Event: Organic Fruit Tree Growing & Soil Enrichment presented by Richard Richie
Place: Sepulveda Garden Center 16633 Magnolia Blvd, Encino, CA 91436
Randy and Norma Ritchie of Grow REAL Organic (growrealorganic.com), will talk about what it truly means to grow organic
fruit trees. Randy is a garden designer and an expert at composting. He has written several best-selling books which teach
gardeners how to have a much healthier approach towards gardening. Norma is a Certified Soil Advisor and an Orchardist
whose passion is to teach about growing real organic soil, healing and removing toxins in the soil, and creating closed loop
organic systems at home.
Potluck time! Everyone, please bring a snack which can be shared after the presentation.
Saturday, July 26th, 2025 10:00 am.
Save the dates!
CALENDAR FOR L.A. CHAPTER 2025
September 27 Biocontrol & Beneficial Insects presented by Ron Whitehurst
October 25 Patio Tree & Small Space Gardening for the Kitchen (heirloompotager.com)
November 22 TBD
December 20 Holiday Party at Sepulveda Gardens
Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 10:00 am.
Event: Tour of Paradise Nursery & Presentation on How To Grow Unusual Fruit Varieties in Southern California
Place: Chatsworth
Paradise Nursery has specialized in growing the highest quality fruit trees and edible plants in Southern California for over 25
years. They are experts at growing in a Mediterranean climate. They can teach how to solve plant problems and advise which
plants would thrive around your home. Their nursery offers a huge collection of different types of unique and special fruits from
around the world.
This event is for Members only, please. Because this is a tour, there will be no potluck.