Organized in 1986 as the Shamrock Circle of St. Augustine Garden Club.

The Shamrock, a trifoliate plant often associated with Ireland. For St. Patrick’s Day in the United States, the plant most commonly used is white clover (Oxalis).

Project – To study the art of gardening in all its aspects and to share our talents with others.

Meeting time – Third Thursday at 1:00pm at the Villages of Vilano Clubhouse.

President – Suzanne Cono
Vice President – Margaret Blauvelt
Secretary (Rec.) – Gail Scott
Secretary (Corr.) – Maggie DeVin
Treasurer – Maureen McCarthy

STANDING COMMITTEES
Chaplain -- Bea Imhoff
Tour of Homes -- Suzanne Cono, Margaret Blauvelt
Membership -- Dottie Connors
Publicity -- Dottie Connors
Programs -- Margaret Blauvelt
Horticulture/Conservation -- Cindi Farah, David Farah
Telephone -- Jackie McCraw
Historian -- Sally Sowersby

Current active membership – 16
Associate Members – 4
Honorary Members – 0

PROGRAMS
September 17
Place: Garden Center 1:00pm
Program: Welcome back, Covered Dish
Hostesses: All members

October 15
Place: Gardens at Jacksonville Zoo
Program: Tour of Gardens
Hostesses:

November 19
Place: Garden Center
Program: Tour of Homes Workshop
Hostesses: Sue Swain, Donna Walstead

December 18
To be announced
Program: Christmas Lunch

January 21
Place: Garden Center 1:00pm
Program: Lecture by Native Plant Society
Hostesses: Gail Scott, Sally Sowersby

February 16
Place: Ravine Gardens State Park
Program: Tour of Gardens
Hostesses:

March 18
Place: Garden Center
Program: Preparing For the Flower Show -- Sue Swain, Kathy Stoughten
Hostesses: Jackie McCraw, Bea Imhoff

April 16
Place: Garden Center 1:00pm
Program: River Water Management
Hostesses: Pat France, Maggie DeVin

May 20
To be announced
Program: End of Year Luncheon

Hostesses: If you are unable to fulfill this obligation, it is your responsibility to find a replacement.