Orcas Island Garden Club

11/01/2026

Our November program is with Linda Ann Vorobik, a botanist, professor, and botanical illustrator.

Through her 40+ year career, Linda Ann has seen plant names change and even change back again. Most of us have learned that the scientific binomial is more reliable than the common name given to a plant, but with the storm of taxonomic revisions and resulting name changes, many of us have had doubts! But do not fear, this is just science in action.

In this presentation, Linda Ann includes beautiful landscapes, wildflower closeups, and botanical watercolors of the plants and from the places that Linda has encountered throughout the west. She uses this imagery as a way to weave through the less enchanting story of how plants are named, and why the names change.

The Program will start at 10:00am but come early at 9:30 for socializing and snacks.

10/30/2026

With Orcas Island Public Library – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

10/28/2026

Just two more days until the Free Class on Cultivating Mason & Leaf Cutter Bees!

Friday, October 30th, 2:30-4:00 in the Community Room at the Orcas Island Public Library

10/27/2026

Get ready for a howling good time! The OIGC October Newsletter is available now. It's spooky good! 🎃

https://conta.cc/4sdT9Vq

10/24/2026

Several OIGC members are planning to attend this event! Ask a friend, share a room, and come along!

The wait is over! 🌸 The 2027 Northwest Flower & Garden Festival website is LIVE, and tickets are officially on sale. Get ready for five days of gorgeous display gardens, fresh ideas, hands-on fun, and all kinds of garden magic blooming around every corner. 🌿🪄

Step into 𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝑴𝒂𝒈𝒊𝒄 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒎𝒔 and explore 20+ incredible display gardens, 115+ expert-led sessions, hands-on activities and live experiences, plus thousands of unique finds in the Garden, Plant and Vintage Marketplaces. Whether you’re dreaming up a backyard makeover, looking for fresh planting ideas, or simply love being surrounded by beautiful things, there’s something here for you.

And the best part? Your ticket opens the door to an entire festival of inspiration. Wander the gardens, learn from the experts, try something new, shop for your next favorite find, and leave with ideas you’ll be excited to bring home. 🌿

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Start planning your visit and come see all the magic in bloom.

📅 February 17–21, 2027
📍 Seattle Convention Center
🌐 gardenshow.com

10/21/2026

Today is the day that Master Gardener, Barb Faville, from Meerkerk Gardens will be giving us a talk about growing rhododendrons and the history of this beautiful oasis on Whidbey Island.

Doors open at the Orcas Center with socializing and refreshments to be followed by the Program at 10:00AM.

10/14/2026

The Orcas Island Garden Club will be joined by Rachel Factor and Jeremy Bergland for two information sessions on mushroom foraging on Orcas Island. These sessions are designed to help people understand foraging basics before going out into the woods and collecting on their own.

The Saturday session is an information session at the Orcas Island Public Library Community Room from 10:00-11:00 AM. The Sunday session is a 'walk and talk' at Moran State Park, starting from the Mountain Lake Parking lot from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Join us for one or both!