Board Meeting
2026-05-15 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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!

Board Meeting
2026-09-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-01-15 14:00 - 15:00 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
All members are welcome to attend board meetings.

Growing Orchids
2026-09-25 13:00 - 15:30 | Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289
Master Gardener Noreen Chervinski will present a program about growing orchids.
“Are you frustrated because you find orchids “difficult” to grow and you’ve killed several…
I have killed more than you can ever imagine, but guess what? You can always buy another one!!!”
This will be a fun program filled with lots of practical tips for growing orchids. Noreen will demonstrate all the wrong things to do with her very own plants!!! You will leave with ideas to try on your own orchids as well as things NOT to do!

Decorating Birdhouses - Workshop
2026-10-09 10:00 - 13:00 | Carrie Murphy’s Lanai, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL, 34286
Join us for a fun, playful workshop. We will use a variety of natural and found items and paint to decorate birdhouses. Your creativity will shine! It’ll be up to you to decide whether to keep it simple and natural or go wild and colorful. Your personality is sure to come through as you watch your house come to life. At the end, you will take your house home to display on your lanai or hang it in a tree and see if you get any tenants from your backyard birds!
Everyone is sure to have a blast, so sign up soon, as spaces are limited to 12 people.
The workshop is $30 for members and $35 for non-members. Due to limited attendance, we will implement a No-show/cancellation policy after September 28th and will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and should be payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy at 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

The Neighborhood Land Conservancy
2026-10-23 13:00 - 15:30 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
Barbara Lockhart will tell the story of why the Neighborhood Land Conservancy was founded – why it was necessary, its accomplishments to date, how people can help nature at home and in their lives, and how they can support the mission.

Barbara is a University of Florida Master Naturalist/Land Steward, a Florida Registered Paralegal, and is the founder of the Conservancy. She enjoys outdoor nature photography and provides much of the photographic content on their website and in their social media. She has concentrated experience in real estate law, real estate transactional work, and corporate law.

www.neighborhood-land.org/

www.facebook.com/neighborhoodlandconservancy/
www.instagram.com/neighborhoodlandconservancy/

Pinecone and Nut Wreath - Workshop
2026-11-06 10:00 - 13:00 | Carrie Murphy’s Lanai, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL, 34286
Join us for a wonderful workshop where you will create a beautiful wreath using pinecones and nuts. The wreath will make a lovely Fall or Holiday decoration. I will show you how to easily add a ribbon to change the wreath from a Fall look to a Christmas look and even a Summer look, so you will be able to keep this wreath up year-round.
All the supplies will be provided.

Everyone is sure to enjoy learning how to make this beautiful wreath, so sign up soon. Space is limited to 12 people.
The workshop is $30 for members. Non-members are $35. Checks are preferable and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Newcomer's Day
2026-11-07 10:00 - 12:00, 2027-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | George Mullen Activity Center, 4950 City Center Blvd., North Port, FL
Newcomer’s Day is an opportunity for us to promote the Allamanda Garden Club, our events, meetings, workshops, and scholarships… and possibly get new members!
Set-up begins at 8:00 AM and must be completed by 9:30 AM. The event begins at 10:00 AM.

Board Meeting
2026-11-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289

Member Meeting
2026-11-20 13:00 - 15:30 | Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289
To be announced…

Holiday Party
2026-12-08 12:00 - 15:00 | Heron Creek Country Club, 5301 Heron Creek Blvd, North Port, FL, 34287
Join us at the beautiful Heron Creek Country 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, valued at $20 to $25. Please bring something you would want to receive yourself: a lovely plant, a beautiful garden pot, baked goods, a Christmas ornament, garden tools, artwork, or something silly or quirky we can fight over. Try to be creative!
Please RSVP directly to JoJo so she can let the restaurant know how many will attend.
For more information, contact JoJo Lucibello, (203) 506-3740 jlucibello@msn.com
or Terri Day, (317) 908-8699 terriday@sbcglobal.net

Pinecone Ornaments - Workshop
2026-12-11 10:00 - 13:00 | Carrie Murphy’s Lanai, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL, 34286
Join us for a super fun and very playful workshop. We will be using pinecones to create fun, cute, and beautiful ornaments to take home with you to add to your tree or give as gifts to family and friends. An assortment of supplies will be provided so you will have the opportunity to make everything from reindeer to Santas to beautiful ribboned decorations. The only limit to the styles will be your imagination. All the pinecones will be provided too.
Everyone is sure to have a blast, so sign up soon, as spaces are limited to 15 people.

The workshop is $25 for members. Non-members are $30.
Checks are preferable and should be made payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Flower Pot Ladies - Workshop
2027-01-08 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
This workshop is sure to be a hit! Join us for a fun and playful time. We are going to use terracotta pots to make marvelous and one-of-a-kind usable planters that are sure to become the focal point of your planter collection. Not to mention a conversation piece.
All the supplies will be furnished, but you are welcome to bring anything along you’d like to use. We will be using paint, baubles, sunglasses, handkerchiefs, and anything else your imagination can cook up. This will be the time to bring out your innermost artiste!
Everyone is sure to have a blast, so sign up soon, as spaces are limited to 12 people.
The workshop is $30 for members. Non-members are $35. Due to limited attendance, we will need to implement a No-show/cancellation policy after December 28th and will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and should be made payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Member Meeting
2027-01-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289
More information coming soon.

Nwcomer's Day
2027-02-06 10:00 - 12:00 | George Mullen Activity Center, 4950 City Center Blvd., North Port, FL

Desert Rose Repotting - Workshop
2027-02-12 10:00 - 13:30 | Deb Dekeulenaere’s Garden, 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port, FL, 34286
If you’ve ever been captivated by the striking beauty of a Desert Rose, you’re not alone. Known for its vibrant, showy flowers and unique, swollen stems, the Desert Rose (Adenium obesum) is a stunning plant that can thrive in a variety of conditions.
But how to grow and care for Desert Roses?
I’m glad you asked. Join us for a very educational and fun workshop where our very own desert rose guru, Deb Dekeulenaere, will go through the steps of repotting, pruning, using the right soil mixtures, and watering, so you will know how to maintain these beautiful plants.
Everybody in attendance will be taking home at least one desert rose!
I know this will be a very popular workshop, so please sign up soon. Spaces are limited to 12 people.
The price of this workshop is still to be determined.
Checks are preferable and should be made payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Set-up for Garden Party Fundraiser
2027-02-24 | San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida, 34287
More details will be announced as we get closer to the event

Garden Party Scholarship Fundraiser
2027-02-25 11:30 - 15:30 | San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida, 34287
Join the fun at the Allamanda Garden Club’s Fifth Annual Garden Party Scholarship Fundraiser on Thursday, February 25th, 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 by last year’s garden party’s popularity, we suspect this year’s event will sell out weeks in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door.

Plant Sale Set-up and Board Meeting
2027-03-12 08:00 - 15:00 | Deb Dekeulenaere’s Garden, 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port, FL, 34286
This is the day that all members are requested to assist with setting up our annual plant sale.
Members only.
Please check your email for updates.
Board meeting will begin immediately after plant sale set-up – noonish.
Board members, please bring a chair and a brown bag lunch.

Huge Plant Sale
2027-03-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Deb Dekeulenaere’s Garden, 3743 Weidman Ave., North Port, FL, 34286
Mark your calendars – March 13, 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.
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.

LEAF CASTING
2027-04-09 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
Enhance your garden with a touch of elegance by creating a beautiful and eye-catching leaf casting. With just a few simple materials, which will be provided, you can craft a unique decorative piece that adds character to your outdoor space.
Join us for a fascinating and hands-on workshop. Learn how to capture the shape and characteristics of beautiful leaves to preserve them permanently on your lanai or in your garden. All the supplies will be furnished.
This will be a popular event, so sign up soon, as spaces are limited to 12 people.
The workshop is $30 for members. Non-members are $35. Due to limited attendance, we will need to implement a No-show/cancellation policy after March 29th and will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and should be made payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Board Meeting
2027-04-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2027-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | FL

Member Meeting
2027-04-23 13:00 - 15:30 | FL
More information coming soon

Potluck and Plant Exchange
2027-05-28 12:00 - 15:00 | FL
Join us for a potluck luncheon. Bring a dish to share that requires no heating (finger foods, appetizers, or desserts), along with your beverage of choice.
This meeting will feature a plant exchange – bring a potted plant from your yard to join in the fun. Be prepared to talk about what it is and how to care for it.
Please note the earlier time for this meeting!
