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!
Holiday Potluck Luncheon
Join us for our annual holiday potluck luncheon — plus a surprise!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defensible Space Landscaping
A timely look at California's new Zone 0 defensible-space landscaping law, presented by Michael Jones (UCCE Forestry Advisor serving Mendocino, Lake, and Sonoma Counties), and Tori Norville (UCCE Fire Science Advisor serving Sonoma, Napa, and Marin Counties).
Become a Member
Gain access to local gardening expertise, monthly educational programs, and a supportive network of fellow plant enthusiasts who share your passion for coastal gardening. Join the Fort Bragg Garden Club to enhance your knowledge, participate in hands-on workshops, and connect with others dedicated to cultivating thriving gardens. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, our resources and community support provide the tools you need for success year-round.
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The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul.
Alfred Austin
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To forget how to dig the earth and to tend the soil is to forget ourselves.
Mahatma Gandhi
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A garden requires patient labor and attention. Plants do not grow merely to satisfy ambitions or to fulfill good intentions. They thrive because someone expended effort on them.
Liberty Hyde Bailey