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  • Magnificent Mangoes in Your Home Garden

    North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL

    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. He will provide in-depth information to help you choose varieties based on time of fruit ripening, disease resistance, tree […]

  • Xeriscaping and Florida Friendly Landscaping

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    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.

  • Holiday Party

    Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club 4400 Lister St, , FL, Port Charlotte, FL, United States

    Allamanda Garden Club Holiday Luncheon - 2024 Join us at the beautiful Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club for our Annual Holiday Luncheon. Let 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 […]

  • New Beginnings Flower Show

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    January 24, 2025 CRAFTS & DESIGNS ARTISTIC CRAFTS 1. “Gnomes” – A Winter Gnome made with fresh materials. No artificial. 2. “Cracked Pots” - Plants will not be judged but should be in pristine condition. No artificial material. DESIGN CLASSES 1. “Show what you grow” - Design may include plants, veggies, herbs, etc. grown by […]

  • The Good, the Bad and the Ugly presented by Alice White

    North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL

    Please note the change in location for this month's meeting. We will meet in the Veranda Room at North Port Library. Alice 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 […]

  • Potluck and Plant Exchange

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    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. This meeting will feature a plant exchange. […]

  • Flowering Trees and Shrubs for Southwest Florida

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    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.    

  • Wildlife-Friendly Gardens

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    Stefan Kalev, MS, North Port Natural Resources Manager, will share ways homeowners can design landscapes that attract beneficial wildlife while maintaining ecological balance.

  • Bonsai Basics

    Shannon Staub Library 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL

    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 […]

  • Growing African Violets

    North Port Public Library 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL

    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 […]