Sat & Sun, June 21 & 22, 2025. Veterans Auditorium, Culver City

CULVER CITY GARDEN CLUB SHOW & PLANT SALE

Join us for our 72nd Annual Culver City Garden Club Show and Plant Sale on June 21-22, 2025. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of plants—at our biggest annual event—a free, family-friendly 2-day plant extravaganza. We can't wait to celebrate all things gardening with you—A Plethora of Plant Stories... One Weekend!

This year's Garden Show invites you to

Garden Your Story: Where every bloom tells a tale

Every garden has a story to tell, and this year's Garden Show theme, "Garden Your Story," invites you to celebrate the rich narratives gardens share across time. Whether rooted in heritage, blossoming with creativity, or envisioning a sustainable future, your garden reflects your unique journey. It’s a living, breathing memoir of growth, resilience, and dreams. Join Us for the Journey of a Lifetime! Explore breathtaking garden displays and discover the personal stories behind every plant and design. Dive into interactive workshops where you can uncover your own garden story and start planting the seeds of your vision. And by all means -- Enter our Plant Contest and cheer on competitors in a plant showcase that honors history and creativity! 🌸🌿

PLANT EXHIBIT & CONTEST

Explore an exhibition of homegrown plants, flowers, and edibles and other gardening displays entered by garden club members and the community — horticultural extravaganza of flora showcasing echoes of nature's plant kingdom.

WIN BLUE RIBBON AWARDS

Bring you plants and enter them for chance to win coveted Blue Ribbon Awards. No age limits. You don't have to member of our garden club.

SPECIALTY GARDENING GROUPS

Visit some of our favorite gardening organizations specializing in areas like rare fruit, growing vegetable, bees, butterflies and other invertebrates, African violets, and more. While you're at the show swing by our UC Master Gardeners, Xerces Society, Rare Fruit Growers and Gesneriad Society friends—for the scoop on the latest in the plant and gardening world or to have your burning questions answered.

Visit some of our favorite gardening organizations specializing in areas like rare fruit, growing vegetable, bees, butterflies and other

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PLANT SALE! LEAFY DEALS

Shop a botanical bonanza of plants specially grown and nurtured by our members and friends. Tended for the Culver City Garden Club's botanical bonanza celebrating nature's greenery. Save big on some of your favorite plants! 🌿🌼

GARDENING MARKETPLACE

Shop an eclectic spectrum of plants, decor and unique wares specially curated by each of our vendors for our 2025 Garden Show.

WORKSHOPS LED BY EXPERTS

Don't miss our essential gardening learning sessions, fun demos and hands-on workshops conducted engaging experts. Some workshops are hands-on, and all are family-friendly):

  • Container Wars: Battle of the Miniature Gardens
  • Sustainable Urban Gardening
  • Eco Gardenscapes: Creating Your Dream Yard -
  • DIY Decorative Plates: Butterflies

FREE PLANTS FOR KIDS

Get free starter plants for kids beginners and kids. Also, check our Coloring Corner for your bored youngsters.

Interested in being a vendor or donor?

Help us spread the joys of gardening at our Garden Show. If you’re a business, you can donate in-kind items and prizes for our Garden Show Raffle or become a vendor and connect with a community that enjoys your products and services. Your generosity brings excitement while giving you exposure—Be a part of our annual gardening celebration!

2025 Garden Show Schedule

Schedule of workshops, raffles and more. Stay tuned for 2025's line-up

11:00 AMSTAGE

Show Opens with Presentation of 2025 Dedicatees

Our Garden Show opens! Welcome to an odyssey that inspires you to "Garden Your Story" in Culver City's Veterans Auditorium. This year's dedicatees will be honored for their endless efforts and generosity of support in ensuring the continuance and growth of the Culver City Garden Club.
11:30 AMWORKSHOP

🌿 Floral Arrangements Workshop 🌿 with Beverly Newton

Unleash your inner floral artist in this exciting, hands-on workshop with floral arrangements magician—Beverly Newton! Discover how to select the perfect flowers for balance and longevity, play with color, texture, and shape for stunning designs, and create arrangements that elevate any space in your home. Use floral mechanics to keep your bouquets fresh and flawless. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a gorgeous arrangement and the skills to bring floral beauty into your home all year round! Here's what you'll master:

  • Pick the perfect blooms for vibrant, long-lasting designs
  • Play with colors & textures like a floral pro
  • Craft stunning arrangements to transform any space
  • Keep your flowers fresh & fabulous with expert care tips

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with a gorgeous arrangement and the skills to bring floral beauty into your home all year round! 💐🌸🌷
12:30 PMSTAGE FRONT

Mid-day Raffle

Win great prizes donated by some of the wonderful businesses in our local community. Just $1.00 per ticket. Get 6 ticket for $5. Visit or Raffle Table during the Show to purchase your tickets.
1:30 PMWorkshop

🌿 High-Yield Small-Space Organic Gardening: A Keynote Talk 🌿 with Christy Wilhelmi

Get ready for epic yields in ANY space! Join us for an electrifying talk with none other than Christy Wilhelmi—organic gardening expert, and founder of Gardenerd! As the trailblazing author behind multiple books on organic and small-space gardening, Christy’s tried-and-tested methods have revolutionized the way urban dwellers and space-conscious gardeners cultivate lush, sustainable gardens. Now, she’s taking her expertise to a whole new level, proving that organic gardening is accessible no matter how small your space in her newest book—the must-read, “High-Yield Small-Space Organic Gardening!”

Don’t miss your chance to hear from a foremost expert as she proves that you don’t need acres to cultivate a thriving organic oasis—you just need the right know-how! From balconies to backyards, Christy will dish out game-changing strategies: invaluable insights, practical advice, and a fresh perspective on high-yield organic gardening for modern living. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower, you’ll learn how to unlock the secret to growing MORE healthy, organic produce—even in the tiniest of garden spaces. Discover how to transform your patio, window boxes, and tiny plots into lush, productive organic gardens!

PLUS—Get Your Own Signed Copy 📖🌟 After the talk, stick around for an exclusive book signing to meet Christy and be among the first to snag a signed copy of “High-Yield Small-Space Organic Gardening”—and take home your ultimate guide to maximizing yields in your own space! 🌱🥕🫛🍄‍🟫🍆🍠🫑🥔
3:00 PMSTAGE FRONT

Afternoon Raffle

Win great prizes donated by some of the wonderful businesses in our local community. Just $1.00 per ticket. Get 6 ticket for $5. More bulk discounts available. Visit or Raffle Table during the Show.
4:00 PM

Show Closes

Show reopens on Sunday at 10 AM.
10:00 AM

Show Re-opens

11:00 AMWorkshop

🌿 Tomato Master Class: How to Grow Tomatoes for Max Yield & Taste 🌿 with Liz Camp

Say goodbye to bland tomatoes—it's time to grow juicy, abundant, mouthwatering fruit! Join us in unlocking the secrets to growing perfect, flavor-packed tomatoes with massive yields—with Master Gardener Liz Camp! Get ready to produce your best tomatoes yet by following Liz’s seasoned and proven techniques for:

  • Choosing the best varieties for taste and productivity
  • Boosting soil health for thriving plants
  • Pruning and watering techniques to maximize yield
  • Natural solutions to keep pests and  diseases at bay
  • Harvesting at peak ripeness for unbeatable flavor
  • Mastering staking, mulching for healthy plants, and proper garden siting. Bonus tip –
  • Explore the heirloom vs. hybrid controversy to find your perfect tomatoes!

Yes, you CAN grow tomatoes so impressive and delicious— that even your biggest skeptics won’t believe their tastebuds. Yes, you CAN turn your tomato plants into fruit-laden masterpieces. Explore real-world scenarios with an expert who’s been there! 🍅🌱✨
12:00 PMSTAGE FRONT

Noon Raffle

Win great prizes donated by some of the wonderful businesses in our local community. Just $1.00 per ticket. Get 6 ticket for $5. Visit or Raffle Table during the Show to purchase your tickets.
1:00 PM

🌿 Container Water Gardening 🌿 with Deni Friese

Transform a small space into a vibrant aquatic paradise with a beautiful miniature water garden or mini-pond. This workshop with Custom Landscapes and Water Gardens' founder, Deni Friese, will show you just how easy, rewarding, and enchanting water gardening can be—whether on your apartment patio, balcony, or backyard. Deni will show you how to:
  • Create a thriving mini ecosystem that thrives naturally
  • Select water plants including native plants that not only enhance your garden's beauty but also supports local ecosystems.
  • Choose the right container for small-space water gardening.
  • Maintain healthy water ecosystems with minimal upkeep
  • Attract wildlife like butterflies and pollinators
  • Optimize light and placement for vibrant plant growth
  • And more...
Take the plunge! Learn how to craft your own serene water retreat with confidence. Whether you're creating a peaceful water feature or a dynamic wildlife habitat, this workshop will give you the confidence you need to design your own mini aquatic paradise.
3:00 PMSTAGE FRONT

Final Raffle

Win prizes donated by some of the wonderful businesses in our local community. Just $1.00 per ticket. Get 6 ticket for $5. Visit or Raffle Table during the Show to purchase your tickets.
4:00 PMMAIN HALL

Show Closes.

Save the date for our next Garden Show — June 23-24, 2026!

Show Off Your Green Thumb!

Enter the Plant Contest & Exhibition Contest and let your plants shine! Whether you’re a pro or sometime gardener… You can win a coveted blue ribbon and cool prizes

Keynote Speakers

Our wonderful cast of industry experts who will be dishing the dirt.

  • Wilhelmi

    Christy

    Wilhelmi

    Christy Wilhelmi is the driving force behind Gardenerd and a small-space organic gardening visionary. Get ready to grow big in small spaces with Christy as she shares smart strategies for maximizing yields organically, even in tiny gardens

  • Newton

    Beverly

    Newton

    With a passion for blooms and floral artistry, gardening guru Beverly Newton brings an eye for design and years of experience in creating flower arrangements for every occasion. Leave with a beautiful bouquet and skills to design like a pro

  • Friese

    Deni

    Friese

    Certified Master Gardener and Environmentalist Deni Friese is the founder of Custom Landscapes and Waterscapes. Follow her easy step-by-step workshop to create your own Container Water Gardening with Native Plants oasis at home

  • Camp

    Liz

    Camp

    UC Certified Master Gardener Liz Camp takes her passion for gardening and tomato growing and turns it into a delicious adventure. Unlock the secrets to juicy, flavorful tomatoes. Get ready to grow a bumper crop and impress your taste buds

Pro tips and advice for entering a plant contest

  • Timing is crucial when cutting flowers because it affects their hydration and overall health... Flowers cut at the right time, typically early in the morning or late in the afternoon, are more hydrated and less stressed

    Ace Berry

    Ace Berry

    Foral artist, Oasis Forage Products
  • Use sharp, clean pruners or scissors to carefully trim them to mimic the shape of a healthy, intact leaf. This not only creates precise cut but reduces unsightly discolorings and browning.

    BHG

    BHG

    Better Homes & Gardens
  • Select three or four potential flowers, leaves or branches you are planning on entering in a “cut specimens” class. Mark them, but do not cut them until the day of entry. This will give you a back-up entry should something happen to your best to your best specimen before you enter.

    Melissa Pace

    Melissa Pace

    Massachusetts Horticultural Society
  • ... things that I look for when judging... Overall quality, appearance, and health... Does the produce item or flower look appealing and high quality? Is it free of blemishes, diseases, bug holes, etc? Would I buy this at full price at... a store?

    John Porter, The Garden Professors

    John Porter, The Garden Professors

    Horticulturalist

Meg Tapp from Garden Club of Houston presents one of our favorite videos on how to enter a potted plant or cut specimen in a flower show

Our Partners

A huge thanks to all our amazing raffle donors and supporters over the years. We couldn’t make our Garden Show magic without you!

Sponsored by City of Culver City

Culver City Garden Club is proud that it's 72nd Annual Garden Show is sponsored by The City of Culver City. We'd like to thank the City for supporting our special event. Join us as we bring the community together to appreciate the talent and creativity of local gardeners!

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Garden Show Venue

Culver City's Veterans Memorial Complex, Auditorium

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Destination From

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Venue

Veterans Memorial Building – Auditorium

Veterans Memorial Park

4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA, 90230

Transport

Our venue is easily accessible from the 405, 10, and 90 freeways — and Los Angeles Metro and Culver City Bus. For more information and routes visit:

Parking

Free Onsite parking

Places To Stay

Make the most of your visit and stay the night or weekend. If you’re coming from a long distance, then you may want to  check your favorite hotel booking site. Or for a more a unique experience, try AirBnB.

More About Culver City Garden Club

Culver City Garden Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1953 (FEIN ID # 95-6122857). Our founders shared a common interest in gardening and nature. They included GIs, returning from World War II, who settled in Southern California with their families. Gardening events, including the club’s annual Garden Show and Plant Sale, Garden Hop, field trips, garden visits, and other gardening-related activities, are held throughout the year. Enjoy expert talks, interactive demos, and hands-on workshops at our admission-free monthly meetings held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Meetings are held in in the Garden room at the Veterans Memorial Complex. Join us on our gardening adventures and connect with passionate gardeners eager to share their knowledge. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or a curious beginner, come grow with us—From vibrant flower beds to thriving vegetable patches, every green dream is welcome at Culver City Garden Club.

Ace Hardware
Ace Hardware, West Los Angeles stocks plants, garden supplies, household tools, home decor & more. It’s a part of a network of over 5,000 independently owned and operated stores worldwide. But we’re more than just numbers—we’re neighbors. It’s deeply rooted in its community, dedicated to providing personal service, top-quality products, and a seamless shopping experience. “Our local experts understand your needs and are committed to making every visit helpful. Because in the end, the most important thing we can do today is help you”. Visit Ace at 2020 S Bundy Dr West Los Angeles, CA 90025 or (310) 893-1143t LA at www.acehardware.com.
California Rare Fruit Growers
Flora Grubb
Grand Casino Bakery & Café
Honeybaked Ham
Honey’s Kettle Fried Chicken, Culver City
Family-owned, Honey’s Kettle Chicken, founded by patriarch chef Vincent Williams aka “Chef Vinny”, has been perfecting the art of making delicious, crispy fried chicken in downtown Culver City for decades. Inspired by colonial-style kettle frying, the restaurant serves 50,000 pieces of fresh fried chicken weekly “… we pride ourselves on preparing mouth-watering meals that create meaningful moments with the people you love”. As Honey’s Kettle opens more locations across greater Los Angeles, you’re now more likely than ever to experience Chef Vinny’s perfectly-seasoned tasty fried chicken, delectable biscuits and other popular sides like as hand-mashed potatoes, green-beans, yams and fresh corn on the cob. Enjoy desserts prepared on-site like sweet potato, apple, pecan, or blackberry pies. Honey’s offers takeout and is pleased to cater to family gatherings. Website: honeyskettle.com
Jackson Market
Jackson Market
Since 1925, Jackson Market has been a neighborhood store and deli tucked on a residential street in downtown Culver City. Famous for custom deli sandwiches, wraps, and salads, as well as fresh daily coffee, pastries, and breakfast dishes. Jackson Market also provides a large selection of craft beers, wine, teas, juices, and sodas, as well as ice cream, snacks, and basic groceries. Dine outdoor in a relaxing garden setting or on one of their dining patios. Or order online for quick pickup or delivery using their online order app.
Merrihew’s Sunset Gardens
Inspiration blooms at Merrihews! Merrihews Sunset Gardens is a one-stop destination for all things green and growing. From lush tropicals that evoke a rainforest escape to hardy native and drought-tolerant plants perfect for sustainable gardening. Their carefully curated selection is sure to delight plant lovers of all kinds. But they’re more than just a nursery. Explore their thoughtfully curated gift shop, brimming with unique treasures, from charming décor to artisan-crafted gifts that celebrate the plant world. Planning a special occasion? Their versatile event space is available for rent, offering a serene and verdant backdrop for unforgettable gatherings. At Merrihews Sunset Gardens, they’re passionate about helping you cultivate your garden dreams while fostering a deeper connection to the environment. Visit their website for more information: www.merrihewsnursery.com
Orta Garden Supplies
Orta Garden Supplies
Orta Garden Supply is a a family-owned and operated business: a one-stop shop for all your gardening needs. Whether you are looking for indoor or outdoor plants, flowers, herbs, vegetables, or succulents, we have something for everyone. We also offer a wide range of gardening supplies, such as pots, soil, fertilizer, tools, and accessories. “At Orta Garden Supply, we are passionate about plants and gardening. We have been serving Culver City and adjacent communities for over a decade, and we are proud to be a family-owned and operated business. Our staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and ready to help you with any questions or advice. We also provide delivery and installation services for your convenience… We invite you to visit our nursery and see for yourself the quality and variety of our products. You will find us at 3848 Sepulveda Blvd open from 7 am to 4 pm, Monday to Saturday. You can also call us at (424) 258-6104.
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Pavilions
Pavilions

Visit your neighborhood Pavilions located at 11030 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA, for a convenient and friendly grocery experience! From our deli, bakery, fresh produce and helpful pharmacy staff, we’ve got you covered! Our bakery features customizable cakes, cupcakes and more while the deli offers a variety of party trays, made to order. Our pick up service; Order Ahead, even allows you to place your bakery order online so its ready for you when you get here! At the butchers block you’ll find an assortment of meat and seafood, while the produce department is full of fresh fruits and veggies galore! Need your groceries fast? We offer Grocery Delivery and DriveUp & Go™ to save you time! Our floral department offers exclusive debi lilly design™ products and services made just to your liking! Stop by our friendly, neighborhood in-store pharmacy for immunizations, prescription refills, specialty care, and so much more!

Pavilions is dedicated to being your one-stop-shop and provides an in-store bank, Coinstar, and Western Union. Enjoy your shopping experience even more with a hot cup of coffee at your in-store Starbucks, and unwind with a movie from Redbox. Check out our Weekly Ad for store savings, earn Gas Rewards with purchases, and download our Pavilions app for Pavilions for U® personalized offers.

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Ralphs Grocery
Ralphs Grocery Store offers everything from grocery staples to household supplies, healthy living products, ready-to-eat meals and more. Visit your neighborhood Ralphs at Raintree Plaza and Culver Center today to lock in the savings with our everyday low prices! www.ralphs.com
Room Lift
How you want to live in your home matters. “I believe everyone deserves good design and deserves to love coming home…this privilege should be associated with a high price tag. I created Room Lift as a service to sift through all of the good design that is available, so that for one low per-room cost, customers get an experienced designer’s eye to give them recommendations that work for their specific home, at their specific budget”. — Megan Hersch
Rolling Greens
Rutt’s Cafe
Rutt’s Cafe

Since 1976, Culver City has been a place where you can go for authentic, tropically-inspired, cuisines cooked from scratch. That place is called, Rutt’s Hawaiian Cafe, and we’re excited to add a catering selection to our list of cafe menu offerings.

Over the years, people have come to our patio to enjoy dishes such as loco moco, katsu chicken, and savory short ribs. But now, they can also bring home full trays of BBQ chicken, Hawaiian-style fried rice, sweet rolls, and macaroni salad.

Thoughts of You Co.
Sorrento Italian Market
For nearly 50 years, Sorrento Italian Market has served wonderful deli fare, fresh vegetables, and unique grocery items from Italy and throughout the world in Culver City.
Starbucks, Washington & Culver

A Place Where Kindness Is Crafted By The Heart!


The awesome baristas running the Starbucks at the fork where Washington Blvd. and Culver Blvd. meet in downtown Culver City serve up your favorite coffee, teas, java supplies and other Starbucks fare — with an infectious dose of good nature. Get exceptional coffee sourced for your unique taste from all around the world and roasted and crafted with care. Dine in for a spell (indoors or outdoors) at this historic location or carry-out on the go.

We’re not just passionate purveyors of coffee, but everything else that goes with a full and rewarding coffeehouse experience. We also offer a selection of premium teas, fine pastries and other delectable treats to please the taste buds. And the music you hear in store is chosen for its artistry and appeal. It’s not unusual to see people coming to Starbucks to chat, meet up or even work. We’re a neighborhood gathering place, a part of the daily routine – and we couldn’t be happier about it. Get to know us and you’ll see: we are so much more than what we brew. We make sure everything we do is through the lens of humanity – from our commitment to the highest quality coffee in the world, to the way we engage with our customers and communities to do business responsibly

Sprouts Farmers Market
Sprouts neighborhood grocery stores offer thousands of natural, organic & gluten-free foods. Discover fresh produce, meats, vitamins, supplements and more. Shop a huge assortment of better-for-you items made with high-quality ingredients—at prices you’ll love. Our foragers have searched far and wide to bring you the latest and most fabulous finds. Website: www.sprouts.com
VDM Designs
The Boil Daddy
The Boil Daddy

Daddy’s Seafood Boil! The Boil Daddy serves authentic Cajun Seafood in Los Angeles CA. We are here to satisfy your taste sensation. Our Cajun inspired menu highlights the freshest seafood and ingredients including shrimp, lobsters, crabs, clams, and mussels.

Website: www.theboildaddy.com