Monday

■ “Successful and Beautiful Colorful Containers”: Program for the first meeting of the season of Gulf Coast Garden Club includes a presentation on growing color-rich container gardens. New members, both men and women, are welcome.

When: 9 a.m. to noon

Where: Unity Church, 28285 Imperial Parkway, Bonita Springs

Admission: Free to visitors

■ “A Plumera Safari in Thailand”: A presentation by Luc Vanoorbeeck, owner of Florida Colors Nursery is the topic of the Tropical Flowering Tree Society meeting. Monthly programs include speakers, flowering tree auctions and refreshments. The group is also planning a presence at Fairchild’s Ramble Nov. 8 and 9 at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens.

Where: 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (south entrance)

When: 7:30 p.m.

Admission: Free to visitors; membership $30 a year

Information: (305) 389-5404 or www.tfts.org

Oct. 18

■ The Naples Orchid Society Annual Orchid Sale including a variety of orchids donated by members of the society, available from $5 up. Members will offer advice and information about growing orchids.

Where: The Conservancy Auditorium, 1450 Merrihue Drive, just north of the post office off Goodlette-Frank Road

When: Noon to 3 p.m. or until sold out

Admission: Free

Information: 403-7155 or www.naplesorchidsociety.org

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