Theme:
"Gardening is fun."
Established in 1931, Fallbrook Garden Club is a member of National Garden Clubs, Inc. / Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc., and a charter member of California Garden Clubs, Inc. / Palomar District.
Fallbrook Garden Club General Meeting
November 24, 2026Fallbrook Community Center
Guest Speaker Information
Shital Parikh
Meet Shital Parikh – Growing a Greener Community, One Seed at a Time!
Shital Parikh, a certified Master Gardener and Master Composter since 2014, is passionate about sustainable gardening, pollinator protection, and native habitats. She chairs the Del Mar Mesa Garden Club, founded the Carmel Valley Seed Library initiative, which distributes over 5,000 free seed packets annually, and serves as President of Friends of Del Mar Mesa.
Join us with guest speaker Shital for an engaging and practical presentation on Growing from Seed! Learn how to choose seeds and growing mediums, when to start indoors or sow outdoors, improve germination, nurture healthy seedlings, and successfully transplant young plants in San Diego.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, discover how easy and rewarding it can be to grow your own vegetables, herbs, and flowers. Come learn, share, and be inspired to grow something wonderful!
General Meetings are held at Fallbrook Community Center, 341 Heald Lane
On the last Tuesday of each month, Sept-June, except in December, which is usually the second Tuesday.
There are no General Meetings during July or August.
12:45 - Social | 1:00 - Business | 2:00 - Program
Notice:December General Meeting will be held on December 8
Check our monthly calendar for more!Thursday
November 12Field Trip - Olive Hill Greenhouses
10:00amThursday
November 19Horn of Plenty Thanksgiving Floral Design Workshop
11:00am-1:00pmTuesday
November 24General Meeting at Fallbrook Community Center
12:45pm Social, 1:15pm Business, 2:00pm ProgramTuesday
December 8General Meeting at Fallbrook Community Center
12:45 pm Social, 1:15 pm Business, 2:00 pm ProgramHort Report
GOLDEN YARROW
HORT REPORT—MILK-VETCH
What is the difference between a plant species, a variety and a culti-
var? “Species” refers to a plant’s wild or natural form, while “varieties”
are different versions of a particular species. They are distinctly different
from the main species in one or more ways but are still genetically
related. “Cultivars” have been bred by humans in a controlled environment to produce a specific characteristic. Today we are talking about the species Santa Barbra Milk-vetch (astragalus trichopodus var. trichopodus), or more specifically, one of its three varietals, Southern California Milk -vetch (astragalus trichopodus var. lonchus).
They are from the genus Astragalus. A large genus of over 3000 species of herbs and small shrubs, belonging to the legume family (the pea family!). In terms of identified species, it is the largest genus of all plants. (That's a lot of plants!) Common names for the genus include milk-vetch, locoweed, goat’s-thorn, and rattleweed. While most milk-vetch grow in temperate climates, there are others capable of withstanding the conditions of even the most inhospitable places, such as Death Valley.
7:30 am -1:30 pm
Bring your branch trimmings,
no larger than 10 inches in diameter, free of dirt and rocks.
NO CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, GRASS, STUMPS, OR POISON OAK
NO COMMERCIAL LANDSCAPERS
For more information contact the Fallbrook FireSafe Council at:
442-444-5055
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*Disclaimer
This resource guide is a list of various gardening vendors or community businesses.
Fallbrook Garden Club is not promoting or advertising for any particular vendor or business. These lists are solely a resource of options.
Join the Fallbrook Garden Club to enjoy the benefits the club has to offer.
- member education through speakers, workshops, tours, and field trips;
- the opportunity for community involvement and civic beautification;
- public education through flower shows and garden tours;
- scholarships
- creating lasting friendships while having fun!
"A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love." Saint Basil