Arrangers’ Guild Meeting December 17

Posted on January 1, 2020 by FLGardener

On December 17, 2019, the  Arrangers’ Guild got together for our annual Christmas holiday table arrangements.

There was no instructor for this class except for our Director Linda Hensler who gave us some helpful tips on where to start.

The students used their own imaginations to make their own holiday creations!

 

 

The Guild provided the class with red and white carnations and a variety of assorted greenery.

Students were asked to bring their own dish and any accessories they wanted to use such as pine cones and candles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Article by: Nancy Iandoli
Photos by: Nancy Iandoli

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Open Program from the Garden Club of the Halifax Country

Posted on December 9, 2019 by FLGardener

FFGC District VI, which includes the Garden Club at Palm Coast, is invited to
“Open Program from the Garden Club of the Halifax Country”
on January 14, 2020 at 11:00am.

Program: “Pollinator Friendly Plant Research”
Speakers: Heather Kalaman and Cindy Sigler, the GCHC Scholarship Winners for 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 from the University of Florida.

Location: Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters,
515 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach.

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Invitation from the Garden Club of the Halifax Country

Posted on December 9, 2019 by FLGardener

FFGC District VI, which includes the Garden Club at Palm Coast, is invited to
“Open Program from the Garden Club of the Halifax Country”
on January 14, 2020 at 11:00am.

Program: “Pollinator Friendly Plant Research”
Speakers: Heather Kalaman and Cindy Sigler, the GCHC Scholarship Winners for 2018/2019 and 2019/2020 from the University of Florida.

Location: Volusia County Lifeguard Headquarters,
515 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach, FL.

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What is growing in Florida in December?

Posted on December 5, 2019 by FLGardener

Flagler county is located in the Agricultural “North” Region of Florida.

If you are a Florida based ornamental gardener, you might want to know what is blooming in December:

Flowering: Beauty Berry,  Camellia Japonica, Camellia Sasanqua, Poinsettia, Powderpuff, Tea Olive.

Poinsettias galore

Or if you love fresh vegetables and are growing your own veggies, then these Edibles planting projects may interest you:

Easily Survives Transplanting:  Arugula, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Chinese Cabbage, Collards, Kale, Kohlrabi, Swiss Chard.

Survives Careful Transplanting: Carrots, Celery, Mustard, Spinach.

Use Seeds: Onions (Green, Shallots), Radish, Turnips.

Enjoy!!!

The Infographics are produced by the University of Florida, IFAS Extension and can be found here online: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/plant-of-the-month/infographics.html.

PDF versions of the Infographics can be downloaded and printed if you are interested.

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December 2019 Yard Selection of the Month

Posted on November 26, 2019 by FLGardener

Doris and Joel Houslander of Clearview Court North have been recognized as December 2019 Selection of the Month by The Garden Club at Palm Coast.

The Houslanders, originally from Illinois, bought their home in 2014 and were snowbirds for 2 seasons before moving to Palm Coast in 2017.  The couple enjoys gardening, boating and playing adult ice hockey in a league in Jacksonville.

Walking up the driveway on the left side is a small garden that has a Loquat tree, Oyster plants, Soap Aloe and rose Penta.  There is a Phoenix Robellini palm, yellow Hibiscus, Crotons, Gerbera daisy, pink Star Penta, and Liriope.  The front door area has several pots with Spider plant, Mamy Croton and orange Mums.

In the front of the house are Xanadu Philodendron, red Coleus, ribbed Elephant ear, Hawaiian Ti and Petra Crotons.  There is a large coquina boulder that has a blue fish and 2 blue turtles sunbathing.  On the right side is a large Palatka Holly along with some Hydrangea, variegated Agave, yellow Coreopsis, red Penta and Gazania. Going around the corner there is a multi-trunk Robellini palm with some pink Vinca and several white and yellow Mums that circle around the curbing.

This lovely curb appeal landscape was also showcased in our recent Garden Tour of 2019 and they were presented with a beautiful stepping stone made by our Garden Club volunteers!

Submitted by Nancy Iandoli
Selection of the Month Committee

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