Gardeners Out East 2017 - 2018 Program Calendar
We generally meet the second Monday at 1:00 pm from September to May each year.
Our 2017 - 2018 Program Calendar below is tentative but the dates are correct and can be put on your calendar.
See below to suggest a program!
And check back to see more details as they become available.
We generally meet the second Monday at 1:00 pm from September to May each year.
Our 2017 - 2018 Program Calendar below is tentative but the dates are correct and can be put on your calendar.
See below to suggest a program!
And check back to see more details as they become available.
September 11, 2017: CANCELLED DUE TO IRMA! "Native Wildflowers"
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Salon C, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch 34202
- Presented by: Master Gardener Mack Lessig
- NOTE: At 1:00 pm, we will observe a moment of silence at the Blue Star Memorial Marker located in front of LWR Town Hall
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Your Farm and Garden Garden Center, 735 South Beneva Road, Sarasota
- Presented by: Your Farm and Garden staff
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, Salon A, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, Lakewood Ranch 34202
- PIE DAY – RSVP requested – Karen Eckert (941) 756-6406 or eckertkg@gmail.com
- Bring a pie to share, we'll provide drinks/forks/plates. And you'll go home with pieces from others' pies!
- This will be our first business meeting as well.
- ROAD TRIP! Bus trip Farm/City week: November 17, 2017. Click here for details.
- IMPORTANT! Bring your check and menu choices to reserve your spot for December's meeting!
- 11:00 am to 1:30 pm: The Field Club, 1400 Field Road, Sarasota 34231-2302
- Cost: $30 per member, $35 per guest, check(s) made payable to: "Gardeners Out East", due by 12/7/2017 with your menu choices: Seafood, Chicken OR Vegetarian crepes, all served with a side of asparagus and spiced peach. Dessert: Peppermint Ice Cream with Fudge Sauce OR Key Lime Pie Tartlet
- Chef can accommodate special diets—just note what type of meal is needed – ie gluten-free, hypoglycemic, etc. and chef will create one for you.
- CLICK HERE to download a form you can then manually fill in and mail to Karen Eckert to make your reservation
- Holiday centerpieces to be raffled at the luncheon.
- Tour the grounds, weather permitting
- Questions? email Karen Eckert: eckertkg@gmail or phone (941) 756-6406
- 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, Florida
- Lunch TBD: Lulu’s Oyster Bar and Tap House, 500 1st St., Indian Rocks Beach -or- Jimmy Guana’s (waterfront), 401 2nd St, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785
- 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Presented By: Laura Schiller, Florida Native Plants Nursery – to be confirmed
- NOTE: Florida State Arbor Day – January 19, 2018
- Possible outing: Sarasota Orchid Society Show (typically 1st weekend after Jan. 1)
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Presented By: Helen Pausenwein, Master Gardener
- NOTE: Possible outing: Venice Area Orchid Society Orchid Show - February 3-4, 2018
- 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Lakewood Ranch Town Hall, 8175 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
- Presented by: Tom Eckert, Master Gardener
- NOTE: March 14 is National Learn About Butterflies Day (TBD: Farm/City bus trip)
- 9 AM Recommended departure time from LWR is no later than 9 AM
- 10 AM Tour starts at Sunken Gardens, 1825 14th Street N, St. Petersburg, FL - Cost: $8 CASH
- Sunken Gardens asks that one person pay a lump sum for the group so please bring cash and plan to give it to Karen Eckert when we meet at Sunken Gardens.
- 12:15 PM Lunch at Mazzaro Italian Market, 2909 22nd Avenue N, St. Petersburg, FL.
- During lunch the slate of officers for 2018 - 2019 will be presented for members to vote on.
- TO CARPOOL, contact Karen Eckert (941) 756-6406 or eckertkg@gmail.com
- 11:30 am to 2:30 pm: 13207 Malachite Drive, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211
- Pot-luck luncheon - bring a dish to share; beverages and dessert will be provided.
- Invite a friend who wants to share in GOE's fun!
- RSVP to Carolyn please: 941-361-1047
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