Affiliate pages of the SADDLEBACK VALLEY BROMELIAD SOCIETY

General Information

Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society Mission Viejo, California USA

OUR MISSION: The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of bromeliads and fellowship among those who do the same hobby.

Meeting Time/Place

The Saddleback Valley Bromeliad Society meets the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Norman Murray Community & Senior Center 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA.

Featured on May 1st 2025: “Favorite Bromeliads”


Cristy Brenner will share photos of some of her favorite bromeliads from her garden, member garden tours, urseries, BSI conferences, and bromeliad travels. This will be a non-technical presentation (no long Latin names to frighten beginners!), since we may have some new people from our recent Sherman Gardens event. Audience participation will be welcomed and the slides will be followed by a question and answer period and information about bromeliad culture. This will be a fun presentation for our experienced members and a great introduction to the amazing variety of bromeliads for those who are just discovering this unique plant family. Please join us for this informative meeting and enjoy all of our other bromeliad activities such as show and tell, raffle, silent auction of unusual plants, and great refreshments.

Please join us for this informative meeting and enjoy all of our other bromeliad activities such as show and tell, raffle, silent auction of unusual plants, and great refreshments.

VISITORS ARE WELCOME - come to the meeting, sign in, tell us how you found out about us and you will receive a free raffle ticket!

PLANT AUCTION

If members have an especially interesting plant to share they often donate an offset to our SILENT AUCTION or RAFFLE TABLE. We often have special plants for you to bid. From common and small to rare and larger plants. The funds raised help to offset the room-rental costs and club activities.

REFRESHMENTS

We have an assortmant of delicious refreshments and special treats to enhance a great evening! 

SUPPLIES

Buy items needed to help your plants look their best and thrive! We have pots, tags, and other special items you need.

MEMBERSHIP

SVBS is an educational organization promoting the study and cultivation of Bromeliads. Meetings include an educational talk, a plant raffle table, a silent auction, refreshments, a lending library, supplies for purchase, shared information, and event information. Dues are $15.00 (per single person or family per year) with email newsletter and $20 with USPS newsletter. Email Nada Chatwell nchat@cox.net for further details and to get a free copy of "Pup Talk" our highly informative newsletter.

LIBRARY

Want to learn even more? Here is your chance. Check out a book in this well-established library. Chris Bruce is our Librarian.

INFORMATION

Information is shared before the meeting and during the 15 minute food break, and after the meeting with many levels of bromeliad
enthusiasts discussing and sharing their experience and knowledge.

RESOURCES

SVBS Newsletter "Pup Talk" - SVBS Website - Pup Talk Oct 2023
SVBS Website - www.bromeliadsociety.org
Instagram - www.instagram.com/bromeliad.society
Facebook Group - www.facebook.com/groups/bromeliadsociety

Contact Person: cbrenner4@cox.net