Garden Clubs of Northwest Florida

Floral Designer's Garage Sale
2025-08-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 1686 Windpointe Cove, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN
In Honor of Linda Henderson, NGC Emeritus Master Flower Show Judge, there will be two spring sales of many floral design items, as well as a book signing for Linda’s book: Designs for the Divine – Interpreting Scripture Through Flowers.
Sale sale and book signing will be on:
Fri & Sat, (Aug TBD) – 1686 Windpointe Cove, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 (across from St. Sylvester Catholic Church, off Hwy 98 in Lighthouse Point Subdivision)
Come shop specially selected floral design components and dingy boat with sails and accessories!
Linda is excited to see everyone there!
Linda Henderson has cultivated a rich legacy at District I, FFGC and NGC. Starting as a member of the Navarre Garden Club for twelve years and served as its President for four, nurturing its growth and community impact.
Fifteen years ago, Linda Henderson’s passion for fostering new growth led her to found the Dogwood Garden Club of Gulf Breeze, where she presided as President. Her dedication to the wider gardening community flourished further as Director of District I.
Linda Henderson’s floral design expertise has been recognized at the highest levels. She is an NGC Emeritus Master Flower Show Judge. Her commitment to education was exemplified by her status as a Certified Floral Design Instructor, where she has sown the seeds of knowledge in aspiring designers. Moreover, Linda led an Advanced Floral Design Study Group for the District, which she successfully transitioned to a global virtual platform during the COVID-19 lockdown.

Director's Lunch and Learn
2025-06-10 09:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church, 100 Andrew Jackson Trail, Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
District Officers Host a Lunch and Learn for Presidents and members
Director Betty White
Asst Dist Director Lee Vanderpool
Secretary – Sheila Salerno
Treasurer – Gigi Massingill
Parliamentarian – Tina Tuttle
Meeting Topics
9:30 Hospitality – Coffee and Muffins
10:00 Welcome – Betty White
Theme: Participate, Learn, Grow
“Beyond Basics”
Invocation – Tina Tuttle
Pledge of Allegiance – Linda Henderson
Reel’m In – Membership – Lee Vanderpool
Visit the Land of Missing Information
How to Navigate the FFGC Website And Other Interesting Topics; Facebook
Do the Right Thing! Parliamentary Procedure – Tina Tuttle
Let’s Impress’m – Sandra Sherman
How to Create and Host a District Meeting
Money, Money, Money – Gigi Massingill
Budget Tips; Ethics
“Brown Bagging it” – Lunch
“Digging It” – Tina Tuttle
Florida’s Horticultural Series
Mastering Your Garden – Kat Spieker
Master Gardeners and Judges Council
Am I a Crescent? “What’s My Type?” – Anne Collins
Awards and Grants – Panel: Marilyn Powitzky, Velda Dougherty and Lee Vanderpool
“Butterflies in Motion” – Jennifer Weber
How to Post on the District Website – Jill Cleaver
WRAP UP – Questions – 2:00 – 2:30
Adjourn
Tea, Water and Dessert Provided

Spring Sale and Book Signing
2025-06-07 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 1686 Windpointe Cove, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
POSTPONED DUE TO RAIN
In Honor of Linda Henderson, NGC Emeritus Master Flower Show Judge, there will be two spring sales of many floral design items, as well as a book signing for Linda’s book: Designs for the Divine – Interpreting Scripture Through Flowers.
Sale and book signing will be on:
Fri & Sat, JUN TBD, 9am-1pm – 1686 Windpointe Cove, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 (across from St. Sylvester Catholic Church, off Hwy 98 in Lighthouse Point Subdivision)
Come shop specially selected floral design components and dingy boat with sails and accessories!
Linda is excited to see everyone there!
Linda Henderson has cultivated a rich legacy at District I, FFGC and NGC. Starting as a member of the Navarre Garden Club for twelve years and served as its President for four, nurturing its growth and community impact.
Fifteen years ago, Linda Henderson’s passion for fostering new growth led her to found the Dogwood Garden Club of Gulf Breeze, where she presided as President. Her dedication to the wider gardening community flourished further as Director of District I.
Linda Henderson’s floral design expertise has been recognized at the highest levels. She is an NGC Emeritus Master Flower Show Judge. Her commitment to education was exemplified by her status as a Certified Floral Design Instructor, where she has sown the seeds of knowledge in aspiring designers. Moreover, Linda led an Advanced Floral Design Study Group for the District, which she successfully transitioned to a global virtual platform during the COVID-19 lockdown.

William Bartram Trail Marker Rededication
2025-06-06 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Battery Worth, Fort Pickens, Florida, Fort Pickens Rd north of Battery Cooper Loop Rd, Pensacola Beach, FL, United States
The District 1 finale to National Garden Week will be a Rededication Ceremony for the Bartram Trail Marker at Fort Pickens. You are invited to attend the ceremony at Fort Pickens (near Pensacola) on the 6th of June, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.
Fort Pickens is a National Park and requires a entrance fee at the gate. They will wave our fees if we register in advance with Linda Henderson.

For more information, please contact Linda Henderson (henderson9364@outlook.com). Please allow sufficient time to process at the gate and get parked. Additional directional signs to the ceremony will be placed.

Get information regarding the Bartram Trail Marker:

William Bartram Trail
Near Pensacola Beach near Fort Pickens Road
north of Battery Cooper Loop Road
You will want to follow signs to “Battery Worth”
Google Map link: Battery Worth, Fort Pickens, Pensacola Beach, Florida

For more information contact Betty White, bettyw74@yahoo.com

National Garden Week
2025-06-01 - 2025-06-07 | FL
National Garden Clubs, Inc., will be celebrating National Garden Week beginning Sunday, June 1, and will continue through Saturday, June 7, 2025.
All clubs should be participating with an event. Please send photos or for more information contact Betty White, National Garden Week Chair, bettyw74@yahoo.com.
Join NGC clubs across the country to celebrate National Garden Week, June 1-7, 2025. This week is an opportunity to encourage pride in your community, interest new members, and work with other groups to be part of those efforts.
District 1 finale to National Garden Week will be a Rededication Ceremony for the Bartram Trail Marker at Fort Pickens.
The address is 1400 Ft. Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL. Fort Pickens is part of the Gulf Island National Seashore with historical sites, beaches and recreational activities. June 6th at 10:00.
Directional signs to the ceremony are placed. Contact is Linda Henderson or for more information contact Betty White, bettyw74@yahoo.com

Navarre Garden Club - Flower Show
2025-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Navarre Library, 8484 James M Harwell Rd, Navarre, FL, United States
BEACH PARTY 1975
A NAVARRE GARDEN CLUB SMALL STANDARD FLOWER SHOW
PRESENTED BY NAVARRE GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS!
WHEN: MAY 30 AND 31, 2025
MAY 30 – 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
MAY 31 – 9:00 A.M. – 12 NOON
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Nell Coe Award Submission
2025-05-20 | FL
Due Date: March 20, 2025
Email Award #61 to Tina Tuttle, ttuttle1954@gmail.com
Click here to go to FFGC.org/Awards

National Garden Clubs, Inc Convention
2025-05-18 08:00 - 2025-05-22 17:00 (America/New_York) | The Embassy Suites Hotel North Charleston, South Carolina, 5055 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC, 29418, United States
NGC is National Garden Clubs, Inc. It is our club! You can go enjoy South Carolina in North Charleston- at the convention.

Cancelled - The Secret Garden Tour of Pensacola
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
The Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc hosts an annual Secret Garden Tour that will impress garden lovers. Ticket sales support PFGC.
This two day event is May 17th 10am – 4pm and May 18th noon – 4pm

District 1 Spring Meeting
2025-05-06 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Host: Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs
Tickets: $25 Deadline April 25, 2025
Registration opens at 8:30 AM All club members can attend!
Meeting Call to Order Starts at: 9:30 AM
Program: Fun with Flowers by Gina Jogan
Includes: Morning Hospitality, 50/50 Drawing, Opportunity Baskets, Awards, Ways and Means, and Linda Henderson’s Spring Sale and Book Signing!
Buffet Lunch:Portobello Market
To register, click on attached registration form: Call to Spring 2025 District Meeting

Deep South Garden Clubs Convention "Charms of the South"
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
Join us in Georgia! Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. is our club! Go to South Georgia, Valdosta, where Valdosta University is housed.
Tours – Petite Flower Show – TriRefesher – Workshops – Awards – Floral Design Presentation
Hosted with pride by the Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
“Simply South” Petite Flower Show Shedule PDF document click here

PFGC Tour of Tables
2025-03-11 - 2025-03-12 | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States

Dessert & Design with Dr. Jim DelPrince
2025-02-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
The Florida Flower Show Judges District I presents another “Let the Good Times Roll” floral design event. This year highlights Dr. Jim DelPrince, Ph.D., AIFD, PFCI, AAF, noted floristry author and leader of Mississippi State University Extension’s unique Master Floral Designer Program. Join us as he shares his floral design artistry in his inimitable style. Dr. Jim has taught floristry at MSU since 1992, presenting acclaimed programs throughout the U.S. and Canada. He promises to teach us something new, to WOW us, and to tell us how we can take our skills to the next level by joining MSU’s online floral design program. Spend a festive, fun afternoon learning from an international design master from the Mississippi Gulf Coast! Download your Design Gala Registration 2025
ADMISSION $40
CHECKS PAYABLE to: FFSJ District 1
SEND to: DESIGN GALA REGISTRATION
4737 PEBBLE CREEK DR., PENSACOLA, FL 32526-4385
EMAIL: FFSJD1designgalareg@gmail.com
PURCHASE/REFUND DEADLINE: FEB 4, 2025

PFGC Educational Series 2025
2025-02-13 | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
This day-long event is offered annually by PFGC. The registration fee covers four sessions, lunch snacks and beverages. We will also have opportunity baskets assembled by the garden circles, a 50/50 drawing, native plant company will be selling plants and a blade sharpener will be on site to sharpen anything with a blade! Click to Download the Registration Form

For more information contact:
office@pensacolagardencenter.com; 850-432-6095

Wekiva Youth Camp Adult Volunteer Training Fun
2025-02-07 13:00 - 2025-02-09 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Wekiva Youth Camp, Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL, Apopka, FL, United States
Fri, Feb 7 ( 1 pm)- Sun. Feb 9 ( 12 pm) 2025
Wekiva (wé-Kī-vá) is a youth camp that FFGC sponsors. We pay for the capital buildings and support the operations of the camp. The future is for us to support and the children to lead. The camp is located at the Florida State Park – Wekiwa (wé-Kī-Wá) – in Apopka, Florida. The two names are similar. You may make donation to the camp here: https://ffgc.org/Donate
The Wekiva Youth Camp is an environmental education program begun in 1959 as a Junior Nature Camp where garden club volunteers helped to instill a love, concern, and desire to protect the flora and fauna of our beautiful state of Florida.
It’s that time again for 2025 Wekiva Volunteer Training. A weekend of friendship, nature and the beauty of Wekiwa Springs State Park in Apopka, FL
FFGC’s Weklva Youth Camp has been located at Wekiwa Springs Florida State Park since 1974. Over a six-week each summer, campers completing grades 1-8 spend a week living in cabins and learning about the importance of conservation and protecilon of our environment. Adult Volunteers and Environmental Educators serve as Program Leaders and role models to our campers. Volunteers are housed in alr-conditioned cabins with indoor plumbing. The Clinic is staffed with a Registered Nurse on site dally. Our Camp Director supervises the activities of the campers and the Counselor Staff, which Is comprised almost entirely of former campers. Wekiva Youth Camp Volunteer Training is an excellent opportuinity to become acquainted with summer volunteer opportunities. Space is limited. The first 36 registrants will have the opportunity for Volunteer cabins. After those spaces are filled, attendees will have the option of living like a camper in Camper Cabins with a bathhouse nearby. Bring a friend and learn about Wekiva Youth Camp Volunteer opportunities. The online registration (preferred), driving directions and a recommeended packing list can be found at: www.wekivayouthcamp.org Click on “Volunteer Training”
PLEASE MAIL REGISTRATION FORM & $80.00 CHECK PAYABLE TO WEKIVA YOUTH CAMP to REGISTRAR Leticia Gunn, 8915 NE 9th Ave, Miami FL. 33138, (786) 445-5125. You may email: ldelatorregunn@gmail.com Registration receipt will be conflrmed by email.

DeFuniak Springs Garden Club Event
2024-11-30 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Walton County Fairgrounds 790 N 9th St | DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433, 790 N 9th St, DeFuniak Springs, Florida, 32433, United States
The DeFuniak Springs Garden Club will be participating in the Annual Hometown Christmas 2024.
Saturday, November 30th 8am – 4pm & Sunday, December 1st 1pm – 4pm
Enjoy the festivities! We will offer holiday floral, wreaths, crafts and a variety of plants for your Christmas shopping.
Walton County Fairgrounds
790 N 9th St | DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433

Santa's Garden Party - Navarre
2024-11-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 8418 E. Bay Blvd, Navarre, FL 32566, 8414 E. Bay Blvd, Navarre, FL, 32566
Santa’s Garden Party
hosted by the Navarre Garden Club
Join us for a bake sale, craft sale – see Santa!
free adult and kids crafts
8418 E. Bay Blvd., Navarre, FL 32566
Saturday, November 23rd from 10am – 2pm

Holiday Crafts Sale
2024-11-02 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Cantina Loredo Grand Boulevard, 585 Grand Boulevard Suite N-106, Sandestin, FL, 32550, United States
Start or complete your holiday shopping with Handcrafted trees, centerpieces, handmade cards, plants, and much, much more! An acoustic guitar, autographed by American country music singer/soungwriter Chris Young, will be offered for sale. For details on purchasiing the guitar, email greenthumbgardenclubinc@gmail.com.
Event also listed at: GreenThumbGardenClubInc.org

Indoor Garage Sale
2024-11-01 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States

Club Flower Show Visits
2024-10-22 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL, 32526, United States
Open to Garden Club Members Only
Enjoy a visit to the Fair Flower Show without the Parking and Ticket hassles. Contact your club leadership to find out instructions and your scheduled visit time.

Gulf Coast Camellia Society Conference
2024-10-18 - 2024-10-19 | Holiday Inn Resort, 14 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL, United States
Hello Garden Lovers!
We are delighted to invite you to the Gulf Coast Camellia Society Conference, hosted by the Pensacola Camellia Club, from October 18-19, 2024. This exciting event will be held at the beautiful Holiday Inn Resort located at 14 Via De Luna Drive, Pensacola Beach, FL. The conference promises a fantastic blend of informative sessions, engaging social events, a fantastic excursion to the Gulf Island National Seashore – Fort Pickens Tour and Ferry Ride. We hope you would share our event with your Clubs and consider coming to the beach for a relaxing time.
Click the link below and follow the tabs for Hotel, Pricing & Registration, and Schedule for this conference.
https://pensacolacamelliaclub.com/gulf-coast-camellia-society-conference/
If you have questions or need assistance please contact Louise Seitz, pensacolacamellia@gmail.com or Trumin Brown, trumin.brown@att.net by their email addresses. – Pensacola Camellia Club

Holiday Wreath Workshop
2024-10-09 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL, 32570-2223, United States
Download Flyer – ticket order form here
Learn to build your own 24″ grapevine Chirstmas themed holiday wreath. You can bring your own decor to change the theme!
Instruction by Esther Davis, AIFD, CFD, NMSMF.
Contact Esther at: 575-430-4554 or emddesigns@aol.com
Order tickets by Sept 30th.
$15 for FFGC members
$20 for non-members

District 1 Fall Meeting
2024-10-08 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | St Sylvester Catholic Church, 6464 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze, Florida, 32563, United States
Host: Navarre Garden Club
Registration is online by credit card or by postal mail and check.
Tickets: $20 plus fees ($3.18) at: Tickets at Eventbrite link Saves postage, check and envelpe!
Postal Mail Tickets $20 by check: Printable Registration Form Checks Payable to “Navarre Garden Club” , Ginger Eisele, PO Box 5606, Navarre FL 32566
Email: GEisele@mchsi.com
Deadline: Sept 24, 2024
Registration opens at 9 AM all club members can attend!
Meeting Call to Order Starts at: 9:30 AM
Program: Spooky Plants
Includes: Morning Hospitality, 50/50 Drawing. Opportunity Baskets, Awards, Ways and Means, and plants!
Dress: It’s a Costume Party!
Serving: Samari Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Garage Sale Floral Designers and Crafters!!
2024-10-03 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Tuttle/Jogan Homestead, 6727 highway 99, Molino, FL, United States
A garage sale like no other! 2 design studios have been emptied so if you have any interest in Floral design or crafts this is it! October 3rd from 10am- noon in Molino. 6727 highway 99

Blue Star Marker Installation
2024-10-02 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | 257 BEACHVIEW DRIVE, N.W. FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, 257 BEACHVIEW DRIVE, N.W., FORT WALTON BEACH, FL, FL, 32547, United States
IN HONOR OF VETERANS, ACTIVE MILITARY AND
FUTURE MILITARY, YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND
AN INSTALLATION OF A BLUE STAR MARKER
Garniers Beach Park
BY GARNIER BEACH GARDEN CLUB ON TUESDAY,
OCTOBER 2ND AT 10:00 A.M.
257 BEACHVIEW DRIVE, N.W.
FORT WALTON BEACH, FL
INFORMATION: LYNDA PENRY 850-499-2875 LYNDA_1@COX.NET

Milton Garden Club Plant Sale
2024-09-28 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL, 32570-2223, United States
Download Flyer Here
Plants, Crafts, Food!

Florida State Parks Update Online Live
2024-09-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
The Florida Wildlife Federation is hosting a live webinar- “State Parks Update”
Join us next week on Tuesday, September 17, from noon-1 p.m. ET for a live update where Friends of the Everglades Executive Director Eve Samples will be speaking with:
Casey Darling Kniffin, Conservation Policy Director of the Florida Wildlife Federation
Ryan Smart, Executive Director of the Florida Springs Council
Jessica Namath, Founder of the “Protect Jonathan Dickinson State Park” Facebook page, which grew to 45,000 members in under a week

Tune in on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, or X (formerly Twitter) to learn what we know now and how we can continue to protect Florida’s state parks in the weeks and months ahead. There will also be a Q&A session during the event.
This is a free discussion open to all, and we encourage you to register and join the conversation.

PFGC Membership Social
2024-08-15 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Enjoy some watermelon, share some seedlings; identify a tree, ask a gardening question; meet some new people, make some new friends; join a club; find out about future events, look into floral design.
It goes on and on…. COME ONE, COME ALL. HAVE FUN
Contact 850-432-6095 for more information.
Chairman Debbie Kay

FFGC Short Course Gainsville 2024
2024-06-02 - 2024-06-04 | FL

Secret Garden Tour of the Emerald Coast
2024-05-18 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
The Garden Club of Pensacola will host this annual event of touriing special gardens in the area. Tickets on sale soon. Tickets will be on sale at the the Pensacola Garden Center on the day of the event. 1815 North 9th Avenue. This is a two day event.
Saturday, May 18 10am to 4pm
Sunday, May 19 noon to 4pm
