Membership in garden clubs, horticultural association and plant societies adds beauty, fun and a sense of purpose to our lives while beautifying the community and improving the environment.
Membership provides an opportunity to learn:
- floral design
- growing plants suitable for our locale
- conservation methods
- and much more!
Our History
The Fort Myers-Lee County Garden Council, Inc. was created in 1957 as the Fort Myers Garden Council by 9 local clubs and societies joining together. In 1967 it was renamed the Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council as its membership had far outgrown the city limits. The Council now consists of over 18 garden clubs, 9 plant societies and 2 affiliates totaling over 1530 members. In 2007 the Council moved to its current headquarters, made possible by a long-term lease from the City of Fort Myers. The Berne Davis Gardens and Mina Edison Botanical Library are housed on the premises.
When these groups unite as the Fort Myers – Lee County Garden Council, Inc. they represent a force to educate the community, to beautify our environs and to encourage conservation of our vital natural resources.