ENGLEWOOD AREA ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW
2020-03-01 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | Englewood United Methodist Church, 700 E. Dearborn St, Englewood, FL
Stay tuned for additional details – correct time to be announced.
http://www.eaos.org

VENICE AREA GARDEN CLUB 31st ANNUAL HOME TOUR
2020-03-06 10:00 - 16:00 | FL
See website for more details:
http://venicegardenclub.com/images/hometour.pdf

COCKTAILS IN THE GARDEN
2020-03-10 16:00 - 18:00 | FL
Mary Jo and Jerry Davis will host our spring Cocktails in the Garden at their lovely home and garden, 3390 Nansen Ave., North Port.
Our garden has two areas that we especially enjoy, the pond and the shade garden. The pond has waterfalls and a stream with two small stone bridges. Growing in and around the edges are Waterlilies, Cattail, Taro, Pickerel, Canna and Iris. Around the pond we have Hong Kong Orchid Tree, Sabal and Queen Palms, Oleander, Jatropha, Gardenia, Plumbago, Bougainvillea, Snowbush, Beautyberry, Crown of Thorns, Bird of Paradise, Blue Daze, Penta, Milkweed, Geranium, African Iris and some really ugly Flax Lily. The paths in our shade garden meander under a canopy of Oak and Sabal Palms. Some of the plants growing beneath are Beautyberry, Fire Spike, Fire Bush, Arboricola, Dracaena, Porterweed, Walking Iris, Orchids, Turk’s Cap, Starburst and several varieties of Crotons, Bromeliads, Philodendron and Fern. There’s also a volunteer Sago Palm and a volunteer Crinum Lily!

LEMON BAY FLOWER SHOW
2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Lemon Bay Garden Club Clubhouse, 480 Yale Street, Englewood, FL
MARCH 14, 2020

See website for more details:
https://www.lemonbaygardenclub.org

GARDENS IN PARADISE GARDEN TOUR
2020-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
See website for details:
https://sarasotagardenclub.org

SARASOTA GARDEN CLUB FLOWER SHOW
2020-03-28 08:00 - 17:00 | Sarasota Garden Club, 1131 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL, 34236, United States
See website for more details:
https://sarasotagardenclub.org

GARDEN CLUB OF ST. PETERSBURG FLOWER SHOW
2020-04-25 08:00 - 17:00 | FL
More details on website:
http://gardenclubstpetersburg.org

CLUB LUNCHEON
2020-06-26 11:30 - 13:30 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
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 $25.00 check for your dues if you have not already paid

The park is located at 5900 Greenwood Avenue, NorthPort

Here is a link to a map to Dallas White Park:

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dallas+White+Park/@27.0454584,-82.2318405,15z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x9afa8faa45ebf102!8m2!3d27.0454584!4d-82.2318405

Be sure to bring any books you wish to pass along to other readers! Also, feel free to bring any guests who may be interested in joining our Club!

Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!

Janet
651-295-2205

55th Anniversary Proclamation
2020-09-03 16:00 - 17:00 | North Port City Hall, 4790 City Hall Blvd, North Port, FL, 34286
Emily Panek will be presented with a proclamation from the city of North Port in honor of the 55th Emerald Anniversary of The Allamanda Garden Club.
Please show your support by joining Emily at city hall as she accepts this special designation on behalf of the club.

Virtual Board Meeting
2020-09-18 14:00 - 16:00 | FL
A Zoom invitation will be emailed to all board members. As always, the board meeting is open to all members. Please contact Lisa if you wish to be included in the Zoom meeting.

Virtual Garden Tour
2020-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 | FL
Members of the Allamanda Garden Club will be going on a virtual garden tour. They’ll be able to see photos of gardens, containers, houseplants, vegetable gardens, garden features, garden art and more.
Whether they’re “up north” for the summer or still in southwestern Florida, the one thing they all have in common is a love of anything and everything related to gardening.
This will be a Zoom meeting. A few days before the event, members will receive a link in their email with the details about how to join the meeting.
See what members’ gardens look like from the comfort of your home!

Board Meeting
2020-10-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
Board Meeting
Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave. North Port

Hobby Fest
2020-10-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
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 pick up a few gifts for the holidays. It may not be garden-related, but it’s guaranteed to be fascinating.

Board Meeting
2020-11-13 14:00 - 16:00 | FL
Location to be announced.

55th Emerald Anniversary Celebration
2020-11-20 11:00 - 14:00 | Emily Panek’s House, 13061 Steinhatchee Loop, Venice, FL, 34293
Join us for our 55th Anniversary Celebration & Award Ceremony for the North Port Yard of the Year Contest.

The Allamanda Garden Club has been active in North Port for 55 years. Throughout its history, the club frequently sponsored Yard of the Month contests. As a way of celebrating our 55th Anniversary we thought we’d revive the competition.

Three lucky gardeners from North Port will have the honor of displaying a Yard of the Year sign on their property. Photos of each yard will be featured on the Allamanda Garden Club website, social media sites as well as in local newspapers. Winners will have the opportunity to discuss their garden on the Chat with Pat Radio Show on WKDW 97.5FM http://kdwradio.com/ In addition, winners will be awarded a one-year membership to the Allamanda Garden Club.

RSVP is necessary to attend. Box lunches will be available for purchase with advance payment. Click on this link to download the form: Lunch choices
Please note that masks are required at all Allamanda Garden Club events.

Holiday Bash
2020-12-04 11:30 - 15:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
Friday, Dec. 4th @ 11:30 at Dallas White Park pavilion, 5900 Greenwood Ave.

Don’t forget that we’ll be having a plant or flower arrangement exchange. Everyone who brings a plant or flower arrangement will receive a ticket when they arrive. When your number is called, you get to choose from the array on the table.

Also, Margie Fitchlee is donating a lovely necklace made by her friend, Karen Holtz for a door prize. Again, you will receive a ticket upon your arrival for an opportunity to win this beautiful piece. Thank you Margie for your generosity!!

No money will exchange hands for the plant/arrangement exchange or the door prize.

If you’re uncomfortable sitting at the picnic tables, please bring a folding chair.
Please remember that our COVID-19 policy requires that we wear a mask during the meeting and when you remove your mask to eat your lunch, we expect that you’re at least 6 feet away from others.

I know that it’s easy to forget ourselves when we’re with friends and get a little bit closer but it’s exactly at those times that we may inadvertently spread or catch this vicious virus.

Thanks to Janet for making arrangements for a great lunch from Panera.

If you would like to attend but didn’t get your lunch request to Janet in time, please show up anyway with a brown bag lunch.

A note to everyone: Please bring your own beverage.

We have a few interesting activities planned…

Board Meeting
2020-12-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
Bring a folding chair.
As always, meetings are open to all members.

Make It & Take It Flower Design Workshop
2021-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Emily Panek’s House, 13061 Steinhatchee Loop, Venice, FL, 34293
Elaine Schweitzer from the Lemon Bay Garden Club will guide us through making a floral design.
Members must sign up ahead of time. Container, oasis and flowers will be provided. Please bring a few foliage plants to add to your design. Though the design pictured is all white, we have ordered assorted colors of the snapdragons and white lilies. It should be an amazing design!!
Cost is $15 per person. Limit is 23 participants.
Deadline is December 31, 2020.
Please send your check made out to:
Allamanda Garden Club to Emily Panek, 4483 Persian Lane, North Port, FL 34287

Board Meeting
2021-01-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
This meeting will be at Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave.

Bromeliads
2021-01-29 13:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
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 than 3000 varieties of bromeliads are available by mail order, both domestic and internationally.
Plants will be available for purchase after the meeting.

Cocktails in the Garden
2021-02-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Susie and Ron Cochran’s, 330 Evaro Drive, Port Charlotte, Florida
Cocktails in the Garden will be hosted by Susie and Ron Cochran, 330 Evaro Drive, Port Charlotte.
“Cocktails in the Garden” is held in a member’s garden from 5:00 to 7:00 PM. It’s for members only and spouses are encouraged to attend.
This year, because of our COVID-19 policy, we’re asking members to bring their own beverage (alcoholic or not) and snacks.
After members gather, get a beverage and a tidbit to eat, we have “the tour” – we walk around the yard while the host talks about their garden, plants, success, failures and plans for the future. It’s an opportunity to get ideas and advice. It’s also a great way to have fun and get to know each other better.
Please bring your own chair.
Susie and Ron will take advantage of the fact that it gets dark a little earlier this time of year… We’re going to have a bon fire!!

Board Meeting
2021-02-19 14:00 - 17:00, 2021-03-19 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-21 14:00 - 17:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287

Growing Succulents in Florida
2021-02-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
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.

PLANT AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT SALE
2021-03-20 08:00 - 13:00 | FL
The Allamanda Garden Club of North Port will be having a BIG PLANT SALE on March 20th from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 3390 Nansen Lane, North Port. (Off S. Cranberry Blvd) Find Annuals, Houseplants, Perennials, Native Plants, Vines, Succulents, Trees, Books, Garden Art, Tools & Supplies. This year promises to be extra exciting! The club is stocking up on many HARD-TO-FIND TROPICAL PLANTS!!! Master Gardeners will be on hand to assist.

Ikebana – The Japanese Art that’s Making a Comeback
2021-03-26 13:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
Patricia Bonarek, President of the Ikebana International Sarasota Chapter, and Adrienne Wagner, Vice President will demonstrate Sogetsu, a more modern style of Ikebana that stresses using local materials. Both Pat and Adrienne studied Ikebana while living in Japan. Come learn about this art of flower arranging that uses flowers to represent heaven, earth and humanity.

Orchids 101
2021-04-23 13:00 - 16:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
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.

Club Luncheon
2021-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Dallas White Park, 5900 Greenwood Ave, North Port, FL, 34287
Stay tuned for details.
