EVENTS

Treasure Coast Bromeliad Society will hold its next meeting on September 27, 2010, @ 5:30 p.m. at St. Lucie County Agricultural Center, 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, FL. Please join us for covered dish and bromeliad enthusiasm!! 

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Some other area gardening events:

September
 

A YEAR IN THE ORGANIC GARDEN A series of Nine Seminars Begins Saturday, August 28, 2010, 9am - 11am. The classes will be led by Master Gardener Adina Lehrman, and will include both educational lecture and hands-on experience. Topics will include composting, companion planting, crop rotation, no-dig gardens, watering techniques, natural pest control, creating vertical supports for vining crops, and developing garden eco-systems. The fee for each seminar is $15 each for Heathcote members, and $20 for non-members and includes hand-outs. Each seminar is a stand-alone session. The series will run from August 28 into Spring 2011 at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

FREE FRIDAY at Heathcotte. Free admission for two days only! 9am - 5pm Friday, September 10 Friday, October 8 at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

BUTTERFLIES IN YOUR YARD Saturday, September 11, 2010, 9am - 11am Learn to identify and attract local butterflies with larval and necatar plants with Master Gardener Carol Williams. FREE for Heathcote Members, $8 for non-members. at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

EVERYTHING ORCHIDS: A SHADY AFFAIR PLANT SALE, September 11 - 12, 2010 (10 AM – 4 PM) More information: 561-233-1757. This weekend event showcases a select number of top orchid and shade plant growers, artists, and craftspeople who share their knowledge and passion for orchids and plants. The event features fun and informative lectures featuring Dr. Martin Motes and others.Book sales and signings to follow. A silent
auction of magnificent tabletop arrangements is an added special treat. Cost: Members free; Non-members $5.00 Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach.

LECTURE: The Transition from Backyard Gardener to Horticulturist. Date: September 14, 2010. Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Mike McLaughlin, Director of Horticulture, Selby Gardens. Let Mike entertain and educate you on what you need to know to elevate your hobby into a more serious interest in horticulture. Plants, gardening, botany, tools, techniques, nomenclature, etc. will be discussed. There is no charge for this lecture and reservations are not necessary. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, Sarasota
 
MAKING A GARDEN PLAN Saturday, September 18, 9am - 11am with Master Gardener Adina Lehrman. Participants make a working plan: Choosing garden location and orientation - Choosing crops - Information on Soil pH - Companion planting - Warm and cold season plants - Timing for first and subsequent plantings. $15 for Heathcote Members, $20 for non-members per seminar. At Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

INTERNATIONAL AROID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 - Sunday, September 19, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The International Aroid Society will showcase some of the world's most beautiful plants. There is no easier way to add a touch of the tropics to your yard than by mixing the striking look of aroids with stately palms. The leaves of many aroids are so stunning that they are frequently used in artwork throughout the world. Discover the beauty and great variety of aroids available for our gardens. No garden is complete without the look that aroids achieve. Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. Garden House at Fairchild Botanic Garden in Miami.

FARM YOUR BACKYARD - VEGETABLE GROWING September 18, 2010 (9AM-3PM) More information: 561-233-1757. Now is the time to begin planning your vegetable garden. Mounts Horticulturist, Mike Page and Arthur Kirstein, Coordinator of Agricultural Economic
Development, will teach you how to successfully grow your own vegetables. This Program’s focus is on establishing and managing small vegetable projects. Tips on site preparation, seedling establishment, planting, maintenance and harvesting will be covered. Register by this popular workshop has sold out in the past.Lunch included please specify turkey or vegetarian box lunch. Cost: Members $35; Non-members $45 Location: Exhibit Hall A, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach.

MOUNTING AND REPOTTING ORCHIDS September 25, 2010 (10:00 am - Noon) More information: 561-233-1757. This workshop with instructors Tom Wells and Sandi Jones of Broward Orchid Supply, students will learn what orchids need--water, light, fertilizer,
temperature. Attendees are encouraged to bring an orchid up to 6 inches to repot or mount. Several methods will be demonstrated such as potting and mounting on tree fern, cork bark or grapevine. Orchid supplies and small orchids will be available to purchase.
Cost: $30 Members; $40 Non-Members Location: Auditorium, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach.

I'LL BET YOU THINK YOU KNOW HOW TO WATER YOUR GARDEN! Saturday, September 25, 9am - 11am with Master Gardener Adina Lehrman. This seminar addresses the three types of water in soil, gives a comprehensive overview of standard and creative watering systems, and teaches how and when to water. For a full schedule, and registration click here. $15 for Heathcote Members, $20 for non-members per seminar. At Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

BUTTERFLY DAYS AT FAIRCHILD When: Saturday, September 25, 2010 - Sunday, September 26, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Enjoy Butterfly Days at Fairchild!
This year's keynote speaker will be Robert Michael Pyle, who will speak about his journeys searching for as many of the 800 American butterflies as he can find, the topic of his new book, Mariposa Road. Explore the colorful and fantastic world of butterflies. Learn to identify South Florida’s most beautiful butterflies. Find out which plants are best to attract these winged wonders. Take a butterfly walk through Fairchild with South
Florida experts. Purchase Georgia Tasker's new book, Butterfly Gardening in South Florida. Take home the best butterfly plants to make your own butterfly garden. Enjoy engaging kids’ activities. All memberships purchased or renewed on Butterfly Day include a complimentary Butterfly Adoption, a $25.00 value. At Fairchild Botanic Garden in Miami.

TREASURE COAST BROMELIAD SOCIETY MEETING September 27. Speaker David Williams will talk about Tillandsias and have plants for sale - always an exciting event!! 5:30pm for the "pass a dish social" (drinks not provided) and the meeting starts at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Lucie Agriculture Center at 8400 Picos Road, Fort Pierce, Florida.
 

October

TROPIFLORA'S FALL FESTIVAL October 1, 2 & 3. Sarasota

BROMELIAD BONANZA AND SALE. October 2 - 9am – noon. Bromeliad Basics and Mounting Class by Alexis Smith - Short course on bromeliad basics (including growing habits, basic care and ground covers vs. tree growers), followed by a bromleliad mounting class. Fabulous selection of bromeliads for sale. FREE for Heathcote members, $8 for non-members Please register at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce for the class. 

COMMUNITY APPRECIATION DAY. October 2, 2010. McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach.

FREE DAY AT FAIRCHILD When: Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from August to December. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild! Enjoy our tropical rainforest, butterfly garden, conservatory, yoga classes and tram rides all for absolutely nothing. The yoga classes will last one hour and begin at 9:30 a.m. A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild. Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget. Fairchild Botanic Garden in Miami.

FREE FRIDAY at Heathcotte. Free admission 9am - 5pm Friday, October 8 at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

TROPICAL GARDENING COURSE WITH GENE JOYNER October 9 - 23, 2010 (8 am - 11 am Saturday October 9,16,23) More information: 561-233-1757. Learn the secrets of tropical gardening with Gene Joyner, retired PBC Extension Agent. Join us and acquire a basic knowledge of the plants that grow well in this unique sub-tropical climate that is South Florida. This three session short course is a combination of seminar and workshop in the Garden. Topics include: Plant Selection & Maintenance- Learn about common landscape plants and trees, installation, fertilizing & pruning. Insect & Disease Control – Learn insect identification and control, including beneficial insects and diseases. Lawn Maintenance – Learn about the grass varieties, pest and diseases, watering and fertilizing. Cost: Members $40; Non-members $50 Location: Exhibit Hall A, Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach.

BONSAI SOCIETY OF MIAMI SHOW AND SALE. When: Saturday, October 9, 2010 - Sunday, October 10, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Massive trees are reduced to incredibly detailed miniature versions of themselves by the skillful hands of bonsai artists. Award wining bonsai trees will be on display and visitors will have the opportunity to purchase bonsai plants and the materials needed to create your own very own bonsai. Join Fairchild and the Bonsai Society of Miami for this popular show and sale.
Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.

POINSETTA CIRCLE OF THE GARDEN CLUB OF INDIAN RIVER. October 11. 2526 17th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone# 772-567-4602 . Public welcome! 11:00 am meeting. Dennis to present a program on General Bromeliad Culture.

INDIAN RIVER BROMELIAD SOCIETY MEETING AND SALE. October 11, 2526 17th Ave Vero Beach, FL 32960 Phone# 772-567-4602. Public welcome! 7:30 pm meeting. Dennis to present a program.

WORLD GESNERIAD RESEARCH CONFERENCE. Date: October 13 - 15, 2010. The World Gesneriad Research Conference 2010 (WGRC 2010) is an international meeting of the world’s Gesneriaceae researchers, students and lay enthusiasts who will come together with the goal of understanding and promoting knowledge of the plant. At Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota.

GESNERIAD SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE. Date: October 16 - 17, 2010. Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. An exhibition of gesneriads will be held following the gesneriad conference at Selby Gardens in Sarasota.

THE "NO DIG" LAYER GARDEN Saturday, October 16, 9am - 11am featuring Master Gardener Adina Lehrman with live demonstration: Information on dimensions - Finding the components for the layers - How to put the layers down - Planting methods. $15 for Heathcote Members, $20 for non-members per seminar. At Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

BOK TOWER PLANT SALE October 16. Bok Tower Gardens, 1151 Tower Blvd. Lake Wales, FL 33853 Phone# 863-676-1408. Open to the public! Sale hours are 8 am - 5 pm.

FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL October 17, 2010 (11 AM – 4 PM) More information: 561-233-1757. Co-sponsored by the Junior League of the Palm Beaches. This annual family
festival features games, hands-on activities, music, refreshments, and prizes for all. Favorite activities include pony rides, face painting, seedling giveaways, a climbing wall, bounce house, kiddie train rides, and more. Educational booths featuring ladybugs, butterflies, herbs and plants are a fun & educational experience for children and adults alike. Children and adults are encouraged to come in Halloween costume. Some activities are free, others have a nominal charge. Cost: Members & children under 10, FREE; Non-members $3 Location: Mounts Botanical Garden, West Palm Beach

LIVING ON THE WATER'S EDGE October 20, 2010. 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Rob Wright and Nina Powers, Sarasota County Government. Join Rob and Nina as they present a guide on low maintenance landscaping and sustainable living along streams, ponds, seawalls, bayfronts, and canals. There is no charge for this lecture. RSVP to 941-861-5000. At Marie Selby Gardens in Sarasota.

TAMPA BAY GARDEN CLUB MEETING AND SALE October 21. Tampa Bay Garden Club, 2629 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629. Ph# 813-251-5059. Dennis to present a program on Tropiflora's involvement in Singapore's Gardens by the Bay project. 10:30 am. Public welcome!

CREATING VERTICAL SUPPORT FOR VINING CROPS Saturday, October 23, 9am - 11am presented by Master Gardener Adina Lehrman. Learn to properly support your tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, peas and other selected crops. Demonstration on support types, building processes, materials and techniques. $15 for Heathcote Members, $20 for non-members per seminar. At Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

THE EDIBLE GARDEN FESTIVAL. When: Saturday, October 23, 2010 - Sunday, October 24, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Fairchild’s Edible Garden Festival will feature informative lectures, delicious food, cooking demonstrations, plant vendors and demonstrations on how to create a fruit and vegetable garden in your own home garden or as a container garden. Scarecrows will fill the garden as part of the Edible Garden Festival. Enter your own original scarecrow in our Scarecrow Contest and help raise funds for The Fairchild Challenge Satellite Programs. Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.

ORCHID SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE. October 23 - 24, 2010. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
Entrance is included with admission to the Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota.

HEATHCOTE HALLOWEEN HAUNTED FOREST Saturday, October 30. 5:30pm - 8:30pm. An evening full of tricks and treats, fun and games for kids of all ages. Come in costume of course! The center lawn activities are not too frightening (designed with little ones in mind.). Courageous kids can explore the perimeter cemetery, haunted hut and witch's coven. Hot dogs and drinks are available. FREE for Heathcote members, $6 for adults, $2 for children. At Heathcote Botanical Garden in Fort Pierce.

TRICK OR TREAT AT MckEE BOOTANICAL GARDEN. October 31, 2010. McKee Botanical Garden, Vero Beach
 

November

CATASETUMS. November 1. 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Hosted by the Sarasota Orchid Society. Join Fred Clarke of Sunset Valley Orchids as he discusses "Catasetums." At Marie Selby Garden in Sarasota.

PLANTS AND PEOPLE: AN INTERACTIVE GARDEN. November 1 at 11:30. Unearthing a world of experiences for people living with Alzheimer's Are you or a loved one living with Alzheimer’s? If so, then come to Fairchild and experience the power of plants. Unearthing a World of Experiences for People Living with Alzheimer’s. Early to mid-stage patients and their caregivers will be treated to lunch and an exclusive and interactive tram tour of Fairchild. The program begins at the Visitor Center at 11:30 a.m. and is offered each month. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.

FREE DAY AT FAIRCHILD. Wednesday, November 3, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
Admission prices will be waived the first Wednesday of the month from August to December. Don't miss Free Days at Fairchild! Enjoy our tropical rainforest, butterfly garden, conservatory, yoga classes and tram rides all for absolutely nothing. The yoga classes will last one hour and begin at 9:30 a.m. A day at Fairchild is a day in paradise. Where else can you visit a tropical rainforest, view world class art, dine at an award winning café and do it all surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of nature? Only at Fairchild. Spend a day exploring 83 acres of tropical palms, cycads, flowering trees and breathtaking vistas. A trip to Fairchild is one you won’t soon forget. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.

HARVESTING IN THE GARDEN. Saturday, November 6, 9am - 11am. with Master Gardener Adina Lehrman. Learn about proper harvesting, washing and storage for your garden crops...lettuces, broccoli, tomatoes and greens. Garden walk and demonstration.
$15 for Heathcote Members, $20 for non-members. At Heathcote Botanical Gardens in Fort Pierce.

SOUTH FLORIDA PALM SOCIETY SALE. Saturday, November 6, 2010 - Sunday, November 7, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Palms come in every shape and size and are a must for every home garden. You don't truly have the unique tropical South Florida look until your garden is planted with palms. The South Florida Palm Society offers the largest selection of palms available for the home landscape with vendors and members available for advice and to answer your questions about incredibly beautiful and interesting tropical plants. Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. At Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden in Miami.

MORE THAN A . . . FALL PLANT SALE. Hibiscus Show & Sale. November 6 - 7, 2010 More information: 561-233-1757. Saturday, November 6, 9 AM – 5 PM Members Breakfast, 8 – 9 AM Memberships. will be for sale Saturday AM Sunday, November 7, 9 AM – 4 PM This annual Fall Plant Sale features over 80 vendors with an amazing assortment of quality plants and goods. This is your opportunity to learn about the plants that grow well in South Florida and it’s the best place to find something new for your
garden. The American Hibiscus Sunrise-Conrad Chapter will be having their hibiscus show featuring many of the state's best blooms. Hibiscus plants available at their booth. The PBC Woodturners will be selling a large selection of their beautiful woodturnings. Palms, orchids, bamboo, begonias, bromeliads, fruit trees, and many other types of plants will be for sale. Cost: Members Free; Non-members $5.00. At Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. 

70th ANNUAL FAIRCHILD RAMBLE. Friday, November 12, 2010 - Sunday, November 14, 2010 from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Come celebrate 70 years of South Florida tradition with the 70th Annual Ramble! The Ramble is South Florida's most loved and oldest garden party. Come and experience a blend of old traditions and new introductions with Nell's Tea Garden, the largest plant sale in South Florida, antiques and collectibles, garden themed art, old and rare books, our famous Kid Way, live music and the incredible ramble raffle.
Members may enter at 9:00 a.m., non-members enter at 9:30 a.m. Here is a list of what’s being offered at this year’s Ramble: Plants—With more than 15,000 plants for sale, it is the largest sale of the year in South Florida. Nell’s Tea Garden—Making old traditions new—complete with tea service, umbrella tables and ladies in lovely hats serving teas of many flavors. Antique and Collectibles—Fabulous finds for anyone interested in acquiring items of quality, age, beauty and distinction. Donate to Antiques and Collectibles
Garden & Artist’s Marketplace—Offering a large selection of garden-related items and original paintings, watercolors, photographs, sculptures and ceramics. Old & Rare Books—Thousands of books covering a wide range of subjects at great prices with an incredible selection of botanical and art books. Donate to Old & Rare Books. Kid Way—Face painting, interactive music shows, musical performances, carnival games, butterfly face painting and more for children. Farmer’s Greenmarket—Buy fresh herb plants for the season at the Herb booth, stock up on organic produce, fresh baked goods, mango salsa, honey, homemade soaps and more. Garden of Chocolate—The world of chocolate from cacao plants to homemade chocolates cookies. Fabulous Food—Choose from gourmet pizza, crepes, conch fritters, mango passion fruit ice cream, hot dogs, corn on the cob and more. Live music—Enjoy the unique sights and sounds of the Dutch Waterpoorter Street Organ, and fantasitc local and visiting musicians. Admission: Free to Fairchild members and children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and up and $10 for children 6-17. 

23rd Annual GARDEN FESTIVAL. Saturday & Sunday, November 20 & 21, 2010. 9:00am - 4:00pm on Saturday, 10:00am - 4:00pm on Sunday. The largest fall plant sale on the Treasure Coast features an amazing variety of plants and vendors selling everything you need for your garden. Meet the experts and watch demonstrations on bonsai, rain barrels, edible landscaping and more! Free kids activities and entertainment. Food and drink for sale. $6 for adults or $3 and 3 cans of food. FREE for children and Heathcote members.

NOVEMBER 29 -  ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER PARTY TO BE HELD AT SUZANNE’S HOUSE. BROMELIAD GIVE AWAY & AUCTION.

January, 2011

JANUARY 24, 2011 SPEAKER T.B.A.

March 5
Bromeliads and tillandsia cultivation. At Heathcote Botanical Gardens.

March, 2011

MARCH 28, 2011. CHRISTOPHER BECK WILL BE SPEAKING ON MINIATURE BROMELIADS. DON’T BE LATE. HE WILL BE SPEAKING BEFORE THE GENERAL MEETING. FOLLOWED BY MEMBERS' PLANT SALE.

April, 2011

APRIL 2, 2011 TOUR La MAISON FLEURIE IN JENSEN BEACH. $3.00 FEE TO EACH MEMBER. BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 20 PEOPLE. THERE WILL BE TWO TOURS THAT DAY.

APRIL 9, 2011 TCBS WILL BE THE HOST SOCIETY FOR THE FCBS MEETING. LOCATION SLC Extension Service, Hurricane House. LUNCH WILL BE SERVED BY TCBS MEMBERS.

May, 2011

MAY 23, 2011. NOTICE DATE CHANGE DUE TO OBSERVANCE OF MEMORIAL DAY. SPEAKER T.B.A.

June/July, 2011

JUNE/JULY, 2011. 2nd ANNUAL PINEAPPLE PARTY. LOCATION T.B.A.

September, 2011

SEPTEMBER 17, 2011 SUNDAY MEETING! TO ACCOMADATE OUR OUT OF TOWN GUEST SPEAKER (he works M-F) JAY THURROTT WILL TALK ABOUT COLD WEATHER AND BROMELIADS.

November, 2011

NOVEMBER 28, 2011. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER PARTY.