A fall craft of pumpkins, moss and succulents

October 2025 Club Meeting

Oh my goodness, what a fun day! October 13 was our fall craft activity. Members showed off their artsy side by creating beautiful pumpkins decorated with succulents, acorns, moss and other decorative elements. The day was a perfect fall day with threatening rain which held off until after we had finished our projects. Who knew…

Hanging flower arrangement incorporating succulents

Amazing Succulents

Growing succulents here in SCV is super easy! Succulents are versatile, drought resistant, and can generally be ignored. They are fire resistant as they are about 80% water. Succulents can absorb and break down harmful toxins and pollutants from the air, such as benzene, formaldehyde, and ammonia. A NASA study even confirmed the effectiveness of…

Gardening Favorites

Gardening Favorites

Every gardener has a go-to list at their finger tips when they are working in the yard or garden. Here is a list of some key things to have on hand, as well as some specific recommendations: Item Specific Recommendations Kneeling Bench Garden scissors Fiskars Garden shoes Lightweight foam waterproof clogs Sunscreen Mosquito Repellent Murphy’s…