Santa Cruz County Garden Club
Join the Cruzers Garden Club for a very special gathering. Things to celebrate! The miracle of the Monarch’s metamorphosis, the transformation of a backyard space, and CJ’s birthday! Here’s the plan: Meet in the parking area at Monarch Cove at 10am. (See map below) Parking is limited so car pool or park down at the […]
This may be the shortest but I think it just might be the most well attended parade in the world! And the Garden Cruzers are going to be there. Come, join the fun, enjoy the day. We’ll be handing out our “business cards”, each with a little silk flower attached, to promote our garden club. […]
Two gardens will be on show this week – two opportunities to learn and grow with the Garden Cruzers of Santa Cruz County. Come and appreciate and admire Jeanne and Jessica’s gardens – both in Aptos. First tour will be Jeanne’s and then Jessica’s. If you would like to carpool, meet up at Pete’s Coffees […]
Big Plant Sale! Big Fund Raiser! Come and support the County Fair fundraiser! We’ll be joining the park-wide garage sale at Aptos Knolls by holding our plant sale at Sharon’s home on Saturday the 18th of July. We’ll start at 9am and pack up at noon or when we run out of items to sell… […]
A perennial favorite, CJ will be giving us the lowdown on cultivating house plants that thrive. Usual place, usual time. If you are a new comer, that’s 10 to 11am at the clubhouse at Aptos Knoll. See map below. If you would like to be added to the mailing list or our WhatsApp group, please […]
Think your shady spots can’t be beautiful? Think again! Join us for this informative Garden Cruzers class as we explore the wonderful world of shade-loving plants. Learn which flowers, shrubs, and foliage plants thrive in low-light conditions, how to care for them, and how to combine them for year-round color and texture. Whether you’re looking […]
Discover why salvias and sages are among the most popular and rewarding plants for California gardens! In this Garden Cruzers class, you’ll learn about the many varieties available, how to choose the right ones for your garden, and the secrets to keeping them healthy, colorful, and blooming for months. We’ll also explore how these beautiful, […]
This week we will visit to the good folks and Aptos Landscape Supply to get ideas for the County Fair, get familiar with the variety of hardscape materials and all the possibilities for us to collaborate on to actualize CJ’s vision and award-winning ideas, which she has drawn up and will share. We will meet […]
Add texture, movement, and year-round interest to your garden with ornamental grasses! In this Garden Cruzers class, CJ will help you to discover a wide variety of grasses that thrive in our climate, learn how to select the right ones for your landscape, and find out how to plant, care for, and maintain them for […]
Bring your garden to life with the sights and sounds of birds! Join Garden Cruzers for an engaging class exploring the fascinating birds commonly found in Monterey Bay gardens. Learn how to identify local species, discover what attracts them, and find out how to create a welcoming habitat with the right plants, water, food, and […]