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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

MAY FLOWER POT

“Song of Solomon 2:11-12 For lo the winter is past, the rain is over and gone; The flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come….”

After record-breaking rains this winter, we are ready for spring—the wonderful season of rebirth. Spring in California is a long glorious season and by May, our gardens are filled with a rainbow of colors. My sweet peas and roses are heavenly! May is the month of garden tours and flower festivals, the most notable being May Day. Its origins spring from ancient Roman fertility rites which were later adapted by the Celts of Europe. Traditions of flower-decked May Poles and dancing were passed down through the centuries and some areas of Britain and Scandinavia still celebrate this holiday, though it has become more of a children’s festival. Another May holiday with ancient origins is Mother’s Day. As early as 250 B.C., the Greeks and Romans had spring flower festivals honoring mothers, in fact the Roman holiday lasted 3 days! In the United States, congress passed a resolution in 1914 designating the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. The very first Mother’s Day observance in the US was at a Pennsylvania church in 1908, credited to Anna Jarvis. Anna’s mother had established a Mother’s Friendship Day in West Virginia in 1868 as a way to help heal the scars of the Civil War. Anna wished to honor all mothers and promote strong family bonds. According to the “Language of Flowers”, the flower most symbolic of motherhood is dianthus. This is a very fragrant perennial, usually white or pink, that is easy to grow in the garden. I enjoy the wonderful scent of these but another plant I am hoping to establish in my garden that has a truly wonderful scent is lily-of-the-valley. It was a favorite of the Victorians because of its delicate white bell-shaped flowers and incredible sweet scent. It is the symbol of purity and renewed happiness and is considered the 5th thing a bride should carry. The Dutch often plant the flower in the first garden of newlyweds and in Ireland it is sometimes called “fairy ladders” for the wee folk to climb. In the 16th century it was regarded as a medicinal plant used for treating eye inflammations and migraines. The distilled essence was considered more valuable than gold! Lily-of-the-valley, is THE flower to wear and to give in France on May Day, a national French holiday. In my childhood home in Illinois, there was a large patch that thrilled me every spring. The plant requires rich well-drained soil and a shady area, so a challenge here, but I hope to establish a small area in my garden for this special plant. Though the white bells are tiny and delicate and appear fragile, the stems are strong making it a good cut flower. As usual, DAGC offers a variety of garden experiences this month: learn about tomatoes at the general meeting, tour a private garden in Moraga, visit Morningsun Herbs in Vacaville, discuss The Samurai’s Garden at Bookworms, and make a

summer wreath! And don’t forget to celebrate May Day—make an old-fashioned May basket filled with flowers and candy and deliver to a friend! “The world’s favorite season is spring. All things seem possible in May.” Edwin Teale

“I remember my mother’s prayers and they have always followed me.” Abraham Lincoln

Happy May Day! Happy Mother’s Day

Rebecca President

www.dagc.us Newsletter of the Danville-Alamo Garden Club May 2017

The Flower Pot Volume XLIII Issue 9

Inside this Issue: Page 1 President’s Message Page 2 Program, Lunch Bunch, Tours, Community Outreach Page 3 President’s Potpourri, Bookworms, Social, Project Produce Page 4 Workshop, Upcoming Events Page 5 Horticulture, Master Gardeners, Birthdays Page 6 Nominations for Year 2017-18 Page 7 & 8 Membership Application form Page 9 Calendar Page 10 Sponsors

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PROGRAM Wild Boar Farms in St. Helena offers some of "the most outrageous tomatoes available on the planet", according to Bradley Gates, owner and nurseryman.

His goal is to create the most amazing tomato varieties there are. Using heirloom genetics and mutations as a foundation, Brad has been fortunate to discover and then improve on some remarkable tomatoes. The main focus is on bi-color and striped varieties with wonderful flavor and fascinating looks.

Brad adds, "Great genetics, great climate and a decade of living and breathing tomatoes are what makes us special". Martha Stewart, Alice Waters and Annie of Annie's Annuals and Perennials agree. All have featured Wild Boar tomatoes.

Brad will be with us at our May meeting on May 11th, to share his passion. He will bring plants to sell. Don't miss it!

Patty Dobbin—Program Chair

TOURS Amazing Natives — Personal Guided Home Tour

Al & Barbara Kyte’s Garden-Moraga Wednesday May 24, 2017

Depart 9:45 am — Tour Guide: Susan Polk Over the last 40 years Al, a fly-fishing author, converted his backyard into a lovely, low maintenance, park-like landscape. In the beautiful front garden, a streambed is located between graceful vine maples that provide shaded access to a walk-through area dominated by mature manzanitas. In the back garden, trails wind through open areas of wildflowers that give way to tall shrubs and small trees. A twenty-five-foot stream tumbles down through the garden before spilling into a fish and turtle pond. The garden contains over 200 species of California Natives. Japanese garden concepts have shaped the design of his yard. Mountain mahogany, pines and toyons create an attractive, see-through canopy. The garden was designed for wildlife, bird baths and feeders, nesting houses have attracted over ninety species of birds. We are in for a real treat and you will want to spend hours with Al, as he is a wealth of information and so passionate about his garden. We will have lunch at a local restaurant to be determined. It will be based on the number attending. Please bring cash for your lunch, as restaurants cannot accommodate a large group with multiple credit cards. Get your reservations in early as this will be a very popular event. It is going to be a lovely day! *We will carpool from Creekside Community Church 1350 Danville Blvd., Alamo. Park in the back of the lot. We will leave at 9:45 am sharp. You must RSVP to: Susan Polk by Friday, May 19th.

Tour Chairs, Susan Polk & Rhonda Raphel

Lunch Bunch “It is more fun to talk

With someone who does not use long, Difficult words but

Rather short, easy words like “What about lunch?”

~~A.A. Milne

~Winnie-the-Pooh

Nine lovely DACG ladies enjoyed lunch at Forbes Mill in April. Of course, we enjoyed our time there so much, we have decided to return to Forbes Mill in May. There is a new option on the menu that is most appealing. Pick one item from List# 1, then pick another item from List #2. The lists have several choices of soups, salads, sliders and luncheon faire. The portions are just right for “ladies who lunch” and all for only $12. Do let me know if you can join us in May. The deadline will be Tuesday, May 9th so that I may make reservations. Enjoy this Spring day!

Joyce Michalczyk

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Our Community Outreach will not be meeting in May and June.

Join us next year when more activities will be planned. Thank all of you that helped at the Food Bank, with the arranging of flowers for Hospice, work at Tao House and at Forest Homes Farm. Consider Community Outreach a 'must do' activity for next year and enjoy the appreciation of those whom we help.

Charlotte Graham

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MAY PRESIDENT' POTOURRI---GARDEN TOUR!

My last PPP event is May 23rd! Off we go to visit Morningsun Herbs in Vacaville. Rose Loveall, herb specialist and owner of this farm was our speaker in March. If you weren’t able to purchase all the herbs you wanted at that meeting, now is your chance!

Her lavender field should be in bloom and the drive down Cherry Glen Rd. is lovely. Also, after this visit, we will continue a country drive to Suisun to visit the lovely home gardens of my friend Lynn Kemble who is quite an enthusiastic gardener. Bring your lunch and we will eat in her beautiful garden and be treated to a sumptuous dessert! We will leave from Creekside Church at 9:00 AM, returning around 2. You must RSVP to me at rjbyrom@comcast.net by May 15. Hope you can join me on this fun outing.

Rebecca Byrom, President

FROM THE SOCIAL COMMITTEE I have agreed to be the Social VP for a third

year but would love to share my position with

someone who could take on some of the

responsibilities and possibly take over in 2018.

I can offer all my notes and give ‘on the job’

training!

Although the position does mean arriving a

little earlier than everyone else, the advantages

are getting the best parking spot and first

choice of seating! All the heavy lifting of tables

and most of the chairs is done by the janitor

before we arrive. I have had a super friendly

team helping me every month so there are

plenty of extra hands to assist.

Please email me if interested and I can give you

any extra information.

For May, I need 2 more food volunteers to

bring savory dishes. Please email me if you can

haven’t had a chance to offer

anything this year. This is your last

chance!

Linda Scotting

Social Chair

Project Produce:

Our thanks to all those who contributed in April to

donate 44 lbs. of food to the Food Bank.

Helen Miller has offered to pick up unneeded home

grown produce over the summer to extend our Food

Bank donations. Please contact Helen if you have

food to donate.

BOOKWORMS The Bookworms will meet this month to discuss the novel, The Samurai's Garden by Gail Tsukiyama.

The year is 1937, and the Japanese Imperial Army is on a steamrolling conquest through China. Despite this, Stephen Chan’s father sends him from their home in Hong Kong to the family's beach house in Tarumi, Japan to recuperate from his tuberculosis. Here Stephen is cared for by Matsu, the housekeeper and master gardener. Matsu is a samurai of the soul, a man devoted to doing good and finding beauty in a cruel and arbitrary world.

Book Quotes:

Sometimes you can’t let go of the past without facing

it again.

Beauty exists where you least expect to find it.

Bravery is when you step in to help when you have

nothing to lose.

The Bookworms meet on May 17th from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon at Jan Anderson’s home. Sign up at the May General Meeting or email Darlene Guzman

Space is limited to 12 DAGC members.

Darlene Guzman and Jan Anderson

Bookworm Chairs

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MAY WORKSHOP May 22nd (Monday) 10 a.m. – 12:00p.m.

Please join us to make a Summer Wall

hanging / Wreath using dry materials on

Monday 22nd May at the

home of Judy Lauper.

Use to decorate your home

May through July for

Memorial Day, 4th of July

and even on to Labor Day.

Details of cost etc. will be

sent soon via email.

RUTH BANCROFT GARDEN May is a busy month filled with activities at the garden. The following is the event's calendar:

Please note some of the events have a fee and with that, an RSVP is necessary and payment in advance.

May 6, Saturday, 10:30 - 11:30-Robin Stockwell, author of Succulents and founder of Succulent Gardens Nursery in Castroville will talk about his book. The book is an ultimate guide to choosing, designing, and growing 200 easy care plants. Tour of the garden will highlight plants featured in the book. Fee

May 10, Wednesday - Making and Using Compost-water wise docent led tour at 11am and 2pm. Hands on will be held at 1pm. - no fee.

May 12, Friday, 11am-Beginning Succulent Propagation to help expand your succulent collection with Walker Young, Assistant Curator of the garden. Learn how to take cuttings and propagate with leaves. Fee

May 13, Saturday, 10:30 -1:30 - Mother's Day Teacups- plan to create your own teacup planter with your mother and give it to her as a as a gift. Fee.

May 19-Friday,10:30 - 11:30 — Members only (no fee) — Collecting and cleaning CA native seeds and learn about optimal seed collecting and storage techniques from Ryan Penn, RBG Horticulturalist.

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 11am there are tours of the Ruth Bancroft Gardens. Garden is closed on Mondays. No reservations needed. Entrance fee—$10.

Please visit The Ruth Bancroft Garden website or call 925-944-9352.

Jenny Offringa—Rep for Ruth Bancroft Garden

17th Annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek AAUW Garden Tour

Friday, May 12 and Saturday May 13

10 AM - 4 PM each day.

Make it a Mother’s Day to remember with a spring excursion to the 17th annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek AAUW Garden Tour on Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 from 10am-4pm. Explore a selection of five beautiful gardens in the Danville and Alamo areas and show your appreciation for the mothers in your life.

Tickets are available at East Bay Flower Company in the Danville Livery ($40) or online at the website: http://daw-ca.aauw.net/garden-tour-2017/ or send a check postmarked by May 5, payable to AAUW Fund with a self-addressed business-sized #10 stamped envelope to: AAUW Garden Tour P.O. Box 996 Alamo, CA 94507

Please, no pets or children under 12.

JUNE INSTALLATION LUNCHEON

Our June Installation Luncheon, for members only, will

be on Thursday, June 8th. It will be a garden theme

luncheon with some nice surprises.

Our luncheon will be potluck. We will have another

sign up sheet at our May General Meeting. Please sign

up to bring either an appetizer, salad and dessert. If

you cannot attend our May General Meeting and would

like to attend our June Installation, please let me or

Sandi Stamates know.

Come join the fun and meet our new Board.

Sharon Williams & Sandi Stamates

Installation Luncheon Chairs

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HORTICULTURE

One of my greatest frustrations in the gardening world is that so many customers want to have immediate gratification,

and only purchase plants in bloom. This is exactly not when to buy plants. If the plants are in bloom they are putting

their energy into flowers and not roots. Good roots will make the plants more spectacular later in the season.

I also love to buy 6 packs of plants, because you get the best prices per plant. Recently I went to Sloat’s to look around,

and they carry a grower called Frederick’s. This company has been around for as long as I can remember, and they grow

many things in the small 6 packs. They used to go for $1.99, but I think they run $3.99 these days. But through this

company you can buy short lived perennials such as fox gloves, campanula, and columbines. Believe it or not these

plants should be planted now, with no flowers, and looking like little starts.

If you have prepared your soil properly, and make sure they get sufficient water to start, they will make massive plants

for you to enjoy next spring. Then if you can handle it, let them go to seed, and you will begin to have ongoing plants

until you die or sell your house whichever comes first.

Often times you can also find unusual annuals in 6 packs. One of my favorites is

Browalia. This plant has impatiens shapes blue flowers that bloom all summer.

They can live in partial sun into the shade. This is a very difficult plant to find, even

in bloom, but right now if you ask a representative at Sloats to look at the

Frederick’s list, the Browalia is on the list. I already ordered mine. They make great

pot plants, as well as wonderful garden plants. They are also especially interesting

because they are good shade plants.

Another annual I adore are the Green Zinnias. These are especially hard to find.

They are not available yet, but they should be coming on soon. However other

zinnias are already available, and if you are looking for the giant ones, 6 packs are

the way to go. Just ask your nursery person.

The more you ask for plants, the more you will drive what is in the

nurseries. They have no idea what might interest you, and you just

have to ask.

Kristin Yanker-Hansen —Horticultural Chair

Master Gardener Hotline 9 am – 12 noon M-Th

Telephone: 925-646-6586

Email: ccmg@ucanr.edu

Website:http://ccmg.ucanr.edu

Facebook: www.facebook.com/

CoCoMasterGardeners

Contra Costa Master Gardeners

University of California Cooperative Extension

75 Santa Barbara Rd., Second Floor

Pleasant Hill, CA 94532-4215

Dear Members, All articles for the Newsletter, should be sent to me by the 3rd Thursday of the month, Many thanks, Sharon Townsend, Newsletter Editor

Birthday wishes to our Lovely Ladies…….

This month we send special birthday wishes to:

Jan Andersen, Janeen Beech Thomas, Barbara Evans,

Sylvia Benzler, Robin Ann Gigoux, Julie Grisham,

Judith Jacobs, Ann Johnson, Judy Lauper, Betty Maddox,

Marjorie McMahon, Lori Montgomery,

Nancy Norland, Diane Partlow,

Mary Rodde, Jone Sapiro, Michele Snover,

and Sandi Stamates.

Have a great Birthday and a

wonderful year Ladies.

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FROM THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

We will be voting on nominees at our May General Meeting. However, you can see we are still looking to fill a few positions. Please contact Sharon Williams if you can fill one of these open positions. Our Club needs volunteers in order to continue functioning.

Thank you. — Executive Board

DAGC 2017/2018 CANIDATES FOR OFFICE

Executive Board (Elected) President: Sharon Williams Program Vice President: Vicki Freeberg Membership Vice President: Lynn Hoaglin, Page Krause, Janice Fassiotto Social Vice President: Linda Scotting Recording Secretary: Judy Lauper Corresponding Secretary: Sheila Truschke Treasurer: Jenny Offringa

Executive Board (Appointed) Club Advisor: Rebecca Byrom Parliamentarian: Nancy Norland

Elected Board Positions: Historian: Julie Millias Horticulture Chair: Kristin Yanker- Hansen Newsletter Editor: Sharon Townsend

Sponsor Representative: Joan Hines, Sandi Stamates, Sheila Campbell Tour Chair: Darlene Guzman, Melody Evans Web Site Administrator: Nancy Norland Workshop Chair: Anne Diggins, Holly Sauer, Julie Grisham

Appointed Support Positions: Artistic Arranger: Charlene Geiger, Rhonda Raphel Email Coordinator: Caroline Bonny Inspiration: Pamela Colombana, Nancy Combs, Rebecca Bryom, Julie Grisham Penny Pines: Gurprett Gill Plant Exchange: Penny Adams, Linda Adams, Angie Anastasion Community Outreach Chair: Susan Polk, Kathy Gilcrest Members Helping Members: Sheila Truschke Bookworms: Darlene Guzman, Jan Anderson Lunch Bunch: Joyce Michalczyk Food Bank Coordinator: Helen Miller

Appointed Special Committee Chairs: Audit Committee Chair: Marian Bliss, Sandy March Directory Committee Chair: Sharon Townsend Winter Event Committee Chair: Kathryn Hodson Installation Luncheon Chairs: OPEN

MEMBERSHIP

Over 100 members have already renewed their memberships! The 2017-2018 renewal form is

attached to the newsletter for your convenience.

Thank you for your attention to your renewal.

Lynn Hoaglin and Page Krause — Membership

Editors note…. To print out just the membership forms, remember to specify on your printer dialogue page which pages you

would like printed, i.e. 6-7.

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*Coming together is the beginning * Working together is progress * Staying together is success *

Please print your name the way you would like it to appear in the Directory. Contact the Membership Vice President if this information changes during the year. *Starred items are required for membership and Directory purposes.

NAME* ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Members receive the newsletter, The Flower Pot, e-mailed monthly. Note: Effective June 2013, hard copies of the newsletter will no longer be available, except for those currently receiving a mailed copy. If you wish to continue to receive the newsletter by mail, include an additional fee of $21.00 to cover printing and mailing costs.

Complete and return both forms with your (non-refundable) check made payable to DAGC.

Check #_______________ Date____________________ Amount______________

Mail to: Page Krause Active members must attend a minimum of three (3) General Meetings a year (Sept-May) and actively support all functions of the club. Attendance will be verified monthly at the General Meetings. It is the sole responsibility of the member to sign in each month.

Liability Release: I recognize that Danville-Alamo Garden Club’s activities, such as tours, workshops, and meetings at member’s homes can involve risk of injury. I agree as a condition of membership and participation in DAGC activities to release any claim I may have directly or indirectly, against DAGC, its officers, and my fellow members that arise out of such activities. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless DAGC, its officers, and members from any claim arising from my participation in Club activities.

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Annual Club Membership Dues ($55.00) $ 55.00

Total $

Danville-Alamo Garden Club Membership Form 2017-2018

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Danville - Alamo Garden Club

Participation is essential to making our garden club thrive. Let us know how you can help us and how we can help you.

What are your gardening interests or specialties? (Ornamental, vegetable, orchard, succulents, houseplants, other) ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a Master Gardener? ______ Yes Tell us if you have a special workshop talent to share. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Would you be willing to serve on the Nominating Committee? ______ Yes Tell us about new programs, workshops and/or tours you would like offered. Give contact information if possible. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ Do you have any additional information/suggestions to share with the Club? _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________________________ Please indicate the areas in which you would like to participate:

_____ Nominating Committee ______ Proofreading Directory

_____ Social Committee ______ Bring Food for Meetings

_____ Audit Committee ______ Horticulture

_____ Winter Event Luncheon Committee ______ Monthly Flower Arranging

_____ Installation Luncheon Committee ______ Photography

_____ Community Outreach Committee ______ Other (Specify): _____________

_____ Members Helping Members Committee

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Dates & Times Events Details

Every Saturday & Sunday

Ruth Bancroft Garden "Walk-In" tour at 11 am. Plant sales everyday.

May 4, Thursday 9:30 am

DAGC Board Meeting Home of Tena Gallagher

May 11, Thursday 9:15am

DAGC General Meeting Alamo Women’s Club

Social time and General Meeting. See page 2. Speaker Brad Gates from Wild Boar Farms talks about ‘New Varieties of Tomatoes and Growing Methods’.

May 11, Thursday Following meeting

DAGC Lunch Bunch Join fellow members at Forbes Mill in Danville. Please contact Joyce Michalczyk if you are interested. See page 2.

May 12 & 13, 10 am—4pm

17th Annual Danville-Alamo-Walnut Creek AAUW Garden Tour

Tickets $40 on sale at East Bay Flower Company 206 Sycamore Valley Rd. West (Danville Livery). See page 4.

May 13, Saturday

10:30am-1:30pm

Ruth Bancroft Garden Class

For Mother’s Day

Mother's Day Teacups- plan to create your own teacup

planter with your mother and give it to her as a as a

gift. Fee. Call (925) 944-9352. See page 4.

May 17, Wednesday 10am—noon

DAGC Bookworms Discussion of The Samurai’s Garden by Gail Tsukiyama. To be held at the home of Jan Andersen. See page 3.

May 20, Saturday

2:00pm

Sloat Garden Center—Danville Camino Ramon,

Seminar: Summer Rose Pruning

Buzz Bertolero The Dirt Gardeneris back to demonstrate what to do with roses now that we’re heading into summer. Register in advance. Free for Rewards Members. $10 for non-members (membership is free!) Call (925)837-9144.

May 20-21 Sunset CELEBRATION Weekend Sonoma

For details go to: http://www.sunset.com/marketplace/sunset-celebration-weekend-2017

May 22, Monday 10:00am-12:00 noon

DAGC Workshop: Make a Patriotic Home decoration.

Join Judy Lauper at her home to make a summer wall hanging/wreath. Details to follow by email. See page 4.

May 23, Tuesday 9:00am-2:00pm

PPP Visit the Morningsun Herbs in Vacaville and Tour to Private Garden in Suisun

Leaving from Creekside Church at 9:00am, we will visit Morningsun Farm and then the private garden of Lynn Kemble, a friend of our President, returning around 2:00pm. Please bring a packed lunch. See page 3. RSVP by May 15

May 24, Wednesday 9:45am

DAGC Tour: Private Garden Tour in Moraga

Amazing Natives — Personal Guided Home Tour Al & Barbara Kyte’s Garden-Moraga Carpool from Creekside Community Church leaving at 9:45 am sharp. See page 2. You must RSVP to: Susan Polk by Friday, May 19th.

May 27, Saturday 10:00am

Sloat Garden Center Diablo Road Herbal Magic —Growing Herbs 101

Herbs are beneficial to us and to our gardens. Learn how to incorporate them into your existing garden or landscape. Register in advance. Free for Rewards Members. $10 for non-members (membership is free!) Call (925) 743-0288.

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The Flower Pot

Sharon Townsend ~ Editor Danville–Alamo Garden Club P.O. Box 920 Danville, CA 94526

Our Sponsors

Ace Hardware

3211 Danville Blvd., Alamo, CA,94507

(925) 837-2420

Annie’s Annuals & Perennials

740 Market Ave., Richmond, CA 94801

510-215-3301 or 888-266-4370

Armstrong Garden Center

7360 San Ramon Road, Dublin, CA 94568

925-551-0231

Lucky Garden Dublin Hydroponics

7071 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568

(925) 828-4769

Orchard Nursery

4010 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,

Lafayette, CA 94549

925-284-4474.

Regan Nursery

4268 Decoto Road, Fremont, CA 94555

510-797-3222

Ruth Bancroft Garden

1552 Bancroft Road,

Walnut Creek, CA 94598

925-944-9352

Sloat Garden Center

828 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

925-743-0288

800 Camino Ramon, Danville CA 94526

925-837-9144

Please support our sponsors!

Remember, our commercial sponsors donate the

door prizes, and/or offer discounts, and they

support us with speakers for our general meetings.

Please support them!

Joan Hines, Joanne Nelson, Jenny Offringa

Sponsor Reps