We’ve spent a lot of time learning about how invasive plants can upset our native plant ecosystems. For our February 19, 2026 Eugenia Chapter meeting Ken Gioeli, retired UF/IFAS Extension Agent informed us of other perils that are posed by…

Read More COLD-BLOODED INVADERS!

Eugenia Chapter’s booth display in the nonprofit section of Gardenfest! drew a LOT of people. We have an advantage in that the booth is located near the main entrance so enthusiastic visitors haven’t expended any energy at that point. They…

Read More Thanking Volunteers for Gardenfest! 2026

If you didn’t attend Eugenia Chapter’s holiday party, you missed three great holiday deals: wonderful company, good food, and a native plant yard tour. MUCH thanks to Carla and Charlie Flournoy for hosting the event at their lovely home. Their…

Read More 3 Great Holiday Deals!

Darkness sets in so early towards the end of the year presenting a challenge for our plant auctions. However, as evidenced by the photo above, native plant enthusiasts still lend their support. Thanks to all the contributors and bidders who…

Read More Out of Darkness, Into Enlightenment

With the summer yard tours ending in September, Eugenia Chapter’s October 16, 2025 meeting was scheduled to be back at the Environmental Learning Center. I, and many other people, were looking forward to hearing Emily Marois, Palm Beach County Extension…

Read More Bait and Switch

The Eugenia Chapter of the FNPS met on September 18 at the home of Patty and Scott Brower for its final yard tour of 2025. Despite lingering dark skies and the threat of another shower, the tour and native plant…

Read More Ending On A Good Note

The 28 native plant enthusiasts who visited the yard of Fran and Robin Robinson for Eugenia Chapter’s August 2025 yard tour were treated to a great show of native plant diversity. Fran’s yard provides a mix of sun and shade…

Read More Embracing Native Plant Diversity