Bulletin “Clippings” December 2018

Posted on December 17, 2018 by FLGardener

The December 2018 Bulletin is Available for Download:

CLIPPINGS DEC 2018

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The Garden Club Library Christmas Tree 2018

Posted on December 3, 2018 by FLGardener

“NO BUTTERFLIES or BEES, BUT SOME BIRDS MADE IT TO THE LIBRARY CHRISTMAS TREE”!!

Our planned theme was to emphasize the Garden Club’s ”Plants for Pollinators“.
Unfortunately the items we ordered in Sept. are somewhere in transit, hence the traditional decoration.

The team did not miss a beat, they had fun decorating.

 

 

 

 

We invite you to come and check it out:
Flagler County Public Library – Main Branch
2500 Palm Coast Pkwy NW, Palm Coast, FL 32137

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Arrangers Team:
Edwina, Marietta, Andrea and Anne.
Special thanks to Tom and Sue.

 

Article provided by Annalise Bonforte, Chairperson for the 2018 Library Christmas Tree exhibit.

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December 2018 Yard Selection of the Month

Posted on November 28, 2018 by FLGardener

Ellen and Ray Lundgren of Wheeler Lane have been recognized as December 2018 Garden Selection of the Month by the Garden Club at Palm Coast.

They moved from New Jersey to Palm Coast in 2003.  Ray says Ellen has the green thumb and she has done a wonderful job!

This yard is nicely landscaped with several islands that are made with slates. They have round shaped green and variegated Ligustrum, pink, red, and yellow Knockout roses, white Gardenias, Hawaiian Ti, Ixora, Hydrangeas and a large weeping Holly tree.

Front door area has two nice pots with pink Desert Roses.  To the right you have a European Palm, a potted Bougainvillea, purple Salvia, red and mixed Vincas and white Jasmine.

In the back yard all along the fence you have peach Hibiscus, Knockout roses, pink Azaleas several pink Curcumas that are part of the ginger family that reproduce themselves. There is a small Crape Myrtle, Sweet Potato vine and white Pentas.

They have a Papaya tree with fruit.  A small garden of Eggplant, Broccoli, Peppers, Beans, Tomatoes, and some Ginger. Inside porch area there are Aloes and several Lavender and pink Christmas Cactus that Ellen has propagated from year to year.

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli
Selection of the Month Committee

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Mrs G’s Famous Pumpkin Soup

Posted on November 14, 2018 by FLGardener

At the 11/13 club meeting Margaret’s Pumpkin Soup received much praise. Multiple people asked for  recipe. Here it is:

Ingredients
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (or 1 Tbsp dried minced onion)
1 clove garlic finely chopped (or 1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 Tbsp light brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 tsp cayenne
1 – 15 oz can pure pumpkin puree
3 cups vegetable bouillon (1 ½ cubes Knorr vegetable broth cubes dissolved in three cups hot water)

Instructions
If you use fresh onion and a clove of garlic you will saute these in the olive oil.
If you are using onion flakes and garlic salt add these when adding the spices. No olive oil needed in this case.

Empty tin of pumpkin into a pan.
Add the 3 cups of vegetable bouillon and stir until completely combined.
Place on medium heat and bring to a slow boil.
Turn down heat to simmer
Add onion & garlic and simmer for five minutes.
Add the brown sugar and spices one at a time stirring to combine well .
When adding the cinnamon you will notice that it takes a few minutes to be absorbed into the soup. Take the time to stir until fully combined.

Simmer the soup for another 10 minutes.

P.S.
You can also use fresh pumpkin.
If you do – roast the pumpkin and put the flesh through a blender along with the fried onion & garlic.

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Christmas Holiday Party 2018

Posted on November 14, 2018 by FLGardener

Christmas Holiday Party

Our meeting on Monday, December 10, 2018 is a “Pot Luck Luncheon”. Members are asked to bring a food item to share! This meeting starts at 12-Noon.

Please note that this meeting is at the Shepherd of the Coast Lutheran Church,
101 Pine Lakes Pkwy, Palm Coast, FL 32164

  • Selection of the Month Presentation
  • Announcements
  • Door Prizes, Raffles & 50/50
  • Luncheon

“Giving Tree”
Please bring a donation for the “Giving Tree”. The two causes selected for this year’s “Giving Tree” are “Whispering Meadows Ranch” and “The Family Life Center”.

  • Your donation is accepted in Cash or Check and we take Credit Cards too.
  • Your donations are tax deductible and we will provide receipts when requested.

Whispering Meadows Ranch
Whispering Meadows Ranch in Flagler Beach is a non-profit organization founded in 2008 dedicated to enriching the lives of those with disabilities and special needs through its recreational, educational and equine-assisted programs.

Family Life Center
The mission statement for the Family Life Center is as follows:
The mission of the Family Life Center is to provide essential support to individuals and families to end Domestic Violence and Sexual violence in Flagler County. The Family Life Center is a private not for profit social services  organization providing no-cost services to individuals and families experiencing Domestic or Sexual Violence.

This organization provides shelter and other services such as domestic abuse therapy, help with clothing, child care and food. The Family Life Center provides a safe house where women and children are safe from violence.

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