Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. upcoming events

Flower Arrangement Workshop, District IX (April 28, 2026)

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT

Flower Arrangement Workshop, District IX, Sponsored by Arcadia Garden Club

1005 W. Magnolia Street, Arcadia 34266

Discover the art of floral design at Arcadia Garden Club’s upcoming Flower Arrangement Workshop! Led by experienced florists, this free, family-friendly event invites adults, kids (6+), and teens to create their own stunning take-home arrangements with fresh flowers. Space is limited and reservations are required!

Free parking

Event Chairman: Maria Pace, 863-354-0808, arcadiagardenclub2022@gmail.com

Event Flyer

District VI Meeting - Pollinator Palooza (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

District VI Meeting - Pollinator Palooza, Hosted by Garden Club of DeLand and DeLeon Springs Garden Club

April 29, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

865 Alabama Ave., Deland 32724

The Spring District Meeting 2026.

A fun and colorful event to welcome spring and learn more about pollinators and the plants they love.

Lunch registration form will be provided shortly.

Event Chairman: Casey King and Adrienne Staheli, 321-480-8445, adrienneadriatico77@gmail.com

Event Flyer

FFGC Webinar - Garden Club Business Guidance via ZOOM (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

FFGC Webinar - Garden Club Business Guidance via ZOOM, Sponsored by FFGC

April 29, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Hear from subject matter experts about those nasty but necessary mundane financial and regulatory topics that go along with running a non-profit organization. Information is geared towards Districts, Clubs and Circles.

Keep an eye on the FFGC home page for registration information.

Event Chairman: Steve Davies, 443-465-5818, stmrdavies@gmail.com

FFGC Webinar - Garden Club Business Guidance via ZOOM (April 29, 2026)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:00:00 GMT

FFGC Webinar - Garden Club Business Guidance via ZOOM

You may submit 1-2 questions about the subject when you register.

Event Chairman: Steve Davies, (443)465-5818, stmrdavies@gmail.com

Event Flyer

Floral Design Study Courses, In Person, District X (April 30, 2026)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Floral Design Study Courses, In Person, District X, Hosted by the Wellington Garden Club

February 12, 2026, thru April 30, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Wellington Community Center, 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington 33414

This Floral Design Study Series will be held as follows: 2/12/26, 2/26/26, 3/12/26, 3/26/26, 4/9/26, 4/30/26. It will consist of Unit #1 through Unit #6 as described in FFGC Information Manual.

Event Co-chairmen: Carol Ralph and Carol Lazzarino, 740-243-8843, caroltaylorralph@gmail.com/clazzar586@aol.com

Kids Karaoke & Open Mic, District IX (May 01, 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Kids Karaoke & Open Mic, District IX, Sponsored by Arcadia Garden Club

May 1, 2026, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

1005 W. Magnolia Street, Arcadia 34266

The Arcadia Garden Club is hosting a lively, all-ages Kids' Karaoke & Open Mic! Come share your talent—whether you want to sing, tell jokes, or perform with our provided keyboard and guitar. This free event includes pizza for participants and a chance to win a Bluetooth microphone raffle. Come sing your heart out with us!

Free parking

Event Chairman: Maria Pace, 863-354-0808, arcadiagardenclub2022@gmail.com

Event Flyer

CFPACS First Annual Palm Show & Sale, District VI (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

CFPACS First Annual Palm Show & Sale, District VI, Sponsored by Jane Villa-Lobos (St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve)

May 2, 2026, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

8310 County Road 13 South, Hastings, FL 32145

See and buy rare palms from around the world. Replace plants lost in the big freeze. Tour the botanical garden and learn what survives in NE Florida. Fantastic vendors from around Florida.

Admission: CFPCS & SJBGNP Members Free. Non-members: $15 and $10 Seniors.

Event Chairman: Jane Villa-Lobos, 386-569-8926, saravillalobos387@gmail.com

Event Flyer

Plant Sale at Avon Park Correctional Facility, District IX (May 02, 2026)

Sat, 02 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Plant Sale at Avon Park Correctional Facility, District IX, Sponsored by District IX - Pat Shira, Lakeland GC

Thousands of plants for sale at very reasonable prices. Plants grown by the inmates in the Plant Therapy program where over a two-year period they work the gardens take class and become landscape licensed certified.

The Plant Therapy program is a joint effort of Avon Park Correctional Facility and the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Pat Shira is a member of the Garden Club of Lakeland and their members support the twice a year Plant Sales at Avon Park.

Event Chairman: Pat Shira, 863-859-8299, dshira@tampabay.rr.com

https://www.facebook.com/events/655240557308972/

https://stayhappening.com/e/plant-sale-at-avon-park-correctional-facility-E2ISY3VD9DT

District VII Spring District Meeting (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 14:00:00 GMT

District VII Spring District Meeting

May 5, 2026, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

1800 Wekiva Circle Apopka, FL 32712

District VII & Lakes and Hills Garden Club

Come join us for a fun day at Wekiva Youth Camp celebrating our Garden Club year with awards, games, raffle baskets and so much more.

Event Chairman: Jennifer Barber, 407-607-4500, jenniferbarberffgc@gmail.com

District Meeting Flyer

District IX Spring Meeting (May 07, 2026)

Thu, 07 May 2026 12:30:00 GMT

District IX 2026 Spring Meeting, Sponsored by The Port Charlotte Garden Club

May 7, 2026, 8:30 am to 3:00 pm

1133 Capricorn Blvd., Punta Gorda, FL 33983

Whimsical Garden Wonders

Registration Fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Each club should bring an unusual plant or plant related item for the DIX silent auction.

Event Chairman: Susan Lawson, 941-979-0615, slawson921@gmail.com

Call Letter

Registration

"Orchid Basics & Then Some", District VI (May 09, 2026)

Sat, 09 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

"Orchid Basics & Then Some", District VI, Sponsored by Jane Villa-Lobos (St. Johns Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve)

May 9, 2026, 10:30 am to 12:30 pm

8310 County Road 13 South, Hastings, FL 32145

Join Master Gardener Dena Shafer in an informative class all about orchids! Lear about orchid care, repotting, and mounting techniques.

$10 with Garden Admission

Event Chairman: Jane Villa-Lobos, 386-569-8926, saravillalobos387@gmail.com

Event Flyer

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (May 11, 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 1 - May 11, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

District VIII Spring Meeting (May 13, 2026)

Wed, 13 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

District VIII Spring Meeting, Hosted by Davis Islands Garden Club

May 13, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

81 Columbia Drive, Tampa 33606

Registration and coffee 9:00 am; call to order 10:00 am; Lunch 12:00 pm; afternoon session 1:00 pm

Baskets, centerpieces, vendors, 50/50

Parking is provided and everyone will be directed where to park.

Event Chairman: Debbi Copeland, 813-765-2247, deb.copeland52@gmail.com

DISTRICT IV SPRING 2026 DISTRICT MEETING (May 15, 2026)

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

DISTRICT IV SPRING 2026 DISTRICT MEETING, Hosted By: Ribault Garden Club

May 15, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:15 pm

Ribault Garden Club, 705 Second Ave North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250

SAVE THE DATE for our spring District meeting. Come enjoy the hospitality of our hosts, The Ribault Garden Club, as we learn about "Wekiva Youth Camp and a Pathway to Environmental Awareness".

Normal Business: Reports on FFGC Convention, District Club Presidents and Committee Chairs, opportunity drawings, sale tables, and exhibits.

Check back for CALL LETTER and REGISTRATION forms to be posted by April 1.

Event Chairman: Lisa Bottaro, (904)710-5142, jljjjbottaro@bellsouth.net

Call Letter

Registration

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (May 18, 2026)

Mon, 18 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 6 - August 17, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

District III Spring Meeting 2026 (May 21, 2026)

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

District III Spring Meeting 2026, Sponsored by Perry Garden club

May 21, 2026, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Perry Elks Lodge 1851, 305 Puckett Rd, Perry 32348

"Happy 250 Birthday America"

$30 Registration Fee includes continental breakfast and lunch. Opportunity drawings, door prizes, 50/50, ways and means table, many plants available.

Plenty of free parking.

Birthday cake for America

Event Chairman: Linda Feifarek-Johnson, 352-356-2751, feif@bellsouth.net

Call Letter

Registration

Credentials

FFGC District V - UF Short Course (May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 12:45:00 GMT

FFGC District V - UF Short Course, Sponsored by FFGC District V

May 31 to June 2, 2026, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm

UF Straughn Center, 2142 Shealy Dr, Gainesville 32608

The District V - University of Florida Short Course is an annual two-day educational event sponsored by FFGC and District V. Speakers, many with UF IFAS, give research-based presentations on the topics of environment, gardening, and landscape design. Day 1 is an afternoon registration reception. Day 2 includes 2 tours and afternoon speakers. An optional floral design dinner is offered. Day 3 is a full day of speakers. Registration includes the reception, 2 lunches, 1 continental breakfast & breaks. Attendees can shop gift baskets and garden-related vendors. Learn, connect and be inspired.

Event Chairman: Paula Waterman; 318-828-3685; paularhoades@gmail.com

Event Schedule

Event Registration

Event Flyer

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (June 01, 2026)

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 3 - June 1, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

National Garden Week 2026 (June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT

National Garden Week 2026

June 7, 2026, to June 13, 2026

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (August 03, 2026)

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 4 - August 3, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

NGC Environmental School Course 2 Series 16, Zoom (August 04, 2026)

Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:30:00 GMT

NGC Environmental School Course 2 Series 16, Zoom, Sponsored by District IV

August 4, 2026, to August 6, 2026, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

National Garden Club Environmental School Course 2 via Zoom.

Please contact Beverly Williams at bevthepatriot@gmail.com for more information

Event Chairman: Beverly Williams, 904-799-3556, bevthepatriot@gmail.com

NGC ES School Brochure

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (August 10, 2026)

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 5 - August 10, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

Short Course North "Possibilities", District I (August 13, 2026)

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Short Course North "Possibilities", District I,

August 13 & 14, 2026 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Escambia County 4-H Office, 3740 Stefani Road, Cantonment 32533

$60 fee for all. Topics include: The Urban Forest, New Smaller Plants, Aquaculture and Hydroponics, Chemical Spraying, Invasives, Soil Problems, Food Scaping, Optional Design/ Horticulture Class 3:15 - 4:00 pm

PARKING IS EXTREMELY LIMITED CARPOOLING IS RECOMMENDED

Event Chairman: Tina Tuttle; 850-341-2361; ttuttle1954@gmail.com

Short Course 2026 Registration and Flyer

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (August 17, 2026)

Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 6 - August 17, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (August 24, 2026)

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 7 - August 24, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (August 31, 2026)

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 8 - August 31, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI (September 14, 2026)

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:30:00 GMT

Floral Fun in the Summer Sun! Floral Design Study Units 1-9, District VI

Unit 9 - September 14, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:30 pm

Ormond Memorial Arts Museum & Gardens, 78 E. Granda Blvd., Ormond beach 32176

FFGC Floral Design Study Units 1-9

The 9 classes held MONDAYS starting on May 11th.

See Registration form below for dates, instructions, Daily Agendas, etc.

Event Chairman: Becky Lindhorst, 386-299-4779, rlindhorst@cfl.rr.com

Floral Design Information and Registration

FFGC Fall BOD Meeting 2026 (September 15, 2026)

Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FFGC Fall BOD Meeting 2026

September 15, 2026, to September 17, 2026

FFGC District IV Fall Meeting - SAVE THE DATE (October 21, 2026)

Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:00 GMT

FFGC District IV Fall Meeting - SAVE THE DATE

October 21, 2026

Hilltop Restaurant, 2030 Wells Road, Orange Park 32073

SAVE THE DATE - Details and registration to be shared soon

Event Chairman: Alina Bowen, frogestyl@hotmail.com

FFGC District IV GardenFest 2026 (November 05, 2026)

Thu, 05 Nov 2026 13:45:00 GMT

FFGC District IV GardenFest 2026

November 5, 2026, 8"45 am to 2:30 pm

UNF Campus, 11820 Central Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32224

SAVE THE DATE for our annual day of learning and horticulture. Speakers, Club sales tables & raffles, Hospitality, WORKSHOPS and fun!

Check back for registration form in early September.

Event Chairman: Steve Davies, (443)465-5818, stmrdavies@gmail.com

St Augustine Holiday & Garden Market, District IV (November 06, 2026)

Fri, 06 Nov 2026 05:00:00 GMT

St Augustine Holiday & Garden Market, District IV, Sponsored by Garden Club of St Augustine

November 6, and November 7, 2026, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

3440 Old Moultrie Road, St Augustine 32086

SAVE THE DATE to Find Festive Goodies for the season!

Featuring crafts, florals, baked goods, plants and other gifts made by Garden Club members.

Keep up to date with Market developments at gardenclubofstaugustine.org

Event Chairman: Linda Buchanan, (404)434-5275, LBuchanan0909@gmail.com

Event Flyer

St Augustine Holiday Tour of Homes, District IV (December 13, 2026)

Sun, 13 Dec 2026 16:00:00 GMT

St Augustine Holiday Tour of Homes, District IV, Sponsored by Garden Club of St Augustine

December 13, 2026, 11:00 am to 5:00 pm

St Augustine Historic Old Town

SAVE THE DATE for the 55th annual Holiday Tour of Homes featuring six beautifully decorated homes in the historic downtown of America's oldest city! Tickets go on sale Oct 1 at $50.

Keep up to date with Tour developments at gardenclubofstaugustine.org

Event Chairman: Maggie Weaver, (231)631-3584, margaretweaver0@gmail.com

Event Flyer

FFGC BOD Meeting, Winter 2027 (January 12, 2027)

Tue, 12 Jan 2027 05:00:00 GMT

FFGC BOD Meeting, Winter 2027

January 12, 2027, to January 14, 2027

FLORAL DESIGN STUDY ADVANCED - UNITS 7-9, In Person District XI (January 24, 2027)

Sun, 24 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

FLORAL DESIGN STUDY ADVANCED - UNITS 7-9, In Person District XI, Hosted by Garden Club of Lighthouse Point

January 17, 24 and 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

This is the advanced classes for FFGC Floral Design Study UNITS VII, VIII & IX.

Ample parking. Students to bring their own lunch & beverage container. Coffee/water and light snacks will be served. Students in seat by 10:00am SHARP.

Event Chairman: Inger Jones; 954-649-9310; mjinger@att.net

Event Flyer

(copy) FLORAL DESIGN STUDY ADVANCED - UNITS 7-9, In Person District XI (January 31, 2027)

Sun, 31 Jan 2027 15:00:00 GMT

FLORAL DESIGN STUDY ADVANCED - UNITS 7-9, In Person District XI, Hosted by Garden Club of Lighthouse Point

January 17, 24 and 31, 2026, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2220 NE 38 St., Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

This is the advanced classes for FFGC Floral Design Study UNITS VII, VIII & IX.

Ample parking. Students to bring their own lunch & beverage container. Coffee/water and light snacks will be served. Students in seat by 10:00am SHARP.

Event Chairman: Inger Jones; 954-649-9310; mjinger@att.net

Event Flyer

NGC Standard Flower Show, District VIII (March 20, 2027)

Sat, 20 Mar 2027 04:00:00 GMT

NGC Standard Flower Show, District VIII, Sponsorred by Tampa Federation of Garden Club circles

Free parking, open to the public!

FFGC Annual State Convention 2027 (April 05, 2027)

Mon, 05 Apr 2027 04:00:00 GMT

FFGC Annual State Convention 2027

April 5, 2027, to April 9, 2027

Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South