By Grace Rabano & The Clermont Garden Club
Every month, from September through May, Clermont Garden Club members loan plants to Cooper Library and Clermont City Hall to promote horticulture awareness and connect our community to Clermont Garden Club’s programs, civic activities, and community outreach.
The Clermont Garden Club Plant-of-the-Month for December 2022 is the poinsettia. Poinsettia plants were loaned to the Cooper Memorial Library by club member, Barb Williams, and to City Hall by Lori Toth. The poinsettia derives its common English name from Joel Roberts Poinsett. He is credited with introducing the plant to the US in the 1820s. It is a tropical plant and is happiest in bright, but indirect sunlight. Only water when the soil is dry to the touch. Overwatering can lead to root rot and other issues.
Clermont Garden Club members meet every third Wednesday of the month (September through May), except scheduled field trips, Holiday Luncheon and End of the Year Luncheon, at the clubhouse located at 849 West Avenue, Clermont, FL 34711. Meetings begin at 10 am New members and guests are warmly welcome.
Clermont Garden Club is a 501 c3 nonprofit organization.
