WELCOME TO THE FORT BRAGG GARDEN CLUB

Fostering a community of Mendocino Coast garden lovers through shared learning and the exchange of ideas.

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Upcoming Events…

Events
Intro to Basic Mosaics
Nov 9
Intro to Basic Mosaics

LeeAnn Dickson of Just Ducky Mosaics presents “Intro to Basic Mosaics.” LeeAnn has been creating mosaic art for more than 30 years and will demonstrate how to make mosaics – a nice way to spiff up planters!

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Holiday Potluck Luncheon
Dec 14
Holiday Potluck Luncheon

Join us for our annual holiday potluck luncheon — plus a surprise!

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Film Screening: Flora of the Fields
Jan 11
Film Screening: Flora of the Fields

Filmmaker Laurie York and the film’s subjects join us for a screening of Flora of the Fields, York’s award-winning 2023 documentary. This intimate 30-minute film captures the tranquil, purposeful lives of organic horticulturalists and floral designers Winnie Pitrone and Andy Mackey, set against the unique microclimate of the Mendocino Coast.

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Beekeeping and Native Bees
Feb 8
Beekeeping and Native Bees

Local beekeeper Mary Wharmby shares her experience bringing bees into her own garden — growing over the years from a single hive to multiple hives across several acres — along with what she’s learned about native bees.

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Attracting Different Birds to the Garden
Mar 8
Attracting Different Birds to the Garden

David Jansen (Mendocino Audubon Society) and Julie Apostolu (Fort Bragg Farmer’s Market) discuss what you can do to attract a greater variety of birds to your garden.

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Pressing Flowers and Creating Art
Apr 12
Pressing Flowers and Creating Art

Leslie Krongold, Jessica Nussbaum, and retired art teacher Estreilla Allen lead a hands-on session on pressing flowers and using them to create art — a lovely way to let your garden live on.

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Community Gardens Development Talk
May 10
Community Gardens Development Talk

Adina Merenlender, Professor of Cooperative Extension in Conservation Science at UC Berkeley’s Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management and an internationally recognized conservation biologist, talks about community garden development. Dr. Merenlender currently leads a community garden project at the Mendocino Coast Jewish Community.

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Recent Blog posts…

Blog
Four Siblings, One Summer Chore, A Lifetime of Gardens
Four Siblings, One Summer Chore, A Lifetime of Gardens

One Weed at a Time:

How a dreaded summer chore became a lifelong source of meaning and satisfaction.

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  • To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.

    Audrey Hepburn

  • Gardening is an instrument of grace.

    May Sarton

  • When the world wearies and society fails to satisfy, there is always the garden.

    Minnie Auonier