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A Hometown Winner!
Eugenia Chapter yard tour enthusiasts didn’t have to go to the Kentucky Derby to see this winner thanks to Katie and Jim Dyreby (pronounced der-bee). Much thanks to them for hosting our first yard tour of 2026. While the opening photo of a fairy hibiscus (Hibiscus poeppigii) isn’t the traditional bouquet of nonnative roses, it…
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Friendly Federal Females Are Our Grand Finale
On March 19, 2026 Heather Hitt and Holly Ferreira from the Vero Beach office of the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior, gave the final speaker presentation of Eugenia Chapter’s 2025 – 2026 season.I smiled every time I thought about how appropriate it was that Heather and Holly, two women with plant…
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COLD-BLOODED INVADERS!
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 invasive reptiles and amphibians. Ken’s easy-going, entertaining demeanor and first-hand experiences really drew everyone’s attention.Florida…
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Thanking Volunteers for Gardenfest! 2026
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 are still moving forward chanting the mantra “I want to see EVERYTHING”! I also like…
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Going With The Flow: Native Aquatic Plantscapes
Our speakers for the January 15, 2026 meeting were the pleasantly engaging team of Brad Fontaine and Adam Klingenberg from Florida Custom Aquatics. Their company specializes in managing and creating natural and artificial aquatic ecosystems. With their educational backgrounds in Fisheries Biology, Aquaculture, and Marine Science they are well equipped to solve problems, create designs,…
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3 Great Holiday Deals!
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 bright and cheery family room provided the perfect setting for social interaction and easy access…
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