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.
Costa Verde District General Member Meetings:
All general meetings shall take place South Coast Botanic Garden 2600 Crenshaw Boulevard, Palos Verdes Peninsula, 90274-2515 in the Frances Young Hall, at 10:00am.
The business meeting shall start promptly at 10:15am
Monday, October 28, 2024 10am to 12 noon Program: Tree Talk by Shelly Sparks Host Club: San Pedro Garden Club Fee: $5 per member
Monday, December 9, 2024 10am to 12 :30pm Program: South America’s Aphrodisiac by Jose Ochoa. Jose will be gifting all attendees with Passion Fruit starter plants. Host Club: Hermosa Garden Club and South Coast Floral Designers Fee: $5 per member
Monday, February 24, 2025 10am to 12 noon Program: Kelp Forests of the South Michael Friedman Host Club: Riviera GC Fee: $5 per member
April 10th 2025 – field trip to San Fernando Valley District
June 9, 2025, 10am to 12 noon Program: How Climate Change is Affecting Our Gardens by Mike Garcia Host Club: Long Beach Garden Club Fee: $5 per member
Our mailing address is Email
Hermosa Garden Club info@hermosagardenclub.org
P.O. Box 782
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
First board meeting is scheduled Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at The Great Room at 12:30 pm.
Board meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, thru June at:
The Great Room
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Regular meetings are from September through June 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
Join the Garden Club members and guests the first Thursday of the month at Scotty’s at the Hermosa Beach Pier at 10am
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 meeting is scheduled Tuesday, September 10th, 2024 at The Great Room at 12:30 pm.
Board meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month, thru June at:
The Great Room
2810 Artesia Blvd.
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Regular meetings are from September through June 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
Join the Garden Club members and guests the first Thursday of the month at Scotty’s at the Hermosa Beach Pier at 10am
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 - 2024 - 2025
September 17th Welcome back to members! September 17, 2024
Judy Daley, President of the South Bay Rare Fruit Growers Association
and Orchid enthusiast.
We are happy to have Judy come speak again. She will be talking about
the care and propagation of Cymbidium Orchids.
October 15th October 15, 2024
Amy Spencer, CEO/Founder of Los Angeles Bat Rescue
Amy will be discussing her work as a bat rescuer. Attending with her
will be some of her Bat Ambassadors.
Please plan to attend this presentation on these very special creatures.
November 19th November 19, 2024
Aaron Tupac, Mycologist Aaron is a mycologist based in Los Angeles. He will be talking about fungi conservation, ecological restoration, and making fungi education accessible for all.
December 19th Holiday Party at the Kiwanis Club, Hermosa Beach
January 21st January 21, 2025
Linda Meighan, Herbalist Linda is a popular South Bay area Herbalist/Wholistic Lifestyle Consultant. She will be teaching us about the many ways herbs can help support and help maintain us healthier.
February 18th February 18, 2025
Walt Warriner, Certified Urban Forester Walt is a urban forestry expert. He will be talking to us about the benefits of maintaining healthy and structurally stable trees, and how they improve community livability. Heal
March 18th March 18, 2025
Meredith McCarty, Heal the Bay Meredith will be talking about the state of the Ocean and how we can help sustain it.
April 15th Prepping for Plant Sale April 26th
May 20th Field Trip
Remember, our trips are always exciting and fun…
June 17th Installation Luncheon for new officers
Ongoing Club Activities:
The December meeting is devoted to a Holiday Celebration 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 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 26th, 2025 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 26th, 2025 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 Tuesday 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 Tuesday 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.