Community outreach - burlingame Flower Flash!
Dahlia Society of California Annual Show
cultivated by Christin
Christin Geall brings together her love for teaching, art, philosophy and plants in her new book Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style.
La Follia Design by Thierry Chantrel
Well known throughout Europe and America for his artistry and attention to detail, Thierry Chantrel’s love for flowers and beauty is reflected in his creations both small and grand.
Francoise Weeks Floral
Francoise Weeks is a Belgian-born florist based in Portland, Oregon who combines her European reverence for flowers and nature with a mechanical ingenuity in a unique style of Textural Woodlands and Botanical Haute Couture pieces.
Natalie Bowen Designs
Natalie Bowen Designs is a boutique floral and event design studio specializing in breathtakingly beautiful arrangements with a chic creative edge. Design style is inspired by color, movement, architecture and fresh seasonal flowers.
Save the redwoods league
Nestled in the wooded hills along the Sonoma coast lies a hidden wonder that has remained largely untouched for thousands of years — 730 acres of pristine forest known as Harold Richardson Redwoods Reserve. These are the tallest and biggest ancient redwoods on private lands in Sonoma County, rising as high as a 32-story building from a lush, magical forest rich with wildlife.
Watch Studying the DNA of Giants to learn more about efforts to study and preserve our redwoods.
San Francisco Flower Mart
at 6th & Brannan!
SFFM is one of only five grower-owned wholesale flower markets in the U.S.
* Over 50 individual vendors *
max gill designs
"My work is always botanically inspired. What I find most compelling in nature is when plants are struggling to find their place in the environment. As they fight to overcome the challenges of space and light, often surprising us with their juxtaposition, they create beauty through adaptation."
ken fulk designs
Ken Fulk is a designer of experiences big and small. He is renowned for his layered interiors and over-the-top parties. With a team of 50 “magic makers” to help bring his ideas to life, Fulk leads a team of architects, designers, branding and event specialists in both San Francisco and New York. Notable projects include The Battery and Leo's Oyster Bar in San Francisco, and Sadelle's in New York.
C-Change conversations
C-Change Conversations is a volunteer led association committed to promoting non-partisan dialogue and education around the topic of climate change. We aim to engage our community in critical, non-partisan discussions on the many implications that climate change has for us and for our children. In the past three years we have produced 13 lectures or Conversations. Our latest effort, the C-Change Primer, has been seen by local planning associations, civics groups and a national bi-partisan organization.
joSon, Artist and Photographer
"Fotanicals: The Secret Language of Flowers was an exhibition of photographs by San Francisco artist joSon previously on view at the San Francisco Botanical Garden’s Library of Horticulture in Golden Gate Park.
These are large, vivid, minimalist portraits of flowers. These are gorgeous images. Taken outside of the garden, each flower is photographed singularly on black or white backgrounds. Some on the images on view are flowers from the Botanical Gardens—magnolia, water lily and blue puya. One large image of a Southern Magnolia photographed on a black background is so visually striking, it evokes fragrance and velvety touch."
Read this SFGate article about joSon, this Flax article about his photography, or this Photoshop blog post. They are sure to inspire!
James Corner Field operations
The innovative urban design of James Corner Field Operations can be seen in such locations as the High Line in New York, Navy Pier in Chicago, and the Battersea Roof Gardens in London. Learn about the Presidio Parklands project in San Francisco, and see an animation of the project.
Cornerstone Sonoma - sunset gardens and marketplace
Cornerstone Sonoma is a wine country marketplace featuring a collection of world-class shopping, boutique wineries and tasting rooms, artisanal foods, art-inspired gardens, live music, and home to Sunset's Gardens + Outdoor Test Kitchen.
Located at the gateway of Sonoma and Napa County in California's beautiful Wine Country, Cornerstone is a place to shop, sip, eat , play and explore.
john james designs
Noted San Francisco designer John James shares inspiration with our members - find more about John here and read about our workshop with John in this blog post.
"... rooted firmly in the belief that flowers should be grown locally with sustainable, soil-centric growing practices."
Studio Choo
A floral design studio/showroom in San Francisco, visit their website for design inspiration, workshops, and more!
The National Park System celebrates its 100th anniversary this year! The Parks Conservancy - one of America’s leading nonprofit partners to the NPS - is honored to support your national parklands, and the rangers who have protected our heritage for over a century.
creative growth art center in oakland
The New York Times explores the magic happening at this artist studio - HGC was proud to have partnered with Creative Growth for our 2015 flower show!
save the redwoods
Major trail renovations are underway or completed, thanks to collaborations between GCA and Save The Redwoods.
CuriOdyssey
CuriOdyssey - named one of the seven best Science Museums for children in the U.S.!
BAY VISIONS
In the spirit of fostering collaboration and camaraderie among the six Northern California GCA clubs, The Bay Visions Committee is an initiative with the goal of restoring and protecting the San Francisco Bay.
PARTNERS FOR PLANTS
Partners for Plants is an initiative of the Conservation and Horticulture Committees in GCA. Its mission is:
Partnering with public land agencies from national parks and forests to state and local parks and open spaces
Protecting rare plants, restoring habitat, increasing biodiversity
