With such a beautiful climate and stunning real estate it is no wonder that Malibu benefits from having some of the most gorgeous gardens around.
How do people show off their gardens? Well, the Malibu Garden Club is one way. This club is 50 years old this year and is famous for its locally popular Garden Tours which it has run for the past 12 years. The Annual Malibu Garden Tour, which takes place in May, recognizes four or five local homes each year for their unique designs incorporating native and exotic planting.
The club started having meetings in 1958 and now, sadly, due to an aging membership and a lack of new, young adherents, the club is close to disbanding so if you are interested in gardening and want to get involved now is your chance to help! In the early years the club thrived as new presidents were elected, membership expanded and yearly garden parties were added to the calendar each August, with raffles and a monthly “Newzette”was sent to members. Yearly dues are at $25 and with a once-a-month club meeting the commitment to the club is minimal, but with maximum benefit. The focus is of course on general gardening tips, although recently they have had talks on eco-gardening and careful water usage.
The Malibu Garden Club meets the first Wednesday of each month at the Point Dume Club House. More information on membership can be obtained by calling Linda Androlia at 310.457.3860 or e-mailing sunstonetours@aol.com
Gardens are such an important part of real estate and something which can be enjoyed year round in southern California. So get out and make the most of it!
If you are interested in purchasing a property or selling a property in Malibu, Pacific Palisades or the surrounding Beverly Hills/southern California area then please contact Judy Kunisaki for professional real estate advice in the Westside Los Angeles area, on 310-317-8396 or via her online contact form on her website.
