About the Club:
The Hermosa Garden Club was founded in 1957 with the mission to increase knowledge and interest among its members and within the community in Civic Beautification, Gardening, and Conservation.
The Hermosa Garden Club currently has over 40 members. The members of the Hermosa Garden Club, through their membership dues, are also members of
Costa Verde District,
California Garden Clubs, Inc.,
Pacific Region,
South Coast Botanic Garden Foundation, Inc
National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Members are encouraged to participate in the Costa Verde District meetings held at the South Coast Botanic Gardens in Palos Verdes, CA.
Thursday, September 28,2023 10 am to 12 noon Speaker: The Bee Lady
Monday, December 4, 2023 Holiday Luncheon with Special Honoree
Monday February 12, 2024 10 am to 12 noon Orchids, Speaker Arthur Hazboun
June 2024, Date: TBD
Our mailing address is Email
Hermosa Garden Club info@hermosagardenclub.org
P.O. Box 782
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
First board meetings is scheduled Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at The Great Room at 12:30 pm.
Following board meeting are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, thru June.
The Great Room
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Regular meetings are from September through May, on the third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start with a social time beginning at 12:30 pm, the business meeting starts at 1:00 pm, and at 2:00 pm we have a speaker on various gardening topics.
The General Meetings are held at the Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Garden Club Organization:
Our officers and Committee Chairmen serve for two-year terms. The officer positions are: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian.
We also have various committee chair positions responsible for supporting our meeting arrangements, membership, gardening topics, conservation and environment issues, fund raising, and community outreach.
Hermosa Garden Club info@hermosagardenclub.org
P.O. Box 782
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
First board meetings is scheduled Tuesday, September 12th, 2023 at The Great Room at 12:30 pm.
Following board meeting are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, thru June.
The Great Room
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Regular meetings are from September through May, on the third Tuesday of the month. The meetings start with a social time beginning at 12:30 pm, the business meeting starts at 1:00 pm, and at 2:00 pm we have a speaker on various gardening topics.
The General Meetings are held at the Kiwanis Club, 2515 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California
Hermosa Garden Club Organization:
Our officers and Committee Chairmen serve for two-year terms. The officer positions are: President, 1st Vice President, 2nd Vice President, Recording Secretary, Corresponding Secretary, Treasurer, and Parliamentarian.
We also have various committee chair positions responsible for supporting our meeting arrangements, membership, gardening topics, conservation and environment issues, fund raising, and community outreach.
Current Officers:
President: Elizabeth Brown and Andrea Pulcini
1st Vice President: Linda Gamero
2nd Vice Presidents: Susan Whiteside
Recording Secretary: Vicki Garcia and Ruth Rask
Corresponding Secretary: Carol Harrison
Treasurer: Diane Lewis
Parliamentarian: Alexiz Slafer
Meetings and Speakers - 2023 - 2024
September 19th Welcome back to members!
October 17th Demonstration
November 21st Art Demonstration of special art technique using
plants
December 19th Holiday Party at Mimi's in Torrance
January 16th Doug Krause discusses what is being done to promote
a healthy environment
February 20th California Rare Fruits Growers...grafting methods
March 19th Monarch Fellowship discussing pollinators and native plants
April 16th Prepping for Plant Sale
May 21st Field Trip TBD later
June 18th Summer fun at Valley Park
Ongoing Club Activities:
The December meeting is devoted to a Holiday Celebration including a potluck luncheon. Our May meeting is a bus trip to a garden of interest in the LA area and includes a stop at a plant nursery along the way. There are no outside speakers for the special meetings.
Other special activities during the regular meeting season include visits to member gardens. We also have occasional plant related workshops and demonstrations throughout the year.
In June we either have a picnic for our last meeting of our club year, or the installation luncheon for new officers for the coming two years. In August there is an Garden Party at a members home/garden for new and old members (invitation only).
Some years our club enjoys participating in the Hermosa Beach St. Patricks Day Parade.
The December meeting is devoted to a Holiday Celebration including a potluck luncheon. Our May meeting is a bus trip to a garden of interest in the LA area and includes a stop at a plant nursery along the way. There are no outside speakers for the special meetings.
Other special activities during the regular meeting season include visits to member gardens. We also have occasional plant related workshops and demonstrations throughout the year.
In June we either have a picnic for our last meeting of our club year, or the installation luncheon for new officers for the coming two years. In August there is an Garden Party at a members home/garden for new and old members (invitation only).
Some years our club enjoys participating in the Hermosa Beach St. Patricks Day Parade.
At our Christmas potluck we exchange gifts, have contests for best floral arrangement and craziest Christmas hat, and enjoy singing Christmas songs...
Membership Information:
Membership dues are $25 per year. Members receive a yearly membership book which lists all activities and members who share their enthusiasm for all things in gardening. To join the the Hermosa Garden Club and become a member.
Members are responsible for volunteering to support the various activities of the club including hosting activities for our regular meetings, supporting the annual plant sale, serving on committees and in office positions as your interest and availability allows.
Feel free to attend one of our meetings at the Kiwanis Club.
Membership dues are $25 per year. Members receive a yearly membership book which lists all activities and members who share their enthusiasm for all things in gardening. To join the the Hermosa Garden Club and become a member.
Members are responsible for volunteering to support the various activities of the club including hosting activities for our regular meetings, supporting the annual plant sale, serving on committees and in office positions as your interest and availability allows.
Feel free to attend one of our meetings at the Kiwanis Club.
Annual Plant Sale:
Hermosa Plant Sale, Saturday, April 27th, 2024 10am - 2pm
place to be determined, Hermosa Beach
Our main fund raising event each year is our annual plant sale. This event features sale of indoor and outdoor plants, white elephant items, and baked goods. The sale also includes an opportunity drawing. All members are expected to contribute in some way to this annual fund raising event. Proceeds from this sale are contributed to various environmental, conservation, and educational non-profit organizations in California.
Hermosa Plant Sale, Saturday, April 27th, 2024 10am - 2pm
place to be determined, Hermosa Beach
Our main fund raising event each year is our annual plant sale. This event features sale of indoor and outdoor plants, white elephant items, and baked goods. The sale also includes an opportunity drawing. All members are expected to contribute in some way to this annual fund raising event. Proceeds from this sale are contributed to various environmental, conservation, and educational non-profit organizations in California.
Garden Tours
We have a garden tour for our members, usually the fourth Wednesday of the month. The specific tour address is announced at the club meeting, or you can check the club directory for address and phone number of host.
A favorite garden we encourage all to visit is the Manhattan Beach Botanical Gardens.
We have a garden tour for our members, usually the fourth Wednesday of the month. The specific tour address is announced at the club meeting, or you can check the club directory for address and phone number of host.
A favorite garden we encourage all to visit is the Manhattan Beach Botanical Gardens.