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…
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Carol is President of the Eugenia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society.
Out of Darkness, Into Enlightenment
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…
Bait and Switch
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…
Ending On A Good Note
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…
Embracing Native Plant Diversity
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…
Missions Accomplished!
The weather forecast for the July 17, 2025 Eugenia Chapter meeting was not favorable. A thunderstorm and downpour in the early afternoon further dampened the chances of the tour. However, by 5:30 pm the threats were diminished, and all systems…
Finding the Right Ray
Eugenia Chapter’s June yard walk got off to a shaky start for some participants. Once again, the County had a road blocked off, and some drivers had difficulty finding a detour route to get to our host’s yard. Still, a…
“May”be You Should Have Been There!
Eugenia Chapter’s May 15, 2025 yard walk took place at the residence of Tom Brown on Benedictine Terrace in Sebastian. If you weren’t able to attend, just driving by will give you an idea of what a wonderful diversity of…
Many Were So In-KLINE-d To Visit This Native Plant Yard
The first yard tour of the 2025 “season” took place at the home of Phillip and Carolyn Kline on April 17. A couple of dozen enthusiastic voyeurs enjoyed perfect weather conditions and the company of other native plant lovers.The acre…
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Dunn Wasn’t Done With Us!
As a follow-up to her speaking presentation at our March chapter meeting, Stephanie Dunn offered to give a guided tour of the native plant demonstration garden at the Indian River County Administration Building. Stephanie, working for Cadence Landscape Architects, designed…
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