VCGC began in 1924 with Mrs. F.H. Osgood of Ojai as Charter President.

Club purpose: “The purpose of this club shall be to promote interest in the subject of gardening and to foster community beautification through district projects.”

Club contains members from Ventura, Camarillo, Oxnard, Fillmore, Santa Paula, and Ojai, so projects are rotated through the different communities each year.

Some of the projects include: Blanchard Library entry planter was redone and a bird bath added for the children’s section. Sheridan Way School garden presented with 2 miniature fruit trees, artichoke plants and watering cans. Fillmore Convalescent Hospital presented a table with umbrella for their patio. Santa Paula Hospital given 2 benches one year and another time $100 was donated for new roses to be added to the rose garden.
Linda Nunes, of Fillmore, will be acting president for the 2010-2011 garden club year. An invitation is extended to all women and men interested in attending or joining. Dues are $20. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 1. Program speaker will be Antonio Sanchez of Napolito Nursery, Ventura, Fall Planting of Natives. Contact: President Linda Nunez 524-3021 or Director Carolyn Lasky 524-1252.