Organic Garden Club members were treated to an incredible experience on Central Coast Field Day! The first stop was at at the new University of California Agricultural Research Center in Camarillo. A Cool Season Annual Cover Crop Trial was planted there January 30, with 20 plots of different cover crops repeated three times for scientific…
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Tour of the Ventura Botanical Gardens
Organic Garden Club members experienced a gorgeous day for a tour at the Ventura Botanical Garden lead by Dr. Joe Cahill, the Executive Director. We walked through gardens representing the earth’s five Mediterranean climate zones and their native plants. Southern California being one of the five, the plants, after being established, thrive in our environment. …
Regenerate Your Soil – Dr. David White
Our Zoom Meeting with Dr. David White, The Soil Doctor from Ojai, is an incredible harvest of information about regenerative organic techniques and the importance of healthy soil. He is passionate about composting, bacteria, fungi, native plants, and is spreading the word that organic gardening can save the world by restoring the soil, water, and…
Terri Burgess, the California Native Plant Society, Channel Islands
At our January meeting, Terri Burgess, Chapter Membership and Outreach Coordinator of our local California Native Plant Society, told us of the importance of protecting native plants from extinction and their role in our local ecosystem of plants, insects, and animals. California has unique native plants and some rare native plants live only on the…
Holiday Wreath Making
Wreaths have been a part of celebrations since the earliest civilizations, representing victory, rejuvenation, and a circle of eternal hope. Wreaths have been door decorations, headdresses, and waistbands. For thousands of years, religions and cultures of the world have delighted in fresh leaf and vine wreaths. Gathering the supplies for your wreath is an adventure…
Ventura County Farm Day, 2023
Organic Garden Club members had a wonderful time on Ventura County Farm Day! Starting at Duda Farm, we met farmers who grow Dandy produce. Duda Farm shared package celery, cabbage, and lettuce with us! Plus we took home veggie starter plants for our gardens! On Ventura County Farm Day, Organic Garden Club’s second stop was…
Plant your Fall Organic Veggie Garden
It’s time to plant your fall veggies! You are what you eat! Grow a Backyard Pharmacy! Eating fresh, organic fruits and veggies saves time and money at the doctors office and on prescriptions and tastes amazing. Food is Medicine! Eat seasonally! It’s time to give up processed foods which are filled with too much salt,…
Tour of Seaside Gardens in Carpinteria
Organic Garden Club members enjoyed a delightful day at Seaside Gardens in Carpinteria with over 3 acres and eleven garden vignettes that provide an around-the-world sampling of plants that thrive in this coastal environment. After visiting the gift shop, we arrived at the Tropical gardens filled with rare plants and trees. Organic Garden Club members…
Members Organic Garden Tour
Our members know that being in the garden is an invigorating mood booster, stress reliever, and energy enhancer that creates a peaceful feeling of well being. On our fun and amazing Members Organic Garden Tour, we toured four members gardens. Our first stop was at Tracy’s beautiful Veggie Garden in her ¾ acre yard. She…
Backyard Lifeboats
At our Organic Garden Club meeting, Dr. Sean Anderson, California State University at Channel Islands Environmental Science professor, gave a wonderful presentation on climate change, called “Backyard Lifeboats – Proactive Tools to Survive our Biodiversity Crisis.” There has been a massive habitat destruction in the world. Only 23% of the land remains wild and it’s…
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