Another successful poinsettia sale is complete! Our dedicated members and our supportive community have made our sale a success. Over 1800 plants—poinsettias and Christmas cacti— were sold! We depend on this sale to fund our projects throughout the year.

Joey, the owner, greeted us at Kerby’s and told us about the movement called “Home Grown Native Plant National Park.” it was very, very interesting. Our group of thirteen moseyed around the nursery admiring the wonderful plants, taking pictures by the pumpkin patch, and strolling through the butterfly house.

Misty’s Market was a fun day; thirteen garden club members showed up to paint pumpkin faces on wood and carving out pumpkins to make a floral design. Misty had her place all set up for us with the paint, brushes, carvers, spoons for scooping and structures you can put into the pumpkin to make faces.

Club members enjoyed a relaxing “paint and sip” event led by member Gwen Mora. Participants followed step by step instructions creating a fabulous fall canvas to take home and enjoy. Previous sessions included a fall pumpkin, spring tulips, and colorful Easter eggs.

The 16th annual Temple Terrace READS was held on Saturday, Oct 7, 2023, on a beautiful fall day. The event was well attended by the community and numerous schools were in attendance who provided musical entertainment. The TTGC booth highlighted the importance of pollinators in the garden. Educational boards identifying the pollinators through colorful pictures of Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Bees, Bats, Moths, and other insects were eye catching. 300 gift bags were handed out to the children which included a pollinator bookmark, a packet of flower seeds, pollinator coloring sheet with crayons, butterfly stickers and a lollipop…