Field Trip to Sundance Orchids followed by lunch
2025-10-28 | FL
Join us as we visit Sundance Orchids in Fort Myers, followed by lunch at Bahama Breeze.
Contact Field Trip Chair, Karen Hahn, to sign up. (715) 891-4390 Greenthumbkaren@yahoo.com
Carpooling and departure from Shannon Staub Library at 9:00 AM

Palm Frond Weaving Workshop
2025-10-31 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | FL
When: Friday, October 31, 2025. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Carrie Murphy’s Lanai
5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL
Contact: Cell: 941-276-9730
Email: carrie.murphy222@gmail.com
Yes, this workshop is on Halloween! Come join us for a relaxed, super fun class on weaving palm fronds, also known as boondoggles. We will focus on weaving a palm rosette and a “leaf” to create little bouquets. All you will need to bring is a pair of scissors, a chair, and a costume!
Let’s have a little Halloween fun!
Wear a COSTUME – a silly hat, funny glasses, or a full-blown get-up and get in FREE!!

Weaving boondoggles is an old-fashioned, traditional, heritage craft of the southern US. Each Boondoggle can be woven from one entire palm frond of the Sabal Palm, also known as the cabbage palm. Palm fronds have been used for centuries to create a variety of functional and decorative items. From baskets and hats to wall hangings and beach mats, the possibilities are endless when it comes to this versatile material.
The workshop is FREE for members (as long as you wear a costume!) Non-members are $5 (costumes also please!!). Please sign up so I have an idea of how many people are coming.
Because we don’t want any tricks, why not bring some treats to share!

Fall Floral Arrangement Workshop
2025-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
When: Friday, November 7, 2025. 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Where: Carrie Murphy’s Lanai
5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL
Contact: Cell: 941-276-9730
Email: carrie.murphy222@gmail.com

Join us for this great fall workshop! We will be using wonderful themed containers for a lovely Fall-inspired floral arrangement that you can use as your holiday centerpiece all season long. All supplies will be provided. If you have Fall or Thanksgiving decorations or ribbon you would like to use to match your décor, please bring them. Bring a chair and scissors or pruning shears.
The workshop is $35 for members. Non-members are $40. Please sign up as soon as possible, as space will be limited to 12 people. Due to the limited attendance, we will implement a No-show/cancellation policy after October 25th, and we will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Board Meeting
2025-11-14 02:00 - 15:00 | North Port Public Library, 13800 Tamiami Trail, North Port, FL, 34287
Board meetings are open to members and the public. We will be meeting in the Veranda Room at North Port Library.

Bonsai Basics
2025-11-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Shannon Staub Library, 4675 Career Lane, North Port, FL, 34289
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 raffled. Members may bring a bonsai with specific questions. Limit 1 per person.

Holiday Party
2025-12-03 12:00 - 15:00 | Charlotte Harbor Yacht Club, 4400 Lister St, , FL, Port Charlotte, FL, 33952, United States
Allamanda Garden Club
Holiday Luncheon – 2025
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 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

Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
2025-12-12 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
Join us for a fun and festive Christmas workshop. We will be making a centerpiece of three glass cylinders filled with seasonal greenery and décor and topped with a floating candle. The modern and elegant clear glass vase grouping will be a wonderful centerpiece showstopper for your holiday table.
We will learn how to fill the vases with clear water beads so that the holiday greenery, pinecones, berries, and decorations will be suspended in place within the vase. We will top each vase with a floating candle. The three vases will be placed on a charger that everyone can decorate according to their tastes. All materials will be included, but please feel free to bring greens, tiny pine cones, berries, leaves, or any other seasonal items you would like to use or share.

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 the limited attendance, we will implement a No-show/cancellation policy after December 8th, and we will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Pinecone Flowers Workshop
2026-01-09 10:00 - 13:00 | FL
Let’s start the new year off with a super fun workshop where we will be making lovely and colorful pinecone flower bouquets that you will bring home and hang on your wall.
Everyone will learn how to cut up real pinecones to make about three flowers from each one. We will then paint the “flowers” with acrylic paints and glue them onto a background in a lovely bouquet design using sticks as the stems.
The materials will be provided, but please bring a chair, glue guns, clippers, pruners, and loppers. Sometimes a lopper with long handles is needed to cut through the pinecones.
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 January 1st , and we will not be able to issue refunds. Contact Carrie if you must cancel.
Checks are preferable and payable to the Allamanda Garden Club and given or sent to Carrie Murphy, 5205 Rayfield Drive, North Port, FL 34291.

Board Meeting
2026-01-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-17 14:00 - 15:30 | 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.

Set-up for the Garden Party Scholarship Fundraiser
2026-03-12 08:00 - 17:00 | San Pedro Catholic Church, 14380 Tamiami Trail, North Port, Florida, 34287
More information coming soon.

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 | FL
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 Garden, 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!

Board Meeting
2026-09-18 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-10-16 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 | 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.
