Gil MacAdam, a tropical fern expert, will talk about the wide world of tropical and semi-tropical ferns (terrestrial as well as epiphytic) that can be grown in Florida. Gil has a particular passion for staghorn ferns. He will have a number of tropical plants for sale - one that is particularly difficult to find: Pavonia bahamensis, […]
Get Together at Dallas White Park! We have use of the pavilion from 11:30 until 1:30. Please remember to bring the following: Your Name Badge A Chair A bagged lunch and beverage A mask A […]
Bring something you’ve created. What do you enjoy doing? It could be crocheting, embroidery, mosaics, painting, making pickles, woodworking, stained glass, making fancy cakes, writing stories, who knows!? Each member will have a chance to “show their stuff" and talk about their passion. Members are welcome to sell a few things... It's a great time to […]
David Sand, bromeliad specialist at Michael’s Bromeliads in Venice and owner Michael Kiehl will talk to us about how to grow and care for terrestrial and epiphytic bromeliads. Come learn about this diverse plant family. Michael’s Bromeliads sits on ten acres of wooded property in Venice. Their nursery has 15 greenhouses, with over 50,000 square feet under shade cloth. More […]
Ray Lemieux, succulent specialist at Tropiflora in Sarasota will speak to us about the fascinating and sometimes wacky world of succulents we can grow in Florida. Come hear about Agaves, Yuccas, Aloes, unusual Pachypodiums like Madagascar Palms, Adeniums, Ponytails Palms, and interesting cactus forms. Plants will be available for sale.
Rick Belisle from Venice Area Orchid Society will give us a presentation about growing orchids successfully. He'll also contribute a couple of orchids for a raffle.
Program to be announced.
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! We want this to be fun! Everyone has at least one plant that they take particular pride in! Go for it! It's easy! For design you can: 1) […]
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. The meeting is at Lisa Colburn's house and she will be the presenter. Here's a recording of the Zoom meeting Lisa gave on Nov. 22nd It discusses the basics of […]