Garden Club of Cape Coral

UPDATES & NEWS

HELP NEEDED! Two very important committees are currently without a chair. Our Habitat Committee that does such great work in planning and installing the landscape at the annual Habitat Women’s Build where all the work on renovating the home and the landscaping are undertaken by women for women. The Publicity Committee also needs a chair. Anyone who has had experience in compiling and issuing press releases, please consider taking this on – even if you haven’t had experience it’s something that can be readily learned. Remember – we all need to serve on at least one committee. It’s a great way to make friends while doing a lot of good for the club. Terry Fisher, our Membership Chair, has details of how the committees work and if you would like to read about it, give her a call and she’ll send you the information.

PHOTO CONTEST OPEN! Every year the winner of the photo contest has their photo as cover of the club directory, our website home page and the Facebook cover photo. To enter the photo contest please visit Photo Award for more information.

AMAZON APP! Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Visit our “SHOP” webpage to find out how you can contribute to the Garden Club of Cape Coral while shopping.

SOCIAL MEDIA UPDATE! The Garden Club of Cape Coral is back on social media just in time for the 2021 – 2022 gardening season. We have a new social media policy. Click here to Like us on Facebook and to Follow us on Instagram. Google My Business page coming soon!

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

The Garden Club of Cape Coral, Lee County Master Gardener Volunteers and Habitat for Humanity thank LCEC for its commitment to sponsor and promote safe gardening practices and Florida Friendly Landscaping. Together, a family in need will achieve its goal of homeownership with a low-maintenance, attractive, Florida Friendly yard while providing a demonstration landscape that will serve as a model for other residents.
LCEC joins Garden Club members and Master Gardeners in reminding homeowners of the law to Call Before You Dig! Homeowners can avoid striking underground utilities by calling 811 or visiting the Florida website https://www.sunshine811.com to access a free utility locating service. It is best to call at least two days before you plan to dig. Electric, water, gas and cable companies will be notified of your plans and will come to your property to locate and mark the lines.For more information read the article in the Cape Coral Breeze

Meeting in October

The October General Meeting for Members only will be held Wednesday, October 13th beginning at 5:45 pm.  The meeting  will be held at the Kiwanis Hall, 360 Santa Barbara Blvd., Cape Coral.

It’s going to be a F-U-N FRIGHT NIGHT meeting!

Wear your Best Halloween costume, the most fun, original Halloween costume will be the winner!!! Board members will do the voting. Booooooooooo!

Come and hear our featured Speaker, Ana Bonstedt, Lee County Extension Program Manager and Master Gardener Coordinator. She will provide an overview of the Florida Master Gardener Training Program. Meet our new member and Horticulturist Barbara Sery!

Co-Presidents Ann and Elsa have sent an email asking you to respond to their invitation to attend so that we can ensure safe social distancing. Masks will be required. The meeting will not include refreshments for food safety reasons. Although we will not be having food, there will be bottled water or please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice.

Stay Safe. Stay Healthy.