PROPER PRUNING: Learn how and when to prune common landscape plants with the right tools and techniques, 10 a.m. to noon, March 21, Haines City Public Library, 111 N. Sixth St., Haines City, free, limited registration, register for all workshops at www.polkgardening.eventbrite.com. Presented by UF/IFAS Extension Polk County.
GARDEN CLUBS
Barefoot Gardener Organic Garden Club
Members share knowledge on how to grow or where to obtain local, organic fruits and vegetables through the Yahoo group, the website, Facebook, classes or field trips.
When: Visit www.thebarefootgardener.org for events
Contact: 863-904-8620, pegjeffcamp@yahoo.com
Bone Valley Natural Botanical Society
When: 6:30 p.m. third Thursdays
Location: Lakeland Public Library, 100 Lake Morton Drive, Lakeland
Contact: Bone Valley Natural Botanical Society on Facebook
Bromeliad Guild of Tampa Bay
March 19 Speaker: Kenneth Stokes of Tampa speaks on "Bromeliad Floral Decorations and Decorative Containers." Monthly meeting includes door prize, Show & Tell of Blooming Bromeliads, program, raffle, sales and refreshments.
When: Doors open 7 p.m.; program 7:30 p.m. third Mondays
Location: Christ the King Catholic Church, Mary Martha Center, Room 201-202, 821 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa
Contact: http://www.bromeliadguildoftampabay.org/ or https://www.facebook.com/groups/562988247096958/ or Call Tom at 813-961-1475
Camellia Society of Lakeland
When: 7 p.m. second Tuesdays
Location: Parks and Recreation building at the end of the Joker Marchant Stadium parking lot.
Contact: President Sandra Wyche, 863-816-3743
First Lakeland African Violet Society
When: 9:30 a.m. fourth Saturdays
Location: Lakeland Police Station, 219 N. Massachusetts Ave., Lakeland
Contact: 863-686-9059
Fort Meade Garden Club
When: 10 a.m. fourth Wednesdays
Cost: Free
Location: Reid Hall of First Methodist Church, 105 E. Broadway, Fort Meade
Contact: 863-285-8199
Garden Club of Lake Wales
When: 10 a.m. last Mondays
Location: Senior Center, 129 E. Stuart Ave., Lake Wales
Contact: 863-676-6644
Garden Club of Lakeland
When: Circles meet Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, Thursday evening and Friday morning, the third week of each month. New members welcome, experts and beginners.
Location: Various
Contact: Leslie Montwid, president 863-687-4750 and Alicia Harner, membership 863-683-5681.
Plant City Garden Club
March 19: Field trip to Bok Tower Gardens follows meeting
When: 9 a.m.
Location: The Walden Lake East Community Center, 1304 Teakwood Drive, Plant City
Contact: Lisa Firm at 813-404-4922, www.plantcitygardenclub.org
Ridge Orchid Society
When: 7:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays
Location: Fraternal Order of Police Lodge, 125 Brannen Road, Lakeland
Contact: 863-858-2738
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