The purpose and energies of the Lake Forest Garden Club are directed toward the beautification of Lake Forest. Members also participate in additional activities for preserving the natural beauty of the Eastern Shore.

The club provides cultivation instruction on plants that grow in lower Alabama since many newcomers to the area are establishing new lawns. Programs center on gardening.

A special feature is the Yard of the Month Award given in recognition of homeowners' work and care of their yards. The Garden Club meets on the first Thursday of each month September through May at 10 a.m. until noon at the Lake Forest Country Club. Residents, new members and guests are welcome. You do not need to be an expert gardener to join-most of us are there to learn, so please join us!

Contact Garden Club President Connie Haines 626-6979

Officers for 2008-2009

President: Connie Haines
First Vice-President: Elaine Maxime
Second Vice-President: Anne Talton
Co-Third Vice-Presidents: Peggy Sheffield and Elizabeth Hayes
Secretary: Lura Kauffman
Treasurer: Pam Perkins

Presidents Message:

How exciting to be president of one of the most energetic and progressive garden clubs in southern Baldwin County. Here today and not gone tomorrow is our philosophy as is apparent with every turn through our beautiful forest. While our club has evolved and grown with the times, its membership and dedication to this community remains a constant. No, the Lake Forest Garden Club can’t be accused of being a stuffy, boring group. We are enthusiastic and passionate about creativity and focus on our challenging projects ahead. So OK, lets get out our clippers, we’ve got a little work to do! And with such a broad range of interesting speakers this year, we are sure to learn something along the way. So as our club continues to grow, lets also see who can bring the most visitors to our club this year. I shall award a presidents prize in May to the member who wins…it might just be you.

Fondly,
Connie Haines

Lake Forest Garden Club Programs 2008-2009

September 4 - Lance Harbison, Daphne High School Agriscience Teacher and Steve Jernudd, General Manager

October 2 - Selecting and Maintaining Palms, Maxwell Stewart, Gulf Coast Palm Society

November 6 - Birds and Bushes of Baldwin County, Celeste Hinds, MG

December 4 - Christmas Luncheon – Cooking and Using Herbs, Andrew Selz C.C.C.,C.E.C., Owner of Café Malbis

January 8 - Say It with Flowers, Fresh and Silk – Staff Designer, Flowers Etc. – Dan Palmer, Owner

February 5 - Crape Myrtles – John Olive, Supt. Of Ornamental Horticultural Research Center – Auburn University

March 5 - Flowerwood Nursery – New Plant Introductions

April 2 - The Grand Hotel – Tour of the Grounds and Lunch – Halley Cooper, Horticulturist

May 7 - End of Year Luncheon and Plant Swap

May 28 - Gardens Walk – Lake Forest

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You may contact Anne Talton at 621-1372 for more information