Jennifer Sandler updated the membership application.
It is now posted on the documents page and also can be downloaded from here

FLOWER SHOW ALERT!!!!

For members planning to enter Horticulture in our Flower Show in January, please be sure to check your Horticultural Division Rules (on page 9 of your Flower Show Schedule) for planting rules.

Read Rule #6 –
Container-grown plants must be in exhibitor’s possession at least 90 days.
October 27, 2016 is 90 days from the opening date of our Flower Show.
Combination Plantings must have been growing together for at least six weeks. December 16, 2016 is six weeks from the opening date of our Flower Show.

CHECK YOUR FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE AND GET BUSY PLANTING!!!!

For members planning to enter the Design Division, be sure to register with Gail Pica, Design Entries Chair, 239 774-3507 or gailpica@gmail.com

REVIEW THE FLOWER SHOW SCHEDULE DESIGN DIVISIONS AND CLASSES AND START CREATING!!

Thank You All in Advance for your Participation!!
Mary Lou

Please thank Jennifer Sandler for preparing the 2016-17 Yearbook for posting.

revised 10/04/2016

download Save the Date Flyer
click to view or download schedule

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For new photos uploaded by Club Photographer, Anina Bachrach, follow the links on the Photo page.
Click here for Photo page

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Paula Novander about Memorial Services for Marty Ward.

Marty has left the garden…. Saturday Jan. 8 late afternoon.

Some of us were able to see her after the Garden Council mtg. on Friday the 7th.

Just got the info on Marty’s Memorial Service at her church:
Saturday, January 16th at 2:00 p.m.
Faith Presbyterian
4544 Coronado Pkwy in Cape Coral
(540-2561)

Afterwards there will be light snacks in the Fellowship Hall
(their website is fpcfl.org) they should have more info and have a map.

Obituary should be in Wed. News-Press.

The Garden Club of Cape Coral and the Potpourri Designers (and Royal Palm GC and Eclectic Designers) will host a “Gathering in the Garden” on Tuesday, Jan. 26th at 1:00 pm.

Potpourri Designers meet on Mon. at 1:00 pm and then the Eclectic Designers have a meeting that morning – so in honor of Marty we will have designs on view in Room 2.

We will also have finger foods and ice tea/ punch /water available in Room1. This is for anyone who wishes to share a hug with those of us who knew and loved Marty. Pictures and reminisces are welcome. I will have the Memorial Book available. Any notes or pictures are welcome (4 x 6)

Courier 2016-01-02 Vol 58 #3 – Click Here

The Plant World of the Calusa: A View From Pine Island
Thursday, March 3, 2016 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Bonita Springs Public Library

South Florida was once the domain of the Calusa Indians, a powerful and complex society. The rich estuaries of southwest Florida was home to a dazzling profusion of plants, which provided them with food, tools, fuel and medicine. Marty Kendall, a Master Gardener, Florida Master Naturalist, and author of “The Plant World of the Calusa: A view from Pine Island” will discuss some of the plants that were used by the Calusa and how they were utilized. Marty, is a retired clinical psychologist who volunteers at the Calusa HeritageTrail, part of the Randell Research Center at Pineland as a docent.

​Registration is required due to limited seating. Please contact the Bonita Springs Public Library at 239-533-4860 to make your reservation.

Program sponsored by the Friends of the Bonita Springs

Location: Bonita Springs Public Library, Meeting Room

Event Types: Programs, Nature
Age Groups: Seniors, Adult