19th Annual Arbor Day

On May 4, 2024, The Garden Club at Palm Coast hosted their annual booth at the City Arbor Day event held at Town Center, Palm Coast. The City offered free trees in exchange for donations of canned goods. The event featured live music, kids’ games, food vendors, and several other booths, including the popular annual Butterfly Release tent.

The Garden Club at Palm Coast provided free plants for any donation to their Scholarship Fund and distributed flyers about plants and information about the club. A big thank you to the volunteers who assisted Kathleen Fuss, Club Arbor Day Coordinator, in making the day a success!

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli

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Clippings Newsletter May, 2024

Inside this issue:

  • Words from our President
  • Meeting Picnic
  • Membership Renewals
  • Sunshine Report
  • Treasures In The Attic
  • Jr. Garden Club
  • Spotlight – Alcanteria Imperialis ‘Rubra’
  • Selection of the Month
  • Places to Go & Events
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    Download the May, 2024 issue of GCPC Clippings

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    FFGC District VI Newsletter, May 2024

    Read the May 2024 newsletter from the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VI.

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    Palm Coast Arbor Day 2024

    The City of Palm Coast will be holding its 19th Annual Arbor Day event on May 4th from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Central Park in Town Center, 975 Central Ave. Admission is free!

    The tree tent opens at 9 a.m. A Master Certified Arborist will be in the tree tent from 9 a.m.-noon, offering free guidance on proper pruning, placement, planting, and root-shaving techniques. To get a free tree, bring a non-perishable, non-expired human or pet food item to trade for the tree while quantities last! City of Palm Coast employees and volunteers will be available to assist with loading the trees into your vehicle.

    The native Monarch butterfly release will be at 11 a.m. Other fun activities are planned for all ages, including a butterfly tent, free arts and crafts, and goodie bags for the kids.

    The Garden Club at Palm Coast will have a booth across from the tree giveaway. If club members would like to volunteer with the booth for an hour or two, please contact Kathleen Fuss at (386)283-4113 or email kathleen.fuss@gmail.com.

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    May 2024 Selection of the Month

    The Garden Club of Palm Coast proudly announces Patricia and Frank Perricelli of Frankford Lane as the Selection of the Month for May 2024.

    Hailing from New Jersey, the Perricelli’s brought their passion for beauty and creativity to Palm Coast when they relocated in 1997.

    Frank, a Navy veteran turned advertising professional, is an artist at heart. His passion for painting extends beyond canvases to the vibrant canvas of his garden. With Patricia’s support, Frank’s creative vision comes to life in their yard, transforming it into a colorful oasis of whimsy and charm.

    Their garden is a masterpiece of sculptured beds adorned with various plants, including variegated agave, society garlic, schefflera, pansies, lantana, and spineless yucca. Standing above the beds are trees like Roebelenii palms, crape myrtles, a Meyer lemon, and an impressive Loquat tree. Azaleas, crotons, Hawaiian Ti plants, Mexican heather, plumbago, and birds of paradise provide additional splashes of color.

    The Perricelli’s Garden is not merely a collection of plants but a reflection of their creativity, dedication, and love for nature, making them truly deserving of this recognition.

    Submitted by Nancy Iandoli
    Selection of the Month Committee

    The Garden Club meets on the second Monday of the Month at 1:00 p.m. at Club 51, 51 Old Kings Rd. No. Palm Coast, Sept. through May. The plant sale is open to the public from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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