President's Comments
As we start our new garden club year, I hope you are as excited as I am with the many great events and programs in the planning process. This has been one of the wettest summers in many years. It is once again raining as I write this. My vegetable garden grew but has produced few vegetables. Some of my herbs died from too much water. Hopefully, I will have much better results with my fall garden.
Over the summer months, the garden center has undergone several improvements. The auditorium has been painted a light gray, along with the foyer. The baseboards were repainted white. Later this month, the foyer will have a new look: furniture, curtains and a rug. The bathrooms were repainted. Our glass doors are not up to code and some need repairs. We are working on replacing them. Our building is aging (just like we are) and improvements must be made to keep it looking good if we want to keep renting it. Rental fees are used for the upkeep on the building, utilities, office expenses, etc. It also provides our circles a meeting place at no charge.
Several of our events will return next year after an absence of several years:
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The Ed Series will return on February 14, 2023
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The Secret Garden Tour will return on May 20-21, 2023
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The Tour of Tables Preview Night will be March 14; Luncheon, March 15, 2023
New on our calendar is a Meet and Greet Tea for the new Florida Federation of Garden Clubs President, Tina Tuttle. This will be on April 28, 2023. More on this at a later date.
I hope you will call the chairman of one of the above events and volunteer to help.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. It takes a club to make an event successful.
If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please call, text or email me.
As always, stay healthy and safe.
Hugs!!
Sandra
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Circle Program Directors
Deanna Gordon, chair of the Fair Flower Show, has an offer for you! Rather than enlist an outside speaker, why not plan a (semi) private visit to the flower show at the Fair? Of course, we count on PFGC members to volunteer to hostess during Fair hours, but we will also extend an offer to circles to visit before the Fair opens on Tuesday, October 25, between the hours of 10 am – 3 pm. Please contact Deanna at (850)293-1540 or dkwgordon@gmail.com to make arrangements.
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Needed: Office Volunteers
As circumstances change for those members who volunteer their time to work in the office, we find ourselves in need of seeking new volunteers. Helping doesn't mean a lifetime dedication--just 10 am-2 pm on a couple of Mondays or Fridays each month. Please call the office at (850)432-6095 to express an interest. It's fun, and you'll know you're a vital part of our organization
Deanna Gordon
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Yearbooks and Membership Cards
Deanna Gordon has completed the publishing of the yearbook and Gigi Massingill has prepared your annual membership card. They will be distributed via your Circle President. Be sure to attend your August meeting to get yours. Please consider contacting your favorite businesses and ask them if they will offer a discount. We will publish their names in next months Camellia. The featured business this month is Pensacola Seed and Garden who is offering a 10% discount on your purchase.
Jill Cleaver, Communications and Outreach
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PENSACOLA INTERSTATE FAIR, INC.
AND PENSACOLA FEDERATION OF GARDEN CLUBS, INC.
Invite you to the 70th NGC Standard Flower Show
October 19, 2022
Open to the Public 4:00 to 10:00 p.m.
October 20 - 29 Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds
Hwy 90 West Pensacola, FL
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FAIR FLOWER SHOW
"THE GREAT OUTDOORS"
Fall will be here before we know it! Garden clubs will begin meeting again in August, so it’s time to start thinking about the Fall Fair Flower Show on October 19. This year’s theme, “ The Great Outdoors,” offers many opportunities in Design and Botanical Arts along with Horticulture. This year’s club competition will feature buffet tables for four or more. A new class in Botanical Arts will be Window Boxes, which will hold potted plants. Gina Jogan ( gvjogan@panhandle.rr.com) will be taking reservations for designs and botanical arts. The Clerks Chair, Marilyn Powitzky, ( mpowitzky@hotmail.com) will again be needing clerks to work with the judges. Gigi Massingill ( ggrm@cox.net) will be asking for hostesses to sign up. A complete schedule can be found at this link: Fair Flower Show Schedule 2022 It is also on Workplace.
Please participate to make our show a success by entering horticulture, a design, an artistic craft, or the club competition.
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HELP NEEDED!!!
PFGC FLOWER SHOW CLERKS
The PFGC flower show at the Pensacola Fair will be on Wednesday, October 19th…and I am the Clerk Chair responsible for obtaining several panels of clerks to help the judges as they judge the horticulture and design entries. Please contact me and volunteer to clerk at the fair. Marilyn Powitzky 850-995-9178
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Fun With Flowers
Make and Take Workshop
Gina Jogan, an NGC accredited Floral Design Instructor, will demonstrate fall ideas and guide you as you make and take home your own fall design.
Thursday, October 13th
Doors open at 9:30.
Workshop runs from 10am to noon.
PFGC Garden Center, 1850 North 9th Ave
Cost is $25
Reservations are required NLT October 4th
Reservations & Questions to:
Dolores Quigley
MAKE CHECKS OUT TO "PFGC" and mail to:
Sweet Bay Garden Club
5533 Navaho Drive Pensacola FL 32507
**Participants are asked to bring clippers to the workshop**
All containers, plants and flowers will be provided
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Light Up the Season!
PFGC Christmas Luncheon
Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Pensacola Yacht Club Open 11 am,
Seating 11:30 am $28.00
Delicious Holiday Menu
Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten-Free Meals Available Upon Request
Program: Fun and Surprising Entertainment
Holiday Sing-along Gifts, Games, and Door Prizes . . .
and Lots of Fellowship and Fun! Charitable Opportunities:
Please bring bills and change to drop in the Salvation Army red kettle.
The committee will select another special charity to support with profits from the
2022 PFGC Christmas Luncheon.
All guests are encouraged to observe and respect the safety precautions they and others are comfortable following, including safe distancing and wearing of masks.
For more information, contact Committee Chair Marilyn Powitzky, 850-995-9178.
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2023 PFGC Tour of Tables
The 2023 TOT Preview Night and Luncheon is on the PFGC Calendar of events for March 14 and 15. Make sure you reserve those dates on your calendar for two full days of wonderful tables ideas, fun, food and laughter!
On Monday, August 22 at 1:00pm in the Garden Center Café is the kick off committee meeting for this fundraising event. It is open to anyone who would like to see the behind scenes of organizing this fun event. Suzi Matteson and I are hoping to have not only new ideas presented but also new volunteers. If you are not able to attend that day, please give me a shout out via email. I’ll be happy to fill you in on our meeting.
I am looking forward to working with everyone once again to make 2023 the best ever Tour of Tables.
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Bud 'N' Bloom
The last meeting before we paused for the summer was held at the home of Terry Henry, with 11 members in attendance. While waiting for the rains to abate, a short meeting was held during which new officers were chosen. Bud ’n’ Bloom will be led during the 2022-2023 season by Ann Luther, president; Suzi Matteson, VP; Pat Bush, treasurer; and Susan Fawcett, secretary. During a break in the storms, Terry led us on a tour of her beautiful gardens. This was followed by a delicious pot luck lunch and a pass-a-long plant swap, where we learned about some new and unique plants.
Bernice Reboulet (pictured) had trouble picking just one. Sandra and Rebecca Sherman were awarded a little token of our appreciation for donating not only their time but also food for the TOT Preview night as well as for the PFGC Annual Meeting. Our next meeting will be August 22 at 10:00 am.
Susan Fawcett, Secretary
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Pick N Poke
Our Circle met on June 2, 2022 at the home of Debbie Kay to tour her beautiful backyard garden. Almost everything in her garden was in full bloom. We had lunch at Ruby Tuesdays with an array of desserts following at our President Marilyn Powitzky’s home.
Our latest meeting was held on July 28, 2022 at the Pensacola Garden Center. We had a very informative presentation by an upcoming high school student, named Cole Poston, who loves all plants but especially orchids. He talked to us about orchid care, repotting, how to maintain them over winter, plus watering and fertilizing. He recommends Orchid Blooms Fertilizer and Orchid Plus Fertilizer. The beautiful orchids he brought with him showed his recommendations work. He plans to continue his education in the botanical field.
Afterwards, it was a pizza party for all with salad and desserts too. Thanks to our hostesses Leslie W., Irene C., Marilyn P. and Debbie K.
Debbie Kay, Reporter
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Pineglades
Three carloads of Pineglades members gathered for our annual field trip, this time to Slay’s Nursery in Elberta and lunch at Wolf Bay Lodge in Fairhope. We enjoyed browsing through the offerings at Slay’s, everything from yard art to hanging baskets to hard-to-find potted plants. Lunch out was an enjoyable novelty. At least one carload continued the jaunt to more nurseries! We happily returned home with hankerings for new plants and good food satisfied. Pictured is Suzanne Wagg’s van cargo full of beautiful plants.
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Laurie Helms, Suzanne Wagg, Linda Bourne, Jill Breaux, Jane Colgan, and Shirley Bordelon of Pineglades proudly displaying new acquisitions.
Deanna Gordon, Reporter
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Magnolia
My Little Gems have decided they want to meet year round. Highlights of our summer were a visit to Tarkiln Bayou and a program by Mickie Quigley and an Americorp worker Justin Franks who is receptive to doing talks. His contact # is 850-503-1520. Joining us were a group of German tourists from Stuttgart. We also had Teresa Friday provide us an interactive presentation on Butterflies, A to Z which was a well received change from a traditional program. We are busy putting together our program schedule through next August and are looking for members gardens we can visit Jun 24, Jul 22, and Aug 26. Please contact me if you are willing to share your garden with us next summer.
I am proud to be part of this group who continue to surprise me by stepping forward, and actively participating in our Circle and PFGC events and request for volunteers. Christine Ketnick and Gigi Massingill signed up to be office volunteers. Bryan Gaston and Magnolia are again doing the Pensacola Fair staging and have entered the Club competition. Lynn Manthei is very active overseeing the the upgrades to the garden center. We also are requesting you add Chuck Stander to your prayer list in hopes that his cancer treatments will be a success and chemo will not be necessary. Bryan Gaston is recovering from a lengthy hospitalization. Glenda Young continues to take care of her elderly mother. Lastly, yours truly made her 5th flight up north in 6 months to address family concerns. Despite our medical challenges Magnolia is thriving.
Magnolia is matching the $25 membership incentive offered by District 1 and challenging all other Circles to do the same. A Magnolia member who has never been to a District meeting will be able to attend this fall and I will kick in the transportation!
Our next meeting is Aug 24 at 2pm at the Garden Center. Potential members as well as PFGC members are invited but please RSVP. Deanna Gordon will be explaining the botanical arts entries of the fair schedule.
Jill Cleaver, President
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Sassafras
On Tuesday May 24th, Sassafras Garden Circle met at the lovely East Hill home of member Carolyn Kinne. We toured her beautiful gardens and discussed the many different types of plants she has throughout her landscape. We also enjoyed a tour of the Kinne's attractive 1 bedroom Airbnb. It is beautifully decorated and is nestled among some very old trees. Fourteen (14 ) members were in attendance.
After a two month break, we will be meeting on Sunday, August 21st at Tristan Towers on Pensacola Beach for a Welcome back Tea with our hostess member, Linda Hoffman.
Shirley Jacques, Reporter, Faye Sturdivant, Photographer
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DISTRICT 1 GRANT FOR A COMMUNITY PROJECT
Just a reminder that all District 1 Grant applications are due to Ginger Eisele by September 15th to be considered for the $250 grant. Please review the application, fill out the form, and send to Ginger ( geisele@mchsi.com) by the due date. The award winners will be announced at the District meeting hosted by the Destin Garden Club and Valparaiso Garden Club meeting on October 11, 2022 for a project next year. The application was emailed to all Circle Presidents. |
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SHARING THE JOY OF GARDEN CLUB, 2 X 2 IN ‘22
Any Garden Club member who brings the most “first time” guests to their club’s August or September meeting will receive a free ($25 value) attendance to the October 11 District General Meeting. These membership contest winners will have their registration fee paid by the FFGC District I. Limit, one winner per FFGC, District I club.
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DISTRICT 1 FALL MEETING - CELEBRATING OKTOBERFEST
The announcement is out for the fall district meeting to be held Oct 11th, 2022 at St Simon's on the Sound Episcopal Church in Ft Walton Beach. Our host clubs are Valparaiso and Destin Garden Clubs. The theme is Oktoberfest so start planning your dress and salivate over getting some authentic schnitzel and wurst! The program will be given by John Davy of Panhandle Growers on Camellias. Cost will be $25.
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ANNOUNCING
2023 Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl Poster Contest
Children from first through fifth grade are invited to participate in this annual drawing contest featuring conservation icons Smokey Bear & Woodsy Owl! It is not necessary for the child to be a member of a Junior Garden Club.
The U. S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service and the National Garden Clubs, Inc., are giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of wildfire prevention and basic environmental conservation principles through original drawings of Smokey Bear or Woodsy Owl.
See your Workplace account for the Contest Rules and Timeline
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Save the Date
Friday April 28, 2023
Please Join Us for Tea
In Celebration of
Florida Federation of Garden Clubs
To Be Installed President, Tina Tuttle
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ZOOM, PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS |
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Upcoming Gardening Programs and Events
Details are on your Workplace Account
Myrtle Grove Gardening Talks, Sep 21 and Sep 28, 2022 - Pollinator Plants and Houses
Fall Garden Festival, Oct 8, 2022 at the Escambia Ext Office 8am-11am
Topics include Creating a Shade Garden,Growing a Fall Garden, Hydrangeas and their Care, Lawn Alternatives, Composting and Recycling
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Please like, follow and share our
Facebook pages
https://www.facebook.com/PensacolaGardenClub
https://www.facebook.com/PensacolaGardenCenter
Jill Cleaver, Communications and Outreach
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PINEAPPLE ORANGE FLUFF SALAD
3.4 oz box of vanilla instant pudding
20-ounce can crushed pineapple (with juice)
11-oz. can of mandarin oranges, drained
2 cups mini marshmallows
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 of a fresh pineapple, chopped
8 oz. Cool Whip or TruWhip, thawed
To a large mixing bowl, mix the pudding and canned pineapple, including the juice from the can. Add the oranges, marshmallows, coconut and fresh pineapple, and mix. Fold in the whipped topping. Cover and chill in the fridge for at least two hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy. (12 servings)
Debbie Kay, Pick N Poke
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Pensacola Rose Society
The Pensacola Rose Society is an affiliate of the America Rose Society. It consists of members who share their common love for growing roses. It seeks to meet a variety of diverse needs for its membership with informative monthly programs covering virtually every aspect of rose growing and care.
Rose Society Meetings are held at 6:00 pm the second Monday of each month at The Garden Center. Contact Angie Carter, President, Carter5214@gmail.com for more information.
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Pensacola Camellia Club
Pensacola Camellia Club first meeting of the season is September 20th at the Garden Center. Social begins at 6:30 follow with a program at 7pm on ‘Getting your Camellias Ready’. Come find out what new events we have planned for the season to share our knowledge of camellias.
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DEADLINE TO SUBMIT ARTICLES
FOR THE NEXT ISSUE IS
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
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