The Seascape
Newsletter of the CLCA
Central Coast Chapter
April thru June 2026
April 2, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
April 25, Saturday
Tour of the Nursery, Los Arroyos
Time: 10 am
Location: los arroyos nursery
350 Kliewer Ln, Watsonville, CA 95076
We’re on for a Los Arroyos Nursery. Manuel is going to give us a tour of the facility and show off some rare and unique plants, finishing up the day with drinks and BBQ. Friends and family welcome. He’s really excited to have us.
Contact Jason Bailey at: 831-508-0205 or 831 999-3308 or jason@waterandstone.org
May 7, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
May date & time to come
Golf Event in Monterey
INFO: TBA
Location: TBA
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
June 4, Thursday
Central Coast Chapter Board Meeting
Time: noon-1pm
Location: Laughing monk tap room, 262 Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com June 4, Thursday
June a weekend
Summer BBQ
info: to come
Location: sky park on Mount Hermon Rd, scotts Valley
Contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Message from the President
News updates from the Board—April-June 2026
Hello Central Coast CLCA Members and Friends,
Well, it seems like Winter was just here just yesterday and now we are looking at Spring and Summer right in our faces. Along with moving our clocks ahead, and longer warmer days, guess what? Everything is growing like crazy! Let the Games begin. Well for us it has already started.
Coming up April 25th, you won’t want to miss it, a private tour of Los Arroyos Nursery. Manuel is going to give us a tour of the facility and show off some rare and unique plants, finishing up the day with drinks and BBQ. Friends and family welcome. Thank you Jason Bailey for setting this up. More info scroll back to our calendar listings.
Central Coast Chapter is looking forward to our popular Golf Event and BBQ. Details coming soon via eblasts for each of those events. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
And finally, be looking for a questionnaire coming your way soon. We’re wanting your input on what events you would like us to host, especially want to hear what “educational” events you’d like to attend. Coming soon: Events Eblast/Questionnaire.
Thank You, Your Board President Scott Long
Scott Long, owner, President Central Coast Landscape and Maintenance, Inc.
slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Central Coast Board 2026
This board will be confirmed at the January 15 Board Meeting.
President: Scott Long, Central Coast Landscaping
slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
Phil Dundas, The Landscape Company, Immediate Past President
Membership Director
Ryan Burr, Coastal Evergreen
ryan@coastalevergreen.com
Associate Member Director
Henry Rose, Graniterock
hrose@graniterock.com
Secretary: Julia Zuckerman, Delta Blue Grass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
Director of Events
Reed Santee, Central Home Supply
reed@centralhomesupply.com
Education Director
Jason Beiley, Water and Stone Natural Landscapes
jason@waterandstone.org
Legislation Director
Earl Boyd, Evergreen Supply Online
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
Social Media Networking
Julia Zuckerman, Delta Bluegrass
jzuckerman@deltabluegrass.com
and Henry Rose, Granite Rock
hrose@graniterock.com
Non-voting members:
Website Editor: Ki Bowman—retired
Newsletter Editor: Elise Huffman
Bookkeeper: Cathy Quinn
BOOK SUGGESTION
Teaming with Microbes
The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web
Book Recommendation by Earl Boyd, recommended to “many people about organic soils and how they work…”
Teaming with Microbes is a book that explains how to build healthy soil by nurturing the microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, etc.) that sustain plants, offering an alternative to chemical fertilizers.It details the “soil food web,” showing gardeners how to foster this underground ecosystem for vigorous plant growth, making it accessible to both organic and conventional gardeners who want to move away from toxic chemicals.
Key concepts
Soil food web:
The book focuses on the complex network of life in the soil, including earthworms, insects, bacteria, and fungi, which work together to feed plants.
Alternative to chemicals:
It presents a method for gardening that strengthens this natural system instead of damaging it with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.
Accessible guide:
The text is written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way for a broad audience, from dedicated organic gardeners to weekend hobbyists.
Benefits:
By understanding and supporting the soil's microbial life, gardeners can grow healthier, more resilient plants naturally.
You can find this book on AMAZON and POWELLS, and probably at your local bookstore.
https://clca.org/member-resources/member-benefits/expert-advice-attorney-on-retainer/
Join Us, the Central Coast Chapter Board of Directors
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.
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 immediate past president at: phil@thelandscapecompany.com.
Central Coast Chapter Partners for Success Program
Now is the time to RENEW YOUR PARTNERSHIP if you haven’t already! Central Coast’s Partners for Success Program 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.
2026 Partners For Success Program
Partners For Success Program is an annual subscription to the chapter's events that allows exposure of your company's products and services directly to our membership. This program allows members to select their level of participation in advance, saving time and paperwork. All members (C-27s, Associates and Affiliates) have the convenience of paying via credit card online or may send a check to: CLCA Central Coast Chapter, PO Box 67204, Scotts Valley, CA 96067. Membership is for the calendar year. It is best to renew subscription in January.
The 3 tiers of partnership, Oak (suppliers and C27 contractors), Redwood (suppliers and C27 contractors) and Maple (C27 contractors), provide levels of participation appropriate to the size of your company. Partners are the driving force of the chapter and, as such, are recognized at annual events and promoted on the chapter web site. The Partners For Success information sheet is available on request. Annual membership begins in January and ends at the end of December.
Thank you again for your support! Please follow the link below to sign up or get more info.
For more information, contact Scott Long at 831-332-4565 or slong@centralcoastlandscape.com
LINKS for REGISTRATION 2026
WE love our partners
With much appreciation Our Partners for 2024. Sign up or re-register and we’ll add you to this group of fine businesses. It’s never too late to sign up!
PaRTNER’S CORNER
RYAN BURR
Coastal Evergreen
Read more about Ryan here…www.clca-cc.org/partners
The Partner’s Corner! What a great benefit. Here’s an easy way to let people in your industry know what you’re up to, what’s new, and why you’re the success that you are. We want to see pictures of you, your family, your company’s staff, we want to know what you do in your spare time and what makes you unique. We’re interested. Please contact Elise Huffman, the Central Coast editor, if you are interested in being featured on our website in a future “Partner’s Corner.” Partner’s don’t miss this chance for some FREE advertising.
recent events
CLCA Central Coast Chapter’s Supplier’s & New Membership Night
Aloha Chapter Members! I write this hoping that you’re all enjoying the beautiful weather and with it the increased business. This time of year heralds the beginning of our season's busiest times, and what better way to kick off that time than our yearly Suppliers Night and Membership Mixer.
Our Associate Members put up tables and displayed their wares showing the newest and the best. They were happy to answer questions about products and services so that we could go armed into the new season with the information that we need, to meet our client’s needs for new and old products and services alike. We saw new types of pavers and retaining walls, tools, and Associate landscape and hardscape tools and products. We also saw various tree services and some truly beautiful plant offerings from our nursery partners.
It was a great time! New and old friends met and mingled, sharing experiences and going over past good times, and creating new ones as well. The taco bar was full (and quite tasty), and raffle prizes were given away, and everyone left with a smile.
Our chapter is seeing a rejuvenation and events like these show how strong we can be when we all get together and work towards the same goals. If you know any contractors or possible Associate Members, invite them to join us at the next event so that we can become stronger yet.
Earl Boyd, CLCA Central Coast’s Legislation Director
Evergreen Landscape Supply, LEED-AP Watsonville, CA
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com
Central Coast at NORCAL Event 2026
thursday, february 5, 2026—SAN Mateo
NorCal a Favorite Event of the Central Coast Chapter
The Ides of March are upon me as I write this! The recent, and might I add, the last NorCal Hardscaping & Landscaping Show was well attended by both attendees and vendors. While not as large as past events, the core was strong, providing a lot of really good industry information and showing old, as well as, new products being used and introduced in to the field this year. Before the event we held our monthly board meeting at NorCal to discuss business and keep the chapter together. Events like these are important for keeping up with industry that changes by an average of 43-47% every year.
Please remember to attend our local Central Coast Chapter events, like our recent Supplier’s Night. Here you can see some of the new items and specific industry support services available to us all. These events are also a time for our chapter members to share their experiences with their colleagues and associates. Knowledge makes us stronger, and so do numbers. See you at our next event!
These events are a great way to connect with your Central Coast Chapter friends and celebrate our friendships, even make some new contacts and friends, a win-win.
Thank you for your Partnership! Remember to renew for 2026!
Earl Boyd, Central Coast Legislation Director,
LEED-AP, Evergreen Supply Online
33 Riverside Rd, Watsonville, Ca 95076
Office Phone: (831) 724-5110 / Cell Phone: 408-709-0667
earl@evergreensupplyonline.com and www.evergreensupplyonline.com
Advertise in this newsletter in 2026!
Have an advertisement that you want the Landscape Industry to see? Be featured here in your local CLCA Central Coast newsletter. It’s time to start thinking about 2026. Consider putting some of your advertising dollars towards an ad in the Seascape. If you have questions just email our editor.
The CLCA Central Coast Chapter offers several different ways to reach your customers and other industry professionals. They are win-win opportunities that reinforce your sales program and give prominence to your company by its alignment with a professional organization. In addition to brand recognition and increased web exposure, you can gain insight to market trends and have face-to-face interactions with the people you are marketing to. 2025 advertising link is here. Will be updated soon.
contact: clcaccc.editor@gmail.com.
February Board Meeting
February 5, 2026
Location: via Zoom
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 12:15 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Earl Boyd, Reed Santee, Scott Long, Julia Zuckerman, Ryan Burr, Cathy Quinn, Jason Beiley, Henry Rose
Absent:
III. Approve minutes from December 2025 Board Meeting
a. MSA
IV. Approve T Report
a. MSA
V. Review these items:
a. Events
i. Suppliers Night: Back Nine March 19th
1. Vendor set up 3 p.m.
2. Official kick off 5 p.m.
3. End time 9 p.m.
4. Taco bar for dinner
a. Vegetarian option
5. Reach out to suppliers (ewing, hunter, evergreen)
ii. Golf Tournament
1. September
2. DeLaVeaga
3. Possible tournament near Monterey
iii. Summer BBQ in June
b. Newsletter
i. Need sign ups for Partners Corner
ii. Be on recruit for new Editor for 2027
iii. Julia to take over e-blasts
c. NorCal Show: Julia Zuckerman, Earl Boyd have booths
d. Partners Program
i. Henry and Reed to call
ii. Cathy to send out partners signed up from last year
e. Legislation
i. Earl attended last legislative meeting and will report back with more information after the next meeting
VI. March Meeting at Suppliers Night, March 19, 3:00 p.m. at The Back Nine
VII. Adjournment 12:43 p.m.
March Board Meeting
March 19, 2026
Location: Back Nine Bar and Grill
3:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Julia Zuckerman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 3:04 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Cathy Quinn, Elise Huffman, Earl Boyd, Julia Zuckerman, Reed Santee
Absent: Henry Rose
III. Approve minutes from February 2025 Board Meeting
a. Scott Motioned Earl Seconded
a. MSA
IV. Review these items:
a. Events
1. Supplier’s Night
a. 60 attended
2. Educational Events
a. April
• CLCA insurance seminar
• Techo-block presentation
b. October
• Granite Rock presentation
3. Summer Event Updates
a. June BBQ
• Mid-end of June
4. Golf Tourney Updates
a. June BBQ
• Mid-end of June
• Move September tourney to August
5. November
a. State Convention in Long Beach
6. December
a. Holiday Party
b. Constant Contact, Julia and Elise to meet
c. Approve T-Report
1. January and February
2. Motioned by Julia and seconded by Earl
3. MSA
VI. Next Meeting: Thursday, April 2, 12–1:30 p.m. at The Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley
VII. Adjournment 3:45 p.m.
April Board Meeting
April 2, 2026
Location: Laughing Monk, Scotts Valley
12:00 p.m.: Welcome and Introductions
Recorded by Elise Huffman
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order by Scott Long at 12:15 p.m.
II. Roll Call, Establish Quorum and Approve Agenda
Present: Scott Long, Jason Beiley, Ryan Burr, Elise Huffman, Henry Rose and TJ Nelson
Absent: Earl Boyd, Julia Zuckerman, Reed Santee, Cathy Quinn,
III. Quorum not established, can’t approve minutes from last meeting
IV. Review these items:
a. Events
1. Supplier’s Night
a. 60 attended
2. Educational Events
a. April
• Los Arroyos Nursery Tour
• CLCA insurance seminar—Earl, Zoom format?
• Techo-block presentation—Reed
b. October
• Granite Rock presentation—Henry
3. Summer Event Updates
a. June BBQ
• Mid-end of June, a Saturday, at Sky Park
4. Golf Tourney Updates
• Move September tourney to early August, Cinnabar Hills Golf
San Marin/Morgan Hill?
4. Have Elise Create a Questionnaire on What People Want for Educational Events.
• Include 5 questions, send out eblast: What types of events do you want?
Nursery tour? Big Creek Lumber? Insurance? Electric Equipment Demo,
Irrigation/Lighting?
VI. Next Meeting: Thursday, May 7, 12–1:30 p.m. at The Laughing Monk in Scotts Valley
VII. Adjournment 1:30? p.m.
