General Meeting & Special event Calendar
2021 - 2022
September 9, 2021
Rose Loveall-Sales, owner of Morning Sun Herb Farm, talks about growing herbs for beauty in the landscape as well as their culinary and health uses. In Herbal Allstars for the Dry Garden, Rose discusses the necessary changes to cultural practices during a time of drought. Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Saving our Trees During the Drought, and other subjects - Katherine Alexander
October 14, 2021
Most bugs and creepy crawlies that you see in your garden actually do much more good than harm! In Friend or Foe? Master Gardener, John Fike tells us how to identify who is who, encourage more of the good guys, and deal with the bad ones without using harmful pesticides.
Horticulture: A Kitchen Garden by the Back Door - Terry Lippert
November 11, 2021
Laurel Winzler is a talented floral designer and owner of Flaurel Design. She began her career working for the SF Symphony preparing welcome bouquets for visiting conductors and musicians. They are still her client today! She presents “Festive Holiday Decor” with an emphasis on materials that can be sourced locally or in your own garden.
Horticulture: Defenses Against Critters in the Garden - TBD
December 9, 2021
Holiday Party - Lafayette Veteran's Hall - 11:00 a.m.
Co-Chairs - Jean David and Mary Furman
January 13, 2022
Lisa Harper, President of the East Bay Bonsai Society, will present The Art and Practice of Bonsai, which tells a story through a living illusion. Achieving a miniature tree takes years of patient cultivation and pruning to expose the essence of the tree. Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Growing Indigo - Robyn Barker
February 10, 2022
Kate Verhoef uses her experience as both a parent and school garden educator to look at Gardening through a Child's Eyes. Kate shares tips, inspiration, and resources for gardening with children aged 4-10 years, including activities that you can easily do yourself at home.
Horticulture: Gardening with Granddad - David George
March 10, 2022
Local garden designer, Katie Creighton, will show us how to create a lovely year-round garden with foliage plants. In her talk - Fascinating Foliage: Designing with Variegated Plants - Katie will explore the opportunities to provide fuss-free color, texture, and drama, that allows you to simply sit back and enjoy… Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Thoughts from a Master Gardener - Monika Witte
April 14, 2022
Nate Bradley and his family have been in the olive growing business for generations. As owner and master blender at Amphora Nueva in Lafayette, he presents Growing Olives and Tasting Their Bountiful Harvest. Prepare for an interesting and interactive presentation that will dispel myths about olive oils.
Horticulture: Keep it Cool - How to Save Water and Your Plants During Drought - LGC Hort Team
May 12, 2022 - Private, members only garden tour.
June 9, 2022
Summer Garden Party - Location to be announed
Installation of Officers & Luncheon
Co-Chairs - Jean David and Mary Furman
Rose Loveall-Sales, owner of Morning Sun Herb Farm, talks about growing herbs for beauty in the landscape as well as their culinary and health uses. In Herbal Allstars for the Dry Garden, Rose discusses the necessary changes to cultural practices during a time of drought. Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Saving our Trees During the Drought, and other subjects - Katherine Alexander
October 14, 2021
Most bugs and creepy crawlies that you see in your garden actually do much more good than harm! In Friend or Foe? Master Gardener, John Fike tells us how to identify who is who, encourage more of the good guys, and deal with the bad ones without using harmful pesticides.
Horticulture: A Kitchen Garden by the Back Door - Terry Lippert
November 11, 2021
Laurel Winzler is a talented floral designer and owner of Flaurel Design. She began her career working for the SF Symphony preparing welcome bouquets for visiting conductors and musicians. They are still her client today! She presents “Festive Holiday Decor” with an emphasis on materials that can be sourced locally or in your own garden.
Horticulture: Defenses Against Critters in the Garden - TBD
December 9, 2021
Holiday Party - Lafayette Veteran's Hall - 11:00 a.m.
Co-Chairs - Jean David and Mary Furman
January 13, 2022
Lisa Harper, President of the East Bay Bonsai Society, will present The Art and Practice of Bonsai, which tells a story through a living illusion. Achieving a miniature tree takes years of patient cultivation and pruning to expose the essence of the tree. Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Growing Indigo - Robyn Barker
February 10, 2022
Kate Verhoef uses her experience as both a parent and school garden educator to look at Gardening through a Child's Eyes. Kate shares tips, inspiration, and resources for gardening with children aged 4-10 years, including activities that you can easily do yourself at home.
Horticulture: Gardening with Granddad - David George
March 10, 2022
Local garden designer, Katie Creighton, will show us how to create a lovely year-round garden with foliage plants. In her talk - Fascinating Foliage: Designing with Variegated Plants - Katie will explore the opportunities to provide fuss-free color, texture, and drama, that allows you to simply sit back and enjoy… Plant Sale.
Horticulture: Thoughts from a Master Gardener - Monika Witte
April 14, 2022
Nate Bradley and his family have been in the olive growing business for generations. As owner and master blender at Amphora Nueva in Lafayette, he presents Growing Olives and Tasting Their Bountiful Harvest. Prepare for an interesting and interactive presentation that will dispel myths about olive oils.
Horticulture: Keep it Cool - How to Save Water and Your Plants During Drought - LGC Hort Team
May 12, 2022 - Private, members only garden tour.
June 9, 2022
Summer Garden Party - Location to be announed
Installation of Officers & Luncheon
Co-Chairs - Jean David and Mary Furman