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SUMMARY:60th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for our 60th Anniversary Celebration on Thursday\, March 23rd @ 12:00 Noon. Please note the location has been changed to the Heron Creek Country Club\, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd.\, North Port. The meal will be a lovely salad bar. It will include a roll\, soup\, a nice assortment of salads\, non-alcoholic beverages\, and desserts. \nThe cost is slightly more than $25 per person\, but the board voted to cover the additional cost\, gratuity\, and the meals for the few dignitaries and scholarship winners who may attend\, possibly another 10 people\, approximately $250 to $300. \nWe must give Heron Creek a head count\, so we’re asking everyone to pay $25 for their meal at Friday’s meeting. If you can’t attend the meeting\, please mail your check to JoJo Lucibello\, 2924 Maximo Rd.\, North Port\, FL 34286. We must have received your RSVP with payment by March 10\, 2026.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/spring-luncheon-and-60th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Heron Creek Country Club\, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20250422T225517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T224515Z
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SUMMARY:Desert Rose 101 by Deb Dekeulenaere
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a dramatic low-water plant? \n \nTry a desert rose! \nThis sun-loving plant may be the perfect plant for you – a drought-tolerant succulent plant (Adenium obesum) with vibrant\, trumpet-shaped flowers and a swollen trunk that is prized for their unique one of a kind characteristics.  \nDeb Dekeulenaere will demonstrate how to repot and rehab your desert rose for SW Florida. She’ll also discuss local resources\, supplies\, and potting mixes.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-presentation-by-deb-dekeulenaere/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20250422T222633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T143039Z
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SUMMARY:Growing African Violets
DESCRIPTION:Lisa Colburn will discuss how to be successful with growing African Violets\, one of the most popular blooming houseplants in the world. The presentation will address propagation and division\, how to deal with disease and pest problems\, and grooming. Audience members are encouraged to bring in their plants for assistance. Many people walk out with a new favorite houseplant.\n \n \n 
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-9/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20250422T221135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250818T125002Z
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SUMMARY:Bonsai Basics
DESCRIPTION:Rick Johnstone and Susan Mathews of Ichiban Bonsai Kai\, the Bonsai Club of Port Charlotte\, will be talking on Bonsai Basics while Rick creates a bonsai from carefully selected nursery stock.  The talk will cover the basics of what makes a bonsai\, popular species\, how to choose\, style\, and cultivation. The demo bonsai will be raffled. Members may bring a bonsai with specific questions. Limit 1 per person.  
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-8/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20250422T215619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152650Z
UID:3302-1761310800-1761319800@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Wildlife-Friendly Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Stefan Kalev\, MS\, North Port Natural Resources Manager\, will share ways homeowners can design landscapes that attract beneficial wildlife while maintaining ecological balance.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20250422T215321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T152748Z
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SUMMARY:Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Southwest Florida
DESCRIPTION:Sandy Miller\, Charlotte County Master Gardener\, will discuss and display (through photos) numerous examples of small to medium-sized flowering trees and shrubs\, as well as other colorful plants that are well-suited to our growth zones.  The talk will discuss growth habits\, plant care\, suitable/unsuitable planting locations\, as well as pests and diseases.  \n 
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240420T165843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T165955Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck and Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on May 23rd  @ 12:00PM at the Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, NP. This meeting will begin with a potluck lunch. Please bring something to share that requires no heating. (Finger-foods\, appetizers or desserts) and bring your own beverage. \nThis meeting will feature a plant exchange. Bring a potted plant from your yard to contribute to the exchange. Be prepared to talk about the plant – what it is and how to care for it. \nPlease note the earlier time for this meeting!
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/potluck-and-plant-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240524T221115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250221T233719Z
UID:2944-1743166800-1743174000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:The Good\, the Bad and the Ugly presented by Alice White
DESCRIPTION:Please note the change in location for this month’s meeting. We will meet in the Veranda Room at North Port Library. \nAlice White’s PowerPoint presentation discusses the BEST native trees to plant in an area (the good)\, trees that are NOT RECOMMENDED (the bad)\, and the tree that are PROHIBITED/ABSOLUTELY NOT RECOMMENDED to plant (the ugly).
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-5/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240420T163351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T190346Z
UID:2880-1737712800-1737732600@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:New Beginnings Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:January 24\, 2025 CRAFTS & DESIGNS\nARTISTIC CRAFTS \n1. “Gnomes” – A Winter Gnome made with fresh materials. No artificial.\n2. “Cracked Pots” – Plants will not be judged but should be in pristine condition. No artificial material. \nDESIGN CLASSES\n1. “Show what you grow” – Design may include plants\, veggies\, herbs\, etc. grown by the exhibitor. List on\nan index card: the plant by name with your name on the back. (Botanical name not needed)\n2. ”Fresh Start” – Design arrangement of fresh and/or dried material. Dried material can be spray painted.\nList all plant names on an index card and your name on the back. (Botanical names not needed.)\nAll designs will be staged on a 36” high table. \nHORTICULTURE\n1. Cuttings – Grower may bring whatever horticulture looks good at the time of the show\, as long as it has\nbeen in your possession for 90 days or more\, 60 days in combination plantings\, and weighs no more\nthan 20 lbs. Plants will be placed according to types\, such as bromeliads\, orchids\, succulents\, cacti\,\ncontainer-grown foliage\, container-grown flowering\, cut foliage\, cut flowering\, and dish gardens.\nGrower will have their name and the plants’ names (the botanical name is suggested) on an index card.\nBottles will be provided for cut specimens. \nRULES\nForm – Plants should be centered in the pot\, well-rounded (not one-sided) Pot should fit the size of the plant.\nFoliage – well-hydrated\, vibrant color\, healthy\, lush. No damage\, pests\, disease\, or dirt. Signs of new growth\nand pups are okay.\nFlowers – present if required. (no faded blooms)\nGrooming – clean pots\, clean plants\, no debris\, no dead leaves\, etc. Must be in pristine condition.\nTo make things run smoothly on the day of the show\, please pre-register your DESIGN entry with Emily Panek\nby phone at 941-786-1541 or email msemilypanek@comcast.net Simply give her your name\, phone number\,\nand email address\, and let her know what you’re entering.\nBring your entries and plants to the Shannon Staub Library on Friday morning\, January 24\, 2025\, between 9 and\n10 AM. There will be volunteers to help you identify your plants by botanical name.\nJudging will begin at 11 AM.\nFind out about how entries are placed and see the ribbons that were awarded when you arrive for the\nMembership Meeting at 1 PM.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Flower Show,Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240420T162438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241025T133142Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:Allamanda Garden Club\nHoliday Luncheon – 2024 \nJoin us at the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club for our Annual Holiday Luncheon. \nLet the Gift Swapping begin…with a Deal or Steal Gift Swap. To participate in the fun\, you must bring a wrapped gift preferably in an unmarked gift bag – $20 value. Please bring something you would want to receive yourself: a nice plant\, beautiful garden pot\, baked goods\, Christmas ornament\, garden tools\, artwork\, or something silly or quirky we can fight over. Try to be creative! \nPlease RSVP directly to JoJo so she can let the restaurant know how many will attend. \nFor more information contact JoJo Lucibello\, (203) 506-3740  jlucibello@msn.com\nor Terri Day\, (317) 908-8699 terriday@sbcglobal.net  \nFor a poster of the event\, click here.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/holiday-party-2/
LOCATION:Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club\, 4400 Lister St\, \, FL\, Port Charlotte\, FL\, 33952\, United States
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241122T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240420T161432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240919T095751Z
UID:2872-1732280400-1732287600@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Xeriscaping and Florida Friendly Landscaping
DESCRIPTION:Justin Taylor from MRT Lawn and Garden Center will be speaking to our club about Xeriscaping and Florida Friendly Landscaping. The discussion will include information on establishing a water-efficient landscape by implementing practices to conserve water and reducing the amount of resources needed to maintain them.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241025T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240420T160729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241017T112633Z
UID:2869-1729861200-1729868400@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Magnificent Mangoes in Your Home Garden
DESCRIPTION:Phil Sollecito\, Charlotte County Master Gardener\, will speak about how to grow Mangoes in your landscape. He speaks from 9 years’ experience and draws on information from far-away mango growing regions such as Australia and Ghana.\nHe will provide in-depth information to help you choose varieties based on time of fruit ripening\, disease resistance\, tree size\, and fruit fiber and flavor. Also on planting and pruning the trees for best fruit production\, determining stages of ripeness and when to pick the fruit.\nThe meeting will be held in the Veranda Room of the North Port Library.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting-2/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20240416T180649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T003957Z
UID:2830-1728046800-1728054000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Success with Succulents in SW Florida
DESCRIPTION:Our rescheduled September program title is “Success With Succulents in SW Florida”. Florida Master Gardener Joyce Laubach will share information gained from her years of experience growing succulents in our area of SW Florida. The primary focus will be on outdoor growing –  in ground and in containers\, including information on optimal plant varieties\, design considerations\, tools and materials. Many online resources provide information most relevant to growing succulents in California and Arizona. You will learn that you CAN be successful in Florida\, and Joyce will help you understand how “Right Plant – Right Place – Right Site Preparation” applies to a wide range of succulent plant types. Handouts with the information presented will be provided. \n  \n  \nJoyce’s research into gardening in Zone 10A began even before the move. She excitedly anticipated the expanded opportunity to pursue her passion for succulents – being able to grow them outdoors as well as indoors. She arrived with a scrapbook of ideas only to receive some feedback from pro landscapers discouraging the use of many of the succulent plants that interested her.  Sample comments: too rainy\, too hot\, property too small! But her research indicated a path forward that she pursued – of course learning more along the way based on research\, trial and error. \nJoyce’s home is now surrounded by a wide array of succulent plants along with many varieties of Bromeliads\, which became her second love in the garden. Having identified the succulent varieties best suited to the local climate\, Joyce was able to expand beyond her own home to design succulent beds at the Punta Gorda Nature Park\, the Master Gardener Demonstration Gardens and the Punta Gorda History Park. She has delivered presentations that share her developed expertise with audiences sponsored by both Charlotte and Collier County Master Gardener programs as well as teaching a class online for the Succulents and Sunshine.com community. \nHer presentation will concentrate on the plants and techniques that are appropriate to having success with succulents in Southwest Florida outdoor gardens. She is now able to tell those pro landscapers that their original input was inaccurate as long as optimal knowledge is applied \, and she delights in sharing that knowledge with others!
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/success-with-succulents-in-sw-florida/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230703T150030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T174022Z
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SUMMARY:Potluck and Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on May 31st  @ 12:00PM at the Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, NP. This meeting will begin with a potluck lunch. Please bring something to share that requires no heating. (Finger-foods\, appetizers or desserts) and bring your own beverage. \nThis meeting will feature a plant exchange. Bring a potted plant from your yard to contribute to the exchange. Be prepared to talk about the plant – what it is and how to care for it. \nPlease note the earlier time for this meeting!
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/potluck-and-plant-exchange/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230703T142232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T133132Z
UID:2558-1711112400-1711121400@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:The Tale of Atala and Coontie
DESCRIPTION:The Tale of Atala and Coontie: FFL Success Story\, Forest Hecker\, Community Educator with the University of Florida Sarasota County Extension will present a program about the Atala butterfly that is back from the brink of extinction in part due to our Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ choices. The history of the Atala’s host plant and our colonization of Florida is an interesting one. Veranda Room @ NP Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, NP
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/monthly-meeting-3/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230703T133344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240111T165050Z
UID:2544-1706274000-1706283000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Palms – Why is My Palm Sick?
DESCRIPTION:It wouldn’t be a Florida landscape without a palm tree swaying in the breeze\, but what can potentially make your palm tree sick?  Donna Worthley\, a 30-year University of Florida Master Gardener volunteer\, will present a power point regarding palm nutrition needs\, diseases that can infect palms in your landscapes\, as well as insects that can attack your palms.  Any of these issues might be why your palm is looking “under the weather” and why your palm might be sick!
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/monthly-meeting-2/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230703T125039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T180557Z
UID:2531-1700226000-1700235000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Alter-Natives
DESCRIPTION:What you plant in your landscape matters. Invasive plants compete with native plants for nutrients\, light\, water\, and space. They have the potential to cause harm to the environment and economy. Learn which plants in our area are invasive and what to plant instead for a Florida-Friendly landscape that can be both beautiful and environmentally friendly. \nPresentation by Sue Watts\, Chair of the Master Gardener Speaker’s Bureau in Charlotte County.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/member-meeting/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230627T130515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T130515Z
UID:2521-1698411600-1698418800@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:DIY Drip Irrigation
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Do-it-Yourself Drip Irrigation \nJackie Lebouitz\, Program Assistant from the Sarasota County Extension Water Resources Program will present a program about how to transition from high-flow spray heads to low-flow drip irrigation\, just one of the ways you can conserve water in the landscape.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/diy-drip-irrigation/
LOCATION:North Port Public Library\, 13800 Tamiami Trail\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230922T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230626T151723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T132228Z
UID:2502-1695387600-1695394800@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Hawaiian Luau & Growing Pineapples in Your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join the Allamanda Garden Club for a Hawaiian Luau – complete with leis!  \nPhil Sollecito\, Master Gardener from Charlotte County\, will speak about Growing Pineapples in Your Garden. Learn Phil’s secrets of success with growing everyone’s favorite tropical fruit – the pineapple! From propagation to gauging ripeness for harvest – with a little of its interesting history\, too. \nPhil and Wendy moved to North Port in 2014\, and immediately started planting their large vegetable garden\, fruit trees and pineapples. They now have over 40 fruit trees and 130 pineapple plants! \n \n 
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/hawaiian-luau/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230526T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230526T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20220920T203529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T145315Z
UID:2313-1685102400-1685113200@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Potluck & Plant Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Please mark your calendar for our next meeting on May 26th @ 12:00PM at the Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, NP. This meeting will begin with a potluck lunch. Please bring something to share that requires no heating. (Finger-foods\, appetizers or desserts) and bring your own beverage. \nThis meeting will feature a plant exchange. Bring a potted plant from your yard to contribute to the exchange. Be prepared to talk about the plant – what it is and how to care for it. \nPlease note the earlier time for this meeting!
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/membership-meeting-3/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230421T113000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Dubai:20230421T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20220920T203240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230329T220514Z
UID:2309-1682076600-1682089200@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Spring Social Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting will be a social event with plenty of opportunity to socialize\, get to know each other a little better and say goodbye to our “snow bird” members before they make their way back to the North! \nSpring Social Luncheon at Farlow’s on the Water in Englewood\, (2080 S McCall Rd) on April 21st @ 11:30AM. We’ll order off the menu.  It’s always so fun to get together like this!  \nWe need to provide a head count to the restaurant so they can prepare. Please email or text Lisa Colburn if you’d like to attend…. And\, if you have a friend who’s been toying with the idea of joining our club\, please bring them along too!   \nOur scholarship winners will be announced at this event\,  We hope to see everyone there for camaraderie and conversation.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/spring-social/
LOCATION:The Twisted Fork\, 2208 El Jobean Road\, Port Charlotte\, FL
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230330T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20230109T153846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230319T162328Z
UID:2429-1680170400-1680190200@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Spring Has Sprung - 2023 Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Susie Cochran\, our Flower Show Chair\, and her crew have planned a simple horticulture and design show that will let all of you shine!  Don’t be shy!   Go for it! \nIt’s easy! There are several ways to participate. \nThe design theme is Spring Bouquet \nIf you’ve taken one of the recent workshops\, you can enter your creation in one of the design categories: \n\nDried flower wreaths\nSteppingstones\nFlower Pounding Art (Tataki Zome)\nMake a table arrangement meant to be viewed from one side\n\nPlease note that categories 1 and 4 must be composed of plant material – nothing artificial.  If it comes from a plant\, you can use it! Dried plant material can be spray painted. \nTo make things run smoothly on the day of the show\, please pre-register your entry with Emily Panek by phone 941-786-1541 or email msemilypanek@comcast.net.   Simply give her your name\, phone number and/or email address and let her know what you’re entering.\n \nFor horticulture\, bring any of the following:   \n1) Cuttings from one or more plants in your yard (shrub\, tree\, annual or perennial) that are healthy and attractive. This can be a flower\, leaves\, or branches (no longer than 30 inches).  Just go out into your yard Thursday afternoon or evening and take cuttings of your favorite plants\, place them in water and hold them overnight in a cool area of your house to acclimate them.  \n2) Container grown/potted plants that you have owned and cared for two months or more.  This can be any healthy\, attractive potted plant or hanging basket – foliage\, flowering\, or succulent plants. The only limitation is that it must be small enough to be lifted easily by the show volunteers.  (Less than 20 pounds) Please do not bring big heavy floor plants. \nBring your entries and plants to the Shannon Staub Library Thursday morning\, March 30th @ 9:00AM.  There will be volunteers to help you identify your plant by its botanical name.  Judging begins @ 11:30AM. Find out about how entries placed and see the ribbons awarded when you arrive for the Membership Meeting @1:00PM. \nHere is a printable version of the schedule:\nhttps://allamandagardenclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Spring-Has-Sprung.pdf
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/horticulture-flower-show-3/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Flower Show,Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230127T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20220905T202922Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T182424Z
UID:2223-1674824400-1674833400@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:What's Wrong with My Orchid?
DESCRIPTION:At the next meeting of The Allamanda Garden Club\, Rick Belisle\, orchid expert from the Venice Area Orchid Society will give a presentation on dividing\, repotting\, and mounting orchids. He’ll also conduct a problem-solving “clinic”. Participants are encouraged to bring in their orchids for diagnosis and problem solving. Come learn the secrets for success with orchids on Friday\, January 27\, 2023 @ 1:00PM @ the Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/orchid-clinic/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221028T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20221020T141011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T141304Z
UID:2328-1666962000-1666969200@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Post-Hurricane Ian Social
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we get together to talk about how Hurricane Ian has affected our lives and our gardens. We’ll discuss how we move forward with future events.  \nCarol Swanson has graciously offered to host our meeting at her home – address below.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/post-hurricane-ian-social/
LOCATION:Carol Swanson’s Home\, 6563 Pitomba St\, North Port\, FL\, 34286
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220923T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20220905T194011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220921T015228Z
UID:2210-1663938000-1663947000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Growing Vegetables in Florida
DESCRIPTION:If you grew a vegetable garden “up north\,” you may have to rethink your strategy in Florida. \nPhil Sollecito will speak about growing a successful\, mostly organic vegetable garden in the hot\, humid and sometimes frosty south. \n \nHe will share his experiences with vegetable varieties\, timing your plantings\, soil preparation\, bugs\, diseases and more. \nPhil has a degree in Fishery Biology (his other passion is fishing!). He’s been vegetable gardening for eight years in North Port and over 40 years “up north.”  Come hear how he met the challenges of gardening in Florida.  \n \nYou’ll be able to see all the fabulous gardens at his home when he and Wendy host a Cocktails in the Garden on November 3rd.  \n 
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/growing-vegetables-in-florida/
LOCATION:Shannon Staub Library\, 4675 Career Lane\, North Port\, FL\, 34289
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220527T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220527T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20210915T203439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T220229Z
UID:1927-1653656400-1653667200@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Allamanda Garden Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Wondering how you can get land in your neighborhood protected from development? Learn about The Environmental Conservancy of North Port and their efforts to protect wild areas in our community.  \nDirector\, Barbara Lockhart will discuss the mission of the organization and the “neighborhood” approach they’re using to based on the City of North Port’s neighborhood map.  \nAll neighborhoods in Sarasota and Charlotte Counties have been mapped and given names and/or subdivision section numbers to identify them. Learn what “neighborhood” you live in by clicking on this link: North Port Neighborhoods  \nFind out how you can get involved in protecting green space.  \nSee you @ McKibben Park on Friday\, May 27th @ 1:00PM \n 
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/allamanda-garden-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:McKibben Park\, 5500 Trekell St\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220422T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20210915T203205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220415T014700Z
UID:1923-1650628800-1650639600@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Spring Social - Earth Day
DESCRIPTION:Our next meeting will be a social event with plenty of opportunity to socialize\, get to know each other a little better and say goodbye to our “snow bird” members before they make their way back to the North! \nOur event will be a “potluck” luncheon at McKibben Park on Friday\, April 22 at Noon.  Please make a favorite dish to share with your fellow gardeners.  Beverages\, plates and flatware will be provided\, but please bring serving spoons/forks for your dish.\n\nI know we have several members who are experiencing significant health issues that may prevent them from being able to cook and carry a dish to contribute\, but I sincerely hope this will not prevent any of you from participating in our event\,  We want your company and there will be plenty of food\, I’m sure!\n\nOur scholarship and photo contest winner will be announced at this event\,  We hope to see everyone there for the camaraderie\, games and conversation.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/spring-social-earth-day/
LOCATION:McKibben Park\, 5500 Trekell St\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220325T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20210915T202847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220324T215349Z
UID:1919-1648213200-1648224000@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Allamanda Garden Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Come join us as we discuss committee assignments and how you can assist the club. \nWe’ll discuss our plant sale success and raffle off a few mosaic pots. \nPlease note we’ll be meeting at McKibben Park @ 1:00PM on Friday\, March 25th.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/allamanda-garden-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:McKibben Park\, 5500 Trekell St\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220225T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20210915T202154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220208T032838Z
UID:1912-1645794000-1645804800@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Rare and Unusual Succulents
DESCRIPTION:The speaker for our next meeting on February 25th will be Jason Stockman\, President of the Sarasota Succulent Society.  Jason is a succulent enthusiast and owns a collection of succulent plants that includes some rare and interesting specimens.  He’ll be bringing some of his personal collection to display at our meeting\, along with some plants for sale.  Jason is also a ceramic artist and an art educator and will be bringing some of his ceramic succulent pots for sale\, also. \n\nThe Sarasota Succulent Society owns and operates the historical site The Sparkman House which has extensive succulent gardens maintained by the Society.  Jason will be educating us on the many interesting aspects of the gardens which showcase succulents from around the globe.
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/english-tea-fundraiser/
LOCATION:McKibben Park\, 5500 Trekell St\, North Port\, FL\, 34287
CATEGORIES:Monthly meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220128T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220128T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T100718
CREATED:20210915T201721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220122T203253Z
UID:1906-1643374800-1643385600@allamandagardenclub.com
SUMMARY:Botanical Collage
DESCRIPTION:This is going to be a fun\, make-it and take-it workshop/meeting. Everyone will be able to create and bring home a unique\, framed botanical collage. \nThe meeting is at Lisa Colburn’s house and she will be the presenter. \nHere’s a recording of the Zoom meeting Lisa gave on Nov. 22nd It discusses the basics of botanical collage – including a Power Point Presentation with lots of ideas. Click on the link. You’ll be asked to enter this code: D6b#C^pB https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/A5mM5GeCsWpJY_f003r9sGOqnq2LsjLJf9ltKEiKwSpnew2P3uMnZ-RSF6jNIpIA.UI913un76BoFN2qe \n  \nHere are a few examples:  \nThe first collage features Florida plants:  Spiral ginger\, philodendron\, thatch palm bark\, queen palm seed stalk and the stars are orange peel. \nIt’s in a rough-cut wooden frame that is 11×17. The background was spray painted with a textured black. \n \nThe other collage features plants from Maine: royal fern\, smokebush leaves\, a lunaria pod (money plant) and a branch from Harry Lauder’s walking stick.  \n \nIt’s in a 5 x 7 inch frame – the size we’ll be using for our project. \nThe background is card stock that’s painted with a white and green acrylic. \nIf this was an official flower show\, these are the guidelines we’d follow: \n  \nGeneral Guidelines \no   Must dry or preserve the materials yourself – not from the store \no   List all plant materials \no   Endangered\, artificial\, and invasive plant materials are not permitted. \no   No insect parts allowed Example: Butterfly wings \no   Judged by the Design Scale of Points \nDesign Type \n\nBonded Design\nCollage (Abstract – no scenes)\nAn abstract design created on a background panel with a dominance of components attached in a non-realistic arrangement.\nComponents include plant material and other found objects.\n\niii.            Staged in an upright position. \n  \nLisa will supply some plant material but would like members to bring some of their own pressed or glycerized plant material. Twisted branches or roots add interest. Dried seeds and seed pods are great. \nThe club will supply the 5 x 7 unfinished frames and the glue. We’ll use silicon-based glues that adhere very quickly. Participants should bring scissors\, pruning shears or paper cutters. \nKeep in mind that the glue we’ll be using is strong stuff and can not be easily removed from clothes…. So dress for messy play! \nThis YouTube video discusses Botanical Jewelry…. while we won’t be making jewelry\, how this designer uses plant materials may inspire you. \nhttps://youtu.be/BtLNYAS27LY
URL:https://allamandagardenclub.com/events/allamanda-garden-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Lisa’s House\, 2210 Viera St.\, North Port\, FL\, 34286
CATEGORIES:Educational Event,Monthly meeting
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