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.”

A large tree in the background and potted plants on a table in the foreground

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.

Explore Our History

The front of Fire Station 71 with a fire engine visible

Community Giving

Emma Manners, Duchess of Rutland, a previous speaker at a Bel-Air Garden Club event

Past Speakers

A bouquet of roses with The Color of Roses book next to the arrangement

Members’ Area

Garden Travel

May 6

Stephanie Mahon is Editor of Gardens Illustrated magazine and host of the Talking Gardens podcast. She is a multi-award-winning garden writer, and editor of the new Gardens Illustrated book, “The New Beautiful: Inspiring Gardens for a Resilient Future.” Her previous books include “Wild Gardens: Inspired by Nature.” Before Gardens Illustrated, she edited The English Garden magazine and the Garden Design Journal – the magazine of the Society of Garden and Landscape Designers UK. In November 2024 she was awarded the British Society of Magazine Editors Editor of the Year award for Homes, Gardens & Country. .

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.