Lobsters!
The Garden Club is happy to announce the return of our popular Lobster Fest, to be held in the Clubhouse on Thursday, October 20. Al Glatt and Suzanne Enis are heading up the event being held for the first time since the pandemic!
The event is limited to 64 attendees with Garden Club members having priority, but they will need to commit to attending. Any remaining places will be available for guests. All attendees are required to pay for the cost of their lobster; guests pay an additional $20 each. The price of the lobsters is to be determined on purchase.
An email with the event details, time, cost of the lobsters, etc. will be sent out ahead of this evening event.
We are fortunate to have the local California Spiny Lobster as the main feature of the Lobster Fest! These lobsters live in the kelp forests along our Pacific shoreline. Kelp has commercial value, including as organic fertilizer in both meal and liquid form for use in our gardens and houseplants.
Heat and Drought
We have experienced excessive heat lately, making it uncomfortable spending time outdoors doing activities like gardening. In addition, the South Coast Water District has sent notice that Level 2 water supply shortage regulations are in effect, limiting how we irrigate our gardens. There is a big push towards replacing lawns with water-wise and California-native landscaping: a great way for homeowners to save both water and money as the state endures seasons of drought ahead.
Indoor Gardening
Indoor gardening can be rewarding in so many ways. House plants are not subject to adverse climatic conditions. They only require watering once a week, and in some instances once a month. Houseplants create attractive décor with a diverse range of leaves and flowers; some can even help purify air.
Indoor gardening is also both therapeutic and enjoyable!
Staff from one of our local nurseries recommend these five starter indoor plants for any gardener: snake plant, Dracaena, ZZ plant, Pothos, and Monstera deliciosa. These plants are great focal points for any home. Use seaweed/kelp extract every time you water your plants for an extra health and vitality boost.
—Ann Strauss
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