We're the Livermore Amador Valley Garden Club (LAVGC) in the San Francisco Bay Area. Most of our members live in Dublin, Pleasanton, or Livermore. Our club's mission is to encourage interest in all phases of home gardening; promote better horticultural practices; promote civic beauty; and promote conservation of natural resources.
On this site you'll find information about LAVGC activities, events, and community service projects. You'll also find helpful information about gardening, program videos, suggestions about gardening-related places to go, and more. You don't need to know anything about gardening to join our Club. We're an enthusiastic group, always eager to share our knowledge.
LAVGC 2023-2024 In Review: Power Point or PDF
Our Members meetings are the second Thursday of the month, September through June. Visitors are welcome to attend a club meeting once before joining. Special interest groups and community service work parties meet regularly throughout the year.
In November we'll be enjoying a talk by Laura Cornett titled "Pruning California Natives—How, When and Why: Don't be Afraid, Be Prepared." This talk will focus on when to prune native shrubs and perennials, the pruning cuts that are recommended, and the tools that are needed for pruning. Laura is a Master Gardener from the class of 2020. She is currently the Lab Technician for Horticulture at Las Positas College and part-time faculty and Curriculum Coordinator for Horticulture. She is also a member of the Native Plant Resource Team. Her yard has been on the "Bringing Back the Natives" tour three times.
Membership Application Form
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