Programs
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.
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. Arrive by 12:30 to mix and mingle.
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September 22, 2025- Santa Rosa Fire District
Presented by: Fire Marshal Cyndi Foreman & Assistant Fire Marshal Jared McDaniel
We’re thrilled to have the Santa Rosa Fire Department join us at the garden club for an important presentation on vegetation management, community risk reduction, and new zone restrictions. Their team will share practical tips on creating defensible space around our homes, reducing fire hazards in our landscapes, and understanding the role of vegetation in fire prevention.
Presented by: Fire Marshal Cyndi Foreman & Assistant Fire Marshal Jared McDaniel
We’re thrilled to have the Santa Rosa Fire Department join us at the garden club for an important presentation on vegetation management, community risk reduction, and new zone restrictions. Their team will share practical tips on creating defensible space around our homes, reducing fire hazards in our landscapes, and understanding the role of vegetation in fire prevention.
October 27, 2025 Radical Root Care
Presented by: Curtis Short
The Radical Root Care lecture and slide presentation will be helpful to anyone who is interested in growing trees or shrubs (since trees are essentially big shrubs on a trunk), or to anyone who simply interested in how woody roots grow and how to better manage soils for root health. We’ll look at root system structure so we can tailor practices to match root needs. We will look at poor planting methods that stunt roots, and inappropriate soli coverings that suffocate roots. We’ll talk about why you should avoid phosphorus fertilizer, how to best grow mycorrhizal soil fungi, and were to set irrigation outputs. In the end, you will leave well equipped to make better root care choices.
Curtis Short received his Bachelor of Science degree in Plant Science with a Plant Pathology emphasis from U.C. Davis in 1986 and completed several courses in Landscape Architecture at U.C. Berkeley Cooperative Extension in San Francisco in during the early 90s. Curtis has been a licensed California Landscape Contractor since 1989. He became an International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist in 2018 and his business is called Curtis Short Expert Pruning.
November 24, 2025 - Boring Farm
Presented by: Rachel Boring
Boring Farm is a “U-Pick” Raspberry Farm in Sebastopol. Rachel Boring will be giving us a little background on how she became the owner of Boring Farm, as well as a presentation on her farm's regenerative and organic practices, sharing how she works with the land to promote healthy soil, pollinators, and long-term sustainability. From pasture-raised animals to thoughtfully managed raspberry bramble, her approach blends traditional methods with modern ecological understanding. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about local agriculture and gain inspiration for our own gardens.
Presented by: Rachel Boring
Boring Farm is a “U-Pick” Raspberry Farm in Sebastopol. Rachel Boring will be giving us a little background on how she became the owner of Boring Farm, as well as a presentation on her farm's regenerative and organic practices, sharing how she works with the land to promote healthy soil, pollinators, and long-term sustainability. From pasture-raised animals to thoughtfully managed raspberry bramble, her approach blends traditional methods with modern ecological understanding. It’s a great opportunity to learn more about local agriculture and gain inspiration for our own gardens.
December 15, 2025 - Making A Holiday Table Arrangement
Santa Rosa Floral Arrangers Guild
**Members Only**
Santa Rosa Floral Arrangers Guild
**Members Only**
January 26, 2026 - Form, Foliage, and Texture in the Landscape
Presented by: Jani Weaver
Jani is a Sonoma County Master Gardener with experience as a wedding planner and florist, a manager to the Nursery at Emerisa Gardens, and a U.C. Extension Program instructor in Ornamental Horticulture.
Jani will be showing us different design elements in the garden focused on form, foliage and texture. She will be bringing plants to show us examples of plantings utilizing these elements. This will also be instructional in terms of types of plants and their behaviors. Conifers and grasses will be showcased as a part of this lecture. This is an opportunity to put some of her design principles to use in your own landscape. Jani will be selling the plants that she brings for the Program!
Presented by: Jani Weaver
Jani is a Sonoma County Master Gardener with experience as a wedding planner and florist, a manager to the Nursery at Emerisa Gardens, and a U.C. Extension Program instructor in Ornamental Horticulture.
Jani will be showing us different design elements in the garden focused on form, foliage and texture. She will be bringing plants to show us examples of plantings utilizing these elements. This will also be instructional in terms of types of plants and their behaviors. Conifers and grasses will be showcased as a part of this lecture. This is an opportunity to put some of her design principles to use in your own landscape. Jani will be selling the plants that she brings for the Program!
February 23, 2026 - Singing Frogs Farm
Presented by Elizabeth Kaiser
Through their innovative, regenerative farming systems which include no-till still management, they have more than quintupled the organic matter and carbon in their soil. These practices have resulted in the production of six times the average harvest revenue per acre per year. Less water is used for vegetable production and they use NO sprays of any kind. They are also able to keep their crew of employees year round.
Singing Frogs Farm works with Mother Nature to create an ecological balance in which pests are not a problem. Perennial plantings, including hedgerows provided habitat for the beneficial insects to prey on pests.
Presented by Elizabeth Kaiser
Through their innovative, regenerative farming systems which include no-till still management, they have more than quintupled the organic matter and carbon in their soil. These practices have resulted in the production of six times the average harvest revenue per acre per year. Less water is used for vegetable production and they use NO sprays of any kind. They are also able to keep their crew of employees year round.
Singing Frogs Farm works with Mother Nature to create an ecological balance in which pests are not a problem. Perennial plantings, including hedgerows provided habitat for the beneficial insects to prey on pests.
March 23, 2026 - Permaculture Artisans
Presented by Nik Dyer
Nik Dyer of Permaculture Artisans will introduce the work of Permaculture Artisans and our ecological methods of landscape design, installation and maintenance. He will provide real life examples of how this alternative approach can benefit our clients, the ecology of their properties and the broader community by increasing yields, managing water sustainably, restoring habitat and reducing fire risk. He will present the basics on Permaculture design and regenerative landscaping. He will also provide some tips on how to become better stewards of the land we inhabit.
Presented by Nik Dyer
Nik Dyer of Permaculture Artisans will introduce the work of Permaculture Artisans and our ecological methods of landscape design, installation and maintenance. He will provide real life examples of how this alternative approach can benefit our clients, the ecology of their properties and the broader community by increasing yields, managing water sustainably, restoring habitat and reducing fire risk. He will present the basics on Permaculture design and regenerative landscaping. He will also provide some tips on how to become better stewards of the land we inhabit.
April 27, 2026 - Bees n Bloom: Learn About Lavender
Presented by Susan Kegley
Lavender is a versatile and resilient plant that adds beauty, fragrance, and function to any landscape. As a bonus, it is perfectly suited to the Northern California Mediterranean climate. This presentation will focus on how to successfully grow lavender, from selecting the right variety for your needs to pruning and fertilizing for long-term health and abundant blooms. We’ll also explore creative ways to use lavender in the home and garden—from crafting and cooking to natural wellness. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, you’ll come away with practical tips and inspiration for making the most of this beloved herb.
Presented by Susan Kegley
Lavender is a versatile and resilient plant that adds beauty, fragrance, and function to any landscape. As a bonus, it is perfectly suited to the Northern California Mediterranean climate. This presentation will focus on how to successfully grow lavender, from selecting the right variety for your needs to pruning and fertilizing for long-term health and abundant blooms. We’ll also explore creative ways to use lavender in the home and garden—from crafting and cooking to natural wellness. Whether you’re a novice or experienced gardener, you’ll come away with practical tips and inspiration for making the most of this beloved herb.
May 18, 2026 - Potluck Luncheon & Installation Of Officers
The last meeting of the year is a potluck luncheon with the installation of officers for the upcoming year. It will be a time to eat and visit with friends prior to the summer break. Former SRGC Presidents will also be honored and special awards given.
The last meeting of the year is a potluck luncheon with the installation of officers for the upcoming year. It will be a time to eat and visit with friends prior to the summer break. Former SRGC Presidents will also be honored and special awards given.