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GCGC Spring Luncheon – April 11, 2022
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Bonita Bay Club, 26660 Country Club Drive, Bonita Springs, FL. 34134
Monday, April 11, 2022 – Cost: $25.00 per person
Bring Your favorite HAT decorated for the Spring
Please send your payment made out to GCGC, for $25.00 per each person attending. Guests are welcome. Mail check to Pat Townsend, 20570 Torre Del Lago St, Estero, FL. 33928, phone 734.560.6500, email: pattytow60@claireflynn
GCGC Monthly Meeting – Jan 10, 2022
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Beginner Workshop
Friday, January 28, 2022, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Beginner Workshop – How to Succeed and Enjoy the Experience!
An introduction to floral design in a relaxed, supportive environment including Flower Show information. -Kathleen is an award winning flower show judge and instructor. Member of the Naples Garden Club, Gulf Coast Garden Club and Ikebana #160 Naples (Japanese Floral arranging). Past president of Naples Garden Club and Ikebana #160.
You will go home with two designs appropriate for the season. The morning will be lecture including a slide show, with handouts. A light lunch will be served and the afternoon will be hands on experience with fresh, well-conditioned flowers and greens from her garden. A gentle critique ends the afternoon session. The critique is an essential part of the class so be sure to stay until the end.
$75 – includes containers, flowers, greens and lunch. If you prefer to bring your own lunch please do. Bring an apron, and a clippers (if you have one). There will be some to borrow.
Please reserve your place by contacting .
Kathleen Hawryluk
5081 Tamarind Ridge Drive Naples, FL 34119
239-331-0267
Workshop is limited to 12 so that everyone can have individual attention. A deposit of $35 is your required and will not be refunded if you cancel within 7 days.
Creative Workshop
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Creative Workshop – How to Succeed and Enjoy the Experience!
An introduction to Creative floral design in a relaxed, supportive environment including Flower Show information. -Kathleen is an award winning flower show judge and instructor. Member of the Naples Garden Club, Gulf Coast Garden Club and Ikebana #160 Naples (Japanese Floral arranging). Past president of Naples Garden Club and Ikebana #160. More experienced designers are also welcome as the content will be of interest to all.
You will go home with a design appropriate for the season. The morning will be lecture including a slide show, with handouts. A light lunch will be served and the afternoon will be hands on experience with fresh, well-conditioned flowers and greens from her garden. Flowers for this event will be ordered from Hawaii. You may use any equipment (containers, sculptures, etc) from my collection. A gentle critique ends the afternoon session. The critique is an essential part of the class so be sure to stay until the end.
$85 – includes containers, flowers, greens and lunch. If you prefer to bring your own lunch please do. Bring an apron, and a clippers (if you have one). There will be some to borrow.
Please reserve your place by contacting .
Kathleen Hawryluk
5081 Tamarind Ridge Drive Naples, FL 34119
239-331-0267
Workshop is limited to 12 so that everyone can have individual attention. A deposit of $40 is your required and will not be refunded if you cancel within 7 days.
FMLC Garden Council Meeting 11/12/2021
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Garden Council Reminders-November
Hi All –
Welcome November and a Happy Thanksgiving to all !
- The next FMLCGC General meeting will be held Friday, November 12, with hospitality from 9-9:30am. Our program will be provided by Kathy Woodlock, Accredited Flower Show Judge – “A Williamsburg Christmas Decoration Demo”. We are asking people to RSVP if they plan to attend; RSVP to slawson921@gmail.com or 941-979-0615.
- FMLCGC Yearbooks are available and can be picked up at the FMLCGC HQ building on Tuesdays from 10am-1pm.
- Bonsai Society of SW FL Annual Show/Sale will be held Saturday, November 6, 9-5pm and Sunday, November 7, 9-3pm at FMLCGC Headquarters
- CELEBRATION OF LIFE-for Jean Shields will be held at Berne Davis Gardens Nov. 12th 2-4pm.
- Poinciana Garden Club Annual Plant and Yard Sale is Saturday Nov 13th 8a-5pm at FMLCGC.
- Edison Ford Estates is hosting “Build an Herb Mound” on Nov 13th, 10am. Admission for the presentation is $15 for non-members, $10 for members.
- Alva Garden Club is hosting a presentation by John Cassani, Calusa Waterkeeper.org Nov 16th, 1pm at Alva United Methodist Church, 21440 Pearl St.
- FMLCGC Flower Show “The World is Yours to Explore” will be held on Friday, November 19, 1-4pm, and Saturday, November 20, 10-3pm at FMLCGC Headquarters. We are still looking for members to enter the Botanical Arts section, and of course we’re hoping for many of our members to submit horticulture entries.
- The American Hibiscus Society Winter Hibiscus Sale will be held Saturday, November 20 and Sunday, November 21 at the Edison Ford Winter Estates Plant Sale
- Edison Ford Winter Estates Garden Festiva is Nov 20-21st 9am- 4pm.
- Cookie Social is Dec. 10th at 1pm at FMLCGC all are welcome! RSVP by Dec 3rd to Slawson921@gmail.com if you’d like to join in the fun.
- PLEASE NOTE: SWFL Orchid Society Annual Fundraiser will be held the 2nd Tuesday in February, not Nov 9th.
Please make sure to share this information with your club members.
As always, if you have questions, please feel free to contact me. Hope to see you at one of our events.
Fondly,Susan Lawson,President, Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council
November Happenings
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The Bonsai Society of Southwest Florida
Please see attached flyer for the Bonsai Society 40th Annual Show and Sale.
Date: Nov 6-7th, 2021
UF IFAS Collier Extension Yard and Garden Show
Please click here for the Naples Yard and Garden Show Flyer. The event will take place Saturday, November 13th, and Sunday, November 14th.
Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council hosts an NGC Flower Show, “The World is Yours to Explore,” a Standard Flower Show honoring Garden Council President Judy Francino.
November 19-20, 2021
Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council Headquarters
2166 Virginia Avenue, Fort Myers, Florida 33901
Open to the Public – Free Admission and Parking
Friday, November 19 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Saturday, November 20 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
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November 8, 2021 Meeting
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Meeting Minutes
Gulf Coast Garden Club
November 8, 2021
General Meeting Agenda
9:00am – Hospitality: Sign in, 50/50 & Basket tickets, Coffee, Treats, Conversation
- Conserve by bringing your own cup!
9:30am – General Meeting
- Opening Remarks: President Pat Townsend
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Inspirational Message
9:45am – Program:
‘EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT Tropical Roses’. Debbie Hughes, Horticulture Director, Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Debbie will demonstrate her expertise in regards to the unique aspects of growing Topical roses in Florida.
10:30am – Break
11:00am – Business Meeting
Old Business:
- Fill Club positions. Need members to fill the following positions. GCGC will announce candidates at the February 2022 meeting, voting will be in March 2022 and Installation is at the April 2022 meeting.
* Secretary * Blossoms Bulletin * President
- Holiday/Christmas Luncheon –
- Flower/Horticulture Show & Plant Sale
Start growing your offerings for our February 2022 plant sale. We also want YOU to step up for our Flower/Horticulture Show. We need participants to work the event as well as floral designers and your horticulture offerings. Let me, Pat Townsend, know how you would like to participate.
Be sure to bring your GCGC Yearbook to review activities.
- Future Activities: See below for Bonsai Society 40th Annual Show and Sale, Collier County Extension Yard and Garden Show, and FMLCGC Flower Show coming up in November.
New Business: Bring up any topics that we should discuss.
See you all Monday, 11/8/21. Bring your smiles and enjoy!
Best,
Pat Townsend, President