Speaker Program
2024/25
Our Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month, September through June, from noon to 3 pm at the Albany Community Center. Doors open at noon for socializing and browsing our exchange table. Our monthly Club meeting begins at 12:30 pm followed by a speaker presentation at 2 pm. We have a fabulous line-up of speakers this year! If you are not yet a member, you’re invited to attend a meeting to see who we are and how we cultivate our organization.
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September 17, 2024
All About Dahlias!
Chris Dix, San Leandro Dahlia Society
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October 15, 2024
California Natives
Kathy Kramer, Founder of Bringing Back the Natives Garden Tour
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November 19, 2024
Decorating for the Holidays
Using what’s in our gardens, plus additional foliage/flowers and ideas
Kay Wolff
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December 10, 2024
Holiday Luncheon
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January 21, 2025
Roses
Royal Krieger, Oakland’s Morcom Rose Garden
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February 18, 2025
Propagating from Seed and Special Plants
Renée Shepherd, Renée’s Garden Seeds
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March 18, 2025
Herbs for the garden and culinary uses
Rose Lovall-Sale, Morningsun Herb Farm
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April 15, 2025
Spring Tea and Bouquets to Art
Speaker from the deYoung Museum and Member’s Arrangements
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May 20, 2025
Propagating from Soft-wood Cuttings
Suzanne LaFreniere, Home propagator, semi-retired professional floral designer & educator
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June 17, 2025
BGC Picnic and Installation of New Officers
