2007 - 2008

October 8,2007

A Water Fest

After the water shortages we’ve experienced earlier this year, methods of water conservation and information about horticulture that can withstand such conditions are of great interest. Fran Shaw, Master Gardener and our own Garden Club member, will present "Native Plants that Survive Florida Summers and Drought", followed by a presentation on "Rain Barrels" by Fred Burkey, Multi-County Extension Agent, Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Programs, Martin/St. Lucie Cooperative Extension Service.

November 12, 2007

Following the Lewis and Clark Trail

Two local Master Gardeners, Tony and Florence Chatowsky, will share their marvelous experience when they pursued the route these famous early explorers took across our great nation. The Chatowskys focus on the flora and fauna they saw during their trek, some of which surely were native to the areas they passed through.

December 10, 2007

Designs with Grocery Store Flowers

John Klingel, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, author of THE FRUGAL FLORIST, and designer/instructor at South Florida Center for Floral Studies in West Palm Beach, will present designs we can create inexpensively. His designs will be raffled, and his book and other items will be available for purchase.

January 14, 2008

Lifestyles of Butterflies in the Garden

Growing interest in the establishment of gardens which attract butterflies is evidenced by our Club’s participation in FFGC’s Butterfly Sanctuary Certification Program, as well as the newly established butterfly gardens the Club is sponsoring at Bessey Creek and Hospice. An expert on the subject, Alana Edwards, of Environmental Studies Education and Training at Florida Atlantic University, will deliver delightful comments and show us some of these marvels of nature.

February 11, 2008

Fantasy Flowers by Rose

Following an early morning workshop on "contrived" flowers (Hands-on class, 9-11:30 a.m. today, $10 fee, which includes supplies), Rose Vickers, Past President of Flower Show Judges, Instructor and Master Judge, will demonstrate to the entire membership at our 1 p.m. program how she creates beautiful flowers from colorful corn husks and other natural materials. You won’t believe these beauties! (And you’ll want to reserve space in the earlier class before it fills up!)

March 10, 2008

Designing Terrariums

Terrariums will be a new feature of our 2009 Flower Show, and our own Garden Club member Janet Foell just happens to love this miniaturized form of gardening. Janet will demonstrate how to select the best plants and containers, as well as how to create and maintain winning designs.

Bonus: Janet will offer one of these terrariums as a raffle prize!

April 15, 2008

Annual Luncheon

Our Annual Luncheon meeting will be held at Miles Grant Country Club, 5101 SE Miles Grant Road, in Stuart. Reception – 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon served – 12:15 p.m.; and Program 1:00 p.m.

Noted humorist Bobbe Lyon will amuse us with her delivery of "The More Things Change, The More They Remain Insane".

Tickets for this event are $23.
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2007 - 2008

Design and Horticulture Exhibit Schedule

All Garden Club members are encouraged to share their gardening and design talents by exhibiting a favorite plant or arrangement at each monthly meeting. Time permitting, comments and recognition may be given, but there will be no formal judging.

For Information contact Louise White, 283-4416.

Contrived Flowers Workshop
Date: February 11, 2008
Place: Knights of Columbus Hall, Stuart
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
(Just before regular Members Meeting)
Cost: $10.00

This workshop features the use of colorful corn husks to create beautiful flowers, taught by Rose Vickers, an FFGC instructor and Master Judge.

Make checks payable to The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc., P.O. Box 684, Stuart, Fl 34995. Bring: Scissors, Clippers and Floral Tape. Questions: Contact Cyndy Trossbach at 772/283-1529.

Note: A "Frugal Designs" workshop presented by John Klingel is a possibility, should members indicate an interest. Those who would be interested in this opportunity please call 1st Vice President/Program Chairman Cyndy Trossbach as shown above.

Floral Design Classes
Floral Design Classes 1-6
Dates: 10/24/07, 11/15/07, 12/13/07, 01/24/08, 02/21/08 & 03/13/07
Place: Langford Park, Vince Bocchino Community Center, Jensen Beach
Time: 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $50 for all 6 classes

These are excellent classes for NOVICES, as well as those who want to brush up their design skills in preparation for our next flower show. Students taking the course will supply their own flowers, containers and other materials needed for their designs. Helpful supplies will be sold at the first meeting. Classes will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early. Certificates will be given at the end of the course.

Space is limited, so if you plan to attend please make your check payable to: The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc., P.O. Box 684, Stuart, Florida 34995. For questions, please call Cyndy Trossbach at 772/283-1529.

FFGC 52nd
Tropical Short Course
"Florida Flora"
Dates: January 21st & 22nd, 2008
Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, Yamato Road at I-95, Boca Raton

January 21st Presentations
Rufino Osorio, Author and Photographer

"A Gardeners Guide to Florida’s Native Plants"

Gail Miller, Miller’s Way Orchids

"Orchids-Tips of the Trade"

John Klingel, Author & Director of S. Florida Floral Design

"Flowers and Scents-Designing on a Budget"

January 22nd Presentations
Kimberly Moore, Ph.D.

"Designing Your Garden"

Gene Joyner, Director of Unbelievable Acres

"Tropical Flowering Trees"

Claudia Bates, Designer, FFGC

"Wild about Flowers"

Cost:
Both Days including lunch $85.00

Monday OR Tuesday only
$45 (including lunch)

Contact Barbara Horan (954)698-0109

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