Programs
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm from October to May.
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 to 3:00 pm from October to May.
October 12, 2026 - "Hibiscus in Florida"
Speaker: Cathy Dunn, President, James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society
1:00 - 3:00 pm
October 27, 2026 - Visit to Fat Beet Farm, Tampa (sold out) - $20 due at October 12 meeting
See invitation for details about tour and lunch.
Carpools are recommended.
November 9, 2026 - "A Walk through Palma Sola Botanical Park"
Speaker: Beverly Zoller Burdette, Executive Director, Palma Sola Botanical Park
1:00 - 3:00 pm
December 7, 2026 - Holiday Social - Osteria 500, Waterside, Lakewood Ranch
Members and their guests only. We will have raffle baskets!
Your payment is your reservation.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 12, 2027 - "How Bromeliads and Air Plants Can Enhance Your Lanai"
Speaker: Sandy Troy Pennington, Poinciana Garden Club
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
February 8, 2027 - "Valentine's Day: Creating Bouquets for Flower Shows"
Participants will learn about floral design and flower shows
Speaker: Connie Lowry, National Garden Club Master Flower Show Judge
1:00 - 3:00 pm
March 8, 2027 - "Bonsai for Beginners"
Speaker: Kathrin Harris, President, Bonsai Societies of Florida
1:00 - 3:00 pm
April 12, 2027 - Annual Meeting and election of officers
"Stormwater Risk, Habitat Preservation and Neighborhood Revegetation Strategies to Protect Our Environment"
Speaker: Dr. Charles Reith Ph.D.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
May TBD 2027 - Season Finale (luncheon)
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center
4310 Solutions Lane, Lakewood Ranch, Florida
Speaker: Cathy Dunn, President, James E. Hendry Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society
1:00 - 3:00 pm
October 27, 2026 - Visit to Fat Beet Farm, Tampa (sold out) - $20 due at October 12 meeting
See invitation for details about tour and lunch.
Carpools are recommended.
November 9, 2026 - "A Walk through Palma Sola Botanical Park"
Speaker: Beverly Zoller Burdette, Executive Director, Palma Sola Botanical Park
1:00 - 3:00 pm
December 7, 2026 - Holiday Social - Osteria 500, Waterside, Lakewood Ranch
Members and their guests only. We will have raffle baskets!
Your payment is your reservation.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 12, 2027 - "How Bromeliads and Air Plants Can Enhance Your Lanai"
Speaker: Sandy Troy Pennington, Poinciana Garden Club
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
February 8, 2027 - "Valentine's Day: Creating Bouquets for Flower Shows"
Participants will learn about floral design and flower shows
Speaker: Connie Lowry, National Garden Club Master Flower Show Judge
1:00 - 3:00 pm
March 8, 2027 - "Bonsai for Beginners"
Speaker: Kathrin Harris, President, Bonsai Societies of Florida
1:00 - 3:00 pm
April 12, 2027 - Annual Meeting and election of officers
"Stormwater Risk, Habitat Preservation and Neighborhood Revegetation Strategies to Protect Our Environment"
Speaker: Dr. Charles Reith Ph.D.
1:00 - 3:00 pm
May TBD 2027 - Season Finale (luncheon)
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Unless otherwise noted, meetings are held at Robert Toale & Sons Celebration of Life Center
4310 Solutions Lane, Lakewood Ranch, Florida