Botanical Arts Workshop
Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: $5 members / $8 for guests
Program: Botanical Arts Workshop
Presenter: Pam Slagg & Kathy Echavarria of Tampa Garden Club
Event Information: Pressed and dried flowers applied to card stock embedded with plantable wildflower seeds. Registration is required by Oct 13th.
ECHO Global Farm Tour
Date: Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Cost: $69 per person (Waitlist starts after 50 registrations)
Pre-registration is required by the deadline of October 26th. Departing from the Club promptly at 9:00 AM aboard a Deluxe Motorcoach we will arrive at ECHO Global Farm at 11:00 AM for a day of touring, catered lunch in a screened pavilion and return to the Club with knowledge and renewed hope by 6:00 PM. Wear comfortable shoes, bring a sunhat, water bottle, and a joke to share on the bus, preferably related to gardening.
Make and Take "Holiday Grapevine Wreath"
Date: Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Time: 12:30 PM
Cost: $16
Program: Make and Take "Holiday Grapevine Wreath"
Presenter: Sandy Ambler and Terry Pinckley
Event Information: Registration is required by Nov. 9th
“Let’s Celebrate the Year in Flowers!”
Date: Tuesday, December 14, 2021
Time: 11:30 AM
Hosts: Nancy Steinbuechler & Bea Rahter
Location: Isla Del At Sol Yacht & Country Club, 6000 Sun Blvd. St. Pete. FL 33715
Holiday Luncheon at Isla Del Sol All members and guests of the GCSP are invited to a festive, holiday luncheon. A year in bloom, opportunities, and much more. Hope to see you there.
Botanical Road Rally
Date: Saturday, January 8, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM start time / 5:00 PM awards & prizes
Cost: $20 per car with pre-registration/ $30 day of
A Treasure Hunt on Wheels Description: Your team’s vehicle will drive a 35-mile course with designated stops to obtain photos, botanical/historical information, and puzzle clues, returning to the club for scoring and prizes. This is not a race against time, only your car’s combined wit.
“Chef Secrets of Fresh Herbs”
Date: Tuesday, February 8, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: FREE
Cooking demonstration by Bob Hilsky, Owner and Head Chef of “Three Olives Restaurant”
Bring 10 copies of your favorite recipe that calls for fresh herbs. You will leave with 10 new ones. Lead chef will demonstrate his secrets of pairing flavors, preparing and preserving fresh local herbs, with sample tasting. Potted fresh herbs will be available for purchase following his demonstration.
Make and Take "Floral Topiary"
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM
Cost: $22 per person
Bring clippers and creativity for this afternoon of fun. Be ready to learn and assemble your own Floral Topiary by our Club’s experts in Floral Design.
“Fools for Wines and Vines”
Date: Friday, April 1, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Speakers: Bessie Morse and Mary Pat Troy
Cost: $15 per person
An educational presentation from two of our Master Gardeners on the recognition and benefits of our Florida vines, followed by a wine and cheese social. Your fee includes the program, a glass of wine, cheese, and door prizes.
Garden Club Events Calendar
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Annual Events
Each year Garden Club of St. Petersburg hosts multiple fundraising events. The funds we raise from the Plant Sale, Christmas Recycle Plus Plus Sale, and Flea Market, enable us to engage in our community outreach projects. To learn more about these projects please visit our Community Outreach page.
Monthly Events
To better meet the needs and interests of the membership, the club meets in small group gatherings each month. All gatherings focus on different aspects of gardening and offer a variety of different experiences and special activities throughout the year. Our monthly group gatherings are open to all and meet on different weekdays and different times throughout the month.
Special Events
Each month Garden Club of St. Petersburg offers a variety of experiences to entertain, educate and engage our members.