October 2024 Selection of the Month

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Chris Austin

The Garden Club at Palm Coast has recognized Maggie and Mike Marion of Foxhall Ln. as the October 2024 Garden Selection of the Month.

They have friends from Michigan who had moved to Palm Coast, and they would visit them once a year to play golf. They liked it so much that they moved to Palm Coast 10 years ago. Maggie also has a friend with four horses and likes to ride with her.

They have a lovely front yard with so much color that attracts pollinators who enjoy its beauty and fragrances. The yard is dotted with many birdhouses and feeders and has 4 to 5 clutches of bluebirds a year. In the hot weather, they attach a miniature umbrella above their birdhouse to help keep the mother cool!

The front island has many large magenta and bright red zinnias, plus beautiful red, pink, peach, and white roses. There are plumbago bushes, yellow allamanda, and firebush.
The garden was a buzz with several bees and monarchs and fritillary.

I was able to get photos of bees and monarchs while feeding on the colorful zinnias.

Submitted by: Nancy Iandoli, Selection of the Month Committee.

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Arrangers’ Guild First Fall Meeting and Class – 09/17/24

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Chris Austin

Jane Howell called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m., 09/17/24. Jane filled in for Linda Hensler, who was away for the summer. Linda will be back for our second meeting. Linda agreed to be in charge again if we all promise to help her out.

We had 12 attendees for our first meeting. Some members were out sick or had surgery and other family matters. They all said they would join again once they came back.

We also lost Sue Bara to a long-time illness. Sue had been looking forward to taking over the Guild since Linda’s retirement. We will all miss Sue very much.

Announcements:

Saturday, October 12, there is a plant sale, orchids, etc. at Garden club of Deland.

Sunday, October 13, in Port Orange there is a Bromeliad Society meeting. Car pool possible if anyone wants to attend.

Monday, October 14 is our monthly Palm Coast Garden Club meeting at the Club 51 at 51 Old Kings Road N. The speakers will be Mark and Christian Robinson, Revival Gardening, “Edible Landscaping and soil Building Strategies”.

Tuesday, October 15, will be our second Arrangers’ Guild meeting.

Wednesday October 23, Denise Garcia, President, asked that we remind Arrangers to attend the Fall District VI meeting, Host: Garden Club by the Sea, Indian Harbor Beach, Fl.

Penny Decker, attend our first meeting as she wanted to join us.

Kelley Callery gave a demonstration on how she shops for lamps and other unique items that she takes apart and uses the bottom vases and parts to make other designs. She also gave a demonstration class on how to use Alcohol Ink.

Penny Decker and Pat Malak volunteered to make their first ornaments that would be used on this year’s Garden Club at Palm Coast Library Christmas tree.

Kelley gave blank disks for Arrangers to take home and make their own ornament creations to bring back to the next meeting. They were asked to put their name and year on the back side and will be hung on our Library tree.

Jane Howell adjourned the meeting at 12:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: Nancy Iandoli

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Arrangers’ Guild Meeting

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Chris Austin

Anyone interested is encouraged to attend the first meeting of the Arrangers’ Guild at the Flagler County Extension Office, Bunnell – 9:30 am – 1:00 pm.

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Day Trip to Maggie’s Herb Farm

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Chris Austin

Day Trip to: Maggie’s Herb Farm (St. Augustine, FL)

Maggie’s specializes in growing many of the unusual varieties of fruit and herb plants. The nursery has medicinal, herbal, and butterfly plants; and cultivates 100+ species of herbs and succulents. For more information about Maggie’s Herb Farm, visit: maggiesherbfarm.com

This is a Carpool Event, Limit: 20 people

Sign-up sheet available at garden club general meeting or contact Kenetha Kilmurray at 201-916-4492 (# to text) to be added to the list or for additional information.

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General Membership Meeting

Posted on September 11, 2024 by Chris Austin

The Garden Club at Palm Coast holds its monthly meetings at Club 51 Social Club located at 51 Old Kings Road N, Palm Coast. Visitors are welcome one time to preview and learn more about our club. Arrive early at 11:30 AM to purchase lunch and beverages at Club 51 and mingle with fellow club members Also, check-out the club’s plant sale outside. The gathering starts at 12:00 PM in the main hall for registration and raffle tickets for floral designs and door prizes. The meeting begins at 1:00 PM with announcements and information sharing.

The guest speakers are Mark and Christian Robinson from Revival Gardening. They will discuss “Edible Landscaping and Soil Building Strategies”. Mark is a Master Gardener Volunteer in Orange County and co-owner, along with son Christian, of Revival Gardens. The meeting closes with raffle ticket drawings.

Time:
11:30 AM Plant Sale, Lunch available
12:00 Registration, Raffle tickets
1:00-3:00 PM Meeting

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