Fort Lauderdale Garden Club

Fort Lauderdale Garden Club Cultivating community bonds through the love of nature and the joy of gardening. THE FORT LAUDERDALE GARDEN CLUB CELEBRATED IT'S 90TH YEAR IN 2017. In 1927, Mrs.

THE HISTORY OF THE FEDERATED GARDEN CIRCLES OF FORT LAUDERDALE, INC. Originally typed in October 1974


The great hurricane of September, 1926, left Fort Lauderdale stripped of plants and trees. Utter loss and helplessness was felt by the entire town. It was the need to bring the people to the point of wanting to restore and replant, that created the first Garden Club. H.C. Lozier and Miss Lucille Quinn called a meeting in the Quinn home at the suggestion of Miss Lois Hay, Society Editor of the Fort Lauderdale Daily Paper. Both men and women interested in replanting the little settlement formed the nucleus of the Federated Garden Clubs of Fort Lauderdale. A group of forty members met bi-month. Each member brought extra plants to share, and gradually the yards and parks began to bloom again. By 1941 Mrs. A. J. Beck had a club library flourishing in her home. In 1946 Mr. Hugh Taylor Birch turned a part of his estate over to the Florida State Park Board for a park. Mrs. Eugene Smith, President of the Garden Club at that time, immediately contacted Mr. Lewis Scoggin, the Director of State Parks in Tallahassee, requesting that a site be set aside in the Park for a Garden Center. The site of our present Garden Club was a culmination of the combined efforts of Garden Club members, the Director of State Parks and the Birch State Park Superintendent. Mr. Glenn F. Bates worked with Dr. David Fairchild and was responsible for many plant stock developments. He generously shared his specimens with Garden Club members and shared his plant knowledge to all. Our Garden Center is named in his honor. By 1949 the Garden Club had expanded to 150 members. Local beautification became an important part of the Club’s program. Trees that stand today were planted in the North West section, around the schools and next to the Florida East Coast Railway then in the center of town. Many of the roadways, as well as the Evergreen Cemetery in the South East section, were planted by the Club. The beautification program also included the planting of Royal Palms along Las Olas Boulevard. The present 427 membership, realizing their heritage, have pledged to continue the work for which their organization was founded …. GARDENING. If you wish any information about joining the Federated Garden Circles of Fort Lauderdale, Inc., please phone Mrs. H. G. Frake at 763-…...

Oct. 1974

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Many thanks to The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point for inviting our members to you wonderful Fun with Flowers workshop! ...
10/01/2026

Many thanks to The Garden Club of Lighthouse Point for inviting our members to you wonderful Fun with Flowers workshop! It was fantastic!

Garden club membership isn’t just about the garden…..it’s about an incredible connection with other gardeners! Thanks N...
09/27/2026

Garden club membership isn’t just about the garden…..it’s about an incredible connection with other gardeners! Thanks National Capital Area Garden Clubs for sharing your beautiful show! Florida Federation of Garden Clubs National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. National Garden Clubs Inc.

Fantastic Saturday at the National Arboretum for our Flower show! 197 people attended and asked fabulous questions. Tomorrow, Sunday the 27th, we will welcome guests from 9a - 4p with a special Youth Botanical Arts bracelet event between 2-4pm!

Thank you to our new friend from Fort Lauderdale Garden Club for coming to visit our show!

Only 2 more weeks till our 2026-27 Season Opener! - You're invited to join us for our October General Meeting! The prog...
09/24/2026

Only 2 more weeks till our 2026-27 Season Opener! - You're invited to join us for our October General Meeting! The program is "Planting for Migratory Birds", featuring Doug Young, COO of the South Florida Audubon Society. Doug's presentation will be followed by Rose Bechard-Butman who will share practical strategies for designing your avian sanctuaries!

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This looks like a great way to start your holiday shopping!

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09/21/2026
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09/16/2026

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Catch up on what's going on with the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club! Here's the fall edition of our Green Thumb newsletter...
09/15/2026

Catch up on what's going on with the Fort Lauderdale Garden Club! Here's the fall edition of our Green Thumb newsletter! Be sure to mark your calendars for our upcoming events!

As we begin the 2026-2027 season, I’m very happy to welcome everyone back and share a look at the programs, gatherings, and opportunities ahead.

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