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 13, 2025 - "How Everything Affects Sarasota Bay"
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Gandy, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
1:00 - 3:00 pm
November 10, 2025 - "What Can I Grow on My Lanai?" - tour and presentation
Your Farm and Garden, 735 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota
10:30 - 11:30 AM. Optional lunch at nearby restaurant
Carpools are recommended.
December 12, 2025 - Holiday Social at member Lyn Simensen's home
Members and their guests only. We will have raffle baskets!
Your payment is your reservation.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 16, 2026 - Florida Arbor Day Program
Speaker: Sophia DeMartine, Florida Native Plant Nursery & Landscaping
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
February 9, 2026 - Flower Arrangement or Floral Design -- a Flower Show Judge's Perspective
Participants will learn about floral design and flower shows
Speaker: Mercy Lagmay Abrams, National Garden Club Flower Show Judge
1:00 - 3:00 pm
March 9, 2026 - "Plants that Fed, Healed and Occasionally Poisoned Us"
Speaker: Elliot Prout, President, Serenoa Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society
April 13, 2026 - Season Finale (Carolyn's house)
Luncheon and general meeting: Vote for new slate of officers
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: Dr. Ryan Gandy, Sarasota Bay Estuary Program
1:00 - 3:00 pm
November 10, 2025 - "What Can I Grow on My Lanai?" - tour and presentation
Your Farm and Garden, 735 S. Beneva Road, Sarasota
10:30 - 11:30 AM. Optional lunch at nearby restaurant
Carpools are recommended.
December 12, 2025 - Holiday Social at member Lyn Simensen's home
Members and their guests only. We will have raffle baskets!
Your payment is your reservation.
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
January 16, 2026 - Florida Arbor Day Program
Speaker: Sophia DeMartine, Florida Native Plant Nursery & Landscaping
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
February 9, 2026 - Flower Arrangement or Floral Design -- a Flower Show Judge's Perspective
Participants will learn about floral design and flower shows
Speaker: Mercy Lagmay Abrams, National Garden Club Flower Show Judge
1:00 - 3:00 pm
March 9, 2026 - "Plants that Fed, Healed and Occasionally Poisoned Us"
Speaker: Elliot Prout, President, Serenoa Chapter, Florida Native Plant Society
April 13, 2026 - Season Finale (Carolyn's house)
Luncheon and general meeting: Vote for new slate of officers
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