Live Oak FL Garden Club

09/23/2026

October Event Newsletter - Highlights - 9th Club Workday, 12th Board Mtg., 15th District Mtg., 16th Luncheon Mtg. with IFIS/UF Ext., 20th SOS "Buggers Off," 23rd & 24th FALL BAZAAR - see newsletter for info about this event
Birthdays - Dawn Bartley, Joyce Wilson, Aline Solburg, Judy Loughran

09/23/2026

Thank you honorary members Dana Susan Darby and Sandra Hodgdon! The club is lucky to have members like these two wonderful women who have served the club selflessly for over 15 years in so many ways by giving of their time and talents so generously. Both women are past-presidents and currently serve on our Board: Dana as our VP in charge of rentals and Sandra as our Membership Chair and Luncheon Coordinator.

09/23/2026

Welcome new members! Bill & Julie Brown, Penny Staffney, Rhonda Smith, Jennifer Houston, and Darla Gatewood

09/23/2026

The Live Oak Garden Club is thankful to have had the pleasure of the Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches visit on September 18th to share their mission to meet the needs of children and youth to become productive and responsible adults growing up in a safe, loving, traditional family environment with the philosophy of Work, Study, Play and Pray. Elena's story is a perfect example of the good work they do for our youth.

💚💛 A Full-Circle Moment

Years ago, Elena experienced Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches as a young camper attending Harmony in the Streets. This summer, she found herself on the other side of that experience — working at Summer Camp and helping create meaningful memories for a new generation of campers.

“The whole experience is very full circle because I didn't realize as a camper that I would end up working for this agency, but once I realized I was here, I thought, ‘Oh my gosh, I'm home.’”

Elena’s story is a special reminder that the experiences and relationships built through the Youth Ranches can stay with young people long after camp ends — and sometimes, even lead them right back home.

Read “Full Circle” in the latest edition of The Rancher: https://bit.ly/4xYxRwv

09/23/2026

The first SOS group meeting was a success! Please invite anyone interested. If you want healthy solutions for living, this is your group! We'd love your feedback and input. The ladies that came were fabulous! Next month, October 20th 12-2 pm at the Garden Center, will be "Buggers Off" insect repellent solutions with essential oils and using them for pets as well.
If anyone wants the notes from the meeting, message me and I will send them.

09/21/2026

SOS Simple Organic Solutions 1st meeting tomorrow, Tuesday September 22 from 12-2 pm at the Garden Clubhouse.
We will be showing how to make a simple effective laundry detergent, hand soap, and toothpaste and you can take home a sample! There will also be a PDF list of other things to make at home for less money and no harmful chemicals.

08/30/2026

As we head toward September, our landscapes are still feeling the effects of long days, high temperatures, and frequent humidity. A little attention now can help keep plants looking their best and encourage fresh growth as we move into fall.

Roses: Prune out dead or weak rose growth and fertilize if needed.
Crape Myrtles: Remove spent blooms from crape myrtles to encourage another flush of flowers.
Vitex: Deadhead smaller Vitex trees for the chance of additional blooms.
Fall Prep: Start preparing for fall by pulling weeds, refreshing mulch, and planning cool-season gardens-- stop by the Extension Office to see What to Plant in September calendars.

What are you working on in your garden this week?

08/29/2026

September Event Newsletter - Highlights - Potting Party, Workday, Luncheon with Sheriffs Boys Ranch hearing about their mission, NEW - SOS (Simple Organic Solutions) featuring Squeaky Clean making easy no-chemicals cleaning supplies, fundraising opportunities

03/05/2026

Spring is around the bend, with optimal weather for adding plants to your edible garden! Here are some options for March, depending on your region in Florida.

For the PDF or text version of this infographic, visit UF/IFAS Gardening Solutions https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/infographics-collection/what-to-plant-in-march/

01/12/2026

We're celebrating Florida Arbor Day NEXT Saturday, January 17 with a Florida elm tree giveaway for SVEC members. 150 trees will be available at our co-op on a first-come, first served basis, beginning at 9:00 a.m., while supplies last.

This native tree provides beautiful fall colors and is considered is a great choice when choosing a long-living shade tree. Capable of reaching 60-80 feet in height, Florida elm trees must be planted farther than that from overhead power lines.

There is a limit of one tree per membership and proof of membership must be provided, such as a current SVEC bill or SmartHub account.

FB event link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BzERSyqzz/