2024-2025 Programs
Please join us the 3rd Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise noted, from September through June
In-person Meetings at St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church start at 9:45 am (Business Meeting, followed by a social break at 10:30 and the Program at 11:00)
6201 E. Willow St. (Major Cross Streets: Willow & Palo Verde)
Long Beach, CA 90815
Program updates are posted on this webpage as details are finalized
Questions? email us at longbeachgc@cagardenclubs.org
September 2024
Board Meeting: Wednesday September 4 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday September 18 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Jane Kaylor
Inspiration: Open
Plant of the Month: Ellyn Meikle
Program: Blue Butterflies by Ann Dalkey
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday September 23 at 2 p.m.
October 2024
Board Meeting: Wednesday October 2 at 10 a.m.
Tour: Phil Harris’ English Garden and Fairy Garden
We are planning a tour of a private garden in Cerritos followed by lunch at Wood Ranch.
Thursday October 10 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday October 16 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Cindy Kovacs
Inspiration: Carolyn Rubin
Plant of the Month: Sari Jeske
Program: Growing with Nature’s Technology
by Emmanuel Rivera
and Kat Kramer
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday October 28 at 2:00p.m. *Note date change
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Board Meeting: Monday October 7 at 10 a.m.
General Member Meeting: Monday October 21 at 10 a.m.
Shelley Sparks – Tree Talk
Entry $5 per person
November 2024
Board Meeting: Wednesday November 6 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday November 20 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Roxanne Korzeniowski
Inspiration: Jane Kaylor
Plant of the Month: Lorraine Graham
Program: Sowing Seeds of Change Urban Farm
Lindsay Smith, Co-Founder
Agricultural Education & Vocational Center
Field Trip: Roger’s Gardens Christmas Boutique with lunch at the Farmhouse
Friday November 15th
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday November 25 at 2:00 p.m.
December 2024
Board Meeting: Wednesday, December 4 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday December 11 at 9:45 a.m.
Note: Date Change to second Wednesday
No Goodie Table this month
Centerpieces: Bonnie Goldberg
Inspiration: Bonnie Goldberg
Plant of the Month: Jane Kaylor
Program: Holiday Celebration and Potluck
We are making herbal wreaths during the meeting. Select treasures will be raffled and we can enjoy holiday treats at the potluck. Reindeer games will be played.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Off this month.
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Holiday Party: Monday December 9
10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Program: Jorge Ochoa – South America’s Aphrodisiac: Passion Fruit. Jose will be gifting all attendees with Passion Fruit starter plants.
Entry $10 per person
January 2025
Board Meeting: Wednesday January 1 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday, January 15 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Rose Robinson
Inspiration: Rose Robinson
Plant of the Month: Shirley Hansen
Program: Rock Gardens by Cindy Kovacs
The history, varieties and construction of rock gardens, including how to make your own at home.
Workshop: Rock Painting
Wednesday January 22
Time and Cost: TBD
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday January 20 at 2:00 p.m.
February 2025
Field Trip: Getty Center Garden
Tuesday February 4th Lunch to follow in the Getty Café
Time and Cost: TBD
Board Meeting: Wednesday February 5 at 10 a.m.
Bonnie’s Valentines Tea
Philanthropic Event February 11 and 13
Bonnie and Mike with the support of the club, host this delightful event to raise funds for Long Beach Garden Club philanthropies. Invitations will be emailed a few weeks prior to club members. RSVP please.
General Meeting: Wednesday February 19 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Open
Inspiration: Pauline McMahon
Plant of the Month: Bonnie Goldberg
Program: Roses 2.0 by Lynn Hillman
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday February 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Board Meeting: Monday February 3, 10 a.m. to noon
General Member Meeting: Monday February 24
10 a.m. to 1p.m.
Michael Friedman – Kelp Forests of the South Bay
Entry $5 per person
March 2025
Tour: Virginia Robinson Gardens in Beverly Hills
Wednesday March 12. Lunch will follow.
General Meeting: Wednesday March 19 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Pauline and Carolyn
Inspiration: Lynda DeWitt
Plant of the Month: Lynda DeWitt
Program: Herbal Wisdom
by Julie James
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday March 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Workshop: Succulent Easter Basket
Friday March 28
April 2025
Board Meeting: Wednesday April 2 at 10 a.m.
General Meeting: Wednesday April 16 at 9:45
Centerpieces: Carol Nelson
Inspiration: Open
Plant of the Month: Carolyn Rubin
Program: Community Gardens
by John Walker
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday April 21 at 2 p.m.
Members Garden Tour
Consider sharing your garden with your LBGC friends. Always an educational, supportive and inspirational day for all. More details to come.
Wednesday April 23
Costa Verde District Special Event
Thursday April 10, 2025 Time/Cost TBD
Program: Bus Trip to San Fernando Valley District
May 2025
Board Meeting: Wednesday May 7 at 10 a.m.
President’s Tour
May 14 and 15 Details and cost TBD.
This year we are headed north to Santa Barbara to enjoy what this area has to offer. We carpool and spend the night before a second day of gardens, growers and nurseries.
General Meeting: Wednesday May 21 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Open
Inspiration: Open
Plant of the Month: Cecilia Burns
Program: Carnivorous Plants
by Dean Shoffeitt
Special Event: Long Beach Poly Festival of Gardens and Butterflies
We host a booth at this school festival to educate students about gardens and gardening.
Wednesday, May 21 from 1:35 to 3 p.m.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday May 26 at 2 p.m.
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Board Meeting: Monday May 12 from 10 a.m. to noon
June 2025
General Meeting: Wednesday June 18 at 9:45 a.m.
Centerpieces: Open
Inspiration: Open
Plant of the Month: Rose Robinson
Program: End of Year Celebration, Raffle and Potluck
No Goodie Table in June
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday June 23 at 2 p.m.
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
General Member Meeting: Monday June 9
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Program: Mike Garcia – How Climate Change is Affecting Our Gardens
Host Club: Long Beach Garden Club
Entry $5 per person
Summer Activities
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday July 28 at TBD time
Monday August 25 at TBD time