2009 - 2010
October 12, 2009
Bromeliads
Alexis Smith, club member and local horticulture expert, will speak and give demonstrations on her favorite subject - Bromeliads. We all will remember Alexis, who gave so generously for the wonderful entrance to our flower show last March, and now she shares her love of bromeliads with all of us.
November 9, 2009
Wonderful Begonias
Join local Master Gardener and member of the Begonia Society Elaine McElvey as she helps us understand this plant and its place in our gardens and patios.
December 14, 2009
Design, Design, Design
We are having a floral design extravaganza; from the workshop at 9:30 to demonstrations with some of our wonderful club designers we will enjoy the show. They will produce ideas for the holidays which will then become the basis for a free raffle for club member.
January 11, 2010
Carol Cloud Bailey
Stuart News columnist, professor and local horticulturist Carol Cloud Bailey will talk to us about a variety of subjects, including internet gardening.
February 8, 2010
Success with Exotic Tropicals
Chris Beck, garden club member, is a tropical plant lover and grower.
Today he will exhibit and share his love and knowledge of some of his rare plants that may thrive in our own settings. Let’s learn from Chris’s mistakes!!
March 8, 2010
Nature and Birds in Our Own Backyards
Greg Braun is the executive director for the Martin County Audubon Society. Greg will speak about our local birds and attracting them to our unique habitat and backyards. What garden is complete without some of our feathered friends?
April 12, 2010
Annual Luncheon
Our luncheon this year will be held at Mariner Sands Country Club, 6500 Mariner Sands Dr. (off Rt. 1), Stuart, Fl. 34997. Reception at 11:30 a.m.; Luncheon served at 12:15 p.m. and a program following at 1 p.m.
Tickets are $25.00.
Horticulture Programs
2009 - 2010
November 2009
What’s Hot for Flower Pots
Synopsis: The plants that are considered "floral pot crops" will be considered. Information on the selection, care and enjoyment of an assortment of potted flowering plants will be provided through demonstration, discussion and handouts.
Plants to be covered include: Cyclamen, Mums, Kalanchoe, Non-stop Begonias, Primrose, Gerbera Daisies, and of course Poinsettia & Christmas Cactus.
For Information contact Louise White, 283-4416.
January 2010
Flowering Bulbs for Your South Florida Garden
Synopsis: While we may not have crocuses spring up, we do have our share of splendid perennial bulb plants that are poising themselves for their spring show of flowers. Using discussion and demonstration, we will explore the ways in which the South Florida garden can be graced by Iris, Lily, Amaryllis, Crocosmia, Daylily, and Cannas to name a few. Plus fabulous tropicals like Voodoo Lily, Gloriosa Lily and more. Selection, care and maintenance will be reviewed, plus some tips on propagation will be shared.
March 2010
Plants for Your South Florida Cutting Garden
Synopsis: Plant varieties that are particularly well suited to cutting for use in the vase, floral arrangement or for drying will be examined. Care maintenance and uses will be highlighted. Tips for how to condition for the vase and dry for crafting will be provided.
|
The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc.
