinth for the Charles M. Schultz Museum, and the Ladybug Labyrinth book for children (and adults).
Her Santa Rosa Labyrinth design was installed on the first green roof-top garden in the United States by the American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C. Lea has given classes and experiential labyrinth talks at Universities, Junior Colleges, High Schools and to numerous organizations in the United States and internationally. Website & Blog: www.creativelabyrinths.com
Lea’s presentation is “Labyrinths in the Garden.” Some of the earliest labyrinths were in Nature’s Garden. These twists and turns were originally carved into turf, onto rock slabs and into mountainsides. Their place in nature has evolved into the gardens of our homes, as well as public places. We can only be curious about what the early builders of labyrinths felt or thought, or what the purpose of these designs were in the pre-common era or in the Medieval Gothic Cathedrals of Europe. This presentation will offer a history of labyrinths as well as examples and inspiration of the simple and sometimes complex creation of these beautiful designs in contemporary garden spaces.
Her Santa Rosa Labyrinth design was installed on the first green roof-top garden in the United States by the American Psychological Association in Washington, D.C. Lea has given classes and experiential labyrinth talks at Universities, Junior Colleges, High Schools and to numerous organizations in the United States and internationally. Website & Blog: www.creativelabyrinths.com
Lea’s presentation is “Labyrinths in the Garden.” Some of the earliest labyrinths were in Nature’s Garden. These twists and turns were originally carved into turf, onto rock slabs and into mountainsides. Their place in nature has evolved into the gardens of our homes, as well as public places. We can only be curious about what the early builders of labyrinths felt or thought, or what the purpose of these designs were in the pre-common era or in the Medieval Gothic Cathedrals of Europe. This presentation will offer a history of labyrinths as well as examples and inspiration of the simple and sometimes complex creation of these beautiful designs in contemporary garden spaces.
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April 22, 2019
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Jani went through the Sonoma County Master Gardener program in 1997 and continued her volunteer work with them for almost a decade. She has experience as a wedding planner and florist, a manager of The Nursery at Emerisa Gardens, and a UC Extension Program instructor in Ornamental Horticulture. In addition, she is the owner of GardenWeaver Design, a design/build landscape company.
Jani’s program will address the need for drought tolerance with the desire for a landscape leaning toward lush. What kinds of plants can be used that flow and cascade without drinking too much? Are there succulents that fit into this scenario, and how can combinations of plants fulfill this goal? Examples of plants that can work in such an environment will be brought, and different combinations of these plants will show how texture and color play into it. Plants will be available for sale after the program.
Jani’s program will address the need for drought tolerance with the desire for a landscape leaning toward lush. What kinds of plants can be used that flow and cascade without drinking too much? Are there succulents that fit into this scenario, and how can combinations of plants fulfill this goal? Examples of plants that can work in such an environment will be brought, and different combinations of these plants will show how texture and color play into it. Plants will be available for sale after the program.
May 20, 2019
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The club’s last activity together before the summer break will be our annual potluck and installation of officers. Former SRGC Presidents will be honored, and special awards given. New members will also be recognized and officers for the upcoming year installed. It is a good time to eat and visit with friends as well.
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June 24, 2019
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Also known as SRGC's “In and Out” meeting. Activities, events and speakers for the upcoming Garden Club year are discussed and planned. All members are invited to participate.