Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, Inc.

55th and 5th Anniversary Party

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On December 7, 2012 the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council celebrated its 55th Anniversary and 5th year at the Virginia Avenue location with a party! Mayor Henderson and various Fort Myers City Council members were on hand, including our landscaping architect – George Fogg and Past Presidents Ena McGrattan, Debbie Hughes, Diane Rainey, Betty Sanders, Nancy Walker, and Mitzi Marckesano. President-elect Debbie Wyatt-Stotter lead the event, with Ena McGrattan also welcoming attendees.

President-elect Debbie Wyatt-Stotter

Landscape Architect George Fogg

City of Fort Myers Mayor Henderson

Past Presidents: Ena McGrattan, Debbie Hughes, Diane Rainey, (front row) Betty Sanders, Nancy Walker, and Mitzi Marckesano (back row)

Council Open House, Nov. 17

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Demos, plants and gardening stuff for sale and fun on Saturday, November 17, 2012 from 9 am – 2 pm. Free Admission.

Arbor Day 2012

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Honorary Service Award 2012

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Council Meeting: September 2012

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Friday, September 14, 2012

Services

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Speaker’s Bureau

A speaker’s bureau is available for club programs.

View available speakers.

Junior Gardeners

Our Junior Gardener Program assists a local elementary school with a butterfly garden.

Special Events

The Garden Council stages a large Flower Show every other year at local area attractions. This show is held in accordance to all NGC Standards.

Arbor Day is celebrated annually with a tree planting by members. In 2012, a coconut palm was installed at the historic Edison-Ford Winter Estates as a tribute to all Past Presidents of the Council.

The Mina Edison Botanical Library houses many books and magazines dealing with all aspects of gardening and floral design for the pleasure of members.

The Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council, Inc. meeting rooms are used by several area clubs to hold meetings, picnics and other special events.

Headquarters

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The Mina Edison Botanical Library houses many books and magazines dealing with all aspects of gardening and floral design for the pleasure of members.

The Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council, Inc. meeting rooms are used by several area clubs to hold meetings, picnics and other special events.

Berne Davis Gardens

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The Berne Davis Gardens were professionally designed and lovingly planted by members of the Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, Inc. Among them are areas full of bromeliads, hibiscus, rare and tropical fruit, roses, herbs, native plants, orchids and a bonsai display.

The NGC’s initiative “Plant it Pink” garden honors breast cancer survivors. The grounds are graced with trees, shrubs, and container plantings along a memorial paver walkway. A large fountain, gazebo and rain garden add to the ambiance of peace and tranquility.

Art in Bloom III

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Art in Bloom III was held February 26, 2012

Honorary Service Award 2011

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