Garden Clubs of Northwest Florida

FFGC Members Only Art Show
2024-04-09 - 2024-04-12 | Southbank Marriott Hotel, Jacksonville, FL, United States
FFGC Convention will have a juried art show just for us. Members Only Art Show at the hotel will showcase your great works of art!
Cash prizes will be awarded. Take a look at the schedule and plan to share your creative side! To see Members Only Art Show registration schedule, click on “Artshow2024”
Artshow2024
FFGC.org/convention

Flower Show Judges Council Meeting
2024-04-04 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | FL
Business Meeting for the Florida Flower Show Judges’ Council, District I, Inc.
Program : Botanical Arts – Is This The FUN Section? I Want To Sign Up!
Location:TBD

"Designing is Always A Gamble!" Floral Design Event
2024-02-29 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Florida Flower Show Judges Council- District 1 present their second annual floral Design Gala, February 29, 2024, from 2 pm – 5 pm at The Garden Center, 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, Florida 32503.
This year features the fabulous Delta Divas, Carol Bullard and Debby Cooper, nationally recognized floral designers and hard core garden clubbers. Carol is a former Director of Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc. and Debby is the current Director. Both share a love of floral design, gardening and …gambling!
Their unique, unusual hobby provides both the theme for this year’s event as well as the title of their presentation: “Designing Is Always a Gamble!”. Come learn with us as the Delta Divas create and present their gorgeous, approachable designs in their inimitable style with wit, humor, and charm!
Luscious desserts and our signature bubbly will be served during the “mix and mingle” portion of the festivities.
Admission is $40 per person. Purchase/refund deadline is updated to February 22. For your convenience, Click Here to receive registration form. Just print it, fill in the bottom portion, detach and send via snail mail with your check (payable to FFSJ District 1) to Design Gala Registration, 4737 Pebble Creek Dr., Pensacola, FL 32526-4385. It is as simple as that! For registration questions, please email FFSJD1designgalareg@gmail.com.

"For the Love of Gardening"
2024-02-13 09:00 - 14:45 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Since 1998, the Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs (PFGC) has been providing a community outreach through educational series seminars. There are six presenters from the community leading four sessions throughout the day long event.
Topcs include: Great Gardeners; Basic and Simple Floral Designs; Companion Planting; Water is Wonderful; Hydroponic Gardening and Natural Beauty Gardening
Lunch, snacks and handouts from the speakers are included in the cost of the event $ 25. Garden Circles from PFGC assemble opportunity baskets for the event and a 50/50 drawing is held.
Printable registration – Click Here for printable flyer registration form or by email at Llewellyn.karan@gmail.com. Registration opens January 1, 2024 and ends February 1, 2024.

Camp Wekiva Open House
2024-02-11 11:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Camp Wekiva, 1800 Wekiva Circle, Apopka, FL, United States

Camp Wekiva Volunteer Training
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | Camp Wekiva, 1800 Wekiva Circle, Apopka, FL, United States
This event is a place holder for the 2024 volunteer training. Dates will be updated when they become available.
This same weekend they host an open house for campers, parents, and the public.

Dogwood Garden Club Meeting
2024-02-06 09:15 - 11:45 (America/Chicago) | Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church, 100 Andrew Jackson Trail, Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
February 6, 2024 – UPDATE – Meet at Gulf Breeze Presbyterian Church – 9:15 Meet and greet, call to order 9:45
Tina Tuttle, the President of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc, will be giving an outstanding presentation on “Plants of the Bible”. This may be your last time to meet a President of FFGC, plus Tina is from District I (Molino)–one of our own.

CANCELLED – Meet at the Tivoli High House at 10:45am. Admission $11 for Seniors
Dogwood Meets the first Tuesday of each month from September to May.
A business meeting will be held at a local restaurant following the tour.
See our webpage for a list of our scheduled programs https://gardenclubsnwfl.com/local-clubs/dogwood

Pensacola Camellia Club Novice Show and Plant Sale
2024-02-03 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | West Florida Downtown Library, 239 N Spring St, Pensacola, FL, 32502, United States
An education opportunity for the residents of the surrounding area to bring their beautiful blooms to competition in a Community Camellia Show and Plants Sale.

The purpose of the show is to educate the novice on how to prepare their blooms to present it for judging, and have it stand out from the competition. Club members will assist you with bloom identification, set up, entry forms, and placement of blooms by category. Novices can also learn what judges look for in a bloom to determine which one stands out as ‘The Best in Show’.
Once judging is completed, prizes are awarded and everyone can view the display of the results.
Bloom Entry 9:00 to 11:30am
Judging 11:30 to 12:00pm
View Winning Blooms 12:00 to 3:00pm
Admission: Free

Flower Show Judges Council Meeting
2024-02-01 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | The Garden Center (Pensacola Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.), 1850 N 9th Ave, Pensacola, FL, United States
Business Meeting for Florida Flower Show Judges’ Council, District I, Inc.
Program: Design -Is It All In The Mechanics?

Arbor Day Tree Presentation - Milton
2024-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Santa Rosa County Extension Office, 6263 Dogwood Dr, Milton, FL, United States
The Milton Garden Club will present a Chickasaw plum (Prunus angustifolia) tree to the Santa Rosa Master Gardener Association in observation of Florida Arbor day 2024. The first 100 visitors to this event will receive a Bald Cypress (Taxodium distichum) seedling.

Arbor Day Tree Planting - Destin
2024-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Women Veterans Monuments, Okaloosa Island, FL, 32548, United States
The tree planting ceremony of a bald cypress commemorates the 100 anniversary of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and the 22nd year of the Destin Garden Club. Speakers will be Commissioner Carolyn Ketchel, Destin Mayor Bobby Wagner, and DGC Member Cindy Dohner.
For more information contact fosterpk@gnt.net or call 850-244-4490

Arbor Day Tree Planting - Gulf Breeze
2024-01-19 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Swenson Park, 1076 Circle Lane, Gulf Breeze, FL, United States
Dogwood Garden Club of Gulf Breeze is celebrating FFGC’s 100th anniversary plant a tree for Florida’s Arbor Day 2024! Our Club is donating a Red Maple Tree. Join us at Swenson Park, Gulf Breeze at 10:00 am. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Arbor Day Planting - Garnier Beach
2024-01-19 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
Garnier Beach Garden Club celebrates Florida Arbor Day with a tree planting at The Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center. This event is one of the 100 options on the Nell Coe 2025 Award from FFGC.

Arbor Day Tree Planting - Valparaiso Garden Club
2024-01-19 | the Heritage Museum of NW Florida, 115 Wesview Ave, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
Valparaiso Garden Club will be planting a tree at the Paradise Pollinator Garden at the NW Florida History Museum.

Florida Arbor Day
2024-01-19 | FL
Celebrate FFGC’s 100th anniversary! Plant a tree for Florida’s Arbor Day 2024!
Join 235 garden clubs in Florida in planting a tree on Friday, January 19th.
Here are the tools to help you make your event a success : History of Arbor Day, Pre-Event Publicity Examples, Examples of Arbor Day Proclamations, Media Release Template.
Suggested Timeline –
May 19 – CHOOSE an Arbor Day coordinator for YOUR garden club. Submit name & contact information to me
June 19 – DECIDE HOW to buy/obtain YOUR tree. Decide how to raise funds if needed.
July 19 – DECIDE WHERE to plant tree. Get permission if needed.
Aug 19 – DECIDE WHAT kind of tree to plant and where to obtain. Order if needed.
Sep 19 – DECIDE WHO to Invite. Decide who will plant & water afterward the tree is planted
Oct 19 – DRAFT & SHARE YOUR garden club’s Arbor Day plans. Get help solving problems if needed.
Nov 19 – FINALIZE & SUBMIT YOUR garden club’s Arbor Day Plans.
Dec 19 – HAVE invitations & media releases ready to send in early January or perhaps in December
Jan 19 – PLANT Arbor Day 2024 Tree in YOUR Community!
Feb 19 – THANK all involved. SEND photos, media coverage of planting, etc. to me at lynn_artz@hotmail.com

Arbor Day Tree Planting - Garnier Beach
2024-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive, Fort Walton Beach, FL, United States
The Garnier Beach Garden Club will be planting a tree at Fort Walton Beach Recreation Center on Jet Drive.

Garden Club Meeting - Valparaiso - Jan 2024
2024-01-10 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Trinity Presbyterian Church, 44 South Ave, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
Valparaiso Garden Club is moving back to Trinity Presbyterian Church to resume meetings beginning with our January 10, 2024 meeting! Doors open at 9AM, meeting begins at 9:30AM with a program by Pierre Kaufke, a Bonsai expert from Pensacola, FL. Many of you will remember Pierre from his wonderful bakery, Napoleon’s in Pensacola! Come and join us, bring a friend. This will be a fun one!!! Watch your email for driving directions to Trinity!

Youth Poetry Contest - 2024
2024-01-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | FL
Eligibility
• Special Education: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
• English as a second language: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
• General Education: Kindergarten through Ninth Grade.
Date of Submission
• Club entries must be sent to YOUR State’s Youth Chairperson; observe your State Deadline. State Winners must be sent
to Regional Chairperson by February 1, 2024. Regional Winners must be sent to National Chairperson by March 1, 2024.
Guidelines
• Poems should be no more than 24 lines (including title) with a max of 42 letters/spaces per line in order to fit on single page of booklet.
• Include name, address, age, grade, and school of participant on the back of entry.
• Sponsoring garden club and state garden club name must also be identified.
• Garden club contact person is the mailing address for any winning entries.
• Sponsoring garden club may be that of a parent or grandparent.
• All entries become the property of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
• Poems do not have to rhyme. They may be traditional verse, acrostics, blank verse, cinquains, diamond poems, limerick, or haiku.
• The theme should not be used as the title to any poetry. When judging, the title is worth 10 points.
• When choosing poem title, please be creative and incorporate the theme: “I Spy With My Little Eye, Something Green Outside”.
• All Regional winning entries must be typed, titled, and sent to National Chairperson in word format via email, and the original hard copy
mailed for judging.
Contact Information: Poetry Contest Chairman, James Pavelka; Email: jamespavelka@comcast.net
Website: https://gardenclub.org/poetry-contest

Pensacola Camellia Club 85th Annual Camellia Show and Plant Sale
2023-12-09 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Jean and Paul Amos Performance Studio, 1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola, FL, 32504, United States
Considered to be one of the top shows in the southeast!
Bloom Prep 7:00- 10:00am
Judging 10:30am to 1:00pm
Public Viewing 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Plant Sales: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Admission: Free

FFGC Awards Deadline
2023-11-22 | FL
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. promotes an active awards program for members that serve to recognize the achievements of individuals, a club/circle or district which further the goals and objectives of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc., the Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc., and National Garden Clubs, Inc.
The application and award descriptions explain it all. This year’s deadline for most awards is November 22, 2023.

Floral Design and Decor Yard Sale - Niceville
2023-11-10 08:00 - 2023-11-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 1530 Royal Palm Dr, Valparaiso FL 32580, 1530 Royal Palm Dr, Niceville, FL, 32580, United States
Our Dear Marie Harrison of Valparaiso Garden Club has donated her floral design treasures and holiday decorations to share with the community! Come to the sale and get good deals to recreate something fabulous!
Friday, November 10, 2023 7 am to 5 pm
Saturday, November 11, 2023 7 am to 5 pm

Florida Flower Show Judges Council, District I, Inc.
2023-11-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida, 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso, FL, 32580, United States
Business Meeting – Changed from Nov 2nd to the 9th

Place changed to Heritage Museum of NWFL – 115 Westview Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
Program – Discussion — Petite Designs

Valparaiso Garden Club Meeting
2023-11-08 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bob Hope Village – Welcome Center, 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL, 32579, United States
This month’s program: “MAKE A FALL CENTERPIECE A “CHALLENGE” Presentation.
Three club members will be chosen to make an arrangement from identical supplies and materials. Be amazed and inspired by their unique designs!!
Be our guest!
Valparaiso Garden Club Website Page

Snapdragons Photography Contest
2023-11-03 | FL

Virtual Environmental School Course 1
2023-10-30 - 2023-10-31 | FL
Course 1 of 4 to be completed to be recognized as an NGC Environmental Consultant
Club members who successfully completed all four of NGC’s educational programs are honored as NGC 4-Star Members.
Time 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. EST
Environmental School Registrar:
Rebecka Flowers
rflowers@gardenclub.org
Register and pay online at https://gardenclub.org/school/environmental-school-courses

Horticulture Entries
2023-10-18 07:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds, 6655 Mobile Hwy, Pensacola, FL, 32526, United States
Entering horticulture in the fair is open to members and the public. Entries are turned in at the rear of Bldg # ? . Earlier is best. Doors close promptly at 10:30am. Those entering should plan on picking up ribbons on Sunday mornin Oct 29th from 8am til noon. Cut horticulture is not saved but container specimens are and MUST BE PICKED UP during this time frame. See Fair Flower Show link for entry rules and “The Schedule.”

Milton Garden Club Meeting
2023-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Milton Garden Club, 5256 Alabama St, Milton, FL, 32570-2223, United States
Meeting 3rd Tuesday die to District Event on 2nd Tuesday
Program: Horticulture – Plant ID, Frances Andrews

Valparaiso Garden Club Meeting
2023-10-11 09:30 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Bob Hope Village – Welcome Center, 92 Sunset Lane, Shalimar, FL, 32579, United States
This month’s program: “Your Fall Garden, Planning and Planting”, presented by Joe Taverniti, Palm Grower and Heirloom plant gardener.
Be our guest!
Valparaiso Garden Club Website Page

District 1 Fall Meeting (Pumpkin Patch Party)
2023-10-10 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Barrineau Park Community Center, 6055 Barrineau Park School Road, Molino, FL, 32577, United States
Host: Honeysuckle Garden Club
Tickets: $15 mail in only. Deadline: September 27, 2023
Registration opens at 9 AM all club members can attend!
Meeting Call to Order Starts at: 9:30 AM
Program: Tour ot the FFGC Board 2023-2025
Includes: Morning Hospitality, 50/50 Drawing, Opportunity Baskets, Awards, Ways and Means and GAMES! (please briing small bills)
Come “Country Casual!”
Serving: All Beef Hot Dogs (with all the trimmings/toppings) – Baked Beans – Cole Slaw – Chips of your choice – Tea – Lemonade, Birthday Cake and Ice Cream!
To register, click on attached registration form: BW registration Flyer

Dogwood Garden Club Meeting
2023-10-03 08:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center
October 3 2023 – Meet at the Navarre Beach Sea Turtle Conservation Center at 8:30am. Admission $7
Dogwood Meets the first Tuesday of each month from September to May.
A meet and greet starts at 9:15 to 9:45am followed by a program and business meeting from 9:45 to 11:45am.
See our webpage for a list of our scheduled programs https://gardenclubsnwfl.com/local-clubs/dogwood
