example of succulent birdhouse, not actual birdhouse to be used

You are invited to our first Fun with Flowers Workshop of 2021 on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 10 am – noon.

This workshop is limited to 22 people.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-house-at-the-clermont-garden-club-tickets-163787321287

The plant for the month of July 2021 was presented to the Cooper Memorial Library by Pam Molesky (right), a member of the Clermont Garden Club. Receiving the plant is student library assistant Kierston Bradley.

The DIFFENBACHIA Plant is a popular indoor plant that does well in shady conditions, but appreciates bright light. Loves fast-draining, well-aerated potting mix. They are generally green with splotches of creamy white through the leaves. The Diffenbachia grows well with soil that isn’t overly moist. Droopy leaves are usually a sign that the plant needs to be watered. It thrives in temperatures between 60-75*F. Houseplants like the Diffenbachia are scientifically proven air purifiers.

The Clermont Garden Club shares plants on a monthly basis with the library in order to foster community awareness and to connect the public to our programs, civic activities and community outreach.

For the month of July, Clermont Garden Club member, Gwen Carter, shared a potted plant of succulents containing Haworthia {Asphodelaceae), Kalanchoe (Crassulaceae), Echeveria (Crassulaceae), Graptopetalum  (Crassulaceae), Old Man Cactus (Cephalocereus senilis), and Moon Cactus or Chin Cactus (Gymnocalycium mihanovichii) with Clermont City Hall. The plants were accented with 2 American Flags in celebration of Independence Day, July 4^th.  City Hall Receptionist, Ray San Fratello accepted the plant.

Succulents are members of the family Crassulaceae and are characterized by very thick fleshy leaves and by water storage tissues in the leaves and stem.  Cactus is simply a succulent that can store moisture but is placed in a separate category, Cactaceae.   Conversely, not all succulents are cactus.

Care of your succulents:

1. Make sure your succulents get enough light about 6 hours per day depending on the succulent.
2. Rotate succulents frequently to discourage leaning.
3. Water when the soil is dry. Overwatering can kill succulents.  Water the soil directly until water runs out drainage holes.  Do not use a spray bottle to water succulents.  Misting can cause brittle roots and moldy leaves.
4. Best Temperature is 65 degrees Fahrenheit – 90 degrees Fahrenheit not lower than 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Succulents are excellent starter plants because they are low maintenance.

Ray San Fratello accepts Gwen Carter’s loan of a succulent planter to City Hall for July

National Garden Week is sponsored by the National Garden Club, Inc. from June 6 – 12, 2021. A group of Clermont Garden Club (CGC) members created this artful window display at the library, which will be featured for the month of June.  The National Garden Week is designed to introduce more people to gardening, to encourage them to enjoy gardening and bring more awareness about  the importance of gardening, especially to new gardeners.  Pictured in front of the display are CGC members and co-chairman for the display Tina Worrell (left) and Arlene Rand (right).

In addition to the display, the Clermont Garden Club shares plant on a monthly basis with the library in order to foster community awareness and connect the public to our programs, civic activities and community outreach.  Our members meet every third Wednesday of the month September through May (except scheduled field trips, holiday luncheons and end of the year luncheons), at 9:30 am at the clubhouse, located at 849 West Avenue, Clermont FL, 34711.

Community members are encouraged to go see our award winning scarecrow “Miss Clara” in the display.  She is surrounded by everything she loves, (plants, flowers, butterflies, gardening books, garden art, gardening tools etc.).  For more information on becoming a member, or for Clubhouse Rental, visit our website at: http//www.ClermontGardenClub.com.

Wekiva Youth Camp Clermont Garden Club Campership Application

Students in South Lake elementary schools, grades 3-5, can apply for a camper scholarship.  To get information about the camp go to camp website.  Application will give requirements and date of notification if awarded scholarship.