Arrangers’ Guild Class 4 & 5

February 17, 2026,   Classes 4 & 5 Combined

 1) Thank you to Kathy Major for making the raffle arrangement.

2.) TGC (Titusville Garden Club) has rescheduled their flower show.

3) Discussion of the Arranger’s Tea scheduled for April 21 at noon at Grace Presbyterian Church.

4) Pat Malak will do the raffle arrangement for March.

5.) Bus trip details to the flower show and conference at Embassy Suites in Lake Buena Vista on Wednesday, April 15.

6.) Penny Decker will be teaching classes 1-9 at the Ormond Memorial Art Museum and Gardens starting May 11, 2026, from 10:30 till 3:30. The meeting was followed by Penny Decker instructing the members on class 4 (Functional and Exhibition Table Designs) and class 5 (Designs Using Accessories and Features).

7) March’s instructor will be Becky Lindhorst on class 6 (Interpretative / Expressive Designs expressing Florida). Floral material may be fresh or dried.

8) March will be our last class until September at the Extension Office in Bunnell. April is our tea and May is our ending luncheon probably at Pine Lakes Golf Club.

9.) Please bring a lunch for March’s meeting and goodies for the breakfast table.

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Respectfully submitted:   Nancy Iandoli

 

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Places to Go…. March 2026

March 14-15  Annual Plant Sale, Leu Gardens, Orlando. 9 – 5. Bamboo, bromeliads, butterfly plants, citrus, ferns, bromeliads, heliconias, herbs, orchids, palms, roses, much more. www.leugardens.org

March 21  Spring Fling and Plant Sale. St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve, 8310 County Rd. 13 South, Hastings. Plant sale, butterfly talk by Katie Tripp, nature related vendors, music, food truck. 10:30 – 4:00. Free with Garden admission. stjohnsbotanicalgarden.org

March 21  Artists in the Garden. Select Growers Nursery, 4891 Highway 11 North, DeLeon Springs. 9-3. FREE. Silent auction, Café & Bake Shop, beautiful plants, Silent Auction, Plein Air artists, etc.

March 21, 27th Annual Plant Faire, Volusia County Master Gardeners, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3100 E. New York Ave., DeLand. 8:30 – noon. Cash and check only.

March 21-22  Annual Spring Garden Festival at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Gainesville.  9 – 5. Admission: $10 adults; $5 children (2-13 yrs. old).  (Cash only). This is Gainesville’s premier horticultural event. The Spring Garden Festival features about 200 booths offering plants, landscape displays, garden accessories, arts and crafts, educational exhibits and food. Also featured are a walk-through butterfly conservatory, children’s activities area, live entertainment and auctions, both live and silent. Parking is free and two off-site parking areas are serviced by shuttle buses. www.kanapaha.org

March 28  Annual Wildflower & Garden Festival on West Indiana Ave. in downtown DeLand. 9-3. www.mainstreetdeland.org

March 28-29  Flower and Garden Expo. Sykes Family Farm, 5995 Brough Rd, Elkton. Sat. 9-5; Sun. 10-3. Admission: $5 for a two-day pass. Children are free.  http://www.epicbh.org

 

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SOS from the Flagler County Education Foundation

I am sending out an SOS and hoping that some of the members from the Garden Club might be able to assist at Bunnell Elementary for an emergency garden help on Monday, March 2, 2026 from 3:00-5:00 pm.

Anything you or friends from the Garden Club can do would be greatly appreciated. Let me know if you need anything additional.

My cell is 407-205-4033.

Maryiotti S. Johnson
Flagler County Education Foundation
1769 E. Moody Blvd., Bldg 2
Bunnell, FL 32110
(386) 437-7526 EXT 1123

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Spring Gardening Summit by The Wild Floridian

Grow Your Most Successful Garden Yet With Step-by-Step Guidance from 20+ Experts

At the Spring Gardening Summit (February 23–26), you’ll learn from 20+ experienced gardeners, covering the topics below:

Day 1, February 23, 2026 — Build Your Spring Garden Foundation

This day focuses on garden setup, planning, and decision-making so you can confidently choose what to grow, where to grow it, and how to plan your spring season without guesswork or overwhelm.

  • Your Spring Garden From the Ground Up: Raised Beds, In-Ground Planting, and Simple Soil Strategies – Audrey Crawford
  • The Best Planter for Every Garden – Susie Pipkins
  • Planning and Planting Your Home Orchard From Scratch – Josh Gardens
  • Small Space, Big Harvests: Proven Strategies to Grow More Food in Less Space – Anna Sakawsky
  • Best Tips for Creating Healthy Soil – Robert Pavlis
  • Grow Food Anywhere: How to Start a Productive Garden in Any Small Space – Amber Bradshaw
  • Master Plant Timing – Philip Longo

Day 2, February 24, 2026 — Planting, Growing, and Soil in Action

Learn how to plant successfully, support healthy growth, and avoid common mistakes by understanding soil health, timing, and practical growing techniques.

  • How to Grow Great Tomatoes – Audrey Crawford
  • Natural Pest Management for a Successful Vegetable Garden – Jacqueline Litton
  • Weed Less, Harvest More: Practical Solutions for Every Gardener – Laurie Neverman
  • Why Your Onions Never Bulb and How to Finally Enjoy a Successful Harvest – Jill McSheehy
  • How to Grow and Use 5 Great Herbs – Bevin Cohen
  • The Easiest Herbs to Grow for Your Home ApothecaryBrittany Gibson
  • How to Improve Health and Cut Costs With a Chicken GardenHeather Levin

Day 3, February 25, 2026 — From Harvest to Home: Using, Preserving & Growing More

Learn practical ways to use, preserve, and enjoy what you grow, while discovering new skills and creative ideas to make gardening a lasting, joyful part of your everyday life.

  • Fearless Fermenting – Carolyn Thomas
  • How to Grow a Skincare Garden – Heidi Villegas
  • How to Grow a Fermenter’s Garden – Jill Ragan
  • 5 Easy Healing Plants for Every Garden – Carly MacQuarrie
  • How to Grow Figs Anywhere – Phil’s Figs
  • The Secret to Thriving House PlantsTanner Mitchell
  • Raising Kids That Love the Garden – Melissa Hammond & Nina Shirley

Each speaker brings a unique perspective, and together they cover the entire gardening journey, from planning and planting to harvest and beyond.

You don’t have to watch everything. Many attendees sign up just to learn from a few speakers that resonate most with them.

And since the event is online and free, you can join from anywhere.

How do I sign up?

Just click the link below to get registered for FREE!

The Wild Floridian

 

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Panera Bread Fundraising Night

Dine for a Cause in Palm Coast.

Join us for a special Panera Bread Fundraising Night benefiting The Garden Club at Palm Coast.

On March 11, when you dine in at Panera Bread between 4–8 PM or order online using promo code FUND4U, 25% of net sales will be donated directly to the Garden Club at Palm Coast and support our local community gardening, scholarships, and beautification projects.  This event applies to the Palm Coast location only.

How to Participate: Dine in at Panera Bread (Palm Coast) from 4–8 PM OR order online using code FUND4U Show a printed or digital flyer *) when ordering in the café Online orders must be picked up March 11 at the Palm Coast location.

*) Take a photo of the flyer below and show in the store when ordering.

Details: March 11, 2026
Panera Bread – Palm Coast 5880 State Road 100 Palm Coast, Florida 32164
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Dine-In)
Order Online All Day with Code: FUND4U Palm Coast Location Only

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rules & Restrictions
Donation based on pre-tax sales from participating orders
• Minimum sales of $100 required ($20 minimum donation)
• Gift cards, catering, and third-party delivery orders are excluded
• Online orders must be scheduled and picked up March 11, 2026

Flyers may NOT be distributed in or around the café.

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