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Welcome!  

The Garden Club of Stuart invites anyone interested in gardening, floral design or environmental stewardship to join us at one of our monthly general meetings. Our club offers the opportunity to socialize, learn, support charitable causes, and participate in activities related to beautifying our community.

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Members participate in activities such as:

  • A wide range of topics related to our mission statement presented by monthly special guest speakers.

  • Nationally accredited educational schools focused upon horticulture. floral design, landscape design, environmental & garden study.

  • Butterfly sanctuary creation and certification.

  • Nationally accredited flower shows.

  • Our Secret Gardens Tour biennial fundraiser.

  • Community gardening projects.

  • Gardening related workshops and field trips.

 

Come join us on the 2nd Monday of each month from October through March for our meetings in the auditorium of the Wolf High-Technology Center at Indian River State College, 2400 SE Salerno Road, Stuart:

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           9:30am – Meet & Greet

           10:00am – Business Meeting

           10:30am – Refreshment Break

           11:00am – Program

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​​​​​​​​​For additional information about joining our garden club, click on the MEMBERSHIP tab at the top of the page.

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For all other inquiries please use the “Contact” page to reach our President, Mary Neal.

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We look forward to seeing you soon!

Mission Statement

The Garden Club of Stuart, Inc. is a nonprofit organization for the purpose of engaging in activities which are charitable, educational and scientific and to further the education of members and the public in the fields of gardening, horticulture, floral design, botany, landscape design, conservation of natural resources, civic beautification, public sanitation and nature studies.

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National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Mission Statement:  "National Garden Clubs, Inc. provides education, resources and national networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility."

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The "National Gardener" issues can be found through this link.

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National Garden Clubs Introduction (youtube)

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Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc.

Mission Statement:  "Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. promotes the love of gardening, floral and landscape design, and civic and environmental responsibility by providing education resources and networking opportunities for our members, youth and the community."

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Deep South Garden Clubs, Inc.

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Special Events: 

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Monthly Meetings & Programs:

​October 12, 2026 - Familiar and Exotic Fruit Trees:   Presenter: Mike Luciano, owner of Trees & More in Palm City,  will share his expertise for growing fruit trees including techniques of grafting and root stock.  Planting and care of mango and avocado will be emphasized.

 

 

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WORKSHOPS! 

  • ​Tricks of the Trade:  A Chef's ​​​​​​​​Insider Tips.  Thursday, Nov. 12th from 10 am - noon.  Maura Zafarana received her training at the Culinary Institute of America and has extensive experience as a fine dining chef.  Cost: $5 - maximum 10 participants.  Registration Deadline:  Monday, Oct 12th.  See the flyer for more details.

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  • Floral Design Workshops.  Monday, Jan. 18th and Feb. 15th from 10 am - noon.  Nancy Binger and Susan Slater will present two hands-on floral design practice workshops.  Cost: $20 per session.  Registration Deadline: Monday, Jan 11th.  See the flyer for more details.

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  • ​Garden Inspiration: Drawing, Painting and Poetry.  Friday, Feb. 5th from 10 am - noon.  Debra Smith, is a retired new York City art teacher.  She will guide participants to create art using nature as inspiration.  Cost: $10 - maximum 15 participants.  Registration Deadline: Monday, Jan 11th.  See the flyer for more details.

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FIELD TRIPS! 

  • ​Loxahatchee Queen II Boat Tour: Jonathan Dickinson State Park.  Friday, Jan 22nd.  Arrive at 10:30 for 11am departure.  Cost: $37.50 per person, limit 20.  See the flyer for more details.

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  • ​Flamingo Gardens: Davie, FL.  Thursday, March 11th.  Bus departs at 8:15am and returns at 4:30pm.  Cost: $95 per person includes bus, admission, tour, lunch, donation, driver gratuity.  This trip is open to guests.  ($3 additional fee for credit card payments).  See the flyer for more details.

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​​​​​​​​The Garden Club of Stuart Annual Spring Luncheon!   "Into the Garden... I go to lose my stress and find my soul" was held at Sandhill Cove in Palm City on April 13, 2026.  

Slideshow

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CONGRATULATIONS!!!! to the following members who were honored.

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Certificates of Appreciation

  • Louise Andrew

  • Sue Dudzic

  • Leslie Perna

  • Debra Smith

 

Advanced Floral Design Study Series - Units 7,8 & 9

  • Judy Baily

  • Donna Berger

  • Ruthanne Decker

  • Rana Holbrook

  • Mary Lersch

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Earth Steward Award

  • Jim Moir

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Community Service Award

  • Debbie Sahlberg

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Distinguished Service Award

  • Susan Licari

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Pillar of Pride

  • Karen Bonney

  • Helen Goller

  • Lisa Todd Weidenheimer

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Hall of Fame

  • Susan Licari

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Member of the Year

  • Bonnie Sharp Stoeppelmman

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The Secret Gardens Tour: "Grand Gardens & Classic Cars".   Slideshow

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Thank you to the many who made our Secrets Gardens Tour a success!! 

   

  • All of the homeowners at the ALICE in WONDERLAND Garden, the INDIANA JONES & 007 Gardens, & the Palm City Presbyterian Church.

  • To the Gate at Harbor Plaza, Hobe Sound Beach Shop, Kilwins, Pinders Nursery, and Stuart Art Supply who sold tickets for us, and the many other businesses who bought ads in our tour book.

  • Feiertag Financial Group who generously underwrote the Appreciation Party.

  • To the CLASSIC CAR owners who brought their amazing vehicles for us to admire & enjoy!

  • The Plein Air Artists at the gardens

  • The Master Gardeners and the GCS volunteers

  • To the public and members who bought tickets.

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© 2026 by The Garden Club of Stuart.

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