May 1st, 2019
The Propagation Guild took a tour of Green Isle Gardens, a wholesale nursery which specializes in Florida natives. Located on 8 acres in Groveland, it features more than 150 species of natives with a focus on upland species. The plants are grown without pesticides.
Marc Godts, who runs the nursery and is a horticulturist and designer, gave a tour of the propagation greenhouse and explained how they are growing endangered plants for Bok Tower Gardens for their endangered plant garden.
After eating a bag lunch, members of the Guild loaded up their cars with wonderful natives to add to their gardens.
You could also pick your own blueberries which some people took advantage of and shared the delicious fruit! It was another great educational trip.
Article by Jane Villa-Lobos
Photography by Jane Villa-Lobos
April 26-27, 2019.
Forty-two garden club members from Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach and Melbourne attended the self-guided tour of nine beautiful gardens “hidden” behind the gates of historic homes.
Everyone toured the area at their own pace over the 2 days and were able to hop-on and hop-off the Savannah Old Town Trolley to visit the gardens, shop at local shops, eat at fabulous restaurants or just stay on the trolley for a 90-minture narrated tour of Historic Savannah.
Many of the Palm Coasters dined together at Belford’s Steak and Seafood Restaurant in City Market Friday evening enjoying a lovely meal under the canopy of trees and sharing where everyone had ventured.
The second day many gathered again to experience Paula Dean’s Southern cuisine at Lady & Sons Restaurant which was within walking distance of the hotel.
In April 2019 The Garden Club at Palm Coast was awarded the 2018 DePalma/Sillik Website Award from FFGC (Florida Federation of Garden Clubs) for Best Website .