Blue Star Marker Dedication

November 4, 2017

On November 4 the Blue Star Memorial Marker, sponsored by District VI of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, was dedicated at the Cape Canaveral National Cemetery in Mims, FL.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six members of The Garden Club at Palm Coast attended the beautiful ceremony. Past FFGC president Arlene Rand made it her mission to install a Blue Star Memorial Marker in all Florida National Cemeteries, and this was the last one to be dedicated. Under the leadership of Katheen Terlizzo, District VI President from 2015-2017, plans were made and funds raised. Unfortunately the marker was dedicated after Kathleen’s term due to construction delays at the new cemetery.

 

The Blue Star Memorial Marker Program has been in existence through the garden club movement for more than 70 years. Each Memorial Marker is dedicated to all branches of the US Armed Forces.

 

Article by Jane Villa-Lobos

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Plant Sale at the Farmers Market in Flagler Beach

October 20, 2017

The Garden Club at Palm Coast organized a huge plant sale at the Farmers Market. It was a bit breezy, but otherwise weather cooperated nicely.

Set up started at 7 am under the leadership of Jane and there was a good crowd of volunteers to set up the tents and tables.

 

The crew ready to kick off at 8am

More than 300 plants were available for sale, most of which were produced by the members of the Propagation Guild. Five tables were loaded with plants and twice as many plants had to be displayed on the ground in front of the tables.

The Arrangers Guild manned a booth where the art of flower arranging was being demonstrated by Linda and other guild members. The guild was also selling decorative flower pots.

 

Membership was present to promote the club and Ellen handed out promotional materials.

 

 

 

 

Right from the opening at 8am there was a nice flow of shoppers with sometimes even line ups at the cash register operated by Susan. Several customers went on a genuine shopping spree.

 

 

Expert advice was available to help the shoppers making a choice.

 

 

 

 

There was a great variety of plants to chose from: succulents, perennials, herbs, hanging baskets, cacti, mini arrangements in pumpkins, etc.

A satisfied team at closing time.

 

Sales results were excellent with about 70% of the available merchandise sold.

Great job done by the whole team!!!

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What plants to grow in Flagler County?

On the Resources Page of this Garden Club website you can find three new documents with a wealth of information for your gardening hobby in Flagler County:

  • Butterfly Plants for Flagler County
  • Hummingbird Plants for Flagler County
  • Salt Tolerant Plants for Flagler County

Please visit the Resource Page and feel free to download the documents.

Our thanks goes to Jane Villa-Lobos, who created these resources.

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Bulletin “Clippings” October 2017

The Garden Club October Bulletin is available for download:

GCPC Bulletin_Oct_2017

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October Yard Selection of the Month

The Garden Club at Palm Coast selected Terry and Eddie Wodecki of 49 Cochise Ct as Selection of the Month.

They are originally from Springfield Massachusetts and moved to Palm Coast in 1996.

Their yard was spared of severe damage from the hurricane as they still have colors in the yard.  In the front beds there are yellow Buttercups, pink and white Vincas, beautiful Fuchsia plants in bloom, Crown of Thorns, Amaryllis, Geraniums, red flowering Hibiscus, a red Lipstick Plant, orange Pagoda and several Bird of Paradise in orange blooms as well as a beautiful yellow and blue Bird of Paradise.

For green plants there are Prayer plant, Banana Plant, Peace plant, Aloe, Mint and Jade.  Flowering trees of Oleander, Crape Myrtle, Bougainvillea, Bottlebrush, yellow Cassia, Lemon tree, three Fig trees and several palms.

The back yard pool area has in pots Hot Peppers, Basil, and Rosemary.  There is a purple Trumpet plant, a white Whipporwill and a Queen of the Night (a white fragrance flower that only blooms at Midnight)!

Terry seldom buys plants as she propagates many of her plants and sago palm pups and always has new plants started as she loves working in the yard.  It’s a lovely property and will catch your eye when you drive by!

Nancy Iandoli

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