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SUMMARY:Designer of Distinction: Jackie Lacey
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETJoin Jackie Lacey\, director of education and industry relations at Floriology Education Center in Jacksonville\, Florida\, for an in-depth presentation and demonstration of the 2023 floral trends. \nJackie will construct and share several designs to show today’s market trends for florals while rooting each of the designs in the elements and principles of design. We all know the elements and principles of design are the ABCs of floral design\, but in his true form of being a floral artist and educator\, he will show the color trends\, style guides\, varietal availability\, collections and groupings\, and size preference\, with an emphasis on the elements and principles of design and how they work in each of these categories. \nThe Garden Club thanks past president Gloria Nunn\, who is serving as honorary chair of Designer of Distinction. \nJackie Lacey has more than 35 years of experience in the retail floral design and education. His portfolio includes an extensive background in the retail floral market and wedding/event design. Jackie now utilizes his experience to provide education and instructional design programs\, market showroom set-up\, private retail consulting\, product development\, as well as design and event planning. His current position as director of education and industry relations with Floriology\, BloomNet\, and Napco\, and as senior design team specialist and senior editor of Floriology Magazine keep him on top of market trends\, current design trends\, industry education\, and retail marketing. \nJackie has won numerous awards in floral design competitions in both multi-state\, national\, and local floral associations. His work has been published in Floriology Magazine\, SAF\, Flowers &\, Modern Bride\, Inside Weddings and many others. National television exposure includes designing for WE TV programs “Platinum Weddings” and “I Do Over.” He has created designs for major motion pictures starring Drew Barrymore\, Sandra Bullock\, Meryl Streep\, Diane Lane\, Cheryl Ladd\, Cindy Crawford\, Richard Gere\, Matthew McConaughey\, and Leonardo DiCaprio. \nHe has done stage presentations and continuing education for multi–state associations and national industry leaders such as SAF\, AFE\, Virgin Farms Direct\, Smithers-Oasis\, BloomNet\, FTD\, Fitz Design Team\, Floral Strategies\, and John Henry Company. His designs have appeared in Tournament of Roses Parade floats\, and he worked on the product development team for the largest import/export show in the world. \nJackie has served as a leader in numerous industry associations\, including his current position as president of FSFA International\, AFE trustee and board member\, 2019-2021 AIFD National President\, AIFD National Membership Committee Chair\, CFD Committee\, International Committee\, and previous Southern AIFD board member. \nHis awards include the 2021 FSFA Lifetime Achievement Award\, AIFD 2021 Special Award of Dedication\, AIFD 2022 Special Award of Recognition\, and 2022 GLFA National Service Award. Through his travel across the United States\, Hong Kong\, China\, and Europe\, Jackie has interacted with designers of all levels and shared this extensive background and experience with florists everywhere. \nThe Designer of Distinction is an annual fundraising event that presents an expert in the field of floral design demonstrating and discussing his work. The presentation will be followed by a raffle of his arrangements and a three-course catered lunch. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \nCircle members\nPlease contact the Garden Club if you want to sit with your circle by calling 904-355-4224 or emailing info@gardenclubjax. \nBallroom tickets\n\n$60 for Garden Club members (plus up to three guests)\n$85 for nonmembers\n\nMenu\nCatering by Chriss will serve a three-course lunch: \n\nSalad: Kale and arugula salad\, house-pickled vegetables\, and fresh citrus olive oil dressing\, served with fresh bread and butter\nEntree choices: Sous vide beef tenderloin or pan-seared fish\, roasted baby carrot medley\, asparagus spear\, fresh spinach herb oil\, rustic colcannon potatoes with cabbage\, strawberry balsamic reduction. Vegetarian: Roasted vegetable stack on colcannon potatoes topped with filo dough crisp and finished with fresh spinach herb oil.\nDessert: Coconut crème brûlée topped with fresh blueberry compote.\n\nRaffle tickets\nWe will be raffling the arrangements made by Jackie Lacey during the program: \n\n$5 for one ticket\n$25 for six tickets\n\nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/designer-of-distinction-jackie-lacey/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Designer of Distinction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230411T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230323T171222Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Let It Rain
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Master Gardener Volunteer Evie Pankok to learn the who\, what\, why\, when\, where\, and how of rain barrels. Rain barrels are a great way to reduce stormwater runoff and to save water for a dry spell. \nRain barrels capture water and hold it for later use such as on lawns\, gardens\, or indoor plants. Collecting roof runoff in rain barrels reduces the amount of water that flows from your property. It’s a great way to conserve water\, and it’s free water for use in your landscape. \nEvie will provide guidance on how to build your own rain barrel with some basic supplies and a few simple steps. \nEvie Pankok is a master gardener volunteer in Duval County whose specialty is environmentally friendly landscapes. She recently retired from the Duval County Extension Office where she served many years as a horticulture agent and then as a Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ program assistant. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-let-it-rain/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T184652Z
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SUMMARY:Combined Circles: A Resilient Landscape
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Jeremy Marquis of Marquis\, Latimer + Halback as he discusses the landscape architectural firm’s redesign of the Garden Club’s campus. The vision is to build a resilient landscape for the next 100 years of the Garden Club. \nAs principal-in-charge of Marquis\, Latimer + Halback\, Jeremy Marquis has led the firm in the successful design of spaces ranging from private gardens to college campuses. His attention to detail and innovative solutions have resulted in award winning projects that have been recognized by the Florida Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects\, the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation\, and the University of Florida. In addition to his design acumen\, Jeremy has developed an excellent reputation for leadership and building consensus. Jeremy is a past member of the St. Augustine Historic Architecture Review Board and a frequent guest juror at the University of Florida. \nCombined Circles is an occasional program that allows members of garden circles to meet at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for fellowship and camaraderie. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. \nFree for Garden Club members | $5 for nonmembers \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/combined-circles-a-resilient-landscape/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combined Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230307T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230114T174332Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Rare + Exotic Plants
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Mason McCandless as he shares his passion for rare and exotic plants and explains how to build and care for a vibrant collection. They’re the divas of the plant world but keeping them happy is easier than you think! Mason will cover the basics and more advanced care tips to get your collection thriving. \nThe workshop will include how to create the right environment (without knocking down a wall)\, watering tips\, propagation\, the power of poles\, soil mixes/media\, pest and disease prevention\, moving a collection\, and beneficial bugs (yes\, indoors!). Be prepared to learn and laugh as we explore the troubles\, joys\, and lessons of loving rare and exotic plants. Guests will also have an opportunity to purchase propagations of plants grown by Mason as well as try his acclaimed brown butter vegan cookies. \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\nMason is the owner and operator of Pink Prince Plants\, a Black+Queer-owned cottage rare plant nursery and pop-up bakery founded to create joy during the depths of 2020. He is a Houston native recently transplanted (along with his plants) to Florida by way of Brooklyn. Mason fell in love with exotic plants at first sight. For three years\, he has brought his curiosity\, focus\, and passion to building a collection of more than 200 rare specimens. \nAlong the way\, he’s learned best practices by trial and error. Now he shares those lessons to save you many of those headaches. Mason is also a baker. At the height of the pandemic\, he merged his two hobbies and Pink Prince Plants was born.Now he offers gorgeous plants\, remarkably yummy baked goods\, workshops\, and good vibes to the world. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-rare-and-exotic-plants/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230207T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T133627Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Wild for Wildflowers
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Master Gardener Mary Longanbach as she discusses how to grow wildflowers in your landscape using the Florida-Friendly Landscaping principle of “Right Plant\, Right Place.” Florida’s native wildflowers will bring a kaleidoscope of colors and shapes to your landscape. They can take the heat\, thrive in humidity\, require little maintenance\, and come back year after year. Wildflowers help save the bees\, support native wildlife\, or and help you enjoy the sense of place that native plants offer. \nMary Longanbach grew up on a farm in Ohio and has always had her hands in the dirt. Mary grew up cultivating vegetables in her family plot and has kept that tradition throughout her life. She has created and maintained productive vegetable and ornamental gardens in climates as varied as California\, Connecticut\, and West Virginia. She has been a Master Gardener for more than twenty years with sixteen years in Duval County. She enjoys travel\, family\, and sharing her knowledge of gardening with members of her community. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-wild-for-wildflowers/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230105T184508Z
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SUMMARY:Combined Circles: 100 Years
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Emily Cottrell of the Jacksonville Historical Society as she discusses the process of preserving images\, scrapbooks\, and documents from the Garden Club of Jacksonville and archiving their history for the future. Cottrell will focus on how the Garden Club has managed to represent and influence the larger history of Jacksonville through hosting and recording its own philanthropic\, public\, and floral events. \nEmily Cottrell is the assistant archivist and current interim archivist for the Jacksonville Historical Society. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in history from the University of North Florida and is currently completing her master’s degree in history at UNF as well. During the beginning of her master’s program\, she held an internship with the Jacksonville Historical Society where she was able to assist in the organization\, preservation\, and digitization of the Garden Club of Jacksonville Collection. Emily’s historical work has focused primarily on the importance and development of female agency and power across various times and cultures. \nCombined Circles is an occasional program that allows members of garden circles to meet at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for fellowship and camaraderie. \nFree for Garden Club members | $5 for nonmembers \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/combined-circles-100-years/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combined Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230110T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T153327Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Throwing Shade
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWIf you think nothing pretty grows in the shade\, you’re playing the wrong game. Join Master Gardener Juliet Johnson as she explains how color\, texture\, and movement can delight the eye in a shade garden while offering respite to a weary soul. Shade gardens are where we gardeners can spread our wings creatively. They can be good fun and extremely successful without blowing the budget—especially in our USDA zone of 9A\, where the propagation is easy! \nJuliet Johnson has killed more plants than the average Floridian. She has learned through expensive experience how to garden far away from her native United Kingdom. She is eternally grateful to the University of Florida and the Duval County Extension Office for their wisdom and patience as she has slowly learned how to create lush\, exciting garden spaces. Juliet is the “bed head” for both the shade garden in Walter Jones Historical Park and the pineapple garden at Mandarin Garden Club. Succulents’ magical propagation have captured her heart of late\, while struggling with cut flowers is an ongoing adventure. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-throwing-shade/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221206T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T221636Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Go Native
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Nicholas Freeman\, owner and operator of Wacca Pilatka native landscaping company\, as he discusses how to create a Florida-friendly yard using native\, some nonnative\, and edible plants to create harmony and abundance in the garden. \nNicholas Freeman launched Wacca Pilatka as an ecological landscape company focused on creating healthy and sustainable Florida yards. He was one of the members of the  Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society created and now maintain Native Parks #1 and #2 at Park Street and Avondale Avenue in the Riverside Avondale neighborhood. You can watch a Horticulture Corner presentation about that process here. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-go-native/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T003643Z
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SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: A Very Vintage Holiday (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nJoin Michelle Morgan of Kuhn Flowers as she shares some vintage floral traditions from her home in England with a few modern-day twists using her signature stylistic edge. In addition\, she will demonstrate a candle centerpiece bursting with seasonal evergreens\, pinecones\, ribbon\, and decorations that you will make and take home with you. Use your masterpiece to decorate your home or give it as a gift. \nMichelle Morgan’s floral journey began when she was a young girl studying in the United Kingdom. After seven years of hard work\, she gained eight different government floral qualifications. Michelle then moved on to achieve two of the highest floristry qualifications in Europe. From there\, she started teaching at a local university\, training more than 4\,000 students at all levels and helping them gain some of the most prestigious floral qualifications in Europe. Michelle has been lucky to work with some of the best floral designers and educators across Europe. She’s even had the privilege of designing florals for the British royal family and more recently the president of the United States. \nIn 2008\, Michelle and her family made the move to the United States. She bought a busy flower store\, and Michelle’s love for the industry only grew. Over the next few years\, Michelle worked for a major floral wholesaler\, overseeing millions of dollars in sales. In 2013\, she was inducted into AIFD\, making her one of the few people in the world with the most prestigious floristry qualifications from both Europe and the U.S. \nIn 2016\, Michelle and her husband bought Kuhn Flowers—one of the largest flower stores in the United States. Since then\, Michelle has opened three more stores and employs more than 65 full-time employees. She credits her success to her passion for teaching and learning and encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and follow their floral dreams. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-a-very-vintage-holiday-evening/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221201T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221020T003813Z
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SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: A Very Vintage Holiday (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nJoin Michelle Morgan of Kuhn Flowers as she shares some vintage floral traditions from her home in England with a few modern-day twists using her signature stylistic edge. In addition\, she will demonstrate a candle centerpiece bursting with seasonal evergreens\, pinecones\, ribbon\, and decorations that you will make and take home with you. Use your masterpiece to decorate your home or give it as a gift. \nMichelle Morgan’s floral journey began when she was a young girl studying in the United Kingdom. After seven years of hard work\, she gained eight different government floral qualifications. Michelle then moved on to achieve two of the highest floristry qualifications in Europe. From there\, she started teaching at a local university\, training more than 4\,000 students at all levels and helping them gain some of the most prestigious floral qualifications in Europe. Michelle has been lucky to work with some of the best floral designers and educators across Europe. She’s even had the privilege of designing florals for the British royal family and more recently the president of the United States. \nIn 2008\, Michelle and her family made the move to the United States. She bought a busy flower store\, and Michelle’s love for the industry only grew. Over the next few years\, Michelle worked for a major floral wholesaler\, overseeing millions of dollars in sales. In 2013\, she was inducted into AIFD\, making her one of the few people in the world with the most prestigious floristry qualifications from both Europe and the U.S. \nIn 2016\, Michelle and her husband bought Kuhn Flowers—one of the largest flower stores in the United States. Since then\, Michelle has opened three more stores and employs more than 65 full-time employees. She credits her success to her passion for teaching and learning and encourages people to step out of their comfort zone and follow their floral dreams. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-a-very-vintage-holiday-morning/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221101T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220821T161834Z
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SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Mad for Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Tim Armstrong of Eat Your Yard Jax as he empowers you to grow your own backyard mushrooms. Armstrong has studied the varieties that grow best in Northeast Florida and shares his extensive experience gained from training programs around the country. Learn how to grow varieties like shiitake and oyster mushrooms and the seasons when they grow best. \nEat Your Yard Jax is a family-run farm specializing in edible landscape and garden plants and practicing organic principles and sustainable agriculture. The farm uses composting\, vermiculture\, rainwater reclamation\, aquaponics\, chicken production for a manure source\, and mushroom production from waste wood reclamation as part of its sustainable practices. \nArmstrong’s family has lived in North Florida since Florida became a state. They operated a trading post\, post office\, and steamboat stop on the Apalachicola River for almost 100 years. Armstrong grew up on Jacksonville’s westside and worked in several nurseries as a young man. He returned to the nursery business in 2007. After he met the folks at the Beaches Green Market\, he expanded the edible component of his business. He enjoyed sharing the market experience with his children and hearing stories of urban agriculture success—and failure—from customers. After volunteering at the North Florida School of Special Education’s gardens\, Armstrong studied at Growing Power in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin\, with Will Allen. The training helped Berry Good Farms to grow out of NFSSE’s small garden into the microbusiness training model it is today. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-mad-for-mushrooms/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T215348Z
UID:10000166-1666087200-1666092600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Combined Circles: Mark Woods' National Parks
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Mark Woods\, columnist with The Florida Times-Union\, as he shares stories from his book\, “Lassoing the Sun: A Year in America’s National Parks.” \nPhoto by Bob Self \nMark Woods is Metro columnist for The Florida Times-Union. In 2011\, he won the Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship\, an award given to one writer in America each year. The fellowship allowed him to take a sabbatical and spend one year working on a project about the future of the national parks. During that year\, Woods lost his mother\, turning the project and a subsequent book into something much more personal. “Lassoing the Sun\,” published by Thomas Dunne Books shortly before the centennial of the National Park Service in 2016\, won the Florida Book Awards gold medal for nonfiction. \nCombined Circles is an occasional program that allows members of garden circles to meet at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for fellowship and camaraderie. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. \nFree for Garden Club members | $5 for nonmembers \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/combined-circles-mark-woods-national-parks/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combined Circles
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221004T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220811T192857Z
UID:10000171-1664908200-1664911800@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Farm to Fork
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin us for an evening with farmer and community leader Ashantae Green as she discusses the farm to fork movement and how consuming locally sourced meals can positively impact our economy and the environment. \nGreen is her last name\, and so is her life! Ashantae Green is a politician\, architectural designer\, farmer\, and advocate for equity and healthy resilient communities. As an elected Commissioner of Duval Soil and Water Conservation District\, Green works to plan\, implement\, and facilitate programs\, projects\, and best management practices that promote agriculture and the conservation of natural resources in Duval County. Green is also the owner of Farmery\, a Farm to Fork Bakery & Bodega located in Historic Springfield\, and Green Legacy Farm\, a family-community farm dedicated to equity\, regenerative agriculture\, food sovereignty\, and growing the next generation of farmers and food system leaders. \nGuests will also have an opportunity to purchase a limited number of locally made farm to fork meals and products from Farmery & Green Legacy Farm. Their store will be opening to the public in September. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-farm-to-fork/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T185817Z
UID:10000164-1663871400-1663878600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: Small Wonders (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nJoin Lauren Powell of The Bread & Board Provisions Floral department to learn the basics of floral design through creating a small bouquet in a unique holder of your choosing. Bring your own vase\, mug\, bottle\, jar or other small container to build your design. \nLauren Powell is Nebraska-born\, Orange Park-raised\, and a resident of Murray Hill. Her career in floral design began in 2016 when she started working at a local florist and quickly fell in love with the art. In 2017\, she and a colleague established their own florist business\, sharing the basics of floral design with their step-by-step classes. Their intent was to help anyone find confidence in purchasing a little bouquet and displaying it proudly at home. She took over The Bread & Board Provisions Floral department in the spring of 2022\, where she continues grow her career and water the community. Her goal at the flower bar is to encourage everyone to tap into their creativity. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-small-wonders-evening/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220922T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220720T185848Z
UID:10000163-1663840800-1663848000@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: Small Wonders (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nJoin Lauren Powell of The Bread & Board Provisions Floral department to learn the basics of floral design through creating a small bouquet in a unique holder of your choosing. Bring your own vase\, mug\, bottle\, jar or other small container to build your design. \nLauren Powell is Nebraska-born\, Orange Park-raised\, and a resident of Murray Hill. Her career in floral design began in 2016 when she started working at a local florist and quickly fell in love with the art. In 2017\, she and a colleague established their own florist business\, sharing the basics of floral design with their step-by-step classes. Their intent was to help anyone find confidence in purchasing a little bouquet and displaying it proudly at home. She took over The Bread & Board Provisions Floral department in the spring of 2022\, where she continues grow her career and water the community. Her goal at the flower bar is to encourage everyone to tap into their creativity. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-small-wonders-morning/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220913T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T020156Z
UID:10000162-1663093800-1663097400@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Showtime!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWIs your favorite plant ready for its closeup? Did you know that any amateur gardener can enter the Horticulture Show at the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair on November 3-13? Master Gardener Aline Clement will give advice on how to prepare your plant for its days in the spotlight during this program. See examples of plants that have won awards in the past. If you’ve got a plant you want to show off\, now is your chance! Come to this program and learn what you need to know to enter. Make sure you bring plenty of questions so you’ll be ready to enter your plant on November 1! \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-showtime/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220525T201912Z
UID:10000067-1659465000-1659468600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Orchid SOS
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWWe’ve all been there: You see a beautiful orchid in the grocery store\, you proudly bring it home\, and within a few weeks its leaves are drooping\, stems are turning brown\, and you’re powerless to save it. Learn why your orchids don’t survive and make them thrive with orchid enthusiast Lorraine Conover\, who joins us for a lively and informative program. Conover will walk participants through common orchid ailments\, demonstrate proper repotting methods\, and help you add a few tools to your orchid care arsenal. \nLorraine Conover is currently the first vice president of the Jacksonville Orchid Society and a lifetime member of the Boca Raton Orchid Society. She has been a Florida resident since the summer of 2004 and moved to Fernandina Beach with her husband\, Gary\, in 2017. She has grown many perennial gardens over the years\, and collecting and growing orchids has turned into a passion. Before moving to Fernandina Beach\, her collection surpassed 500\, all living in her gardens created just for orchid growing. Her current collection numbers about 200\, and she loves sharing information about how to successfully grow orchids. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are optional for those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 but are recommended to help protect everyone. Those who are unvaccinated should wear masks; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-orchid-sos/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jacksonville Orchid Society":MAILTO:info@jaxorchidsociety.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T141008Z
UID:10000065-1659033000-1659036600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Healing Herbs
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWThis program was originally scheduled for July 12 but has now been rescheduled for July 28. \nFeel Mother Nature’s healing power and gain a better understanding of health as a whole with an approach that combines traditional plant-based care with modern medicinal knowledge and custom-fit solutions. Certified Clinical Herbalist Katherine Bryan reveals real holistic health with the art and science of functional herbalism.  \nKatherine created Clinical Traditions Herb Co.\, a medicinal herb farm and apothecary\, to supply Jacksonville with the best organic herbal supplements for a more natural well-being. She has been in the professional pursuit of naturally optimizing human biology since 2009. The keystone of her studies was a functional herbalism program at The Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. Functional herbalism melds the cutting-edge science of functional medicine with the time-tested traditions of herbal folk healing for an ideal solution to safe\, effective and natural health care. With this education\, Clinical Traditions Herb Co. was founded\, a local medicinal herb farm and apothecary. The organic herbs grown there are crafted into herbal teas and tinctures to encourage a richer experience of life and ease. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be practiced during the event and will be outlined closer to the event. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-healing-herbs/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="Clinical Traditions Herb Co.":MAILTO:ClinicalTraditions@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T203133Z
UID:10000159-1657823400-1657830600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: French Florals
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETSamantha Wilson of St. Johns Flower Market teaches classic French techniques in floral design. Learn how to make gorgeous floral arrangements in a few easy steps. Topics include color theory\, proportion\, shape\, and texture. \nWilson will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an arrangement\, then provide the materials to design your own. You’ll leave with a creation you can give as a gift or display at home. \nWilson is coming up quickly in the floral industry. She is a brilliant\, passionate florist who joined St. Johns Flower Market in 2020. She recently trained with Los Angeles’ finest French florist\, Jean Pascal. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-french-florals/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220607T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220603T155236Z
UID:10000057-1654626600-1654630200@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: River-friendly Yards
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Jimmy Orth\, executive director of the St. Johns Riverkeeper\, for a program about how you can help protect some of Jacksonville’s most precious and beautiful assets—the St. Johns River and its tributaries. \nIt’s no secret that runoff from conventional lawn and garden products has harmful effects on the St. Johns River\, but you can enjoy a beautiful and productive landscape without them. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be practiced during the event and will be outlined closer to the event. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-river-friendly-yards/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T140536Z
UID:10000055-1652380200-1652387400@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: Joyful Bouquets (Evening)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nCrystal Joy of The Joy of Floral  will help you tap into your inner “artist” and get creative\, drawing from your feelings and experiences. Learn how to make floral arrangements from beginning to end by choosing two or three core flowers\, adding filler flowers to enhance the core flowers\, then assembling the arrangement to placing in a container of your own choosing. Joy will also share practical ways to create a bouquet on your own with materials you might already own at home or that can be found in nature. Most importantly\, you’ll have the chance to create something unique that reflects you! \nJoy will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an arrangement\, then provide the materials to design your own. You’ll leave with a creation you can give as a gift or display at home. \nJoy is the owner and master floral designer at The Joy of Floral. Flowers have always made her happy. You could say they bring her “joy”! Her business creates beautiful floral designs or helps clients create their own bouquets. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-joyful-bouquets-evening/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220512T120000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T135706Z
UID:10000160-1652349600-1652356800@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: Joyful Bouquets (Morning)
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETThis program is being offered at two times: 10 a.m.-noon and 6:30-8:30 p.m. \nCrystal Joy of The Joy of Floral  will help you tap into your inner “artist” and get creative\, drawing from your feelings and experiences. Learn how to make floral arrangements from beginning to end by choosing two or three core flowers\, adding filler flowers to enhance the core flowers\, then assembling the arrangement to placing in a container of your own choosing. Joy will also share practical ways to create a bouquet on your own with materials you might already own at home or that can be found in nature. Most importantly\, you’ll have the chance to create something unique that reflects you! \nJoy will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an arrangement\, then provide the materials to design your own. You’ll leave with a creation you can give as a gift or display at home. \nJoy is the owner and master floral designer at The Joy of Floral. Flowers have always made her happy. You could say they bring her “joy”! Her business creates beautiful floral designs or helps clients create their own bouquets. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-joyful-bouquets-morning/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T192745Z
UID:10000157-1651602600-1651606200@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Bonsai!
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Joshua Brown of the North Florida Bonsai Club for a primer on bonsai\, the art of nature in miniature. The art form originated in China and has existed for more than 1\,000 years. Combining horticulture and artistic principles\, the goal is to design a containerized tree that replicates the natural environment. \nJoshua Brown saw his first bonsai in the early 2000s and signed up for a class almost immediately. A hobby quickly progressed to a passion when he moved to Florida 15 years ago. He has since held every board position within the North Florida Bonsai Club\, had trees exhibited in multiple state conventions\, and had a tree displayed at the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival. He specializes in deciduous and broadleaf trees with more than 200 bonsai in his personal collection. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be practiced during the event and will be outlined closer to the event. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-bonsai/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T214904Z
UID:10000042-1651140000-1651150800@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Designer of Distinction: Eileen Tongson
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETJoin Eileen Tongson of FarmGal Flowers for an in-depth presentation and demonstration of floral design. \nEileen will construct several arrangements including a kitchen garden bouquet\, her signature botanical design\, a Florida foliage design including succulents\, and garden scene tablescape of bud vases. She will share the story of her passion for locally grown flowers\, starting with a packet of seeds from her mom that grew into a successful business with a national reputation. \nEileen Tongson is the owner of FarmGal Flowers\, an urban flower farm and design studio in Orlando. She is also one of the gardeners at East End Market where she grows flowers and helps maintain the market garden. In addition to growing her own flowers\, Eileen designs with them and provides arrangements for special occasions and events. Eileen completed the University of Florida IFAS Master Gardener Program and has studied floral design at numerous locations over the years including Floret Flower Farm and Flower School New York. \nEileen is also a gardening and floral design instructor at Harry P. Leu Gardens and East End Market. Her flowers and gardening expertise have been featured in Flower Magazine\, Florists Review\, Edible Orlando\, Slow Flowers\, Orange Appeal magazine\, Houzz.com\, The Spruce\, and most recently\, in Floret Farm’s book\, “Small Plot\, Big Impact: Inspiring Stories\, Profiles & Advice from 30 Flower Growers From Around the World” and Debra Prinzing’s book\, “Where We Bloom.”  Eileen was voted Best Florist in Best of Winter Park 2020 and 2019. Clients have included The Ford Motor Company\, Chico’s (clothing)\, Williams-Sonoma Winter Park\, the Orlando Museum of Art\, and the Orlando Magic. Eileen is a contributor to the Growing Kindness Project where she shares her knowledge and skills for growing flowers in hot climates and encourages others to “garden and give.”  She continues to expand and refine her skills through floral design/flower farming workshops across the country and as a member of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. \nThe Designer of Distinction is an annual fundraising event that presents an expert in the field of floral design demonstrating and discussing her work. Eileen’s presentation will be followed by a raffle of the arrangements she creates and a three-course catered lunch. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \nCircle members\nPlease contact the Garden Club if you want to sit with your circle by calling 904-355-4224 or emailing info@gardenclubjax. \nBallroom tickets\n\n$50 for Garden Club members (plus up to three guests)\n$75 for nonmembers\n\nMenu\nDavoli’s Catering will serve a three-course lunch: \n\nSalad: Thinly sliced Anjou pears\, arugula\, blue cheese crumbles\, toasted pine nuts\, and Champagne vinaigrette dressing\, served with a basket of handmade rolls\, focaccia\, and butter\nEntrée: Sliced\, roasted chicken breast and a medley of roasted vegetables tossed in basil pesto and served over angel hair pasta (served without chicken for vegetarians)\nDessert: Espresso chocolate mousse\n\nRaffle tickets\nWe will be raffling the arrangements made by Eileen Tongson. \n\n$5 for one ticket\n$25 for six tickets\n\nSponsors\nFernTrust\, which is sponsoring Eileen’s Florida foliage design\, is marketing cooperative of 11 family farms located in Seville\, Florida\, the heart of fern country. With more than 120 foliages in stock each day we are truly your one stop shop for everything foliage. Our unique product lines include our patented FernCool and Delta sleeved leather leaf\, our ColorFresh foliage and our Fabulous Foliage bouquet line. We love working with creative designers like Eileen to share the beauty of our industry with the world. \nThe Riverdale Inn\, which is providing lodging for Eileen\, is a family owned and operated business located in the heart of Riverside in Jacksonville. With 11 individually designed and decorated guest rooms\, guests feel at home while still enjoying the amenities of a hotel or larger inn. \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/designer-of-distinction-eileen-tongson/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Designer of Distinction
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220412T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220404T180318Z
UID:10000158-1649764800-1649768400@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Container Gardens
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWJoin Jen and Brandi Burnham of Lush Leaves to learn how to build the perfect container garden to enjoy indoors or outdoors. They’ll discuss how plants can stimulate the senses and soothe the soul. \nJen and Brandi Burnham are the owners of Lush Leaves\, a state-certified plant nursery. On top of growing unique houseplants\, Lush Leaves hosts classes and events around the area. They’ve been in the nursery industry for more than 25 years\, and they still learn something new every day. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be practiced during the event and will be outlined closer to the event. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-container-gardens/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T011524Z
UID:10000148-1646937000-1646944200@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Fun with Flowers: Gorgeous Greens
DESCRIPTION:PURCHASE YOUR TICKETJoin Bonnie Melin of Ruby Reds Floral & Garden as she uses various foliages to create stunning designs that can be used in different settings. Both homegrown and commercially grown greens are incorporated into these lush arrangements. \nMelin will take you step-by-step through the process of creating an arrangement\, then provide the materials to design your own. You’ll leave with a creation you can give as a gift or display at home. \nMelin is a Wisconsin native living in Florida for the past 12 years. She earned a degree in horticulture from the University of Minnesota and has been designing flowers for weddings and events for 20 years. She got her start growing her own flowers at a very young age and used those blooms to create her very first bridal bouquet. She now has an extensive collection of flowering and foliage plants at her home in the Avondale neighborhood. Some of the greens used in her presentation will be from her own yard. \nFun with Flowers is an educational outreach program that is open to the public. Founded by the Garden Club of Jacksonville more than 30 years ago\, Fun With Flowers has served as a model for similar programs offered throughout the United States. Attendees learn the latest professional design techniques\, then create breathtaking floral creations during the hands-on portion of the program. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. The Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \nBecome a member today and get a BIG discount! \n$30 for Garden Club Member Ballroom Ticket \n$40 for Nonmember Ballroom Ticket \nPURCHASE YOUR TICKET
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/fun-with-flowers-gorgeous-greens/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun with Flowers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211202T011853Z
UID:10000152-1646733600-1646739000@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Combined Circles: Flower Power
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWEver been curious about those crazy designs you’ve seen through the years in the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs calendar and at flower shows? Many utilize surprising components\, such as hub caps\, auto parts\, and electrical conduits. These arrangements allow designers to unleash their creativity while maintaining the principles and elements of design as taught in the National Garden Clubs handbook. \nGarden Club member and Wildflower Garden Circle President Jan Sillik demonstrates some wild designs to pique your interest in this fun and fanciful program that will seek to demystify these arrangements. Sillik promises the morning will be entertaining and inspirational. \nSillik is a former president of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs (FFGC) and a life member of the National Garden Clubs (NGC)\, FFGC\, and the Deep South Garden Clubs. She serves on the FFGC’s Advisory Council\, the Long Range Planning Committee\, and as an instructor for the FFGC program series Floral Design Study. An accredited master flower show judge\, she is the founder of the Fun with Flowers program\, which she originated at the Garden Club of Jacksonville and continues to run throughout FFGC. Her designs have been featured in the Florida Arrangement Calendar numerous times\, and Sillik has exhibited designs at the EPCOT Flower and Garden Festival. Previously\, she has served in numerous roles\, including the NGC Board of Directors\, editor and founder of Deep South Matters newsletter\, editor of the Creative Flower Arrangers of the Americas magazine Design Dimensions\, and nearly every leadership role at the Garden Club of Jacksonville. Sillik is a third generation native Floridian who serves as the head of the Flower Guild and a lay reader/chalice bearer at Christ Church Jacksonville Anglican. She enjoys reading\, especially biographies\, and doing crossword puzzles. \nCombined Circles is an occasional program that allows members of garden circles to meet at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for fellowship and camaraderie. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. COVID-19 precautions will be outlined closer to the event. Currently\, masks are required for those attending the event in-person to help protect the speakers. \nFree for Garden Club members | $5 for nonmembers \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/combined-circles-flower-power/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combined Circles,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T203000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T200659Z
UID:10000153-1646328600-1646339400@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Grow Your Own Park
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWDuval Audubon Society\, Northeast Florida Sierra Club\, the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society\, and the Garden Club of Jacksonville partner for a special Horticulture Corner program with Doug Tallamy of the Homegrown National Park project\, an effort to create 20 million acres of native plantings in yards and communities across the United States. \nThese four organizations are joining together to encourage people in Northeast Florida to sign up their yards for the Homegrown National Park challenge. They will suggest sets of native plants for different conditions\, such as sunny\, shady\, or dry\, and provide handouts with helpful information. Dr. Tallamy will give a presentation by Zoom which will be followed by an in-person introduction to easy to grow native plants with representatives from Duval Audubon\, Ixia Chapter of FNPS\, and Northeast Florida Sierra Club. \nArrive at 5:30 p.m. to visit tables representing each organization and learn how you can get involved. The program begins at 6 p.m. \nNative Plant Sale\nThere will be a native plant sale at the event to help people get started on native plantings in their own yards. \nAbout Doug Tallamy and the Homegrown National Park project\nDr. Tallamy founded Homegrown National Park along with Michelle Alfandari as a grass-roots call to action to regenerate biodiversity\, catalyzing a collective effort of individual homeowners\, property owners\, land managers\, farmers\, and anyone with some soil to start a new habitat by planting native plants and removing most invasive plants. It is the largest cooperative conservation project ever conceived or attempted.“Our National Parks\, no matter how grand in scale are too small and separated from one another to preserve species to the levels needed\,” Tallamy says. “Thus\, the concept for Homegrown National Park\, a bottom-up call-to-action to restore habitat where we live and work\, and to a lesser extent where we farm and graze\, extending national parks to our yards and communities.” \nThe Homegrown National Park website features an interactive map that shows each person’s contribution to planting native by state\, county\, and zip code. You can add your yard to this map! \nDr. Tallamy is the T. A. Baker Professor of Agriculture in the Department of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology at the University of Delaware. Chief among his research goals is to better understand the many ways insects interact with plants and how such interactions determine the diversity of animal communities. His book “Bringing Nature Home” was awarded the 2008 Silver Medal by the Garden Writers’ Association. “Nature’s Best Hope\,” a New York Times Best Seller\, was released in February 2020\, and his latest book “The Nature of Oaks” was released by Timber press in March 2021. Among his awards are the Garden Club of America Margaret Douglas Medal for Conservation\, the Tom Dodd Jr. Award of Excellence\, the 2018 AHS B.Y. Morrison Communication Award\, and the 2019 Cynthia Westcott Scientific Writing Award. \nIn-person and on Zoom\nThis program will be offered simultaneously in-person at the Garden Club and on Zoom. COVID-19 health and safety precautions will be practiced during the event and will be outlined closer to the event. \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-grow-your-own-park/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220201T130000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220123T171544Z
UID:10000037-1643716800-1643720400@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Horticulture Corner: Bird Habitats
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWWe are experiencing an unprecedented decrease in our North American bird population and an insect apocalypse\, especially our pollinators. Join Jody Willis\, outreach director of the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society\, to learn why we need to create native habitats for birds in our gardens and 13 steps you can take to create one in your yard. \nWillis is a former president of the Duval Audubon Society and has held several board positions in the chapter over the last 20 years. She is also a member of the Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society\, Florida Wildflower Foundation\, Herb Society of America\, and the Yucca Circle of the Ribault Garden Club. She has been an avid gardener for many years and has been cultivating native plants in her yard since she moved to Jacksonville in 1999. Willis previously worked as a market manager with CSX and Conrail and as a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services. She has a bachelor’s degree from Regis College in Boston and an MBA from Syracuse University. Willis has learned that gardening is a never-ending and rewarding learning experience\, especially in regards to the creatures that inhabit the gardens we create. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are required for everyone attending the program in-person to help protect the speaker; the Garden Club appreciates your cooperation. \n(Image courtesy of Duval Audubon Society President Carol Bailey-White) \nThe program is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/horticulture-corner-bird-habitats/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Horticulture Corner,Virtual Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220111T113000
DTSTAMP:20260415T023403
CREATED:20191028T104053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211110T031530Z
UID:10000151-1641895200-1641900600@www.gardenclubjax.org
SUMMARY:Combined Circles: Bartram Trail Tales
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER NOWMike Adams and Sam Carr of the Bartram Trail Society of Florida discuss the history and natural beauty of the recreational trail that covers 2\,500 miles in the Southeast\, including hiking\, biking\, paddling\, and driving opportunities surrounding the St. Johns River in Putnam County. \nCombined Circles is an occasional program that allows members of garden circles to meet at the Garden Club of Jacksonville for fellowship and camaraderie. \nThis program will be offered in-person at the Garden Club and simultaneously on Zoom. Masks are required for those attending the event in-person to help protect the speakers. \nFree for Garden Club members | $5 for nonmembers \nREGISTER NOW
URL:https://www.gardenclubjax.org/event/combined-circles-bartram-trail-tales/
LOCATION:Garden Club of Jacksonville | Ballroom\, 1005 Riverside Avenue\, Jacksonville\, FL\, 32204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Combined Circles,Virtual Programs
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