Monarchs
Niguel Shores and the area around Monarch Bay was once a breeding ground for the monarch butterfly. These butterflies were once seen here in large masses due to the sur- rounding sagebrush and manzanita. However, their habitat has been almost entirely replaced by our neighborhoods filled with homes. Our club has established a small monarch butterfly gar- den in our community park to attract and feed these beautiful insects.
On March 22, from 9 a.m. to noon, the City of Dana Point is hosting a “Bring Back the Monarchs” workshop at Sea Terrace Park. This is a great opportunity for all the family to create habitats and help migrating monarch butterflies return to the area. Water, tools,
and snacks are provided. Contact dpnaturalresources@danapoint.org to register.
Club Meetings
Our February speaker was Rex Yarwood from Dana Point Nursery. He brought a beautiful selection of flowering spring plants and instructed us on how to care for them. He offered valuable recommendations for appropriate fertilizers and pesticides. At the end
of his presentation, he generously donated many of these plants for our raffle. The focus of our next meeting will be succulents! On Monday, March 17 at 11:00 a.m. in the Clubhouse, our speaker will be Master Gardener, Karen Newe. She will give a presentation on succulents, how to select and care for them.
Plant Sale
Please save the morning of Saturday, April 5 for our Annual Plant Sale in the Clubhouse. See details in the announce- ment on this page of the newsletter.
Join Us
We always welcome new members to the Garden Club. Membership is open to all residents of Niguel Shores. You do not need to be a gardening expert to join. Our meetings are varied and may comprise a speaker, workshop, garden- related projects or a field trip. Refreshments are served at each meeting. Dues are $25 per person per year, and $5 per are $25 per person per year, and $5 per guest visit. Sign-up forms are in the Niguel Shores office. Please contact Sandi Stauffer at sandistauffer@comcast.net with any questions. We hope you will join us.
—Judi Palladino
GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE
Saturday, April 5
9 a.m. to 12 Noon
Niguel Shores Clubhouse
Come and see the beautiful plants from our sponsoring local nurseries:
• Dana Point Nursery
• Harvest Landscaping
• Plant Depot
• Seaside Nursery
• Trader Joe’s
• Costco
You’ll find plants and cuttings from our members’
gardens, plus other garden-related items.
We accept payment in cash and by credit card.
Niguel Shores residents and their guests are welcome to attend.
This is our club’s major fundraiser!
Plant Sale proceeds will be used for:
• Horticultural Academic Scholarships
• Penny Pines Reforestation Program
• Non-Profit Conservation-Focused
Organizations
Plant or pot donations welcomed.
Text Marietta Hannigan (571) 329-8185 arrange drop-off or pick-up.
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