The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
January 2023
Events Calendar
January 12, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
12-1:30 p.m. at Seascape Golf Resort in Aptos
Contact Phil Dundas (831) 750-0447 or phil@thelandscapecompany.com
January 19, Thursday
Chapter New Year Kick-Off Meeting & Mixer
5:30-8:00 p.m. AT Beer Mule in Watsonville
Join us for a toast to the new year! Look for upcoming chapter e-blast to register or contact Phil Dundas at phil@thelandscapecompany.com
February 21, Tuesday
Predictable Profit Presentation
time: 11:30 am-1:00 pm, at GraniteRock , 1755 Del Monte Boulevard, Seaside CA (Upstairs)
Great presentation by the folks at K&D and the Central Coast CLCA. Look for upcoming chapter e-blast to register or contact Shane White at shane@kndlandscaping.com
January 2023 Central Coast President’s Message
by Phil Dundas, Chapter President, The Landscape Company
Happy New Year Everyone!
Phil Dundas
President, The Landscape Company
phil@thelandscapecompany.com
C: (831) 750-0447 │ O: (831) 476-7070
Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors 2022-2023
President: Phil Dundas—The Landscape Company
Immediate Past President: Justin White—K&D Landscaping
Membership Director: Terri Baker—Graniterock
Secretary/ Treasurer: David Ventura—Granite Crete
Director of Events: Gregory Miller—Green and Growing Landscape
Special Events Director: Scott Long—Central Coast Landscape
Director of Education: Shane White—K&D Landscaping
Associate Member Director: Bill Bruce—B&B Small Engine Repair
Legislation Director: Regan Barry—Coastal Evergreen
Our CLCA Central Coast Chapter board elections are held each November and will be advertised in our chapter newsletter. Newly elected officers of our chapter will be announced at our annual Holiday Party in December.
If you are interested in any of the positions, or would like to serve on our board as a committee chair, or volunteer to help in any capacity please contact Phil Dundas, our current president at: phil@thelandscapecompany.com.
By joining our team of leaders managing the Central Coast Chapter you will be helping us bring awareness to the work we do in our community and as C- 27 professional Landscape Contractors.
2023 Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program
It’s that time of year to begin thinking about renewing your partnership. Start out 2023, supporting Central Coast’s Partners for Success Program. You’ll be glad you did. Joining provides an opportunity to increase your visibility in the community, to be seen as a leader in the green industry by helping sustain the many educational and enrichment offerings of our association.
We would like to welcome GraniteCrete to the Central Coast Partners for Success!
For more information, contact Phil Dundas phil@thelandscapecompany.com
register NOW for 2023!
WE love our partners!
With much appreciation Our Partners in Success 2021.
PaRTNER’S CORNER
Regan Barry, Coastal Evergreen
This month Regan Barry is featured in our “Partner’s Corner.” Read more here.
If you are a Partner, this “Partner’s Corner” feature is a great member benefit. Please contact Bill Bruce at B&B Small Engine Repair if you are interested in being featured on our website in a future “Partner’s Corner.” Don’t miss this chance for some FREE advertising.
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CENTRAL COAST RECENT EVENTs
Our Annual Holiday Party
The spirit wAS ALIVE AND THE MOOD WAS MERRY
Central Coast Chapter’s purpose: We are committed to empowering the Green Industry on the Central Coast, provide leadership and education for our members instill stewardship, promote outreach in the community and support chapter events throughout the year. This event is just down right fun.
Central Coast Chapter Holiday 2022 Recap
by Regan Barry
Like all special events that are planned and orchestrated by our Central Coast Chapter leaders there is a compelling story to tell prior to the actual event itself as follows: The Holiday Party planning session started one stormy night many months ago with the event coordinators and committee volunteers grouped together sharing ideas on how to make this holiday party the best one yet. Suddenly the electricity went out and we were sitting in total darkness…wait a minute…that is not quite the way it happened but there still is an exciting recap to share.
From the beginning of the evening, in early December, as our guests arrived there was a scent of holiday cheer in the air. The table decorations by Martha and Gregory Miller, along with the resort's holiday trimmings, created a backdrop of celebration and good will. The room was a buzz with conversations and laughter. Old friendships were catching up, and new ones were kindling, as the evening wore on. The dinner buffet was excellent along with the dessert. As the dinner portion of the evening concluded our president, Phil Dundas, acknowledged our incoming board members for 2023 along with our guests and partners for their support and contribution to our Central Coast Chapter and the CLCA for being the True North for all of us, a guide and support to succeed as proponents of the green industry. Thank you Phil for your leadership last year and for upcoming 2023. Phil then turned over the floor to Shane White, from K & D Landscaping, to manage our “White Elephant” gift exchange. It was to say the least a wild event and most of what happened has been redacted.
There would be no party without our team of volunteers to make it happen. Thank you to Scott Long from Central Coast Landscaping for leading the charge in finding a suitable location at the Seascape Golf Club in Rio Del Mar to hold our event. Thank you to Gregory and Martha from Green and Growing Landscape for providing the conifer centerpieces and your work at the administration table to welcome our guests. Also we take pride in acknowledging the rest of our board of directors for all their support in making calls to our members to come celebrate the holidays with us and always showing up. Lastly but not least we want to thank Elise Huffman, newsletter editor, graphic artist and chapter rallying instrument, Ki Bowman, media and Cathy Quinn for secretarial support in keeping us relevant and financially sound. We are “ CENTRAL COAST STRONG!” May 2023 be a great year for all!
Thank you to Regan Barry for your ongoing support and boundless energy. Thank you for writing this Seascape article.
UPCOMING EVENT
Join us for our New Year’s Mixer at Beer Mule
January 19, 2023
5:30-8:00 p.m.
Join your Central Coast Chapter CLCA for good vibes and delicious food and beverages. Toast in the New Year with the best chapter in the west! Beer Mule is a wonderful outdoor venue, and there are many foord options on Hangar Way’s little collection of establishments.
BEER MULE IS A GREAT OUTDOOR VENUE. We’ll meet outside under the stars, weather permitting, and enjoy the warmth that good company brings.
Please register, it’s easy and there’s no charge for this event. We just like to have a “head count.” Link here to the event.
Education corner
Cabrillo College Horticulture grounds at sunrise
Central Coast Members: Come Grow With Us at Cabrillo College
connecting the CLCA community with local horticultural education—your input is vital
by Michael Johnson, Cabrillo Horticulture Department instructor
I’ve been a CLCA Central Coast Chapter member for 10 years and I greatly appreciate the relationships that I’ve developed with many of our contractor, architect, designer, and vendor members. Along with my wife, Sherry Bryan, I’m a partner in California H2orticulture Services (CHS), which provides irrigation design, auditing, and management services for the Central Coast.
Jerry Allison and Chris Elliot introduced me to the CLCA Central Coast Chapter in the early 2000s when I was a student at the Cabrillo College Horticulture Department. At that time, I was part of the “next generation of horticulturists.” They inspired me to work hard and follow my dreams and eventually I was able to come full circle and become an instructor at Cabrillo. Over the last 12 years I’ve been able to teach and grow with hundreds of students who want to pursue their passions for horticulture and develop meaningful careers in the green industry.
This Spring 2023 semester I’ll be teaching two courses at Cabrillo: Irrigation Systems Design and Management and Business Aspects of Horticulture. I’m eager to connect CLCA members with students to help grow the new generation of horticulturists. At Cabrillo College we are teaching your future employees and colleagues. Your input is crucial for us to continue to help students build fulfilling horticultural careers along the Central Coast. You can help us ensure that we’re providing students with the knowledge and skills that they need to help improve and differentiate your businesses. Throughout the year there will be opportunities for CLCA members to be guest speakers or help with hands-on projects at Cabrillo. These interactions help students connect with local professionals who excel at their trade and who are passionate about creating and maintaining high-quality, resource-efficient landscapes. Please contact me if you want to collaborate with the Cabrillo Horticulture Department this semester.
You should also consider supporting your staff by helping them build their knowledge and skills. Visit the Cabrillo College Horticulture courses page to see the Horticulture classes that will be offered this Spring semester at Cabrillo.
For over 40 years the Cabrillo Horticulture Department has been working hard to guide and develop skilled professionals for the local green industry. Please come visit our beautiful facility at the top of campus and see what we can do to train future local landscape professionals. While you’re there, remember to enjoy the best views in Santa Cruz County.
Michael Johnson is a Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA) and Certified Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (CAIS) with the Irrigation Association.
For more information about the Cabrillo College Horticulture Department or California H2orticulture Services, call Michael at (831) 325-3376 or email michael.johnson@cabrillo.edu. Please don’t hesitate to contact Michael.
Below: students working on an irrigation valve installation on campus last year.
CLCA Water Management Certification
Remember to check the CLCA State Website for Upcoming Water Management and Certification Tests and Training— there will be new offerings for Winter 2022-23
Get Certified
The ongoing water shortage in California is real, and water budgeting is now enforced by law by the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO). Becoming a Certified Water Manager is essential for your customers and your business.
National Recognition
CLCA’s Water Management Certification Program has received a prestigious “Power of A” Silver Award from the American Society of Association Executives. The award, one of the association industry’s highest honors, recognizes organizations for innovative and effective programs. Read more here.
Follow this link for more information.
If you’d like to learn more about the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) and topics like water use efficiency, urban water use efficiency, Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance and available programs please go to the California Department of Water Resources to learn more.
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Landscape Data Manual
This valuable reference manual—an official publication of the California Landscape Contractors Association—covers a wide range of landscape construction topics, including project management, site development, grading and drainage, hydraulics, irrigation and planting techniques. A must-have tool for preparing estimates and determining staffing needs. Information is conveyed with charts, text and formulas. The Landscape Data Manual covers the technical aspects of a breadth of landscape projects—from estimating and planning to implementation and maintenance. It contains the formulas, charts and calculations needed to design and complete projects to industry standards. This book can help estimate material and labor costs important for job quotes and budgeting time and money. From weights and measurements of materials to spacing, planting, irrigation and building—the necessary and helpful data is all in one place.
The specific and comprehensive calculations and instructions make this Landscape Data Manual a valuable resource industry professionals will refer to throughout the course of their careers. Available only on Amazon.
Board Meeting Minutes
Central Coast Chapter CLCA Board Meetings were held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 and December 7, 2022.
Minutes coming soon, must be approved by board before publication.