History
Santa Rosa Garden Club began with a small group of gardening enthusiasts who, after meeting in private homes, decided to become a formal club. On March 28, 1949, California Garden Clubs, Inc., accepted their application for membership and the club was born. There were about 50 members. Meetings were held at the Santa Rosa Junior College until construction of the Luther Burbank Art & Garden Center in 1958, where the meetings continue to be held. The club was federated in 1949, incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1953, and in 1995 obtained 501(c)(3) status. Since the beginning, SRGC members have been active in the community as well as within the club. Many of the club’s activities were adapted from the worthwhile projects of California Garden Clubs, Inc. and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Grants & Scholarships
The scholarship program is to help Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State University students study different areas in
horticulture, with the idea to encourage and enable students to learn about and practice horticultural strategies that benefit
local communities.
horticulture, with the idea to encourage and enable students to learn about and practice horticultural strategies that benefit
local communities.
Study Groups
Study Groups are an additional opportunity to work with fellow SRGC members to expand your mutual knowledge and love of gardening.
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Garden Related Outings (GRO): This study group, limited to SRGC Members and occasional guests, enjoys discovering new local nurseries, demonstration gardens and private gardens. The group meets for field trips in
September, October, March, April and May (Potentially also June and/or July). Garden Talk: This study group will discuss garden related topics. If you have a question, problem, or a subject of interest to others, join us. Seed and plant swaps will be on the agenda. Cacti & Succulents: Explore the amazing world of succulents, and learn to enjoy, grow and design with these beautifully seductive plants. Members share cuttings along with valuable information on care and propagation. Additionally, many other types of plants are also discussed. There are occasional workshops – some just for fun and some of a local nursery or garden with special focus on cacti and succulents. All SRGC members are welcome. Bus Trip: A bus trip is being planned for Spring 2025 to Filoli Historic Home and Gardens. Cost will depend upon current prices of the bus and entrance fee. These historic gardens will be a special treat for us and should make for a fun day. Awards Received by the Santa Rosa Garden ClubAt the California Garden Clubs, Inc annual convention held in June 2015 in Reno, Nevada, Club Member, Julie West, was named Woman of the Year. In addition the Santa Rosa Garden Club was honored to receive the following awards: Blue Star Memorial Site Beautification - 1st place, Club Yearbook Class VI - 1st place, Ways and Means - 2nd place, Publications/Articles/Communications - 1st place.
Photo from Roadrunner Photo
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Santa Rosa Garden Club is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc. -- Pacific Region -- and Founding Member
of the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95405
of the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center, 2050 Yulupa Ave., Santa Rosa, CA 95405
THE CLUB was formed over 75 years ago and has been meeting at the Luther Burbank Art and Garden Center (LBA&GC) since 1958. Our club and other Art and Garden Clubs who meet at the Center, own the property and grounds. It is administered by a General Manager. Representatives of each owner club meet several times a year to discuss policy and upkeep headed by a President elected by these clubs. Part of our dues is paid to the general fund each year, but this doesn’t cover running costs, so the premises are rented out to the General Public when they are available.