2023-2024 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 2023
General Meeting Wednesday September 20 at 9:45 am
Program: Tower Garden by Karsten Tuttle
Karsten will explain what Tower Gardens are and how they work.
Costa Verde District Board Meeting Friday September 22 at 10 am
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday September 25 at 2:00 pm
Tour: Sherman Library & Gardens Wednesday Sept 27 Tour 10:30 to 11:30
Cost: $5 Garden Entry Lunch at 608 Dahlia Lunch: $ Your Choice
Sherman Gardens is an inspiring horticultural oasis and nationally renowned botanical garden. A lush tropical conservatory featuring a koi pond, carnivorous plants, and an extensive orchid collection. Includes an artistic succulent garden, formal garden and a tea garden.
Costa Verde District General Member Meeting Thursday Sept 28 at 10 am
Program: The Bee Lady, Alysa Kimiko
Alysa will speak on the inner workings of a hive, the importance of pollinators to our food chain, and how we can support pollinators. Cost $5
October 2023
LBGC Board Meeting October 4 10:00 am
General Meeting Wednesday October 18 at 9:45 am
Program: Bee Keeper Jon S. Vesely
Jon S. Vesely from Bee Rescue keeper of the bees “Saving people from bees” will be speaking on the life of bees and importance of saving them. He will also discuss how to provide a safe environment for bees in your garden. He plans to bring a display of live bees..
Tour: Begonia Garden Location, Time and Date: TBD
We are planning a tour of a private Begonia Garden.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday October 23 at 2:00 pm
November 2023
LBGC Board Meeting November 1 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday November 15 at 9:45 am
Program: Sustainable Gardening Using Permaculture Principles by Stephanie Sun, Owner, Holistic
Gardening Company
Workshop:Garden Art Wire Beading Time and Date: TBD
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday November 20 at 2:00 pm
Costa Verde District Special Event Program: Leadership Workshop
Leader: Robin Pokorski, Former CGCI President and PRGC Region Director.
South Coast Botanic Garden (26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula), Frances Young Hall Thursday November 9, 2023 9:30 am to 2:30 pm
Workshop topics include parliamentary procedure, leadership, how to take minutes, motivating participation and team building.
Cost: $20
December 2023
LBGC Board Meeting December 6 10 am
General Meeting: Wednesday December 13 at 9:45 am. Note Date Change to second Wednesday
Program: Holiday Celebration and Potluck
We are asking groups to create a centerpiece of their own Theme, and present to the group. There may be time for driftwood project. Select treasures will be raffled and we can enjoy holiday treats at the potluck.
Activity: No tour or workshop in December
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project: no work party this month
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
General Member Meeting: Monday December 4 9 am to 1:30 pm
Program: Holiday Luncheon
Cost: $15 per member
January 2024
LBGC Board Meeting January 3 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday January 17 at 9:45 am
Program: Behind the Scenes at the Farmers Market by Kelli Johnson of the Harbor Area Farmers Markets
Certified farmers markets allow California farmers to sell only what they grow, so you know where your food comes from.
Tour: Long Beach City College Horticulture School Garden Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: TBD
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday January 22 at 2:00 pm
February 2024
LBGC Board Meeting Wednesday February 7 at 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday February 21 at 9:45 am
Program: Weeds by Erika Oelmann, Naturalist at Long Beach Nature Center
Erika will unlock the mystery of weeds, the good and the bad – including her research on the subject.
Tour: Nuccio’s Nursery, Altadena Monday February 5, Tour starts at 10 am
3555 Chaney Trail, Altadena CA 91001
Beloved longstanding Southern California garden center
specializing in rare Camellias and Azaleas in Altadena. The brothers are planning to
retire next year. Last chance to pick up some rare beauties.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday February 26 at 2:00 pm
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Board Meeting: Monday February 5
General Member Meeting: Monday February 12 at 10 am
Program: Orchid Aficionado Arthur Hazboun
Cost: $5 per member
March 2024
LBGC Board Meeting Wednesday March 5 at 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday March 20 at 9:45 am
Program: Jorge Ochoa,LBCC Horticulture Chair
Welcome back Jorge, our longtime friend as he talks about fruit and seed dispersal in plants.
Tour: Backyard Butterfly House Monday March 11 from 11 to noon.
Lunch will follow.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday March 25 at 2:00 pm
Costa Verde District Special Event Wednesday March 13 Time TBD
Program: Welcome San Fernando District Members
to our District home on their bus trip to the South Coast Botanic Garden.
Refreshments: CVD Members
April 2024
LBGC Board Meeting Wednesday April 3 at 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday April 17 at 9:45 am
Program: Raised Bed Gardening
We will learn about raised bed gardens, what are the benefits, and what can be grown in a raised bed. Plus, how we can make our own.
Field Trip: Natural History Museum Nature Gardens and Exposition Park Rose Garden Wednesday, May 22 at 11 am
Join us as we wander through the Museum’s outdoor living room. We will see the Pond, Pollinator Meadow, Edible Garden, Living Wall and we can get our feet wet at the Urban Waterfall Creek Bed. Then its over to the Exposition Park Rose Garden before a nearby lunch.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday April 22 at 2:00 pm
May 2024
LBGC Board Meeting Wednesday May 1 at 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday May 15 at 9:45 am
Program: Rearing Butterflies By Cindy Waldorf, Longtime butterfly enthusiast
Cindy will walk us through rearing butterflies through their lifecycle, host and nectar plants, and the importance of pollinators.
Tour: Chino Family Farm Date & Time TBD
Chino Nojo means farm in Japanese, traces its history to the early 1920s when Junzo Chino immigrated from a small Japanese fishing village of Hashiquii. During WWII the family was moved to an internment camp in Arizona and returned to the farm afterwards. Today the farm is famous for its sweet corn, strawberries and tomatoes, but is also grows hundreds of varieties of other vegetables. Julie
Ginesi, an LBGC member, is related to this family.
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday May 20 at 2:00 pm
Costa Verde District Special Event: Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden Tour, CSULB Wednesday May 8
Time & Cost TBD
June 2024
LBGC Board Meeting Wednesday June 5 at 10 am
General Meeting Wednesday June19 at 9:45 am
Program:End of Year Celebration, Raffle and Potluck
No Goodie Table in June
Workshop:Butterfly puddler stations Date & Time: TBA
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project Monday June 24 at 2:00 pm
Costa Verde District: South Coast Botanic Garden
26300 Crenshaw Blvd, Palos Verdes Peninsula
Board Meeting: Date TBD at 10 am
General Member Meeting: Date TBD at 10 am
Program: The Art of Ikebana, Ohara School – Katey Ho
Host Club: Long Beach Garden Club
Cost: $5 per member
Summer Activities
El Dorado Nature Center Entrance Garden Project:
Monday July 22 at 9:00 am
Monday August 26 at 9:00 am