Santa Cruz County Garden Club
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 […]
Join CJ and members of the club on Saturday, September 5 for a fun and inspiring class all about succulents! Discover what makes these wonderfully diverse plants so appealing. Join us and learn how to keep succulens healthy and thriving and pick up ideas for using them creatively in your garden and containers. The timing […]
Come on over and help set up and prepare for the Garden Cruzers Santa Clara County Fair exhibits. We are entering exhibits in two categories this year: Succulent Serenity and Water Wise Gardens. Coordinate with CJ and connect via our WhatsApp group. If you have any questions and would like to help prepare for the […]
The showstopping Santa Cruz County Fair returns September 16 – 20th for family fun, great entertainment, live shows, animal displays, carnival rides, and more!!! $22 for adults (13-61), $11 for children (6-12), and $14 for seniors (62+)
Let’s take a breather! Come and hang out on the patio with a view of the Monterey Bay. Bring a dish to share and garden stories. What has your garden taught you? How have you benefited from the Garden Cruzers classes and field trips and the abundance of CJ’s garden wisdom? Got suggestions for future […]