Speakers: Suellen Biferie, Member of the Marigold Circle, Master Gardener for 5 years, Florida native and former teacher for Volusia County Schools Speaker: Karen Burgess, Master Gardener for 5 years, Volusia County native, former teacher/administrator with Volusia County schools and a Garden of the the Month recipient 

Blue Sage Circle Host

Helping members become accomplished horticulturists.

The NGC Gardening Study Courses are designed to provide educational information to those especially interested in gardening, horticulture and related subjects. Courses cover all aspects of growing, from understanding soil structure to pruning techniques, plant identification, etc. Topics include basic botany, soils, growing annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs, fruits and vegetables, lawns, pests and diseases of plants, plant classification, and selected subjects of local interest. Held at the Garden Club of DeLand

Speaker: Jim Norman, Master Gardener 

UF/IFAS Extension Center since 2011 

Florida resident since 1982, when he started raising tropical fish; primarily African cichlids part time. Imported salt and freshwater fish from the Far East and raised cichlids until 2004. Taught agriculture from 2004-2010, now retired and enjoying being a Master Gardener since 2011.

Marigold Circle Host

Speaker: Dr. Wendy Anderson, Professor and Chair of Environmental Science and Studies at Stetson University. Current resident of Victoria Park and member of their HOA Board.

Rose Circle Host

Speaker: Rita Taylor, Master Gardener UF/IFAS/Extension Center since 2009. Resident of New Smyrna Beach where she maintains her 1.25 acre wildlife habitat and is a huge advocate for camping, hiking kayaking and riding her motorcycle.

Daisy Circle Host

 Speaker: Jennifer Mitchell, PhD with the Office of Communications, St. Johns River Water Management District

Milkweed Circle Host

Garden Club of DeLand Booth

Speaker: Deirdre Irwin, Deirdre Irwin, Water Conservation Coordinator with the St. Johns River Water Management District

Firecracker Circle Host