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October 23rd, 2008
(a members-only meeting)

Ruth Chivers
"Mexican Influence on California Gardens"

Meet Ruth Chivers, one of UK's most respected garden writers and designers.  Now living in California she divides her time between gardening in England and applying her talents to the special needs of California gardeners. 

In this lecture she will look at the influence of Mexico on California gardens, as well as the inspiration Mexico took from European traditions.

 

9:00-10:00 a.m. - hospitality hour               10:00-10:30 a.m. - business meeting               10:30-11:45 a.m. - speaker

Greeters for October -

Plant Exchange -

Horticulture Theme -Drought Tolerant and Water-Wise Plants From Your garden

Special Exhibit - California Natives in the Fall:  Enjoy Them for Their Foliage, Fruit, Flowers and Form by Coolidge Sharkey

                              
Ways and Means
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Special Workshop and Program
Wednesday October 29, 2008

"Creating an Edible Landscape"
by Paul Maschka
program 10:00 am - 2:00 pm     optional lunch - 12 noon
program $8   optional lunch $12
to take pace in the garden of Penelope West
contact: Barbara Seymour (number in Yearbook)