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🌺 2026 Educational Programs & Social Gatherings

Fellowship • Education • Gardens • Camellias • Friends

Join the Fayetteville Camellia Club this fall for a wonderful series of educational programs, garden visits, hands-on activities, and opportunities to enjoy fellowship with fellow gardening enthusiasts.

Whether you are a longtime camellia grower or simply enjoy beautiful gardens and good company,

come for the camellias and stay for the fellowship!

Tama Glitters

🌸 OCTOBER 2026

Fall Planting & Camellia Pickup

Large-Pot Demonstration

Sunday, October 18, 2026
1:00 PM until

📍 Hosted by Ross & Catherine Kubeny
344 Cattle Lane
Lillington, NC 27546

Join us for an afternoon of learning, planting, and fellowship as we explore ways to extend our camellia gardens into patios, decks, and other spaces.

Program Highlights

🌺 Selecting Camellias for the Carolina Landscape
🪴 Large-Pot Camellia Demonstration — Learn how to successfully grow camellias in containers.
🌱 Fall Planting Tips
🌺 Camellia Plant Order Pickup
🍽️ Covered Dish Luncheon

Special Guest: John Fields

John Fields will share information about Gibberellic Acid (GA₃) for Camellia Growers, including information for those interested in gibbing their camellias.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddfTrNUeJWWbPX8KySaELmYjs_qFp-gzLmgaA70ZAhNtntwg/viewform?usp=header

Edna Bass Variegated

🐝 NOVEMBER 2026

Honey Bees & Winter Camellias

The Value of Camellias to Bees When Other Plants Are Dormant

Saturday, November 14, 2026
11:00 AM

📍 Camellia Forest
620 NC-54
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Hosted by David Parks, Owner of Camellia Forest

November brings us to one of the area's beautiful camellia destinations for a special educational program exploring the important relationship between honey bees and winter-blooming camellias.

Educational Program

Guest Speaker: Whitaker Grannis

Learn about honey bees and the important value camellias provide to bees during the winter months, when many other plants are dormant.

Enjoy the Day!

Following the presentation, we'll have an opportunity to:

🍽️ Enjoy lunch together
☕ Participate in a special tea tasting with Christine Parks
🌺 Tour the beautiful Camellia Forest
🪴 Shop for favorite camellias from Camellia Forest
🤝 Enjoy an afternoon of fellowship with fellow club members

Please RSVP by November 10.

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfXPmeC88dZ4-tZfMzCwCd9BhCgdxXVlZ7ylf1BCPN_xy59LA/viewform?usp=header

Terry Gilley Variegated

🎄 DECEMBER 2026

Christmas Garden Social & Gift Exchange

Saturday, December 5, 2026
1:00–4:00 PM

📍 Hosted by John & Sonya
699 Chelsea Drive
Sanford, NC 27332

We'll close out our fall program series with a special Christmas Garden Social celebrating the holidays, our gardens, and—most importantly—the friendships that make the Fayetteville Camellia Club special.

🎁 What to Expect

🍽️ Covered Dish Early Dinner — Bring your favorite dish to share.
🌺 Gibbed Camellia Blooms — Bring a bloom or two from your garden to share.
🎲 Games & Fellowship
🎁 White Elephant Gift Exchange

🌱 Program Focus

Disbudding & Winter Protection

We'll also share information and tips for disbudding camellias and protecting our plants during the winter months.

🎁 White Elephant Gift Exchange

Please bring a gift for the exchange—something nice, not a gag gift!

Freedom Bell

🎄 JANUARY 2027

🌺 YOU'RE INVITED!

Fayetteville Camellia Club

Educational Program, Membership Drive & Club Meeting

Discover the Beauty of Camellias!

Saturday, January 9, 2027
10:00 AM

230 East Russell Street
Fayetteville, NC 28301

Presented by John Fields, President, Fayetteville Camellia Club

🌺 A Morning of Learning, Friendship & Camellias!

The Fayetteville Camellia Club is excited to partner with Bell's Seeds for a special educational program designed to introduce new gardeners and longtime enthusiasts alike to the wonderful world of camellias!

Whether you are just discovering these beautiful flowering shrubs or have enjoyed growing them for years, there will be something for everyone.

Our educational program will feature:

Introduction to Camellias: Discover the beauty, varieties, and unique characteristics of these magnificent plants.
Camellias in the Landscape: Learn how to incorporate camellias into your home landscape for year-round beauty and seasonal color.
Live Potting Demonstration: Learn practical techniques for successfully planting and caring for camellias.
Camellia Bloom Display: Enjoy a beautiful selection of blooms showcasing the diversity and elegance of camellias.
Camellia Door Prizes: Enter our drawing for a chance to take home a beautiful camellia!
Food, Fellows
hip & Friendship: Enjoy refreshments while sharing gardening experiences, growing tips, and success stories with fellow camellia enthusiasts.

🌿 MEMBERS — BRING A FRIEND!

This special event is more than an educational program. It is an opportunity to introduce others to the Fayetteville Camellia Club and share our enthusiasm for growing and appreciating camellias.

Our partnership with Bell's Seeds provides an excellent opportunity to welcome prospective members, share information about the club, and encourage new memberships.

Every member is encouraged to bring at least one friend, neighbor, or fellow gardener!

We will be collecting contact information from interested guests, providing membership information, and offering opportunities to join our growing camellia community.

🌺 IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP MEETING TO FOLLOW

Following the educational program, Fayetteville Camellia Club members will gather for an important business meeting.

As we prepare for our 78th Annual Camellia Show on March 6, 2027, we must address several important matters concerning the financial support and continued success of our club.

Our discussion will focus on:

Sponsorship Needs: Identifying potential sponsors and securing the financial support necessary for our upcoming camellia show.
Financial Challenges: Reviewing potential funding shortfalls and discussing how we can address them.
Fundraising Opportunities: Exploring creative ways to generate additional revenue and strengthen our club's financial future.
Membership Growth: Discussing strategies to attract new members and build lasting community partnerships.

Your participation in this meeting is especially important.

The continued success of our annual show and educational outreach depends upon the ideas, involvement, and support of our membership. We encourage everyone to attend, contribute suggestions, and help us identify opportunities for the future.

🌺 HELP US GROW SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL!

Camellias bring people together through a shared appreciation for gardening, beauty, and friendship. This January, we have an opportunity not only to share our knowledge but also to plant the seeds for a stronger and more successful Fayetteville Camellia Club.

Come for the camellias, stay for the fellowship, and help us grow our club!

🌺 Come for the Camellias. Stay for the Fellowship.

From harvesting air layers in September to celebrating together at our Christmas Garden Social in December, this fall is filled with opportunities to learn, grow, share, and enjoy.

We look forward to seeing you in the garden!

Fayetteville Camellia Club
Fellowship • Education • Camellias • Gardens • Friends

Camellia Tidbit

Camellia wood is among the densest on Earth producing wood that is far denser than the Live Oak tree, whose life span is about one third that of the camellia. The wood from the Camellia is known for it's luxurious color and it's fine grains which gives it a very smooth feel.

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