The Bel-Air Garden Club
1931-2026
“The principle objective of the club is for its members to develop an active interest in gardening with its multiplicity of opportunities to create beauty and happiness.”
About the Bel-Air Garden Club
The Bel-Air Garden Club was formed in 1931 and its mission and camaraderie continues to this day. As garden enthusiasts, we are committed to pursuing all facets of gardening and the beauty surrounding it, whether through architecture, art, landscaping, or interior design. We are committed to growing our garden community, giving back, and providing inspiration and tips to our members.
March 4
Nathan Macaulay of Apricot Lane Farms will talk about the farm’s methodology of creating a harmonious environment featured in the documentary The Biggest little farm. Biodynamic mentor Alan York supported by a dedicated team, brought back their land to life – its soil restored, biodiversity renewed, and natural beauty revived. Today, Apricot Lane Farms spans 234 acres, growing more than 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables and raising cows, sheep, pigs, chickens, and ducks with care and respect.
Bel-Air Garden Club Members-Only
Bel-Air: The Centennial
Bel-Air: The Centennial, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the formation of Bel-Air and its environs. The 500-page exhaustively researched tome captures Bel-Air’s vibrant history in the form of rare photographs, original brochures, excerpts from the historical vaults of Alphonso Bell’s estate, interviews and architectural maps. David Silverman of LA House Histories created this marvelous tour of Bel-Air’s history. The hardcover and limited edition is available for members or non-members to purchase at the Bel-Air Association Office.