Your New Club Officers for 2020-2021 met outdoors in Francine’s beautiful garden on Monday, August 3, to begin planning activities for the club’s coming year. They were wearing masks, observing social distances, and enjoying individually wrapped treats. (CDC, please note.)■ Co-Presidents – Nadine Allen and Francine Stout■ Vice President – Susan … [Read more...]

To Garden Club Members and All Niguel Shores: Are you concerned about global warming? Well here are some statistics that might interest you taken from a gardener’s (name with- held) research. (Editor’s Note: H’mmm. Who could that be?)Trees and Climate:■ Trees help fight climate change. Excess carbon dioxide (CO2) is building up in the atmosphere, … [Read more...]

Usually in the July issue I happily report on our Beach Bluff BBQ but, because of the pandemic restrictions, we had to cancel this fun get-together. Although the office said we could still use the Bluff provided we bring our own tables, table covers and shade umbrellas and non- sharing of food, we decided that was not something weshould … [Read more...]

On February 17, twenty Garden Club members met at the San Juan Capistrano Mission to enjoy a docent led tour of this historic California treasure, one of twenty- one missions established by Spanish missionaries up and down the coast and inland.Mission San Juan Capistrano, the ninth mission established, is a California landmark and cultural icon as … [Read more...]

The club’s Christmas Party on Monday, December 16 was a resounding holiday success. As members entered the beauti- fully decorated Clubhouse they were greeted with a hardy “Merry Christmas.” Members brought salads, appetizers, and Festive centerpiece desserts for everyone to share. They also brought garden related gifts to exchange during the … [Read more...]

GARDEN CLUB The lobster tails were large, perfectly grilled, and served hot and steamy to the club members and guests who already had waiting plates loaded with delicious potato salad following club members who selflessly spent time to make a successful dinner. To start off, many thanks to Al Glatt for leading the slaw, grilled corn-on-the-cob, … [Read more...]

When you read this November issue of the Seashore News, you probably have already accomplished what you learned during our October meeting, where Rex Yarwood, General Manager from Dana Point Nursery, spoke on the topic, “October is for Planting.” I know I have. I planted a Mint Julip while sipping a Tulip. I know, I know—but every gardener … [Read more...]

On a bright and sunny day, September 16, the Garden Club started the new club year with a bright and bee-ze meeting.Those that attended were treated to a fascinating presentation by MacKenzie Hintz on the history and culture of honeybees.Here are some interesting facts: Honeybees are not native to America. They have been brought here from around … [Read more...]