Fall is in the Air with Green Thumb Garden Club October Meetings

By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair

September 1, 2025

Green Thumb Garden Club moves into Fall with a floral design presentation by Jennifer O’Brien, owner of Louloúdi 30a floral design. Louloúdi is the Greek word for bloom and Jennifer’s seasonal creations are inspired by the region’s natural beauty with a focus on form, texture, and movement.

The October meeting is at Westwinds Conference Center at Sandestin, 4700 Westwinds Dr., Miramar Beach, FL 32550 on October 15, 2025. Check-in begins at 9:30 am & the meeting starts at 10:00 am. Lunch is included in the $30 event fee.

The October meeting will also be the members-only bazaar presale. The pre-sale is an opportunity to purchase handcrafted trees, wreaths, garland and other items. Non-perishable food items and gift cards for the upcoming holidays will be collected for Caring & Sharing of South Walton’s food pantry assistance program. The collection is an annual event and always successful because of the generous donations of GTGC members.

Prior to the October member meeting is the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs District 1 meeting hosted by GTGC at Westwinds Conference Center on October 7, 2025. Information and registration can be found at www.greenthumbgardenclubinc.org on the Events calendar.

GTGC’s largest scholarship fundraiser, the fifth annual Holiday Bazaar, is on November 15, 2025, at Cantina Laredo Grand Boulevard. Bazaar hours are 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Past year’s events sold out — Save the date and come early for the best selection.

Green Thumb Garden Club welcomes new members. GTGC’s contains detailed information about how to join the Club and specifics on meetings, activities, and events. For additional information, please visit the website or email greenthumbgardenclubinc@gmail.com.

The Green Thumb Garden Club, Inc., located in Walton County, Florida, is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to stimulate interest in the beautification of Walton County, furthering the education of its members and the public in botany, community beautification, conservation of natural resources, environmental awareness, floral design, gardening, horticulture, and nature studies and instill in our youth the love of gardening and respect for the environment.