Photo Gallery

Art in Bloom

2024

2023

Awarded "Best Interpretation of Art" — Art In Bloom 2023

Artwork Creator for "Best Use of Texture" Winner — Art In Bloom 2023

Awarded "Best Use of Texture" — Art In Bloom 2023

Art In Bloom 2023
Awarded “Peoples Choice”

Artwork Creator for "People's Choice" Winner — Art In Bloom 2023

BBGC Member with her arrangement — Art In Bloom 2023

Displaying Her Beautiful Artwork — Art In Bloom 2023

Delicious Mug of Cocoa — Art In Bloom 2023

Member Displaying Her Arrangement — Art In Bloom 2023

Glorious Gum Ball Machine — Art In Bloom 2023

Lovely Interpretation — Art In Bloom 2023

Another Budding Young Artist — Art In Bloom 2023

Member With Her Colorful Creation — Art In Bloom 2023

Happy Artwork Creator — Art In Bloom 2023

Arrangement would make any bird happy! — Art In Bloom 2023

Proud Artist Displaying her Artwork — Art In Bloom 2023

2022

2020

Best Interpretation of the Art
Best Interpretation of the Art Peoples choice

Best Use in Texture
Best Use in Texture Peoples choice

BBGC Events

2023

Plant Sale

November 18, 2023

8am – 1pm

Displaying hand-crafted items for sale — Nov 2023 Plant Sale

Blue Star Marker

2022

2021 Veteran’s Day Attendees
2021 Veteran’s Day Attendees

2021 A Moment of Silence
2021 A Moment of Silence

Community Activites

2024

Arbor Day

January 19, 2024

10:30 am – 12pm

Members Ready to Celebrate! — Arbor Day Celebration

Happy Despite the Rain — Arbor Day Celebration

Spirits Cannot Be Dampened — Arbor Day Celebration

BBGC President's Dedication — Arbor Day Celebration

Wax Myrtles Given to Guests — Arbor Day Celebration

Ibises Joining The Ceremony At The Bird Friendly Garden — Arbor Day Celebration

2023 City of Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

December 2, 2023

4pm – 6pm

Float Commemerating BBGC's 85th Anniversary — 2023 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Garden Club Banner Carriers — 2023 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Assembling the float — 2023 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Hand-made pointsettias for our float — 2023 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Float decorating party! — 2023 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

December 2, 2023

4pm – 6pm

2022 City of Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Float Decorators — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Great Beginning — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Adding Garland — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Staging Area — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Hanging Butterflies — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Queen Bee — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Fancy Bee — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Float Drivers — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Parade Walkers — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

Waiting — 2022 Boynton Beach Holiday Parade

2022 Earth Day

Passes Plant Inspection? — Earth Day 2022

Difficult to Make a Decision — Earth Day 2022

Would You Like a Packet of Milkweed Seeds — Earth Day 2022

Gardens

Butterfly

Community

Sept 2021 Orchid Crew
Sept 2021 Orchid Crew

End of Orchid Day at the Community Garden
End of Orchid Day at the Community Garden

Jan 2022 First Orchid in Flower
Jan 2022 First Orchid in Flower

Success … More Orchid Flowers to Come
Success … More Orchid Flowers to Come

Before Succulents – Community Garden sign
Before Succulents – Community Garden sign

Waiting for the rest of the help to arrive at the Community Garden
Waiting for the rest of the help to arrive at the Community Garden

Out with the old plants ... in with the new! — Clearing the old plants to make room for the new succulents

Planning Discussion at the Community Garden 11-2-21
Planning Discussion at the Community Garden 11-2-21

Blending soil and sand for a healthy start
Blending soil and sand for a healthy start

Tired but happy and eager to plant more! Stay tuned for the transformation!
Tired but happy and eager to plant more! Stay tuned for the transformation!

Initiating Phase 2 at the end of our gardening day on 11-2-21
Initiating Phase 2 at the end of our gardening day on 11-2-21

Truly dedicated Gardeners in December 2021
Truly dedicated Gardeners in December 2021

Jan 2022 2ND Half of Succulent Garden Done
Jan 2022 2ND Half of Succulent Garden Done

Lots of Weed Pulling in Jan 2022
Lots of Weed Pulling in Jan 2022

Jan 4TH Garden Visitor
Jan 4TH Garden Visitor

Horticulture Committee & Activities

2023

3. Horticulture Committee 2021-22
Horticulture Member who REALLY loves plants

2. Horticulture Committee 2021-22
Horticulture Member who REALLY loves plants

4. Horticulture Committee 2021-22
Horticulture Member who REALLY loves plants

1. 2021 Holiday Teacup Arrangements
1. 2021 Holiday Teacup Arrangements

2. 2021 Holiday Teacup Arrangement
2. 2021 Holiday Teacup Arrangement

3. 2021 Holiday Arrangements
3. 2021 Holiday Arrangements

4. 2021 Holiday Arrangements
4. 2021 Holiday Arrangements

Meetings

2024

BBGC 85th Anniversary Celebration Meeting

12 Noon – 3:30pn

Anniversary Committee — 85th Anniversary

Mixing Before The Meeting — 85th Anniversary

Fascinating History of BBGC — 85th Anniversary

2023

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Item #2

Item #3

2022

Holiday Lunch

Mad Hatter

Florist John Speziale

November Program
Finished – Wonder who will have the lucky ticket

November Program
Learned about Removing the Outside Petals

November Program
Next… John is mesmerizing

November Program
2nd Arrangement Another Lucky Winner

Another Outstanding Holiday Arrangement
Another Outstanding Holiday Arrangement

November Program
Rose/Orchid Arrangement

November Program
Exhausting hour for John who gave us 5 beautiful arrangements and also an unexpected wreath to raffle.

2021

Perfect Setting for January's Meeting - Indian Trails Native Nursey — 20220125_132407

Many Trails to Explore — So many paths to take for viewing lots of beautiful plants

Lots of Plants and Discussions — Exploring Indian Trail Nursery after the Meeting

Item #5

Sip N Stroll

Monthly gathering to explore a variety of natural areas and gardens in and around Boynton Beach. Socialize with other members while strolling down scenic paths or simply sit and chat. Bring your favorite beverage and/ or snack.

2023-2024

February 7, 2024

Wakodhatchee Wetlands

Friends Ready to Stroll — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Ducks Enjoying the Sun — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Pond Slider Turtle — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

January 3, 2024

Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Monument to the Barefoot Mailmen — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Path and observation tower — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Coastal Plain Honeycombhead
(Balduina angustifolia) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Feay's Palafox
(Palafoxia feayi) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Saw Palmetto
(Serenoa repens) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Prickly Pear Cactus
(Opuntia engelmanniii) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Netted Pawpaw
(Asimina reticulata) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

West Indian Snowberry
(Chiococca alba) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Corkystem Passionflower
(Passiflora suberosa) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Native Poinsettia
(Euphorbia cyathophora) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Florida Rosemary
(Ceratiola ericoides) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Dune Groundcherry
(Physalis walteri) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Showy Rattlebox
(Crotalaria spectabilis) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Dune Sunflower
(Helianthus debilis) — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

Relaxing at the end of the walk — Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

December 6, 2023

Green Cay

Two of the hardy strollers on this cold day!

Ibises hunkering together — Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands

April

Yellow Crowned Night Heron — Lantana Nature Preserve

2022-2023

April

Skyflower, Duranta erecta, — Loxahatchee skyflower

Cardinal Airplant (Tillandsia fasciculata) — Loxahatchee Bromelid

Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) hosting a Monarch Butterfly. — Monarch and Milkweed

Jamaican Caper (Capparis cynophallophora) — Jamacian Caper

March

Strollers in the shade — Bexley Trail Community Park

Earpod Wattle
(Acacia auriculiformis) — Bexley Trail Community Park

Shoe Button Ardisia
(Ardisia elliptica)
* INVASIVE * — Bexley Trail Community Park

Creeping Foxglove
(Asystasia gangetica) — Bexley Trail Community Park

Small Bush Violet
(Barleria repens) — Bexley Trail Community Park

Yellow Trumpet Flower (Tecoma stans)
* THREATENED * — Bexley Trail Community Park

Swiss Cheese Plant
(Monstera deliciosa)
* INVASIVE * — Bexley Trail Community Park

Beautiful bark — Bexley Trail Community Park

Paperbark Tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia)
* INVASIVE * — Bexley Trail Community Park

Lovely form — Bexley Trail Community Park

Pond at Bexley Trail Park — Bexley Trail Community Park

Strollers relaxing by Bexley Park pond — Bexley Trail Community Park

February

Wood Storks
(Mycteria americana) — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Anhingha
(Anhinga anhinga) — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Purple Gallinule
(Porphyrio martinicus) — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Grey-headed Swamphen
(Porphyrio poliocephalus) — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Alligator and Great Blue Heron Standoff — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Resting Alligator — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

Green Iguana
(Iguana iguana) — Wakodahatchee Wetlands

January

December

November

Wild Poinsettia
(Euphorbia heterophylla)

October

Seacrest Scrub Entrance — Seacrest Scrub

Don't Let Any Gopher Tortoises Out! — Seacrest Scrub

About The Gopher Tortoise — Seacrest Scrub

Metz's Ruellia
(Ruellia metziae) — Seacrest Scrub

Pigeonberry
(Rivina humilis) — Seacrest Scrub

Jamaican Feverplant
(Tribulus cistoides) — Seacrest Scrub

Cucumberleaf Sunflower
(Helianthus debilis) — Seacrest Scrub

2021-2022

April

Amaryllis Glory — April 2022 Sip & Stroll

Enjoying Plants in Abundance while Sipping — April 2022 Sip & Stroll

Unusual Plants and Flowers — April 2022 Sip & Stroll

An Inviting Corner of the Garden — April 2022 Sip & Stroll

April 2022 Sip & Stroll
Keeping out of the Sun to Enjoy Each Other

Came with Dessert! — April 2022 Sip & Stroll

March

2022 March Sip & Stroll
Entrance of Hypoluxo Scrub Natural Area

February

January

A Wonderful Winter Stroll at Dusk
A Wonderful Winter Stroll at Dusk

Birds in the Distant Trees at Green Cay
Birds in the Distant Trees at Green Cay

Resident Baby Gator up close
Resident Baby Gator up close

December

Had to Share the Walkway
Had to Share the Walkway

Sip & Stroll Attendees
Sip & Stroll Attendees

Trips

Flagler Museum Tour & High Tea

December 14, 2023

Happy Guests! — Flagler Museum Tour and High Tea

What a gorgeous setting! — Flagler Museum Tour and High Tea

Such Elegance! — Flagler Museum Tour and High Tea

Morikami Japanese Garden

Happy members on tour — Morikami Japanese Gardens

More happy members on tour — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Peaceful Waters — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Early Rock Garden — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Hanging out with the Laughing Buddha — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Under the Guava Arch — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Symphony of colors and textures — Morikami Japanese Gardens

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Unusual Growth

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Unusual Fruit Trees

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Lots of Surprises

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022Unusual taste… super sour
Unusual Taste… super sour

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022Unusual Fruit Trees
Surprises around every corner

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022Enormous Jackfruit overhead
Enormous Jackfruit Overhead

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Largest Cannonball Tree in Florida

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Enormous Cannonball tree

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Spectacular colors

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Of Course, Orchids Everywhere

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Bao Bab – native to Africa

Unbelievable Acres Botanic Gardens March 2022
Best for last, Miracle Fruit, used in the treatment of Cancer patients

Butterfly World

Gorgeous Orchids living at Butterfly World
Gorgeous Orchids living at Butterfly World

Butterflies from different Countries are found at Butterfly world
Butterflies from different Countries are found at Butterfly world

Tropical Rhododendron at Butterfly World
Tropical Rhododendron at Butterfly World

Piano Butterfly wings
Piano Butterfly wings

Intimate Encounters at Butterfly World
Intimate Encounters at Butterfly World

Resident of Best Bird Cage Ever!
Resident of Best Bird Cage Ever!

Workshops

2024

Valentine Wreath

February 6, 2024

10am – 12pm

2023

Rose Making

October 31, 2023

10am – 12pm

Enjoying the company — Rose Making Workshop

Enjoying the banter — Rose Making Workshop

Cooking with Herbs

Bumble Bee Flower Pot

Conversation and creation — Bee Flower Pot Workshop

Concentrated Efforts — Bee Flower Pot Workshop

Creating Bees from thumbprints or fingerprint... sounds easy? — Bee Flower Pot Workshop

BBGC Members with their creations — Bee Flower Pot Workshop

Clay Flower Pot

Members making clay flowers for District X Meeting — Clay Flower Workshop

2022

Fun with Flowers

Very Attentive Audience — February Workshop
Our Instructor, Emilie Palmieri

Flower Arranging is serious business — February Workshop

Flower Arranging a Success
Flower Arranging 101 a Success!

2021

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Valentine Wreath

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