2019 - 2020 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 with a $5 donation 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 approximately 1:30 pm. Programs cover a range of subjects including gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas. 
January 27, 2020
Dave Gould
"Fake News in the Garden"
Master Gardener Dave Gould uses scientific research to dispel many gardening "myths" we have all come to know regarding various gardening techniques. Does chewing gum really work to repel gophers? What is the best material to use in the bottom of a potted plant...rocks? Pottery shards? Sand? Nothing? Is using a 10% bleach solution really the best way to sterilize your pruning clippers? This gardening talk will help you think about the value of using scientific research in tending your garden.

February 24, 2020
Jennifer Dornbush
"Growing Food in Small Places"

Learn how to have a thriving and bountiful food garden when growing food in small spaces as in a raised bed or containers. Special consideration for soil, irrigation and variety selection will be discussed along with techniques to get the most out of your small garden

March 23, 2020
Ron Powers
"Meet Luther Burbank"

Mr. Powers will be presenting several of Luther Burbank's creations along with his personal history. Ron has been a volunteer docent at the Burbank Home and Gardens since 2012 and on the Board of Directors since 2015.


April 27, 2020
Karen Guma
"Are We Having Fungi Yet?"

Gardeners tend to underestimate the importance of fungi in the garden. Guma will talk about some basics of fungal biology, notably good and bad fungi, also some new uses of fungal resources and garden practices that encourage good fungal-plant relationships.Estimates of climate change on fungi and plants may be presented.

May 28, 2020
Potluck Luncheon and Installation of Officers

This last activity of our year is a potluck luncheon. Come eat and visit with friends before the summer break. Officers for the upcoming year will be installed, former SRGC Presidents will be honored and special awards given. New members will be recognized.