Gulf Coast Garden Club

06/15/2026

The Dome Restaurant in Bonita Springs in the early 1950s

Photo courtesy of Spotlight News Magazines

06/15/2026

Escape the heat and grow your landscaping knowledge at our Landscape Design 101: The Basics workshop!

Whether you're planning a new landscape or looking to improve your existing yard, this hands-on workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of home landscape design. Learn about plant identification and classification, selecting the right plants for your space, proper use of plant materials, and much more!

📅 Saturday, July 25, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 203 Forest Park Drive, Perry
💲 Cost: $10 (includes materials and refreshments)

Space is limited, so reserve your spot today and take the first step toward creating a beautiful, functional landscape!
https://landscapedesign2026.eventbrite.com

06/09/2026

With Bonita Springs Historical Society – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

06/04/2026

Get ready to grab your gloves and get dirty, because season 4 of Flip My Florida Yard is rolling in with serious DIY energy 🌿
We’re kicking things off with hands-on transformations, beginner-friendly tips, and plenty of “wait… YOU can do that?!” moments. From planting like a pro to building beautiful, low-maintenance landscapes, this season is all about rolling up your sleeves and flipping your own yard.

The first episode drops Thursday, June 11, don’t miss it!

06/04/2026

🌳 A Living Legacy in the Heart of Bonita

In 1921, pioneer Cordell Smith carried a small banyan tree from the Imperial River and planted it along Old 41.

More than 100 years later, that little tree has become one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bonita Springs.

Located between Childers and Reynolds Streets, the banyan has watched Bonita grow from a small settlement into the community we know today. For generations, it has provided shade for gatherings, celebrations, and countless photos.

Some say it's the second-oldest banyan tree in Southwest Florida, after the one at the Edison and Ford Winter Estates. Whether that's true or not, one thing is certain: the banyan tree has become part of Bonita's story.

It's hard to imagine downtown Bonita without it.

Have you ever attended an event, taken a photo, or made a memory under the banyan tree?

06/04/2026

May I always remain a person who plants seeds with hope, gathers baskets of homegrown food, saves seeds for next season, pauses for sunrises over the garden, listens to birdsong, watches the bees at work, and doesn't mind being a little wild.

05/12/2026

John Finer of the Gulf Coast Orchid Alliance spoke at our May 11, 2026 and gave us great information on raising Orchids and even gave all members cuttings to take home and plant on our trees. It was a great presentation. Thank you John Finer.

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