Category
Description
Founded in 1952 as a non-profit organization and named after James E. Hendry Jr., one of the founding members, we are the oldest Chapter of the American Hibiscus Society. Located in beautiful Fort Myers, Florida, our mission is to encourage and promote the development and improvement of hibiscus rosa-sinensis, the "Queen of the Tropics", throughout Southwest Florida.
Meeting Times
2nd Sunday (Sept., Oct., Nov., Jan., Feb., March, May) at 1:30 pm
Meeting Location
Garden Council Headquarters Bldg., 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33902
Website Address
Contact Address
1301 SE 20th Court
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Cape Coral, FL 33990
Phone Number
239-738-3796
Projects/Donations
Three scholarships
Annual Dues
40
Special Events
Winter Hibiscus Sale - Saturday Nov 20-21, 2021
In conjunction with Edison Ford Winter Estates Plant Sale
Featuring 300 exotic hibiscus plants of 50 varieties
69th Annual Hibiscus Show and Sale - Saturday Apr 30, 2022
At First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers 33919
Open 1:00-4:00pm
In conjunction with Edison Ford Winter Estates Plant Sale
Featuring 300 exotic hibiscus plants of 50 varieties
69th Annual Hibiscus Show and Sale - Saturday Apr 30, 2022
At First Assembly of God, 4701 Summerlin Rd., Fort Myers 33919
Open 1:00-4:00pm
Members (approx)
68
Category
Description
Bonsai Society
Meeting Times
3rd Saturday, Monthly (Jan.-Nov.) 9 am - 12 noon
Meeting Location
Garden Council Headquarters Bldg., 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33902
Website Address
Contact Address
Sam Wollard
P.O.Box 61945
Fort Myers, FL 33906-1945
P.O.Box 61945
Fort Myers, FL 33906-1945
Phone Number
239 209-3162
Annual Dues
45/55
Special Events
40th Annual Bonsai Show & Sale
Dates: November 6-7th, 2021 9a-5p Sat, 9a-3p Sun
Location: FMLCGC, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Admission is free, parking is on Larchmont Street
Annual Picnic and Auction
Date: April 16th 2022 9a-12n
Location: FMLCGC, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Admission is free, parking is on Larchmont Street
Dates: November 6-7th, 2021 9a-5p Sat, 9a-3p Sun
Location: FMLCGC, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Admission is free, parking is on Larchmont Street
Annual Picnic and Auction
Date: April 16th 2022 9a-12n
Location: FMLCGC, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL
Admission is free, parking is on Larchmont Street
FFGC
No
Members (approx)
50
Category
Meeting Times
1st Tuesday, Monthly 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
Council Headquarters Bldg, 2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33902
Website Address
Contact Address
Rachel Singletary
6670 Chipper Lane
North Fort Myers, FL 33914
6670 Chipper Lane
North Fort Myers, FL 33914
Phone Number
239 543-9910
Annual Dues
15
Special Events
Monthly Field Trips
FFGC
No
Members (approx)
37
Category
Description
Bromeliad Society
Meeting Times
3rd Sunday monthly at 2:00 pm
Meeting Location
Garden Council Headquarters
2166 Virginia Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33902
2166 Virginia Ave
Fort Myers, FL 33902
Contact Address
Vicky Chirnside
951 Southland Road
Venice, FL 34293
951 Southland Road
Venice, FL 34293
Phone Number
941-928-3111
Projects/Donations
Bromeliad Society International, Cryptanthus Society, Selby Gardens Research Fund, Florida Council of Bromeliads, Inc., Edison-Ford Winter Estates
Annual Dues
15/20
Special Events
Annual Plant Sale on December 3-5th, 2021 with a judged show every this year. Judging will be on 3rd. Open to the public 4-5th.
Location –Edison Ford Winter Estates. Times to be determined.
April Birthday Party and December Holiday Party
Location –Edison Ford Winter Estates. Times to be determined.
April Birthday Party and December Holiday Party
Members (approx)
110
Category
Description
Florida Herb Enthusiasts is a group of people who are interested in learning about growing and using herbs. Definition of HERB, according to Kaye Cude and Monica Brandis, is "any useful plant".
Study group to learn about use and delight of herbs.
Meeting Times
3rd Wednesday (Sept-May) 6:30 pm
Meeting Location
FMLC Garden Council Headquarters
2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
2166 Virginia Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901
Contact Address
1615 Woodford Ave.
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Phone Number
239 233-1348
Projects/Donations
Herb mound at the Garden Council headquarters
FFGC
No
Members (approx)
15