The Garden Faire is a free-admission, educational event focusing on benefits of organic gardening and sustainable, healthy living.

Included will be a unique assemblage of garden goods and materials, plants and services, plus many knowledgeable speakers, interactive presentations, food and beverage, live music and plenty of activities for everyone.

San Lorenzo Valley Water District

http://www.slvwd.com/

Santa Cruz Weekly

http://www.santacruzweekly.com/

Scotts Valley Water District
www.svwd.org

Silver Sponsors

City of Santa Cruz Water Department

http://www.cityofsantacruz.com

City of Scotts Valley

http://www.scottsvalley.org/

Soquel Creek Water District

http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/

Bronze Sponsors

New Leaf Community Markets
www.newleaf.com

Perry Laboratory: Horticultural Advising and Testing

http://www.perrylaboratory.com

Vision Recycling
www.visionrecycling.com

Partners
California Native Garden Foundation (http://cngf.org/)
Ecological Landscaping Association–Monterey Bay Working Group (http://www.ecolandscaping.org)
Scotts Valley Water District (http://www.svwd.org//)
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (http://www.slvwd.com/)
Soquel Creek Water District (http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/)
Exhibitors

Adopt A Plant by PLA Design/Build (http://www.pladesignbuild.com)
Adopt A Plant. What’s your summer garden project? DIY Project Consulting and Native Plant Specialists.

Aussie Rain Tanks (http://www.aussieraintanks.com)
We recommend and install the latest in residential rain harvesting systems. We specialize in slimline rain tanks that hold over 600 gallons of additive-free rainwater.

Bat Conservancy of Coastal California (http://www.batccc.org/)
Bat conservation and educating the public about the value of our California bat populations.

Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts (http://www.baumancollege.org/)
Bauman College, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, aims to create a sustainable culture of wellness in individuals, in the community, and in our health care delivery systems by promoting a comprehensive and integrative approach to Holistic Nutrition and the Culinary Arts. We educate and encourage people of all ages to participate in an earth-friendly paradigm shift that supports natural, chemical-free agriculture, aqua-culture, and animal-culture to feed and heal a malnourished world.

California Native Garden Foundation (http://www.cngf.org/)
The California Native Garden Foundation is a non-profit educational, research, and resource organization that promotes gardening with California native plants. Our goal is to increase the popularity and use of California’s native plants in the designed landscape. Our mission is to demonstrate the beauty, garden worthiness, and ecological appropriateness of California native gardens and to advance knowledge of native plants and increase their availability.

California Native Plant Society, Santa Cruz Chapter (http://cruzcnps.org/)
The California Native Plant Society is a statewide non-profit organization of amateurs and professionals with a common interest in California Native Plants. CNPS seeks to increase understanding and appreciation for California�s native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education and conservation. Plants, books, posters, and T-shirts for sale.

The City Chick & The Rooster
Builders of handmade all-original Chicken Coops, Rabbit Hutches, Garden Boxes, Micro Veggie Boxes, Cold Frame Boxes, Potting Tables, Veggie Wash Stands, Birdhouses and many other unique one-of-kind accessories for your garden. citychickandtherooster@yahoo.com

College of Botanical Healing Arts (http://www.COBHA.org)
COBHA is a 421- hour educational program in plants for healing, essential oils, herbs, nutrition. Essential Oils (Elizabeth Van Buren) will be available to smell and buy.

Crescent Hill Nursery (http://www.crescenthillnursery.com)
Rare and unusual perennial plants for the Mediterranean climate.

Delta Bluegrass Company (http://www.deltabluegrass.com/)
Sod (including Native California varieties), mulch, installation services. Distributor of ergonomic planters.

Duende Hats, Ben Lomond
100% Organic palm fiber hats, each uniquely shaped to fit any garden gnome, sprite, elf, or pixie.

Ecological Landscaping Association (http://www.ecolandscaping.org/index.html)
The ELA is a nonprofit, member-based organization of landscape professionals, homeowners, and community groups who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. Ecologically responsible landscape practices are making serious inroads into the public’s awareness. This new awareness provides additional opportunities for progress on ELA’s mission of educating and advocating for environmentally responsible landscaping and horticultural practices.

Gophers Limited (http://www.gopherslimited.com/)
Gophers Limited of Felton, California (831-335-2400) serves the Santa Cruz, Monterey and South Bay Area with gopher, mole and solutions for any animal and human conflict without the use of poisons. Offering all animal control, consulting and training.

Healing Spirit Plants (http://www.healingspiritplants.com )
Medicinals: Ayurvedic, Chinese, Native & Latin American, Classical European; Sacred & Smudging; Aromatic & Dye. Special requests: contact Richard Koenig at 510-526-8704.

Houses for Bats (http://housesforbats.com)
Bat Houses, Bat Whirligigs, Bat Mobile Kits

Imagination by Francesca (http://www.abcimagine.com)
Face painting services

Knox Garden Box (http://knoxgardenbox.com)
Elevated Garden Boxes, Bird Houses

Malibu Composting (http://malibucompost.com)

Monterey Bay Dahlia Society (http://mbdahlias.org)
The Monterey Bay Dahlia Society is dedicated to dahlia culture and spreading information and knowledge in a supportive and fun club setting. Monthly meeting at 7 p.m, second Fridays at the Simpkins Swim Center, Santa Cruz. We will have dahlia plants and tubers available to buy for your garden.

Monterey Bay Iris Society (http://www.montereybayiris.org/)
Iris rhizomes and some potted iris will be available for purchase. MBIS, the local chapter of the American Iris Society, was created to spread the appreciation of the irises in the Monterey Bay Area. The Society is one of the chapters within AIS Region 14, which includes northern California, Nevada and Hawaii. The AIS is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation whose sole purpose is promoting the culture and improvement of the genus Iris.

Monterey Bay Master Gardeners (http://www.montereybaymastergardeners.org/)
Monterey Bay Master Gardeners educate the public in sustainable gardening techniques by way of public information events. We also raise money to support a variety of local projects, including school gardens.

Native Revival Nursery (http://www.nativerevival.com/)
We grow and sell California native plants, which are drought tolerant. Our mission is to create habitat for wildlife in urban and suburban areas.

The Painted Chair Studio (http://www.paintedchairstudio.com)
Garden Mosaics & Birdbaths, Flower Pots, Stepping Stones & Garden Plaques, Tables. Information regarding mosaic classes and mosaic supplies will be available.

Nest Egg Gardens (http://www.NestEggGardens.com)
Succulents and Garden Gifts. Succulents planted in salvaged furniture, wreaths and other interesting containers. Moss dishes, stone garden signs and other garden items.

NewGarden Nursery & Landscaping (http://www.newgardenlandscaping.com/)
NewGarden Nursery and Landscaping prides itself in its selection of beautiful deer, drought and frost tolerant plants as well as expert advice and help in finding just the right solutions for your garden. We have the best availability of groundcovers that grow great in Santa Cruz County and look forward to assisting you in creating a wonderful, unique garden.

New Leaf Community Markets (http://www.newleaf.com)
New Leaf’s mission is to nourish and sustain our community. At New Leaf, we offer you food that we are passionate about for its delicious flavor, for the care with which it is produced, and for the exceptional quality of its ingredients. New Leaf contributes over 10% of profits annually to local non-profit groups.

Pfisters Perennials
Japanese Maples/Perennials/Plant Arrangements/Garden Products

Project Purr (http://projectpurr.org)
“Will work for food.” Rescued, fully-vetted, semi-social garden cats ready for relocation. Save a life and your garden,too!

Scotts Valley 4-H Club
Petting Zoo (ducks, baby goats, rabbits); Dairy Goat Milking demonstrations; Kids’ Crafts.

Sweet Horizon
Veggie Starts, herbs, seed balls, children’s gardening, complimentary refreshments, and relax from the heat under our canopy.

Talya’s Kitchen (http://www.TalyasKitchen.com)
Delicious Vegetarian Fare — vegan and gluten-free options for all. Talya’s Kitchen is serving Beautiful Kale Salad, Herbal Chai, Lavender Lemonade, Open Faced Sauerkraut Sandwiches, Raw Garden Vegetable Soup, Dadu Cookies and Vitamineral Green Drinks. Hooray!

Tierra Madre Farm (http://www.tierramadrefarm.com)
Rare and heirloom fruit trees and vegetable seeds.

Treasure Islands of Santa Cruz (TIOFSC) (http://www.treasureislandsofsantacruz.com)
Big Green Eggs, BBQ islands, firepits, and accessories.

University of California Arboretum (http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/)
The Arboretum specializes in low maintenance, non-invasive and drought tolerant plants from California, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The gardens are open to the public for self-guided tours, and the Arboretum hosts educational tours, lectures, special events and plant sales. Gardens are open 7 days, from 9 am to 5 pm and Norrie’s Gift Shop is open 10 am to 4 pm daily. Information about Arboretum activities and memberships as well as selected items from the gift shop and gardens will be available at the Faire.

Vision Recycling (http://www.visionrecycling.com/)
Vision Recycling processes municipal organic waste and transforms the material into mulch, wood chips, compost, and soil amendments for Santa Cruz County.

Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County Water Agencies (http://www.santacruz.watersavingplants.com/) http://watersavingtips.org/about.html
The member agencies include (in order of size):
City of Santa Cruz Water Conservation Department
County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Department
City of Watsonville Public Works Department
Soquel Creek Water District
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Scotts Valley Water District
Central Water District
Each member agency in Santa Cruz County has a common goal to promote water conservation in their area. Thus as a group we pool our efforts to make a bigger splash.

2010 Sponsors, Partners, and Exhibitors

Go to 2010 Speakers
2010 Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

San Lorenzo Valley Water District

http://www.slvwd.com/

Santa Cruz Weekly

http://www.santacruzweekly.com/

Scotts Valley Water District
www.svwd.org

Silver Sponsors

City of Santa Cruz Water Department

http://www.cityofsantacruz.com

City of Scotts Valley

http://www.scottsvalley.org/

Santa Cruz Sentinel

http://www.santacruzsentinel.com

Soquel Creek Water District

http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/

Bronze Sponsors

Earthbound Farm

http://ebfarm.com/

Ecological Landscaping Association

http://www.ecolandscaping.org/

Scarborough Lumber

http://www.scarboroughlumber.com/

Tree Solutions, Inc.

http://treesolutions.com/

Vision Recycling
www.visionrecycling.com

Partners

Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts (http://baumancollege.org/)
California Native Garden Foundation (http://cngf.org/)
California Native Plant Society, Santa Cruz Chapter (http://cruzcnps.org/)
Earthbound Farm (http://ebfarm.com)
Ecological Landscaping Association–Monterey Bay Working Group (http://www.ecolandscaping.org)
Ecology Action of Santa Cruz (http://www.ecoact.org)
Friends of the UCSC Farm & Garden (http://casfs.ucsc.edu/community/friends.html)
Monterey Bay Dahlia Society (http://mbdahlias.org)
Monterey Bay Greenhouse Growers (http://www.montereybaygreenhousegrowers.com)
Monterey Bay Iris Society (http://www.montereybayiris.org/)
Scotts Valley Water District (http://www.svwd.org//)
San Lorenzo Valley Water District (http://www.slvwd.com/)
Soquel Creek Water District (http://www.soquelcreekwater.org/)
Tree Solutions, Inc. (http://treesolutions.com//)
University of California Santa Cruz Arboretum (http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/)
Vision Recycling (http://www.visionrecycling.com)
Water Department, City of Santa Cruz (http://www.cityofsantacruz.com/index.aspx?page=395)
Exhibitors

Aussie Rain Tanks (http://www.aussieraintanks.com)
We recommend and install the latest in residential rain harvesting systems. We specialize in slimline rain tanks that hold over 600 gallons of additive-free rainwater.

Bauman College: Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts (http://www.baumancollege.org/)
Bauman College, a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, aims to create a sustainable culture of wellness in individuals, in the community, and in our health care delivery systems by promoting a comprehensive and integrative approach to Holistic Nutrition and the Culinary Arts.

California Bat Conservation Fund (http://www.californiabats.com/)
The California Bat Conservation Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of bats. The Fund’s major activities include: dispelling widespread misconceptions about bats, restoring injured and orphaned bats to health and returning them to the wild, and working alongside major conservation efforts to replenish shrinking bat populations.

California Native Garden Foundation (http://www.cngf.org/)
The California Native Garden Foundation is a non-profit educational, research, and resource organization that promotes gardening with California native plants. Our goal is to increase the popularity and use of California’s native plants in the designed landscape. Our mission is to demonstrate the beauty, garden worthiness, and ecological appropriateness of California native gardens and to advance knowledge of native plants and increase their availability.

California Native Plant Society, Santa Cruz Chapter (http://cruzcnps.org/)
The California Native Plant Society seeks to increase understanding and appreciation for California’s native plants and to preserve them in their natural habitat through scientific activities, education and conservation. We will have lots of literature, books, posters, T-shirts, and plants for sale.

Central Home Supply (http://www.centralhomesupply.com)
Supreme selection of stone: boulders, cobble, flagstone, pebbles, tile, wallrock, wallcaps & veneer. Buy bulk and save on: premium topsoil blend, tanbark, compost & amendments, fill dirt and mulches. Retaining wall systems, pavers, eco-friendly concrete stains. Expert advice & friendly service…we deliver!

County of Santa Cruz Home Composting Information Booth/Ecology Action of Santa Cruz (http://www.ecoact.org)
The County of Santa Cruz Home Composting Program will provide information and resources to assist residents in reducing their waster through composting. Master Composters will answer questions and lead a workshop from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Crescent Hill Nursery (http://www.crescenthillnursery.com)
Rare and unusual plants for the Mediterranean climate.

Ecological Landscaping Association (http://www.ecolandscaping.org/index.html)
The ELA is a nonprofit, member-based organization of landscape professionals, homeowners, and community groups who believe in using landscape practices that are environmentally safe and beneficial. Ecologically responsible landscape practices are making serious inroads into the public’s awareness. This new awareness provides additional opportunities for progress on ELA’s mission of educating and advocating for environmentally responsible landscaping and horticultural practices.

Farm Fresh to You (http://www.farmfreshtoyou.com)
Organic produce home delivery service.

The Gardener’s Hollow Leg (http://www.thegardenershollowleg.com)
The Gardener’s Hollow Leg is a 5+ gallon fabric sack attached to the belt that is worn while working in the garden. It is ideal for doing light pruning, dead-heading, spot-weeding, fruit or vegetable harvesting, and general neatening.

Gophers Limited (http://www.gopherslimited.com/)
Gophers Limited of Felton, California (831-335-2400) serves the Santa Cruz, Monterey and South Bay Area with gopher, mole and solutions for any animal and human conflict without the use of poisons. Offering all animal control, consulting and training.

Houses for Bats (http://housesforbats.com)
Bat Houses, Bat Whirligigs, Bat Mobile Kits

Knox Garden Box (http://knoxgardenbox.com)
Elevated Garden Boxes, Bird Houses

Monterey Bay Dahlia Society (http://mbdahlias.org)
MBDS is the local chapter of the American Dahlia Society and promotes growing, learning, sharing and enjoying dahlias. We will have dahlia plants and tubers available to buy for your garden.

Monterey Bay Iris Society (http://www.montereybayiris.org/)
Iris rhizomes and some potted iris will be available for purchase. MBIS, the local chapter of the American Iris Society, was created to spread the appreciation of the irises in the Monterey Bay Area. The Society is one of the chapters within AIS Region 14, which includes northern California, Nevada and Hawaii. The AIS is a nonprofit mutual benefit corporation whose sole purpose is promoting the culture and improvement of the genus Iris.

Monterey Bay Master Gardeners(http://www.montereybaymastergardeners.org/)
Monterey Bay Master Gardeners promote garden eduction throughout San Benito, Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. We focus on raising awareness of sustainable gardening practices and fundraising to support a variety of projects, including school gardens.

Native Revival Nursery (http://www.nativerevival.com/)
We grow and sell California native plants, which are drought tolerant. Our mission is to create habitat for wildlife in urban and suburban areas.

NewGarden Nursery & Landscaping (http://www.newgardenlandscaping.com/)
NewGarden Nursery specializes in deer, drought, frost and fire resistant plant materials. NewGarden Nursery also carries native & Mediterranean plants suitable for our Santa Cruz environment.

The Painted Chair Studio (http://www.paintedchairstudio.com)
Garden Mosaics & Birdbaths, Flower Pots, Stepping Stones & Garden Plaques, Tables. Information regarding mosaic classes and mosaic supplies will be available.

Terra Sole Nursery (http://www.terrasolenurseries.com)
New unusual plants for California climates. Herbs, succulents, perennials.

Succulent Gardens — The Growing Grounds (http://www.sgplants.com/)
Succulent Plants, Living Pictures (vertical gardens), Succulent Wreaths

Tree Solutions, Inc. (http://treesolutions.com)
Health care for trees. Tree Solutions, Inc. is a tree preservation company. Our focus is on Plant Health Care. Our services include certified arborist reports & tree preservation plans. We offer organic, non-chemical landscape fertility & tree rescue programs. When pesticide use is necessary, we use “least toxic” materials & application methods.

University of California Arboretum (http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/)
The Arboretum specializes in low maintenance, non-invasive and drought tolerant plants from California, Australia, South Africa and New Zealand. The gardens are open to the public for self-guided tours, and the Arboretum hosts educational tours, lectures, special events and plant sales. Gardens are open 7 days, from 9 am to 5 pm and Norrie’s Gift Shop is open 10 am to 4 pm daily. Information about Arboretum activities and memberships as well as selected items from the gift shop and gardens will be available at the Faire.

Vision Recycling (http://www.visionrecycling.com/)
Vision Recycling plays a role in putting green waste and food waste that would otherwise be landfilled, to better use into compost, mulch & wood chips for Santa Cruz County.

Water Conservation Coalition of Santa Cruz County Water Agencies (http://www.santacruz.watersavingplants.com/) http://watersavingtips.org/about.html
The member agencies include (in order of size):
City of Santa Cruz Water Conservation Department
County of Santa Cruz Environmental Health Department
City of Watsonville Public Works Department
Soquel Creek Water District
San Lorenzo Valley Water District
Scotts Valley Water District
Central Water District
Each member agency in Santa Cruz County has a common goal to promote water conservation in their area. Thus as a group we pool our efforts to make a bigger splash.

Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom. Santa Cruz Branch (http://wilpf.got.net/)
Water as a human right. Free filtered water.

Zen Cowboy Chef John Farais (http://www.indigenousedibles.com/culinary-cowboy/)
My cooking is at once both historical and modern. Currently the market and sourcing for California Native and America’s indigenous ingredients are almost nonexistent. To increase education, marketing, and availability of native species, we must eat the foods, and by eating them, create a demand for them. I work to help this cause. “Spirit, History, and Passion are Active in Native Foods.”

Friends of The Garden Faire
These garden businesses displayed The Garden Faire poster:

Aladdin Nursery & Florist
2907 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville

B&H Flowers
www.bandhflowers.com

Bookshop Santa Cruz

http://www.bookshopsantacruz.com/

California Floral Greens
www.tlarryjones.com

California Pajarosa
www.pajarosa.com

Central Coast Wilds

http://www.centralcoastwilds.com/

DIG (Design * Interior * Garden)

http://www.diggardensnursery.com/

Hidden Gardens Nursery
7765 Soquel Drive, Aptos

Jacobs Farms
www.jacobsfarm.com

Kitayama Brothers
www.kbflowers.com

McShane’s Nursery & Landscape Supply

http://www.mcshanesnursery.com/

Native Revival
www.nativerevival.com

New Garden Nursery & Landscaping
www.NewGardenLandscaping.com

Pacific Plug & Liner
www.ppandl.com

Probuild Garden Center
235 River Street, Santa Cruz

Scarborough Garden Center

http://www.scarboroughlumber.com/

Succulent Gardens
www.sgplants.com

The Garden Company
2218 Mission Street Santa Cruz

UCSC Arboretum

http://arboretum.ucsc.edu/

Wisteria Antiques & Gardens

http://www.wisteriaantiques.net/