The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VI 2019 Fall Meeting is hosted by The Garden Club at Palm Coast.
Meeting Date is October 22, 2019 at Halifax Plantation Golf and Country Club, 3400 Halifax Clubhouse Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
8:30 – 2:00 – Tickets are $30.00. Registration Form and Fee are due by October 15, 2019.
Questions – Contact Susan McConnell SMCC534@aol.com
Registration Form is available here: District 6 Fall Meeting
Leu Gardens is located on the North side of Orlando. The Leu Gardens were started by Mr. and Mrs. Harry P. Leu. In 1936 the couple purchased the House and 40 acres (160,000 m2) of land. The Leus traveled all over the world and brought back many exotic plants, including 240 varieties of Camellias for their gardens. In 1961 the house and the gardens were deeded to the city of Orlando.
The gardens’ extensive plant collection has a lot to offer in any season. Here is an impression of Leu Gardens in the month of October.
Senna didymobotrya, “Popcorn Senna” or “African Senna”. You guessed it, it is a native of Africa. It looks similar to the Candlestick Senna, except that the unopened flowers are dark; they turn yellow when the open up.
Bauhinia tomentosa, “Yellow Bell Tree”. A relative of the Orchid Tree, it has a much different and delicate looking flower. This species is found in South Africa, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Tropical Africa, India and Sri Lanka.
Indigofera tinctoria, “True Indigo”, once the source of Indigo dye. A very unique flowering shrub with the flowers seeming to stand on the branches. This plant hails from India.
Aristolochia elegans, “Calico Pipevine”, “Elegant Dutchman’s Pipe”(I feel connected).
Upon approach it looks like a common arch covered with vines. But when looking closer one can discover the fascinating flowers. This vine is native in South and West S-America.
A burst of color in this Orchid bush. Unfortunately no name displayed.
Megaskepasma erythrochlamys, “Brazilian Red-cloak”. Amazing display of beauty. Venezuela and Brazil are some of the S-American countries where this plant can be found.
Mystery bush. No name. Who has an idea?
Hibiscus schizopetalus, “Spider Hibiscus”, “Japanese lantern”, “Coral hibiscus”. Look at the refined structure of the blossom. This plant is native to tropical Eastern Africa in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique.
Tibouchina grandifolia, “Silverleafed Princess Flower”, “Glory Bush”. It is native of Brazil.
Clerodendrum paniculatum, a striking example of a “Pagoda Plant”. It is native in tropical
Asia and Papuasia.
For this year the Garden Club has adopted the theme of “Diversity”. The Propagation Guild will make an effort to come up with new and diverse plants this year. Fellow Propagators!! perhaps you can find inspiration in this presentation?
Article by Marínus G.
Photography Marínus G.
September 28, 2019
After the success of last year’s Farmer’s Market in front of the Tractor Supply Company store on Belle Terre in Palm Coast, we were eager to participate in this year’s edition. The Garden Club was again the largest vendor at the Farmer’s Market situated on the Tractor Supply parking lot.
One tent was in use by the Arrangers’ Guild. The Guild members were demonstrating flower arranging and selling their creations.
In another tent Kelley was selling crafts and photos for her own account,
Four tents were utilized by the Propagation Guild to sell plants.
We sold a large number of plants, although the dollar amount was less than last year. There was not as much foot traffic and we had fewer plants for sale. All in all the sale was a success.
We also had a large number of packets of seeds for sale, donated by Jane’s neighbor.
And our unique species of cactii (stone) and other crafts were also available.
We look back on a good sale event.
Article written by Marínus G.
Photography by Nancy Iandoli and Marínus G.
The Arrangers’ Guild met at their regular meeting on September 17, 2019 at the Extension Office on Sawgrass Parkway, Bunnell, Florida at 10:00 a.m. Linda Hensler opened the business portion of the meeting with the following dates for upcoming meetings, October 15th, November 19th and December 17th.
Edwina Tabit volunteered to do a workshop in November on wreaths. Andrea Robertson announced she would be needing assistance with decorating the Christmas Tree at the library this year due to her upcoming surgery. Dues and workshop fees for the classes were collected. Sue Bara announced the “trash/treasure” table was open for purchases and donations.
Members Anne Bonforte and Kathleen Terlizzo led a workshop on a traditional arrangement to use for your dining table. Guidelines for creating the arrangement and use of greenery, some purchased and some collected from the garden and surrounding fields was discussed.
The arrangements were critiqued individually and a discussion followed on where it could be used.
Article by: Edwina Tabit
Photos by: Nancy Iandoli
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District VI 2019 Fall Meeting will be hosted by The Garden Club at Palm Coast.
Meeting Date is October 22, 2019 at Halifax Plantation Golf and Country Club, 3400 Halifax Clubhouse Drive, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
8:30 – 2:00 – Tickets are $30.00 Registration Form and Fee are due by October 15, 2019
Questions – Contact Susan McConnell SMCC534@aol.com
Registration Form: District 6 Fall Meeting
