June 8, 2023
COGC Meeting
Round Robin Discussion
What: Monthly meeting of California Organic Garden Club. We ask that everyone who attends be vaccinated.
When: Thursday June 8, 2023, 7:00 – 9:30 pm. All live meetings will be held on Thursdays going forward.
Where: Woman’s Civic Club of Garden Grove 9501 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA – East Room
How: Bring items for share table – plants, produce, garden tools, garden books, seeds, pots. Please label plants. Members who bring items to share will have their name added to pot and will have first pick.
Members whose last name begins with N thru Z are asked to bring a snack to share. Coffee, tea and water will be provided.
Agenda: 6:30 – 7:00 pm Set up. Please RSVP to Dorothy (see Roster ) if you can help set up tables chairs and organize refreshment table.
7:00 – 7:30 pm: Members and guest check in and have a snack. Pay membership dues if you have not paid for 2022. Members with last names beginning with N thru Z please bring a snack or dessert to share.
7:30 – 8:00 pm: Brief business meeting. Plans for club, financial report. Members can voice suggestions or concerns.
8:00 – 9:00 pm Program:
Round Robin Discussion.
California Organic Gardening Club 
Is there a plant exchange this Thursday as I have plants.
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Michael, At Thursday’s COGC meeting there will be a plants giveaway distribution to members only.There will not be a plant exchange. Please join us at our April meeting. Ed ODonnell
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I am trying to grow very tall black bamboo but having no success from seeds. does anybody have any ideas or rooted cuttings?
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Sorry, Michael, I can’t help with the black bamboo. But I would like some cuttings from your Kaffir lime. Could you bring me some, please? Thanks, Martha
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“Hi Cindi-here’s a foto of our Fuerte avocado tree. I just measured the height @ 10 feet. Wanted to know about pruning the tree, and how that affects avocado production.
Thanks, Tim”
This comment is from a longtime friend.
Will someone please respond to the question?
Thank you,
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You might be better to ask Rare fruit growers. Maybe ask UCI master gardeners. Dorothy
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Hi Tim, I have a Fuerte Avocado tree that was about 15’ high when I bought my home 24 years ago. I have never pruned it as it seems as though Nature has her own way of doing it for me. I occasionally lose upper sections on a regular basis during heavy winds and the tree always springs back. I have noticed that when I lose a large section that the next crop is less abundant. In all of the years I’ve had the honor of hosting this tree, there have only been two in which I had fewer than a couple dozen avocados. My avocados are ready in October and I still have them on my tree to enjoy as I write this. It provides for me at a minimum of half the year. I know that my method is not a professional one…however it works for me and my needs. Good luck with your tree. In my opinion they are the best Avocados and need minimal care. By the way my neighbor has an avocado tree and there are always bees and hummingbirds in my yard which help with pollination.
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When will the meetings resume their indoor meetings?
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Meetings will resume when the COGC board of directors agree it is time. The board is reviewing this issue now since many restrictions have been lifted.
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I am interested in your next zoom meeting. I am a fairly new resident of Anaheim and love gardening.
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Does it make sense to have the monthly meetings online?
If yes, then please post links/change/edit above post.
I’m thinking any of these probably work: FB and IG and YT Live, Zoom. WHAT DO U THINK ABOUT THIS IDEA?
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Hi Kev, We have recently moved out meetings to Zoom! We are allowing guests to check us out, but encourage membership! If you’d like more information please feel free to email me and I can get you set up with the details. Niconeko6@gmail.com
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Hi Kev, We recently started out meetings on Zoom! We are currently allowing guests to check us out, but we always encourage membership, please Email me if you’d like more details. Thanks!
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I do a lot of herb and vegetables gardening. I would like to join. My tomatoes keep losing their buds. I can’t find any of the bud set spray.
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Hi Brenda, There are many reasons why a tomato might not set fruit or drop buds, Can you tell me more about the plant? Does it have any other indicators that something might be wrong? Or is it’s growth green and great, but still dropping flowers. Thanks
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I picked up a flyer at the farmers’ market in Cypress and am interested in your organization. I currently have a tomato plant and two strawberry plants that are under attack by a pest, but I don’t know what is attacking, or how to safely get rid of the pests. Is there someone who can take a look at some photos I took and help me determine what to do?
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Hi Colleen, If you need some help with your strawberries feel free to email me with your photos and I will do my best to assist you. thank you.
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love it!
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When are the meetings going to resume?
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The COGC Board of Directors will decide when it is appropriate to resume COGC meetings. An email blast will be sent then. In the mean time, stay home, be healthy.
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I am looking for a garden club for my 13 year old granddaughter. Would you know of any in this area?
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California Organic Gardening Club meets every 2nd Wednesday of the month. https://calorganic.org
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Hello,
I just started my organic garden which isn’t going too well. Would live to join to understand how to improve. I have heard of hydroponics and would like to join your next meeting
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