Garden Clubs of Northwest Florida

Crestview Garden Club Meeting Aug 2026
2026-08-19 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Okaloosa County Extension Office, 3098 Airport Rd, Crestview, Florida, 32539, United States
ANNOUNCEMENT

Hey plant lovers and green thumbs! Just a quick heads-up about our upcoming schedule:

No Meeting in July
The Crestview Garden Club will not have a monthly meeting this July. Take this time to stay cool and tend to those beautiful summer blooms!

New Meeting Time Starting in August!
We will be back on Wednesday, August 19th at 1:00 PM.

Going forward, all future meetings will move to our new time: the third Wednesday of each month from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Where to find us:
Okaloosa County Extension Office (in the Auditorium)
3098 Airport Rd, Crestview, FL 32539

All are welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just trying to keep a succulent alive, we would love to have you join our community.

Short Course North
2026-08-13 - 2026-08-14 | Escambia 4H Buildig, Stefani Rd, Cantonment, FL, United States
An exclusive FFGC educational opportunity with speakers, horticulture and design, workshops, field trips, food, vendors and door prizes. Short Course North is a two day event held yearly in the Florida Panhandle in August. A variety of topics related to gardening, landscaping, and the environment are explored. Speakers represent IFAS, area growers, and other knowledgeable plant experts.
The workshop rotates to different venues in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Okaloosa Counties. The 2025 event was held in Okaloosa County.

The 2026 Event to be held Aug 13 – 14th at the Escambia County, FL 4H Building. Cost for 2 days with lunch is $60.

13 AUGUST 2026:
Edibles to Grow with Renee PerryUrban Forests with Cathy Hardin, ForesterOyster Gardening with Thomas Derbes, SRC Sea GrantFood Truck for the Birds with Tricia Keffer, ownerBird Identification with Phillip Mortimer, AudubonOptional: Make a Junk Wreath
14 AUGUST 2026:New and smaller Landscape plants with Beth Bolles, Esc Extn.Foodscaping with Josh Criss, SRC Extn.Chemicals in the Lawn with Dr. Bryan Unruh, UFSoils with Evan Anderson, Walton Cty Extn.Invasive Plants and Animals with Tina Tuttle, ??Optional: Make a petite container from junk!

Register By August 1 – Registration Form

Milton Garden Club - Golf Scramble
2026-05-22 | Tanglewood Golf Club, 5916 Tanglewood Dr, Milton, FL, 32570, United States
Fifth Annual Golf Scramble hosted by Milton Garden Club
Event Brochure
May 22, 2026 – 11:00 AM Registration Begins, Vendor Exhibits Open
11:00 AM Lunch Begins
12:30 PM Shotgun Start
5:30 PM Post Round Awards and Dinner
Contact Lois Spencer, miltongardenclubflgolf@gmail.com , 214-668-5537 for Registration
https://milton-garden-club-golf.perfectgolfevent.com/
Contact jenweber@gmail.com, 850-902-9060 for Sponsorship Opportunities

District 1 Spring Meeting
2026-05-12 09:15 - 14:15 (America/Chicago) | Barrineau Park Community Center, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road, Molino, FL, 32577, United States
Host: Honeysuckle Garden Club
Registration opens at 8:15 AM All club members can attend!
Meeting Call to Order Starts at: 9:15 AM
Program: Bird Identification by the Audubon Society
More Information : ttuttle1954@gmail.com

Viva Sweet Spring
2026-04-25 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 44 South Ave, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
Valparaiso is happy to invite you to this free Flower Show on April 25, 2026, especially after concluding the recent 2026 Floral Design series of 9 studies, which concluded on March 9th.
Want to see the results of this flourish of artistic activity?
Mark your calendar for:
Saturday, April 25
8 am to 4 pm
Trinity Presbyterian Church
44 Southview Avenue (in beautiful Valparaiso)

Fun With Flowers - Design in a Watering Can
2026-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Join us for hands-on floral design workshops with Gina Jogan, NGC Master Flower Show Judge & Instructor. Each session runs from 10:00 AM – 12:00 Noon, and all supplies are included. Seating is limited, so register early!
#1 Arrangement in a Pumpkin – Thursday, October 2, 2025
#2 Live Wreath or Swag – Tuesday, December 16, 2025
#3 Spring Arrangement in a Watering Can – Thursday, April 9, 2026
Cost: $30 per session
Registration deadline: Two weeks before each event
More Information : Contact the Garden Center office at 850-432-6095 or email office@pensacolagardencenter.com
Make Check Payable to Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs or PFGC
Mail Registration and Payment to Suzi Matteson, 3670 Overland Drive, Pensacola 32504

Dessert & Design with Jackie Lacey
2026-03-25 14:00 - 17:00 (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 “A Magic carpet Ride through the Colors of India!” floral design event. Come with us on a Magic Carpet Ride as we explore vibrant, colorful floral design with award-winning designer, event planner, and educator Jackie Lacey, AAF, AFID,CFD, FSMD, PFCI. Jackie’s joyful designs have been featured in magazines, television,, and major films leading to a roster of A-List clients. He is talented, highly credentialed, and charming. We are in for a treat. Prepare to be whisked away on a delightful design journey! Download your Design Gala Registration 2026 (Link)
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: MAR 10, 2026

NGC AMES Tool Grant
2026-01-01 - 2026-03-01 | FL
AMES Tools Grant
Open: January 1 – March 1
Apply for high-quality tools to help your club complete its projects efficiently.

Fun with Flowers- Holiday Wreath
2025-12-16 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States

Floral Design Studies
2025-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 44 South Ave, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
WHAT IS FLORAL DESIGN? We have an entire page dedicated to explaining the classes! https://gardenclubsnwfl.com/education/floral-design-study/
SPONSORED BY VALPARAISO GARDEN CLUB – SIGN UP NOW!
WHEN: MONDAYS 10:00AM-3PM, Jan.12,19, 26, Feb. 2, 9,16, 23, Mar. 2, 9, 2026
WHERE: Trinity Presbyterian Church, 44 Southview Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: December 10, 2025 REGISTRATION LINK

Green Thumb Garden Club Holiday Bazaar
2025-11-15 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
Handcrafted trees, wreaths, handmade cards, jewelry, plants, and much much more!
Free Admission
Location: Cantina Laredo in Grand Boulevard – rear meeting room and enclosed outdoor patio

Pensacola Interstate Fair Flower Show
2025-10-16 16:00 - 2025-10-25 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL, 32526, United States
An National Garden Club (NGC) Standard Flower Show. This years theme is “Let’s Go”. Each year, a committee from the Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (part of FFGC District I), hosts a flower show that any amateur gardener can enter! The flower show is a juried show that conforms to the National Garden Clubs, Inc. flower show rules. There are categories for everyone! Horticulture, floral design, botanical arts, and education. Please see attached schedule to learn more about what categories you can select for your entry. This is an opportunity for members and the public to participate in a flower show by showing off your horticulture, or your creative side in a floral design, assist with judging, or act as a host/hostess in educating thousands of visitors in areas of horticulture, floral design, conservation and landscape design. The Schedule has the contact listing on who can answer all your various questions.
Entry Drop Off: between 7:00 and 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 15, 2025
SHOW TIMES: Wednesday, October 16th thru Saturday, October 25th, 2025 – open to the public at 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm daily with admission to the Fair. Visit Pensacola Fair for admission specials.
Pick up design entries: Sunday, October 26, beginning at 8:00 am (Cut horticulture specimens will be discarded) Designs must be removed on Sunday, October 26, by 11:00 am.
Flower Show Schedule 2025 – Download Here
NGC Handbook for Flower Shows – Located here
How to prepare your horticulture entry – Video link here
Admission: Free with entry to the Pensacola Interstate Fair

Join us for stunning floral displays, creativity, and inspiration at this year’s NGC Standard Flower Show!

District 1 Fall Meeting
2025-10-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Westwinds Conference Center, 4700 Westwinds Dr, Miramar Beach, United States
Hello all members, “Fall is in the Air,” with the District Meeting Call for Registration (Registration Form Link)
The deadline to register is September 23rd; delegates must register fourteen days in advance. As you know, our State FFGC VIPs will be in attendance. We have the Policies and Procedures to vote on with a couple of changes .. the delegate numbers and attendance. There are no other major changes, just clarification.
We have Ways and Means items to buy or to order your daffodil bulbs from Ginger. You will be pleased to learn who will receive the Club Awards and District grants, and there is a small reward for a club that participated in National Garden Week. There are club raffle baskets, the District 50/50, unique shopping, and a gift bag for each attendee….so bring your cash or credit card.
I’m sure the ladies of FFGC, President Christy Linke, First Vice President, Mary Whisler, Second Vice President, Letitia Gunn,
and Third Vice President, Maria Wolfe will discuss interesting topics. Be sure to welcome them.
Please plan to attend but for planning purposes, please register as soon as possible. Lori Echols, President of Green Thumb Garden Club says “Green Thumb and DeFuniak Springs are excited to host!” It is sure to be a fun meeting.
See you soon.
Betty

Fun With Flowers - Arrangement in a Pumpkin
2025-10-02 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States

NGC EPSOMA Grant
2025-10-01 - 2026-05-31 | FL
ESPOMA Grant Program
Open: October 1 – May 31
Receive Espoma plant foods and potting soils to support you garden club’s project.
To apply for the PLANT AMERICA grant please visit www.plantamerica.org.
For all other grants visit the NGC Grants page for details, guidelines, and applications:
www.gardenclub.org/awards-and-grants

NGC Plant America Grant
2025-10-01 - 2025-10-15 | FL
Due October 15th 2025
Go to FFGC Plant America or National Garden Clubs Plant America
Scroll to Plant America information
www.plantamerica.org

NGC Gardening Course 3 Series 11
2025-09-29 07:15 - 2025-10-01 11:00 (America/Chicago) | ZOOM
What is Gardening Study School? Find out Here
Sept 29 – 0ct 1, 2025
8:15 AM-12:00 PM EST
Zoom Tech & Course Review Meeting
(Required) Fri.Sept 26. 2025
10 -11AM EST Presented via ZOOM
Contact Information:
Local School Chairman
Sally Flanagan sfflan@aol.com
386.315.3317
Registrar
Marty Sibley
msibley@cfl.rr.com
407.765.6620
Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdH7y1sbvsNUCScPfWg3KI55L7GP7AMcH0X5fgALwpH-0QTxQ/viewform

Sip and See Open House
2025-09-22 11:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
You’re invited to stop by the Pensacola Garden Center on Monday, September 22 from 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM for a special “Sip and See”!
Come enjoy light refreshments, tour the newly renovated apartment, and see the beautiful updates we’ve made. This is a wonderful chance to gather with friends, celebrate fresh beginnings, and get inspired by the space.
All are welcome—we can’t wait to show you around!
More Information : Contact the Garden Center office at 850-432-6095 or email office@pensacolagardencenter.com

Autumn Magic with Kirby Holt
2025-09-16 10:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL, 32570-2223, United States
Autumn & Holiday Magic
On Sept. 16 at 10:30 AM, the Milton Garden Club proudly presents a creative floral design experience hosted by Kirby Holt, AIFD, owner of Blossoms in Chipley, FL
Floral designs created during the event will be available for sale
Questions: Contact Esther Davis, 575-430-4554 emddesigns@aol.com
Cost (incl a box lunch): $25 for non-MGC members;
$15 for MGC Members
Name: Email: Phone:
RESERVE NOW! SPACE IS LIMITED. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS SEPT 7
Make Checks Payable to: The Milton Garden Club Mail to: Loise Spencer, Registrar, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL 32570

Florida Gardener Issues and Publishing Deadlines
2025-09-01 - 2026-08-01 | FL
The Florida Gardener welcomes a new editor, Gayle Rosnick.
Contact her at gardeninfl@gmail.com
All members are welcome to submit articles and events
Submission Deadline
Sep 1 – Fall Issue (Published – LINK)
Feb 1 – Winter Issue
May 1 – Spring Issue
Aug 1 – Summer Issue

Short Course North
2025-08-07 - 2025-08-08 | UF/IFAS Extension Okaloosa, 3098 Airport Rd, Crestview, FL, United States
An exclusive FFGC educational opportunity with speakers, horticulture and design, workshops, field trips, food, vendors and door prizes. Short Course North is a two day event held yearly in the Florida Panhandle in August. A variety of topics related to gardening, landscaping, and the environment are explored. Speakers represent IFAS, area growers, and other knowledgeable plant experts.
The workshop rotates to different venues in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Walton, and Okaloosa Counties. The 2025 event will be held in Okaloosa County, 3098 Airport Road, Crestview, FL 32539

Topics of Study:
Mushrooms – Preserving the Harvest – Integrated Pest Management – Living with Snakes – Digging It – Ocean Hour Program – Age Appropriate Landscape – Estuary Program – Wrong Plant Wrong Place – Best Practice Fertilization
To register complete the linked form and mail to the registrar no later than Jul 30 2025

Registration: Short Course North Registration (Link)
Daily Hours: Registration: 8:00-8:45 am; Program – 9:00 am-3:00 pm
Optional Floral Design Workshop begins at 3:00 pm Thurs & Fri
Chairman:Pat Cummins, 850-449-0454

Loise Spencer, Registrar, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL 32570

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
