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Gardeners Out East 2017 - 2018  Program Calendar
We generally meet the second Monday of the month, 1:00 pm, from September to May.
​Our 2018 - 2019 Program Calendar is being developed now. See the link below to suggest a program!

,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
​​October 9, 2017: Gardening in the Lanai (techniques)
  • 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Your Farm and Garden Garden Center, 735 South Beneva Road, Sarasota
  • Presented by: Your Farm and Garden staff
November 13, 2017:   The 411 on Gardening in Manatee County:  a Newcomer's Guide to Gardening in Lakewood Ranch by Karen Eckert
  • 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!
December 14, 2017:  Holiday Luncheon at The Field Club (In lieu of regular December 11, 2017 meeting) NOTE: This event is on a Thursday and is  for MEMBERS ONLY AND THEIR GUESTS.
  • 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
Late December 2017/Early January 2018: ROAD TRIP - Florida Botanical Gardens
  • 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
​January 8, 2018:  Natural Pesticides and Partner Planting
  • 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)
February 12, 2018: Orchids for Beginners 
  • 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
March 12, 2018:  Pruning and Roses 
  • 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)
April 9, 2018: Road Trip! Sunken Gardens and Lunch
  • 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
​​May 14, 2018:  GOE Season Finale  
  • 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! 
  • PLEASE BRING your $30 check made payable to Gardeners Out East for your MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL if you haven't done so already. 
  • RSVP to Carolyn please: 941-361-1047
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