The Allamanda Garden Club of North Port, Florida

Board Meeting
2026-01-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
Board meetings are open to the public.

Growing African Violets
2026-01-23 13:00 - 15:00 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
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.

Field Trip - Palma Sola Botanical Gardens
2026-02-11 08:30 - 15:00 | Palma Sola Botanical Park, 9800 17th Ave NW, Bradenton, FL, 34209, United States
Our next field trip will be to Palma Sola Botanical Gardens in Bradenton.

It’s a beautiful 12 acre garden with rare collections of palms, fruit, flowering trees and much more!
Afterward, we’ll lunch on beautiful Anna Maria Island!
Please join us on Wednesday, February 11.
Leaving at 8:30am from the Shannon Staub library.
If interested, please contact Karen Hahn at 715-891-4390.

Garden Party Scholarship Fundraiser
2026-02-26 11:30 - 15:00 | San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida, 34287
Join the fun at the Allamanda Garden Club’s Fourth Annual Garden Party Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, February 26th, at 11:30 AM at the San Pedro Catholic Church. Enjoy a light lunch featuring a variety of croissants, fruit and vegetable platters, lovely homemade desserts, and beverages. The event will feature a large silent raffle, a 50/50 drawing, and surprise entertainment! All proceeds support scholarships for students pursuing degrees in agricultural, horticultural, or botanical sciences. The Allamanda Garden Club is a 501(c)3. Last year, we awarded $10,000 in scholarships!
Guests will be seated at tables draped in lovely linens and set with beautiful dinnerware. Every table features a different theme! Wear your floral outfits to enhance the festive atmosphere of the garden party!
The silent raffle promises to be an exciting and entertaining event. Raffle items include stepping stones, pottery, paintings, garden-related decor, jewelry, and gift certificates to local museums, restaurants, garden centers, and cultural events. Almost everyone walks out with a prize!
To purchase tickets, contact JoJo Lucibello. Call (203) 506-3740 or email: jlucibello@msn.com
Tickets are $30. Buy them early! Judging from the popularity of last year’s garden party, we suspect this year’s event will sell out weeks in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Cracked Pot Workshop
2026-03-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Deb Dekeulenaere’s Garden, 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port, FL, 34286
Join us for this most requested workshop.

Everyone who has seen one of Deb’s cracked pot planters has wanted one for their own. Now is your chance! Everything you will need to make a one of a kind creation to take home will be supplied. We will be digging in the dirt and working with tools so please bring a pair of work gloves and a chair . If you took this class last year come back and do it again! I guarantee you won’t make the same planter twice.
The workshop is $35 for members. Non-members are $40. Space will be limited to 12 people. No shows or cancellations after March 2nd will not be refunded. If you must cancel, contact Carrie.
Please bring a beverage and a snack and we can enjoy some socializing afterwards.
Checks are preferable and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Huge Plant Sale
2026-03-14 08:00 - 13:00 | Deb Dekeulenaere’s Garden, 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port, FL, 34286
Mark your calendars – March 14, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The Allamanda Garden Club Plant Sale is an event you don’t want to miss.
We specialize in unusual, hard-to-find plants.
NEW LOCATION – 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port (Off of N. Salford Ave.)
Find Trees, Shrubs, Houseplants, Perennials, Native Plants, Vines, Succulents, Books, Garden Art, Tools & Supplies.
Again, this year, we’re stocking up on many
HARD-TO-FIND TROPICAL PLANTS!!!
Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist.

Garden Towers
2026-03-20 10:00 - 13:00 | Bev Brue’s Garden, 6420 Floral Court, North Port, FL, 34287
Let’s get together to make some lovely garden towers.

Everyone is going to end up with a distinctly unique design to take home and put in their garden or lanai.
Start looking through your cabinets and closets and see what you already have on hand. There’s no limit on what you can use. Dishes, Glassware, Vases, Tea pots, Tea cups, figurines. Go to thrift stores and look for anything that has a color, material or shape that appeals to you. Go with a single color, clear glass, a rainbow of colors, floral designs whatever goes with your personal aesthetic. Many items will work turned upside down so get creative.
On the day bring whatever pieces you have found. I will also provide various dishes and vases that can be used. I will also provide the adhesives.
Everyone is sure to have a blast so sign up soon as spaces are limited to 12 people.
The workshop is $25 for members. Non-members are $30. Due to the limited attendance we are going to have to implement a No-show/cancellation policy after March 16th and will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Cash, Checks and Credit Cards are accepted. Checks should be payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Desert Rose 101 by Deb Dekeulenaere
2026-03-27 13:00 - 15:00 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
Looking for a dramatic low-water plant?

Try a desert rose!
This 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.
Deb Dekeulenaere will demonstrate how to repot and rehab your desert rose for SW Florida. She’ll also discuss local resources, supplies, and potting mixes.

Stepping Stone Workshop
2026-04-10 10:00 - 13:00 | Lisa’s House, 2210 Viera St., North Port, FL, 34286
Join us for this very popular workshop. We will make 12 x 12 mosaic stepping stones for your garden. The paver, glue, grout, glass, and mosaic tiles will be provided. Come with a design in mind, or you may be inspired by the examples we have on hand.

This will be a two-part workshop as the glue will need time to cure. We will grout the next day, April 11th.
We will be working with silicon-based glue and colored grout, so you may want to wear an apron or old clothes, as we will be getting messy! Please bring disposable gloves, like dishwashing gloves and a few old towels.
It is always a fun time, and everyone always leaves with an amazing piece of artwork. The workshop is $30 for members. Non-members are $35. This workshop is already full, and we have a waitlist.
Contact Carrie if you must cancel. Due to limited attendance, we will implement a No-show/cancellation policy after March 30th, and we will not issue refunds. Checks are preferred and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club, and should be given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

60th Anniversary Celebration
2026-04-23 12:00 - 15:00 | Heron Creek Country Club, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port, FL, 34287
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.
The 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.
We 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.

Board Meeting
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 | FL
This will be a Zoom meeting.
Board meeting are open to the public. If you would like to attend, please request a link through our website.

Potluck and Plant Exchange
2026-05-22 12:00 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
Please mark your calendars for our next meeting on May 22nd at 12:00 PM at the North Port Library, located on Tamiami Trail. This meeting will begin with a potluck lunch. Please bring something to share that requires no heating. (Finger-foods, appetizers, or desserts). Please bring your own beverage.
This 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.
Please note the earlier time for this meeting!
