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 80 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.
Regular meetings are from September through May, on the third Wednesday of the month. The meetings start with a social time beginning at 9:30 am, the business meeting starts at 10:00 am, and at 11:00 am we have an expert speaker on various gardening topics.
The meetings are held at the Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California.
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 80 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.
Regular meetings are from September through May, on the third Wednesday of the month. The meetings start with a social time beginning at 9:30 am, the business meeting starts at 10:00 am, and at 11:00 am we have an expert speaker on various gardening topics.
The meetings are held at the Clark Building, 861 Valley Drive, Hermosa Beach, California.
Our mailing address is Email
Hermosa Garden Club info@hermosagardenclub.org
P.O. Box 782
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hermosa Garden Club Organization:
Our officers and Committee Chairmen serve for two-year terms. The officer positons 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
Hermosa Garden Club Organization:
Our officers and Committee Chairmen serve for two-year terms. The officer positons 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: Linda Zimmermann
1st Vice President: Todd Aotorne (Ramsey)
2nd Vice Presidents: Elizabeth Brown
Recording Secretary: Andrea Pulcini and Ruth Rask
Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Dantzer
Treasurer: Diane Lewis
Parliamentarian: Carol Tanner
President: Linda Zimmermann
1st Vice President: Todd Aotorne (Ramsey)
2nd Vice Presidents: Elizabeth Brown
Recording Secretary: Andrea Pulcini and Ruth Rask
Corresponding Secretary: Kathleen Dantzer
Treasurer: Diane Lewis
Parliamentarian: Carol Tanner
Ongoing Club Activities:
The December meeting is devoted to a Holiday Celebration including a potluck luncheon. We also have potluck luncheons as part of our regular meeting in April. The focus of the April meeting is planning for our annual fund raising plant sale. 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 on the last Wednesday of most months. 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. We also have potluck luncheons as part of our regular meeting in April. The focus of the April meeting is planning for our annual fund raising plant sale. 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 on the last Wednesday of most months. 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, click here: Membership
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 Clark Building.
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, click here: Membership
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 Clark Building.
Annual Plant Sale:
Our main fund raising event each year is our annual May plant sale at the Clark Building in Hermosa Beach. This event features sale of indoor and outdoor plants, white elephant items, crafts and jewelry, and baked goods. The sale also includes a popular raffle with all prizes donated by area merchants. All members are expected to contribute in some way to this annual fund raising event. All proceeds from this sale are contributed to various environmental, conservation, and educational non-profit organizations in California. This year's Plant Sale is Sat. April 27, 2019, 8:00-1:00, Raffle at 12 noon.
Our main fund raising event each year is our annual May plant sale at the Clark Building in Hermosa Beach. This event features sale of indoor and outdoor plants, white elephant items, crafts and jewelry, and baked goods. The sale also includes a popular raffle with all prizes donated by area merchants. All members are expected to contribute in some way to this annual fund raising event. All proceeds from this sale are contributed to various environmental, conservation, and educational non-profit organizations in California. This year's Plant Sale is Sat. April 27, 2019, 8:00-1:00, Raffle at 12 noon.
Meetings and Speakers - 2018 - 2019
September 19, 2018 - "Creating a Waterwise Sensory Garden" by Russell Akiyama
Russell Akiyama is the owner of Sunflower Farms Nursery, Gardena. He is enthusiastic about
encouraging young people to garden and can be found doing so at local farmers' markets. Russell will
discuss how to create a waterwise sensory garden. He promises to bring fragrant plants to demonstrate.
October 17, 2018 - Heal the Bay
Speaker: Nancy Shrodes, Associate Director of Policy and Outreach
Heal the Bay is a environmental advocacy non-prophet organization founded in 1985. Its focus is the Santa Monica Bay. It also supports efforts to preserve and protect Southern California coastal waters and watersheds.
November 21, 2018 - Garden Holiday Ornaments - Fun & Art in the Garden - the garden as a resource for holiday décor by Yvonne Savio.
Yvonne Savio managed and taught the University of California Cooperative Extension Master Gardener Program in Los Angeles for more than 20 years. Following her retirement in 2015, she established her website www.GardeninginLA.net. This website provides local gardening information, a calendar of gardening events, job and volunteer opportunities, and a biweekly blog on her Pasadena garden. Yvonne is passionate about gardening and delights in sharing her knowledge with others. She will share with us some wonderful ideas for the upcoming holiday season.
December 19, 2018 - No Speaker - Christmas Celebration
January 16, 2018 - "How to Grow Plumerias" by David Konisha.
David Konisha is President of the South Coast Plumeria Society. His gardening hobby and love of plumerias and succulents have led to a new career. After his retirement, David and his wife Elaine
established a shop and nursery at 5911 Cerritos Avenue, Cerritos. David reports that he is busier than ever now. He has previously spoken to the Riviera Garden Club and very willingly agreed to share with us "all he knows about growing plumerias."
February 20, 2019 - Native Flowers and Seeds
Speaker: Rene Amy, founder and owner of Altadena Maid Products
Rene Amy, at age fourteen, began working in the landscaping industry and earned an undergraduate degree from Indiana University and doctorate from Purdue University Global. He hand makes small batches of seed bark with a variety of mixes of California-native plant seeds, focused mainly on beautiful native flowers.
March 20, 2019 - Madrona Marsh
Tracy Drake is the expert on the Madrona Marsh which is one of the last marshlands that once covered Southern California coastal plains. With no built-in water source, rain collects to the lowest point in the surrounding area to create this freshwater wetland. The marsh provides food and rest for migrating birs, insects, spiders, frogs, reptiles and small mammals. Over 250 native birds and 15 non-native species have been seen here in the past 40 years! Tracy will be telling us all about this unique marshland. Check heir website at: friendsofmatronamarsh.com
April 17, 2019 - No Speaker - Plant Sale Planning for Saturday April 27th
May 15, 2019 - Speaker to Announced - Bus Trip (Cancelled)
June 20, 2019 - No Speaker - Intallation Luncheon
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. Here's a beautiful video garden tour - watching flowers bloom, what every gardener loves...
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. Here's a beautiful video garden tour - watching flowers bloom, what every gardener loves...
AWARDS RECEIVED BY THE HERMOSA GARDEN CLUB
