Monthly meetings are held at Windermere Town Hall, 520 Main St., unless otherwise noted. Coffee is served at 9:30 a.m., meetings begin at 10 a.m. Visitors welcome.
Some things are just better together and the same is true for plants. Companion planting means growing plants together to take advantage of their natural relationships to achieve benefits like pest control, improved growth, better soil health, and attracting pollinators. Whether you plant in a container or in the ground, come learn how to enlist flowers, herbs, and vegetables to create a balanced ecosystem which means less pesticide use and better water management.
Yaupon tea is brewed from the leaves of the North American Yaupon Holly (Ilex vomitoria). It is naturally caffeinated and noted for its benefits including antioxidants, support for cognitive function, and anti-inflammatory properties that rival blueberries. Used for centuries by Native Americans, the tasty tea is grown and harvested in Florida.
Due to the Art in Bloom Field Trip, April 10, Derby Day on April 23, and the FFGC Convention April 14-17, we will not have a regular monthly meeting in April.
The Florida Federation of Garden Clubs annual convention and State Flower Show is taking place in Lake Buena Vista, April 14-17.
Details at ffgc.org
Join us as this year’s version of our popular “crazy card party” wraps itself in a fun Kentucky Derby theme. We’ll feature your favorite card games, a great silent auction, a raffle, and fun new games and activities to keep things interesting. We’ll enjoy a selection of Derby foods, straight off this year’s Kentucky Derby official menu, as well as fascinators for purchase. Plan to dress for the Derby with your favorite spring clothes, hats welcome!
Proceeds from this important event support scholarships for students majoring in horticulture at Valencia College, as well as the Florida Federation of Garden Club’s Camp Wekiva and SEEK programs for students aspiring to learn about conservation.
Tickets for members and guests are $45 which include a buffet lunch.
Windermere Garden Club was founded in 1956! Come celebrate 70 years with us as we salute the past and look ahead to our future. Our special guest will be Jennifer Barber, president FFGC District VII.
Our make-it, take-it activity will be creating May Baskets.
Windermere Garden Club, Inc.501(c)3 nonprofit organizationWindermeregardenc@gmail.com