Temecula Valley Garden Club Programs for 2020/2021 September 8, 2020 - Rob Hicks, Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve Park interpreter will speak on how the Santa Rosa Plateau is recovering after the fire. Updates on the rebuilding, and trails that are open at this time. Rob was our presenter a year ago. See more below for 2019. https://www.rivcoparks.org/santa-rosa-plateau-visitor-center October 13th, 2020 - The guest speaker is Kevin Alison from the Tree of Life Nursery in San Juan Capistrano. Kevin is the Native Plant Specialist at the nursery and holds degrees in Environmental Horticulture, Natural Resource Management and a Masters in Conservation and Restoration Science. He is passionate about spreading his knowledge of native plants and gardening. When he isn’t growing plants for the nursery you can find him gardening at home with his wife, Clara, and their many dogs. The Tree of Life website is: https://californianativeplants.com Pictured below is our group and tour guide at Tree of Life Nursery a few years ago. There are more pictures taken that day on our Shutterfly page. You need to scroll down a long way. The album was posted on May 12, 2017, along with several other albums.  November 10, 2020 Program: “Secret Gardens of Balboa Park” Speaker: Lucy Warren Lucy has been involved in the horticulture community in San Diego for over 30 years. She is an author, Master Gardener, former editor of California Garden magazine and is currently on the Board and Horticulture Chair for Friends of Balboa Park. Lucy will present a virtual tour of Balboa Park gardens. The tour will begin with some history of the park and its gardens, proceed to some of the better known gardens in the central mesa area, and then onto some of the farther reaches of the park to gardens with which few people are familiar. December 8, 2020  Program: Epiphyllums and Holiday Cactus Speaker: Gretchen Ward Gretchen Ward recently retired from a 35-year career with the National Park Service as a program manager, archaeologist, and park ranger. She is a San Diego native and has been a lifelong gardener. Gretchen recently graduated from the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Master Gardener program, so is a newly minted San Diego County Master Gardener. She has also been raising and working with epiphytic plants for most of her life ever since her mother bought her first epiphyllum hybrids when she was just a kid. Gretchen is about to assume the office of president of the San Diego Epiphyllum Society and looks forward to an exciting new year of activities and events with the organization. Her talk will cover care and growing of epiphytic cacti. January 12, 2021  Program: Anza Borrego Desert State Park Speaker: Larry Hendrickson, Botanist The park contains bajadas and desert washes; rock formations and colorful badlands, large arid landscapes, and mountains. The bajadas are predominantly creosote bush-bur sage with creosote bush and the palo verde-cactus shrub ecosystems with the palo verde tree, cacti, and ocotillo. In the washes, Colorado/Sonoran microphylla woodlands can be found. These woodlands include such plants as smoke tree, velvet mesquite, and catclaw. The park has natural springs and oases, with the state's only native palm, the California Fan Palm. Seasonal wildflower displays can be seen in many plant community association throughout the park. The high-country to the north and east has closed-cone pine forests, manzanitas and oak woodlands. February 9, 2021  Program: Permaculture Speaker: Diane Kennedy Permaculture is a term encompassing many plant-care
practices based on natural patterns. It emphasizes low water use,
harvesting rain, using no man-made chemicals, and repurposing and
recycling. Diane Kennedy owns Finch Frolic Garden Permaculture in
Fallbrook, a food forest through which she and her daughter give
educational tours. She is also a permaculture landscape designer,
consultant and teacher. Diane will be presenting a PowerPoint
presentation on basic permaculture methods which will provide easy
practices you can begin doing right away at your home. Diane blogs at
http://www.vegetariat.com. Go to News/Articles page for "Permaculture: What is it?" ~article written by Brie Wypich, who did a follow up interview with Diane Kennedy March 9, 2021  Program: Japanese Friendship Garden Speaker: Docents Audrey and Bob Docents Audrey and Bob will lead an informational tour through the gardens located in Balboa Park in San Diego. The tour will include all the wonders and principles that go into creating a traditional Japanese garden. The knowledgeable docents will begin the tour in the lovely upper garden, covering our prized koi pond and manicured plants the gardeners and volunteers spend hours perfecting. Eventually, you will be guided down to our lower garden. This is a magical area plentiful in flowers, waterfalls and more koi. The tour will include the first blossoms as we head into our Cherry Blossom Season. We will finish the tour with a live Q/A, where you will be able to interact and ask Audrey and Bob questions about the garden. April 13, 2021  Program: Success With Succulents Speaker: Debra Lee Baldwin Widely known as the “Queen of Succulents,” Debra Lee Baldwin is the award winning garden photojournalist who launched global interest in succulents with the first edition of "Designing with Succulents" (now in its completely revised 2nd ed.). Her other bestsellers are "Succulent Container Gardens" and "Succulents Simplified". Debra spreads the word about “plants that drink responsibly” via newsletters, articles, photos, videos, social media, public speaking, Zoom presentations, radio, podcasts, and TV. Her YouTube videos have over 6,000,000 views. Debra delights in sharing news, ideas, tips, and destinations that celebrate gardening and the joy of succulents. Debra lives and gardens in “the epicenter of all things succulent": San Diego’s North County, home to more succulent specialty nurseries and wholesale growers than anywhere else in the world. Bonnie DiAngelo suggests viewing the Rojas Succulents Nursery Video tour led by Debra Lee Baldwin (on You Tube): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eXcXfmNbV4    May 11, 2021 Exciting News! Our May 11th meeting will be a garden tour of members’ gardens--in person!! June 8, 2021 TVGC Gardener’s Masterpiece Gallery--Virtual Flower Show (via Zoom). There will be three Divisions in the show. Horticulture, Design, and Botanical Arts. Temecula Valley Garden Club Programs for 2019/2020  September 10, 2019: Program: “The History and Legacy of the Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve” Speaker: Rob Hicks. You will learn all
about this 7,500 acre reserve of relatively undisturbed oak woodland,
chaparral, and native grassland. Rob Hicks has been sharing natural and cultural history as an interpreter for nearly 30 years. https://www.rivcoparks.org/santa-rosa-plateau-visitor-center October 8, 2019:  Pictured are 3 plants total. Each plant has over 100# of beefsteak size tomatoes. Program: Dave, the Tomato Guy Speaker: Dave Freed Dave will teach us how to grow wonderful and bountiful tomatoes next spring using his amazing planters. He will make it easy for even the novice vegetable gardener! Learn how to grow tomatoes easily. Hybrids and heirlooms as well as other garden vegetables. Even if you have never grown a garden or don’t have a green thumb, Dave will show you how. He will discuss how to choose plants, sunshine, soil, watering, self watering containers, temperatures, mulching and much much more. Website/Blog: http://growtomatoeseasily.blogspot.com/ November 12, 2019:  Program: Techniques for Taking Better Pictures in the Garden Speaker: Clayton Fogle Clayton Fogle is a regular guest speaker and instructor of workshops all over the U.S. He holds a B.A. and M.Sc. Degree from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara, California and a Certificate in Digital Multimedia from Technology Development Center. He will share some of his amazing photos and the tips and techniques anyone can use to take excellent pictures. Books etc. may be available for purchase.  We will also have a craft sale at the November meeting this year (instead of in December as we did last year). December 10, 2019:   Program: Holiday Entertainment and Potluck Luncheon, also Bake Sale The December holiday program will put everyone in the mood for celebrating. January 14, 2020:  Program: Olive Cultivation and EVOO Nutrition Speaker: Jenna Fenton Jenna Fenton is a third year student at Cal Poly Pomona and the recipient of the Temecula Valley Garden Club scholarship for 2019. She grew up helping in her family’s olive grove, the Olive Plantation, since the age of 10 when she helped her father plant 1000 olive trees on the family property. She will share experiences and expertise on olive cultivation along with the nutritional benefits of extra virgin olive oil. She will bring items from the Olive Plantation for purchase. February 11, 2020: Program: Composting Speaker: James Rowland  Members will receive an overview of the composting process, information on how different methods of composting work, and the benefits of each method. Members will also learn what materials can be used for composting so that it is successful and productive. March 10, 2020:   Program: Spiny Succulents Speaker: Jeff Moore Jeff has owned and operated Solana Succulents in Solana Beach since 1992. He has written books and given talks on the subject for the past 5 years. He has spent most of his adult life negotiating the landscape of spiny succulents, will take us on a tour of these remarkable plants in cultivation. We will learn about cacti, euphorbias, fourquierias, alluaudias, and a host of other dry climate and often spiny architectural wonders. Jeff’s books along with plants will be available for purchase. "This book is a follow up yin to the yang of the last book on soft succulents. It covers cacti, euphorbias, pachypodiums, alluaudias, terrestrial bromeliads, and a few other succulent adjacent xerophytes, most but not all spiny. I obviously can’t cover all of each family or genus in one book, but try to show you cultivated examples of the most prominent. Most of the images were taken in California or Arizona, with a few habitat images to introduce the sections. The book its aimed at the new enthusiast, but as always I try to make it visually engaging enough to appeal to the veteran as well, with any cultural tips or observations that I can provide." www.solanasucculents.com April 14, 2020: Cancelled  Program: Growing Edibles in Small Spaces & Containers Speaker: Laura Simpson Laura Simpson and her husband, Jim are both UCCE Master Gardeners of Riverside County. This family with 5 children knows how to make use of every inch of space for growing! They live in a tract home in French Valley with an 8000 square foot lot and manage to grow 100 varieties of edible plants. Including exotic and rare fruits. Laura will share her best tips for growing food in small spaces. She is also a Master Food Preserver. May 12, 2020: Cancelled  Program: Edible Flowers - A Culinary History Speaker: Jean T. Weiss More delicious things from the garden! Jean is a long-time UCCE Master Gardener who began studying herbs over thirty years ago and expanded to edible flowers. Her presentation will include a history of edible flowers, illustrations of delicious recipes, and samples of lavender lemonade for all! Her full-color cookbook will be available for purchase ($9.00 cash or check only). June 9, 2020: Program: Recognition of TVGC outgoing officers and Installation of TVGC incoming officers. End of year potluck buffet luncheon.
Temecula Valley Garden Club Programs for 2018/2019 September 11, 2018 Program: Skyhunters Raptor Rehabilitation Center Speaker: Nancy Conney   October 9, 2018 Program: The Tree Whisperer Speaker: Gary Walker  Gary Walker, aka, the Tree Whisperer, has been passionately involved with Nature, and in particular trees, all his life. A personal friend and student of Dr. Alex Shigo, the world's preeminent arborist, Gary has been featured in both print and digital media and had his own radio show on trees and gardens. His web site is: www.greentreeworld.com November 13, 2018 Program: Protea Growers Speaker: Mel Resendiz  In early 1977, Ismael ("Mel") Resendiz and his brothers Porfirio, Raul and Ramon immigrated to California and began their careers in the floral industry. Since much of their background had been in farming in various parts of Mexico, it was natural for the brothers to pursue farming opportunities. Mel took a temporary position working as a farmhand at Zorro Protea Farms in the hills east of Rancho Santa Fe and soon realized his passion for flowers and plants - particularly South African and Australian varieties. "Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers LLC was etablished in 1999 with a passion for growing exotic flowers and a commitment to providing customers with the highest quality products and service. With decades of farming experience in California's ideal Mediterranean climate, we delight in growing spectacular flowers for customers who demand unique and creative floral options. What began as a business focused on proteas has grown into a "boutique" - type flower farm offering a vast selection of the most distinctive American Grown flowers. In addition to proteas, we now cultivate more than 350 varieties of flowers and foliages, and our selection continues to grow!" resendizbrothers.com There are links to several videos here: https://resendizbrothers.com/resources/videos/ December 11, 2018 Program: Holiday Entertainment and Potluck Luncheon, also Craft and Bake Sale   January 8, 2019 Program: Curator of Horticulture San Diego Zoo Safari Park Speaker: Linda Post  Not only is the San Diego Zoo Safari Park one of the top wildlife breeding and conservation facilities in the world, it is also a world-renowned botanical garden. The Safari Park’s horticulture department cares for 1,750,000 plant specimens spanning 1,800 acres. San Diego Zoo Global is working to conserve not only endangered animals, but endangered plants as well. February 12, 2019 Program: Time to Start Preparing for Our Flower Show Speaker: Presented by the Flower Show Committee  March 12, 2019 Program: Monarch Butterflies Speaker: Susie Vanderlip  Love Monarch Butterflies? So does Susie Vanderlip, Monarch Butterfly Citizen Scientist! She will share with us “Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Monarch Butterflies!”. You will be entertained by her enthusiasm and her beautiful photos, intriguing video and amusing anecdotes about Monarch life cycle AND how to attract them to YOUR garden this spring and summer! April 9, 2019 Program: Beekeeping Speaker: Chris Cullen (This is a last minute change. Our scheduled speaker listed below needed to cancel.) Program: Landscape Designer Speaker: Linda McDonald   Linda McDonald has lived in Temecula for over 30 years now, and is a past member of both the TV Garden Club and Temecula Rose Society, now a Landscape Designer after receiving her certificate in Landscape Architecture ten years ago from Mira Costa College. Although somewhat of an expert on drought tolerant plants, her expertise encompasses many types of plants from roses and herbs to edibles and ornamentals. I am “big” on organic gardening, bringing in beneficial insects, planting “butterfly” gardens and believe in gardening WITH nature. Everything Linda will mention is adapted to our climate zone. www.uniquelandscapes.net May 14, 2019 Program: Fire Resistant Landscaping and Preparedness Speaker: Rebecca Levers Rebecca Levers - Becky, a UCCE Riverside Master Gardener and California Native Plant Society member will share her knowledge of fire-resistant landscaping and how to keep your home safe during our prolonged fire season here in California. Steps to prepare your family, pets and home for evacuation will also be discussed. June 11, 2019 Program: Recognition of TVGC outgoing officers and Installation of TVGC incoming officers. End of year buffet luncheon.  2017/18 Year September 2017   Program: Penny Pines U.S. Forest Service Speaker: Jason Sieg Where do our Penny Pines donations go? U.S. Forest Service Agent will present information on this worthy cause. Our club members continue to generously support the Penny Pines Reforestation Program to maintain existing tree stands and improve wildlife habitat or replant burned or otherwise damaged forests in the Cleveland National Forest and other areas. This is done through monthly donations and gifts to honor special people and in memory of loved ones. We have received awards from CGCI for our generous donations and the number of plantations purchased in a calendar year. Plantations are important for watershed protection, soil stabilization, shade for recreation areas, and scenic beauty. For more details, go to http://californiagardenclubs.com/pennypines U.S. Forest Service: www.fs.fed.us
   October 2017  Program: Specialty Coffee: A New Crop for Temecula Valley Speaker: Linda Mullins Linda Mullins is the owner of the first Temecula Coffee Farm. They planted 800 coffee plants in October 2015 and hope to have their first crop of beans in the summer of 2018. Linda will tell their journey to that first cup of coffee. 
November 2017 Program: Pacific Crest Trail Speaker: Al O’Neal Al O’Neal will present commentary and photos of his 2,658 mile route through some of the most beautiful natural landscapes of the American West along the Pacific Crest Trail. Al’s journey was featured in the Korean Documentary, “Journey on Foot.”
December 2017 Program: Holiday Entertainment and Luncheon Member Pot Luck Luncheon and a celebration of the holiday spirit.
January 2018  Program: Temecula Berry Company Speaker: Farmer Mike Graesser Mike is the son of Ray and Kathy Graesser, who began farming here in Temecula in 1977. Ray and Kathy planted a 30 acre avocado grove on the west side of town and then started the blueberry farm in the late 1990’s. Mike will present the Berry Company’s journey to success. www.temeculaberryco.com/
February 2018 Program: Flower Show Chairman Speaker: Susan Puma Susan Puma will provide information on entering items into our flower show and the Flower Show and Plant Sale schedule.
March 2018 Program: Creating a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Speaker: Ann Platzer Ann is a Riverside County Master Gardener and will present a checklist of how to create a wildlife habitat in your own backyard.
April 2018   Program: Keys Creek Lavender Farm Speaker: Tristan Tristan will provide a presentation on the Keys Creek Lavender Farm. www.kclfarm.com
May 2018
Program: Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms, Inc. Speaker: David Barnes David
Barnes is a General Manager at Mountain Meadow Mushroom Farms, Inc. he will
provide insight on how mushrooms are grown for commercial production.
June 2018 Program: Recognition of TVGC outgoing officers and Installation of TVGC incoming officers. End of year buffet luncheon.
2016/17 Year September 2016 Program: Certified Earth Friendly Garden Speaker: Dawn Standke Dawn Standke, a Master Gardener from San Diego Speakers Bureau, will present the checklist needed to have your garden Certified as Earth Friendly. She will provide the checklist and if you meet the criteria, she can certify your garden. She will sell signs you may put in your yard to let the community know you are certified. www.mastergardenerssandiego.org October 2016 Program: Butterfly Habitats Speaker: Pat Flannagan Pat Flannagan from Butterfly Farms in Vista, California, will provide information on butterflies and their habitats. http://butterflyfarms.org November 2016 Program: Plants for Soap Speaker: Jeremy Pearson Jeremy Pearson, owner of The Land of Milk and Honey, will provide information on growing plants and keeping bees to make soap products he sells at the area Farmer’s Markets. He will be selling some of his creams and soaps before and after the meeting. www.thelandofmilkandhoneysoap.com December 2016 Program: Holiday Entertainment and Luncheon
Children's Choir and Member Pot Luck Luncheon and a celebration of the holiday spirit. January 2017 Program: Backyard Barn Owls Speaker: Bert Kersey Bert and Sharon Kersey from Backyard Barn Owls will provide information on owls and their habitat. They will bring an owl nesting box and a video to sell before and after the meeting. Barnowls.com February 2017 Program: Flower Show Chairman Speaker: Debra Jones Debra Jones will provide information on entering items into our flower show and the Flower Show and Plant Sale schedule. March 2017 Program: Grapes, Vines, Drought, and the Ecosystem
Speaker: Greg Pennyroyal, Wilson Creek Winery Greg will provide information on growing grapes during drought, pests affecting vines and the ecosystem created. www.wilsoncreekwinery.com  April 2017 Program: Pumice Products for Soil Speaker: Lexi Petelski Lexi Petelski, Co-Owner of General Pumice Products, will talk about pumice and how it improves growability of soils, saves water, acts as an aeration system, retains moisture and holds nutrients at the root zone of plants. Their products are available for purchase online at generalpumiceproducts.com May 2017 Program: Growing and Using Lavender Speaker: Jack and Carrie Bauer Jack and Carrie from Sycamore Lavender Farm will provide information on how to grow and use lavender in the Temecula Valley. www.facebook.com/sslavenderfarm June 2017 Program: Recognition of TVGC outgoing officers and Installation of TVGC incoming officers. End of year buffet luncheon.
2015/16 Year September 8, 2015 Jacob's House, a Home Away from Home
-Linda Mejia
Jacob's House is an independent hospital hospitality house in Temecula that provides temporary housing for family members who live outside the community and who have a loved one hospitalized nearby, suffering a traumatic medical life event or crisis. Linda will share her own and other stories that ultimately inspired her commitment to this valuable community resource. Our club has committed to providing assistance for development of the water-wise garden project at Jacob's House.
October 13, 2015 Under the Spell of Succulents
-Jeff Moore
Looking to save water? Hoping to create beauty? Wanting ease of cultivation? Look no more…the incredible world of succulents is about to be presented to you. Jeff Moore, owner of Solana Succulents and author of "Under the Spell of Succulents", will take you on a journey, sharing his love and knowledge of these diverse and fascinating plants. Jeff will have his book available to sell and sign for you as well as plants from his Solana Beach nursery.
November 10, 2015 Soil - It's a Living Organism
-Gisele Schoniger
So many of our yards here in Temecula Valley have been scraped, compressed and otherwise compromised. Gisele Schoniger, Organic Gardening educator for Kellogg's Garden Products, will speak on how the use of compost and organic matter and mulching will help to maximize and conserve water use along with a wealth of other very practical ways to improve on our gardening practices to bring our soil back to life! She will also bring various samples for us to try in our own gardens.
December 8, 2015 Holiday Entertainment and Luncheon
Pot Luck Luncheon and a celebration of the holiday spirit
January 12, 2016 Table Settings and Flower Arrangements 101
-Debra Jones
Debra, our Flower Show Chairwoman, will present basics of design. We all committed to participation in our flower show when we voted to have one this year. Debra will take away the hesitation we sometimes feel when we attempt something new and help us channel our talents into beautiful entries for our gift to the community.
February 9, 2016 Herbs - a Culinary Adventure
-Jean Weiss
Herbs may have ancient roots but they are not a thing of the past. As more people travel the world, enjoy ethnic and regional foods and watch TV cooking shows, a huge resurgence of interest in diverse culinary herbs has occurred. Jean Weiss, reference librarian for the University of California at Riverside, a long time volunteer at UCR Botanic Gardens and lifetime Master Gardener, will share her knowledge and love of the beauty and power of herbs.
March 8, 2016 Cacti and Succulents - Staging for Success
-Debra Jones and Linda Powell
Debra Jones will share some tips to help you prepare your plants for the upcoming April Flower Show. Attractive containers, proper grooming, and healthy plants all contribute to a winning combination. Linda Powell will show some of the interesting tools of the trade to groom and present to the best advantage.
April 12, 2016 Fairy Gardens - a Little World of Enchantment
-Vanessa Andrade
Magic toadstools... Pixie dust... Elves and Fairies hiding in the woodland glen... Such is the enchanted world of Fairy Gardens. Vanessa Andrade, owner of Garden Moonlight, will help you create your own special, secret garden filled with magic! Let your imagination run wild!!!
May 10, 2016 Create a Butterfly Friendly Container Garden
-Susan Cline
Plants can serve multiple purposes in your garden. They can give us beauty as well as provide a home and nourishment to birds, bees and butterflies… and many are water efficient as well!!!
TVGC member Susan Cline is a UCCE Master Gardener with a special interest in butterfly friendly landscapes. She will create a container garden that not only is butterfly friendly, but will explain the basics of host and nectar plants.
Also on this day will the presentation of our annual scholarship to a deserving student.
June 14, 2016 Recognition of TVGC outgoing officers and installation of TVGC incoming officers, as well as the End-of-year luncheon buffet
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