~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
GardenFest 2019 Photo Album
GardenFest 2019 was held April 13, 2019 at the San Clemente Community Center. The event included a Plant Sale and Flea Market, as well as many other activities for adults and children alike.
GardenFest is held annually and is a fundraiser with proceeds going towards the San Clemente Garden Club College Scholarship and Junior Gardeners programs. Additionally, this event helps in funding the Civic Beautification projects the club participates in within the City of San Clemente. Visit the GardenFest information page by clicking here, to keep up-to-date on the latest information for the next GardenFest event. Then—we’ll see you there!
Sandy Cushman helps an early morning shopper with their purchases ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Rita Davis running out of space in her wagon to place her additional purchases ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Satisfied plant sale shoppers ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Rita Davis found the plant she was looking for. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
George Mac Kelvey assists with her purchase. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
He finally found the cactus he needs for his garden. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
A volunteer and Ginny Churchill supporting the Grow Your Own Food! booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Heidi Gibson and Sandy Cushman at the checkout table. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Mike Gould assists a shopper inspecting plants on the succulent table. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Making sure that catnip is not one of the purchases going home with them. No Cats Allowed in my yard! ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Sue Troise, Lana Doyle, Ana Gonzales, Mary Blume, Barbara McLaughlin and Jim Proett keep the Flea Market running smoothly. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Sylvia Stevenson, Nancy Hyde and Mary Blume man the outdoor check out table. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Live music provided our shoppers at the Flea Market with entertainment. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Music was provided by TBD. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Books and Magazines covering lots of topics can always be found in the Flea Market. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Jim Proett making sure the tools stay organized. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Sarah Cortez, Sue Troise and Eunice Schaefer displaying items in the Flea Market. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
The flea market merchandise is thinning out, but you're bound to find something you need. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Barbara McLaughlin, Sherry Christensen and Lana Doyle at the flea market check-out table. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Monica Cortez with her entry in the Funky Container Contest ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli.
Attendees checking out the Funky Container Contest entries assisted by Mary Mohr ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli.
Master Gardeners with Joan Whithorne (on right) were available to answer questions related to the Master Gardeners program. And they'll sharpen your garden tools too! ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Are your garden tools getting a little dull? Bring them to GardenFest, like Barbara Mollure did, and they'll be sharpened like they were new again! ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Face Painting - A popular booth at GardenFest. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Can you paint my face, so I look like a cat? ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
I want a butterfly with lots and lots of sparkles! ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
A future gardener gets her face painted while Launa Gould and Betsy Dunn assist children at the Pressed Flower booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
A local artist painting purple and white blossoms with the inspiration arrangement off to her right. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Another of our talented local artists paints Red Geraniums in a weathered wood box. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
With live plants as inspiration, our local artists paint in acrylics, oils and watercolors. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
One of our featured local artists works on her watercolor painting depicting flowers against a trellis. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Bette Langford ensures that there is always hot, fresh popcorn available. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Attendees learning all about the 2019 Garden Tour that was only a month away. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Launa Gould assists children at the Pressed Flower booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Launa Gould was able to ensure that two little girls were happy with their pressed flower creations. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Susan Pierce, Sue Troise and Launa Gould in the Pressed Flower Booth ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Make A Pinecone Bird Feeder! TBD assists a child in creating her feeder. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Doris Weinbaum is getting busy at the Make a Pinecone Bird Feeder booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
A satisfied customer with her Pinecone Bird Feeder. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Bill and Eunice Schafer provide information and literature at the Butterfly Booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
A little boy checks out the Caterpillars, Chrysalis' and Butterflies in the butterfly habitats. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
People are always entranced and amazed by the life cycle of butterflies. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Learning all about Essential Oils - Our guest vendors explain all about oils at their GardenFest booth. ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli
Another popular children's activity- Rock Painting! ~ Photo Credit: Lisa Spinelli