Come to Valparaiso's Perrine Park for "Saturday in the Park". Valparaiso Garden Club's Plant Sale will be outside the Heritage Museum's Paradise Pollinator Garden. Native plants and ornamental plants for your landscape will be available from our own gardens. Proceeds go to our college scholarship fund.
Please join the Longleaf Pine Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society Saturday March 25th at 10:00 a.m. for a native adventure at Bone Creek Recreation Area - 4915 Bone Creek Rd. Holt, FL. (map link below). We will carpool from the University Mall NE parking area in front of JC Penney and across from Firestone Tire leaving at 9:15 a.m.. It is about a 40 minute drive from there. After Bone Creek we will visit a location about 9 miles south near the Yellow River/Guest Lake area. We should be done no later than 3 p.m., however you may leave at any time. You do not need to be a member...
Weed Wrangle is a national event where volunteers assist with the management of invasive plants. This year Escambia County Extension is looking for help to manage two invasive plants on Pensacola Beach. Apr 22, 2023 – Biking for Cogongrass (Earth Day Search) We plan to ride bikes around Pensacola Beach searching for invasive cogongrass. The plant should be in bloom this time of year and easier to find. We will not remove, only report locations. WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BRING: A bicycle, water bottle, sun protection, and a way to record locations (your phone, a notebook, etc.) WE WILL...
Sponsored by the Navarre Garden Club, Taste of Navarre Restaurants and Caterers, win prizes and raffles. Tickets are $15.00. Call Ginger for tickets 850-396-5494.
FFGC Matching Grants Program - Due January 15th 2023 Funds available up to $500.00 will be awarded to the winners at the FFGC Conference in April, 2023. Club must match funds. Go to FFGC Matching Grant Applications; scroll down to FFGC
If you are thinking of joining the Navarre Garden Club, our Welcome and Newcomer’s Tea will be on Wednesday, 23 August. We would love for you to join us and find out what our club has to offer! Home of Joanne Connor-Steib 1901 Catamaránin, Navarre
Meets 2nd Tuesday
The Navarre Garden Club typically meets the first Tuesday of every month (Sept - May) at St. Sylvester. Our meeting starts with a social time from 8:45 - 9:15. Coffee and tea are available. The meeting begins at 9:15 with an interactive program. After the program we take a break. During the break members can visit the various information tables, sign up for committees and events they are interested in attending, order lunch, and/or shop at the Ways & Means table. The business meeting follows, with reports from several of our special interest committees, a plant swap, and announcements concerning...
Go to our Valparaiso Garden Club Page Our program this month is: “Who’s That In My Backyard?”, Identifying birds in your yard, presented by Choctawhatchee Audubon Society Be our guest!
Business Meeting Program - Horticulture Judging Combination Plantings, Displays and Collections
Don’t forget to apply for the District 1 Grant of $250.....deadline is September 15; award(s) will be given out at the Fall 2023 District Meeting in October. Send to Ginger Eisele?
Meets 3rd Wednesday, September – May (Except November and December) (where?)
Meets 4th Sunday – Yearly
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
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
Everyone Club/Circle should be working on their quilt square to be incorporated into the FFGC Centennial Quilt to be displayed at the 2024 Convention. Instructions are HERE Mail to Tina Tuttle, 6755 Hwy 99, Molino, FL 32577-4048
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
Meeting 3rd Tuesday die to District Event on 2nd Tuesday Program: Horticulture – Plant ID, Frances Andrews
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."
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
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!
Garnier Beach Garden Club checks a box for the Nell Coe Award 100 things... Clebrates Florida Arbor Day!
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....
Valparaiso Garden Club will be planting a tree at the Paradise Pollinator Garden at the NW Florida History Museum.
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.
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.
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
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.
Business Meeting for Florida Flower Show Judges' Council, District I, Inc. Program: Design -Is It All In The Mechanics?
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Register before December 31, 2023 and get a free T Shirt No refunds after Feb 17, 2024 Visit the Convention Website for details and registration
