Membership Meetings at the Santa Rosa Garden Club generally meet on the fourth Monday of each month from September to May. Programs cover a range of subjects including gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas.
Non-members are welcome as guests.
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 approximately 1:30 pm.
February 26, 2024 - Containers to The Rescue (Horticulture) Presented by: Sue Lovelace
Sue lives in Cotati with her husband Paul and an old lab named Poppy. She has four children and eight grandchildren who are the center of her life. She became a Master Gardner in 2007 and a Master Food Preserver in 2021. Her involvement in many Master Gardener projects include growing food, youth gardening, drought tolerant, and native plants. Sue has written a weekly Facebook column on the Master Gardeners Page for 10 1/2 years called "SUNDAYS with Sue" as well as contributing to "Advice to Grow" for the Press Democrat.
The theme of the program will be the many ways in which containers can help with gardening. Limited space doesn't need to limit the ability to have a successful and productive garden.
March 25, 2024 - Water Use Efficiency & Offerings for Santa Rosa (Conservation) Presented by: Claire Nordie
Claire is the Water Efficiency Coordinator for the city of Santa Rosa, whose team assists customers with indoor and outdoor water use efficiency projects. She has a Bachelors in Environmental Studies and a Masters in Environmental Policy and Management. Clair is a Qualified Water Efficient Landscaper, Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor and a Certified Climate Change professional.
Claire will talk about the water use efficiency programs and incentives available to Santa Rosa residents, focusing on the outdoor program offerings. She will discuss the various garden and landscape related resources the city and its partners offer, such as the Climate Forward Trees LIst, the WaterSmart Plant Picker, the GardenSense Program, and more.
We celebrate our 75th year as a garden club! Thank you Press Democrat for capturing this special moment for us!
April 17, 2024 - Water Features for Your Garden (Horticulture & Conservation) Presented by: Sabrina Howell
Sabrina notes "as a child, there was always wild water to muck about in." As an adult, Sabrina received a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy. While raising her children she rediscovered her passion for ponding and built and maintained several types of backyard water features. She studied Horticulture and Sustainable Landscaping, became a Certified California Naturalist, and a trained and experienced School Garden Teacher, providing workshops and consultations for the US Fish & Wildlife's Schoolyard Habitat Program. Wild Toad Nursery was a small nursery that she operated until health issues necessitated significant life changes. Sabrina recently moved to four acres with a surprising variety of wildlife where she installed an emergency "South Puddle" to fend off last summer's 100 degree heat and has amazing results to share.
There is something magical about the sight and sound of water- a joy for humans and a necessity for wildfire. A homeowner can make a tremendous impact with even a small water feature. Sabrina will share her experience on creating a water feature that is safe for wildlife, mosquito free, low maintenance, and a complement to a home garden. The program will address algae control, low water use, a variety of DYI water features and the need to be high maintenance "water hogs" or mosquito hatcheries. Adding the much allure and music of water to a backyard can be easily done.
May 20, 2024 - **Members ONLY** - Potluck Luncheon & Installation of Officers
The last meeting is a potluck luncheon with the installation of officers for the upcoming year. It will be time to eat and visit with friends prior to the summer break. Former SRGC Presidents will also be honored and special awards given.