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Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Inc.
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October 2012 - June 2013

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OCTOBER 2012
3

District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
5
Gardening in South Florida
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
Prospective New Member Program
10:00
9
 Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
12

General Meeting Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “Proper Tree Pruning & Palm Trimming” Rose Bechard-Butman, Certified Arborist and Florida Master Gardener, will share insights on how to choose a qualified professional in the tree care industry. Become familiar with
tree anatomy, the biological reasons for proper pruning, and
current industry pruning techniques and terminology.

DESIGN: “Horizontal Design” by Cindy Rieger Horticulture: “Starting Plants from Cuttings” by Donna Parker
Host/Hostess: Cassia/Jacaranda
10:00
15 Horticulture Study Grou
Glen F. Bates Garden Center 		10:30
16
District XI Florida Flower Show Judges
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
23 FFGC District XI Fall Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 8:30-3:00

 

 

           NOVEMBER 2012
6
Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
7
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
9
General Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “Raising a Winner” Jesse Durko, from Jesse Durko’s Nursery will bring a variety of interesting and unusual plants for gardens, patios and for use with floral design. Learn about these plants and how to help them thrive. All the featured plants would be great candidates for entry in our Spring Flower Show – and will be available for purchase.

Design: Decorated Tree by Andrea Hellman Horticulture: “Cactaceae Family” by Ann Schandelmayer
Host/Hostess: Parkinsonia
10:00
10

Moringa Garden Circle “Green and White Sale”
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center

6:00
12

Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:30
17

Fun with Flowers
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center

10:00

 

DECEMBER 2012
1
Holiday Luncheon Coral Ridge Yacht Club
2800 Yacht Club Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale 33304
11:00
5
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
11

Board of Director's Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
14 General Meeting Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited
PROGRAM: “Flower Designs for the Holidays” Janice Hamlin, Master Flower Show Judge from the Manatee River Garden
Club in Bradenton, Florida will inspire us by demonstrating
the creation of flower designs For the holidays. One of Janice’s designs will be available by raffle, so you may be the lucky
one to take home a design to enjoy throughout the holidays.

Horticulture: “Plants for your Holiday Décor”
by Ann Schandelmayer
Host/Hostess: FLGC Board (Ethnic Luncheon)
All FLGC members please bring a dish to share		 10:00
17

Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center

 10:30
18 District XI Florida Flower Show Judges Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 10:00

 

JANUARY 2013
4
Prospective New Member Program
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
8

Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center

10:00
9 District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 9:30
11

General Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “Planting Coral for Restoration: Abby Renegar, Ph.D. candidate at Nova Southeastern University’s Oceanographic Center will educate us on coral reefs – why
they are important and what NSU is doing to restore them
in Southeast Florida.

Design: “Illuminary Design” by Barbara Horan Horticulture: “Native Shrubs for your Garden” by Maggie Dunn Host/Hostess: Plumeria

 10:00
14 Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 10:30
22 District XI Florida Flower Show Judges
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 10:00

 

FEBRUARY 2013
1
Cordia Garden Circle “Day of Games”
5
Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
 10:00
6
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
8

General Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “Design Ideas for the Flower Show” Be ready to swing and sway with design interpretations for “Dancing in the Garden” our annual FLGC Standard Flower Show. The District XI Florida Flower Show Judges will inspire you to enter the show, so bring your flower Show schedule and learn everything you’ve ever wanted to know about Entering a floral exhibit.

Horticulture: All About Orchids" Virginia McCormick
Host/Hostess: Bayberry
10:00
9
Fun with Flowers
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
11

Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:30
15 District XI Florida Flower Show Judges
Miami, Florida		 10:00
23 2013 Secret Garden Tour
Garden tours of homes in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. 		TBD

 

     MARCH 2013
5
Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
6
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
7

Social Hour and Refreshments – General Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
6:00 pm
7

Night Meeting - General Meeting Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “History and Prehistory of the New River” With Michele Williams, Director, Southeast Region, Florida Public Archaeology Network at FAU. The New River is an important landmark in the history and prehistory of the Fort Lauderdale
area. In this talk we will explore the ways that the river shaped
the lives of its caretakers for over 2000 years.

Design: “Synergistic Design” by Becky Schuberth Horticulture: “Details on Entering Plants in the Show” Ann Schandelmayer Host/Hostess: Moringa
7:00 pm
11

Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center

10:30
13-14 “Incredible Edibles”
District XI Youth Flower Show
Open to the Public on March 13 from 2:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
and on March 14 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Breakfast Host/Hostess: Cordia
Lunch Host/Hostess: Plumeria/Pachira		  
24-26 Deep South Region of National Garden Clubs
52nd Annual Convention, Savannah, Georgia		  

 

APRIL 2013
3
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30

Now on this date

6-7

A Standard Flower Show “Dancing in the Garden”
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Breakfast Host/Hostess: Cassia/Jacaranda
Lunch Host/Hostess: Parkinsonia
PREVIEW PARTY Host/Hostess: Moringa

10-4:00
9

Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
10:00
12

General Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
Public and Guests Invited

PROGRAM: “The Importance of Florida Grown Produce”
Joe Swick, Senior Market Manager at Pompano State Farmers’ Market Will discuss agriculture’s historic importance to
our area and the current role that Florida grown produce plays locally and nationwide

Design: “Armature Design” by Inger Jones Horticulture: “Friendly Ferns” by Lois Fry Host/Hostess: Pachira
10:00
15 Horticulture Study Group
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center		 6:00-9:00
28-30 FFGC 87th Annual Convention Fort Myers, Florida
District XI Spring Meeting
Registration 8:30 A.M. Meeting starts 9:30		 8:30

 

MAY 2013
7
Board of Directors Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
 10:00
8
District XI Design Guild Meeting
Glenn F. Bates Garden Center
9:30
10 Officers’ Installation, Annual Meeting and Luncheon HOST/HOSTESS: Cordia  
21-27 National Garden Club, Inc. Convention
Seattle, Washington 		 

JUNE 2013
2-8
National Garden Week