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January/February 2015 Volume 27 Issue 3 Green Thumb
President’s Theme
“Let Us Sow Seeds By Being Informed, Involved, And Invested”
President’s Message
Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Inc. Est. 1927
The holiday luncheon held on Saturday, December 6th was a big
success. Thanks to all of our members who came to enjoy this
traditional fundraiser at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort
Lauderdale – great food, good song, and camaraderie. A big “thank
you” to our Chairmen Pat Baumer. Great Job!!
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. District X will present the 59th
Annual Tropical Short Course on January 28-29, 2015 at Mounts
Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415.
Featured speakers will include:
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Dylan Terry, owner and founder of Ready-To-Grow Gardens
Raymond Jungles, a world renowned landscape architect
Carol Lucia, a nationally accredited Master Flower Show
Judge and Floral Design Instructor
Eric Cline, an Environmental Scientist and South Florida
Water Management District Manager
Ben Hicks, a South Florida based globe-trotting Fine-Arts
Photographer
Lorene Junkin, an NGC Accredited Master Flower Show,
Judge, Floral Design Instructor, and a charter member of
Creative Floral Arrangers of the Americas.
If you haven’t signed up -- please do so ASAP. The price for two
days is just $60.00 – what a bargain!! If you don’t wish to attend both
days – single day registration is available for $35.00. This is a great
opportunity to become INFORMED AND INVOLVED!!
The registration form can be found at
http://ffgc.org/education/tropical_short_course.html.
The Secret Garden Tour will be held on Saturday, February 21st.
Needless to say – this is our major fundraiser of the year and will
require the participation of all FGLC members to staff the houses on
the tour. It will involve working either an AM or PM shift; however,
there will still be time for you to view the other homes on the tour
either before or after your shift. Without your support this fundraiser
could not be successful. My thanks to the Secret Garden Chairman,
Sandy Lynch for her efforts in making this tour such a “hot ticket” in
South Florida.
On another note – District XI (our district) and District XII are cohosting the 2015 FFGC Convention (Rhythm of the Tropics) in Boca
Raton, Florida on April 17-19, 2015. FLGC’s Past President Rebecca
Schuberth is Chairman for the Convention. Many volunteers will be
needed for the convention. All members are encouraged to attend the
Convention (registration forms are on the internet www.ffgc.org). If
you do not wish to attend the entire convention, you can attend
individual days. This is the first time we have had a convention in our
area for over 10 years – so let’s have a great showing from our small
district here in South Florida. Another opportunity to get INFORMED - lots of great speakers!!
Hope you had a wonderful holiday with family and friends.
Tamara Pope, FLGC President
Save the Date! Saturday, February 21, 2015 For a Secret Garden Tour The Fort Lauderdale Garden Club’s 2015 Secret Garden Tour of Fort Lauderdale will feature gardens along the New River and Intracoastal Waterway that are gorgeous and inspiring! You will not want to miss our beautiful tour, so buy your tickets early! They will be available for sale on Friday, January 9th for $25.00 per person on the FLGC website (www.flgc.org) …or send your check made out to FLGC to: FLGC PO Box 4114 Fort Lauderdale FL 33338-­‐4114 Tickets also available at the January 9th FLGC meeting! You all were fabulous hostesses and hosts last year at the tour and we are counting on your smiles and helpful ways for another successful tour! Check with your Circle President for all the details! Host Circles of FLGC General Meetings January: Pachira
Program: “The Best Choices for Easy Florida Gardening”
by Jesse Durko, Owner of Durko Nursery
February: Members at Large (MAL)
All FLGC Members are invited to bring a dish to share
Program: “The State of the Tree Canopy in Fort Lauderdale
and Plans for the Future”
by a Three Member Panel of Experts
Sensory Garden
January and February -- Parkinsonia
March and April – Moringa
Page 2 Green Thumb DAY OF GAMES
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
10:00 AM TO 2:30 PM
GLENN F. BATES GARDEN CENTER
HUGH TAYLOR BIRCH STATE PARK
BRING A GAME OF YOUR CHOOSING TO ENJOY WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
A BUFFET LUNCH IS INCLUDED FOR $12.00
THERE WILL ALSO BE A FABULOUS RAFFLE TO BENEFIT CAMPERS TO CAMP WEKIVA
FOR TICKETS, CALL PAT BAUMER AT 954-229-9787 OR SEE ANY CORDIA CIRCLE MEMBER
FLGC MEMBERSHIP AND YEARBOOK UPDATES:
UF/IFAS FORT LAUDERDALE
RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER
BROWARD COUNTY EXTENSION
OPEN HOUSE
Linda Jones has joined Parkinsonia Garden
Cirlce. Her contact information is:
1605 SW 12th Court
Fort Lauderdale 33312
Phone 754-246-6104
Email linda.jones28@gmail.com
Virginia McCormick of Cordia Garden Circle has
moved to:
2100 South Ocean Lane, Apt 206
Fort Lauderdale 33316-3823
Virginia’s phone and email address have not
changed
Please send any yearbook changes to Gene Cain at
auxcain@bellsouth.net or call 954-557-0582
Saturday, January 24, 2015
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
3205 College Ave, Davie 33314
Reptile Exhibits
Honey Bee Information
Landscape Plants
Insects/Termite Information
Exotic Pet Amnesty Day
Alligators as Indicators of
Everlglades Health
Plant sale to benefit Broward County
4-H Clubs
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Page 3 Green Thumb Here’s the “Dirt” on our
Fabulous Young Gardeners!
The BFF Intermediates group (“Best Friends Forever”)
The group consists of 7 girls in grades 7, 8 and 9, our Parent leader, two very involved Parent
helpers, an FLGC liaison (in training!) and our FLGC Youth Garden Chairman.
The BFFs met in November at our Garden Center and started the year learning about and
growing micro greens and hydroponics under the direction of Rowena Gerber, Parkinsonia
Circle. The girls ate the greens as they grew at different stages and heights and they found in
the early days of growth, more intense minerals and stronger tastes.
They are keeping a
journal on the progress of the greens.
The BFF’s were introduced to the goals for the year and are working on different Award
Projects. They did community service by helping with the FLGC Plant Sale. They learned names
of plants, talked with the customers and carried plants to cars along with cleaning up a bit.
December was a field trip to the Lighthouse for the Blind.
The Sensory Garden which is
maintained by the FLGC Garden Circles, was explained and the girls walked with their eyes
closed to feel the mosaic wall and then “feel” and “smell” the herbs that are planted. The
“Tree of Sound” was of interest also. It was explained that if you can’t see then your other
senses take over and we have provided the garden for that reason. They learned about drying
herbs and leaves to make sachets. Then the BFFs made over 60 sachets for clients and staff of
the Lighthouse. The girls were very proud to be helping people who couldn’t see. The girls also
made and decorated over 60 swags of pine and cinnamon to give as gifts at the Lighthouse and
the Executive Director, Elly du Pre, was very excited and surprised with the gifts. The pine and
cinnamon will make the homes festive for the holidays.
This Team leader went home
afterwards for a nap. Later on I received a text message from a member of the group saying
how wonderful she felt after her experience yesterday. Makes it all worthwhile and here’s to
future FLGC members!!
Bonny Cole, FLGC Liaison to BFF Intermediates, from Moringa Garden Circle
Melissa Weekley, BFF Parent Leader
Lauren Underhill and Kari Botek, BFF Parent Helpers
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In January our Youth Gardening Program will be underway in the schools!
The BFF’s and
volunteer FLGC members will help with soil and plants in preparation for the school programs!
Lessons on growing seeds and plants will take place with groups from Harbordale, Floranada,
and Virginia Shuman Young Elementary Schools, 4-H, and Little Schoolhouse. There will be Inhouse flower shows in March and camperships to Camp Wekiva will be awarded based on
participation in all facets of the youth program.
Thanks to help from our advisor and teacher, Jackie Schoettle, teachers Rowena Gerber, Beatriz
Bofill and Joy Litton, 4-H Bonny Hadjucko and FLGC Liaison to BFFs Bonny Cole, our youth
program is up and running.
FLGC Youth Co-Chairmen, Sandra Lynch and Andrea Hellman
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. District X
59th Annual Tropical Short Course
January 28-29, 2015 at Mounts Botanical Garden, 559 N. Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33415
The price for two days is just $60.00! If you don’t wish to attend both days – single day registration is available for $35.00.
The registration form can be found at http://ffgc.org/education/tropical_short_course.html.
Page 4 Green Thumb Parkinsonia Garden Circle Donates Birdbath to Boys & Girls Club
by Maggie Dunn
In support of our commitment to youth gardening and community outreach, the Parkinsonia Garden Circle
donated the funds to purchase and permanently install a birdbath in the garden at the Boys & Girls Club - Nan
Knox Unit. This donation of a water source completed the requirements for the garden at the club to become
eligible for certification as both a Naturescape Broward Florida Friendly Property and as a Wildlife Habitat by
the National Wildlife Federation.
At our ceremony on December 17, Jackie Schoettle shared memories of Nan Knox who designed and installed the
original garden at the Boys & Girls Club.
Markes Thomas, the current Director of the club, also shared memories of Nan. Markes grew up in this club
and went to Camp Wekiva with a Garden Club campership as a child.
The birdbath selection and installation was done in partnership with the Master Gardener's of Broward
County. Our hope is to continue our partnership and establish a monthly garden education program for
interested children at the club.
Members of Parkinsonia Garden
Circle “make a splash” with a new
birdbath at the Boys & Girls Club
Fort Lauderdale Garden Club, Inc.
Est. 1927
Glenn F. Bates
Garden Center
Hugh Taylor Birch State Park
3109 E. Sunrise Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
33304-3313
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 4114
Fort Lauderdale, FL
33338-4114
PHONE: 954-561-8475
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Gene Cain, Editor
auxcain@bellsouth.net
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January 2015
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Dist XI Design Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Garden Center
FLGC Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Garden Center
FLGC General Meeting, 10:00 a.m. Garden Center
Horticulture Study Group, 9:30 a.m. Garden Center
Florida Arbor Day
Dist XI Florida Flower Show Judges Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
Emma Lou Olson Civic Center, Pompano Beach
Thurs 22
FLGC Field Trip to Viscaya, Miami
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UF/IFAS Broward Extension Open House, Davie
Wed-Thur 28-29 Dist X Tropical Short Course, Mounts Botanical Garden, W. Palm Bch
February 2015
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Mon
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Dist XI Design Guild Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Garden Center
Cordia’s Day of Games, 10:00 a.m. Garden Center
FLGC Board Meeting, 8:30 a.m. Garden Center
FLGC General Meeting, 10:00 a.m. Garden Center
Horticulture Study Group, 9:30 a.m. Garden Center
Dist XI Florida Flower Show Judges Meeting, 10:00 a.m.
Emma Lou Oplson Civic Center, Pompano Beach
FORT LAUDERDALE SECRET GARDEN TOUR 2015
SAVE THE DATES! APRIL 17-19 FFGC CONVENTION (RYTHMN OF THE TROPICS)
BOCA RATON FL REGISTER AT www.ffgc.org