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WelcomeWindermere Garden Club, Inc. offers how-to classes, demonstrations, field trips, expert presentations, and a vibrant social network to women and men who enjoy gardening and conservation. Whether you a new homeowner planting your first garden or landscape, someone who has relocated to the strange and wonderful world of growing things in Central Florida, or a new retiree who finally has time to explore gardening, we welcome you. Stop by our monthly meeting or contact our membership vice president, Kim Belz kim@kimbelz.com, for answers to your questions. We hope to see you soon! |
Upcoming events
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Special Events |
Derby Day--CANCELLED Due to a plethora of extenuating circumstances that have made it impossible to present the high-caliber event for which our club is known, Derby Day has been cancelled. Registrants will receive an email with further details. |
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| Art In Bloom Field Trip In April, Members and guests enjoyed Art in Bloom at the Orlando Museum of Art, including the chance to admire the floral design work of two members, Arjuna Dusherla and Shirin Nurani, as they interpreted artist Doris Marie Leeper's Split Square Series. Their design was entitled, Not So Square. |
WHAT´S NEW |
April IN the gardenIt’s time to plant annuals, perennials, and wildflowers. Plant bulbs such as Amaryllis, Caladium, Crinum, Dahlia Plant warm-season vegetables such as beans and squash Fertilize lawn (don’t use a “weed and feed”) after new growth has started Mulch shrubs and garden Monitor new tender new growth on plants for aphids Remove any freeze-damaged plants that have not shown new growth |  Tradescantia or Spiderwort |
 community ProjectsWe have a long history of community service, tracing back to our founding mothers in 1919 who met to roll bandages for World War I soldiers. Today, in addition to our scholarship programs, we assist with garden at the Town of Windermere flagpole, help maintain a teaching garden at Windermere Elementary School, provide weekly lobby flowers for the Town’s administrative offices, deliver monthly floral arrangements to hospice patients, and decorate the Town Hall holiday tree. Several of our members serve on important Town committees such as the Tree Board. | scholarshipsWindermere Garden Club provides annual scholarships to area youth to attend the following: Two Scholarships for students to attend WEKIVA YOUTH CAMP a non-profit, residential nature camp for 3rd thru 8th grade youngsters for the purpose of instilling a love and respect for conservation and protection of the environment. One scholarship for a high school student to Camp Wekiva’s Save the Earth’s Environment (SEEK) program, the purpose of which is to increase student environmental literacy through hands-on and field-based educational experiences; to inspire interest and involvement in environmental conservation; and to explore related career opportunities. Three scholarships for students studying horticulture at Valencia College. For application information e-mail windermeregardenc@gmail.com
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fundraisersOur fundraisers bring the community together while supporting our mission through fun, seasonal events. Throughout the year, we host engaging activities that offer something for everyone — from friendly games and raffles to unique sales and community-centered gatherings. A highlight of our fundraising calendar is our Spring Fundraiser, which features card games, a Community Plant Sale, a Garden Goodies Table, raffles, and a popular White Elephant Sale. These events not only raise essential funds but also create opportunities to connect, share, and celebrate our community. |
