Purpose
​The primary purposes of The Lakeside Garden Guild shall be the growing and showing of fresh plant material, learning about and practicing floral design, and organizing and supporting an annual community project.

Floral Art, Friendship & Helping Others

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Click the button below to go to the Members Area.

Our Members Area

The Members Area of the website is for members only and is password protected.  This section contains the meeting schedules, meeting minutes, pictures from the presentations and more ..... basically everything you need to know as a Garden Guild Member. 
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Click the button below to go to Floral Design Shows.

Our Annual Floral Design Shows

Each year in November, the Lakeside Garden Guild hosts a Floral Show hosting 250 guests to peruse 38 to 40 floral arrangements.  Every year the theme is different,  challenging each member to design and  coordinate a floral idea and turn it into something spectacular and intriguing.  The money from this event is donated to our annual community project.

2019 Community Project

The Garden Guild's 2019 Community Project was to replace the two old falling-down bridges on the footpath of the Ajijic malecon. The guild used the money generated from its annual floral show and implemented the project in collaboration with the Gobierno Municipal.  Justine Bertram headed this committee.  The ceremony was held on July 18th at 11:00 a.m.   Below are some photos of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the inauguration of the new bridges!
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Cathy, Connie, Justine (Leader) and Allegra - Community Project Team
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Thank you, Jan, for the lovely florals!!
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"Cutting the Ribbon" Ceremony with the Mayor of Chapala.
The guild members celebrated with lunch afterwards at Cocinart. What a great group of women!

Our Community Projects

Every year The Garden Guild plans and participates in a community project that will enhance the community or help a group in our area.  These are some of our more recent projects.

Estela Hidalgo Sculpture in Memory of Juanita Reed

Wipe Out Graffiti Campaign

Bench Donations

Useful Links

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Guadalajara Flower Market
 Driving Directions
Take Lazaro Cardenas to Colon Exit.
Turn right onto lateral.
Move immediately to right lane.
Turn right onto Colon.
Colon becomes Federalissimo after several blocks.
Proceed approx a mile and a half. After you pass the beautiful church in the middle of the road, it is not too far – keep in the right lane.
Market starts at Jesus Garcia. – There is also a small parking lot on Jesus Garcia.  As you exit the parking lot, turn right.  At the first corner, you will have reached the back street of the market. 

Triunfo

Click above to go to store's website. It's a great place for purchasing vases and other good stuff for floral design.
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(Click logo above to go to Miguel's website)
Av. Mariano Otero #3396, Zapopan, CP 45050 (GPS works)
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Flower Man at the Ajijic Tianguis

Name: Maritzio
Cell #: 333.476.1922
Email: pabi1090@yahoo.com
He will take orders for the Wednesday's Market. 
Just be sure to have the Spanish name of the flower in and ask for the cost.
Here's a great site for inspiration so when you have some time, take a look.  Incredible leaf manipulation too.  Thanks Celina for sharing.
This is a great site for how-to videos on all sorts of design implementation.

Floral Design Resources
​ A Resource List from Cathy Sheehan

1.  Chain of Life Network    www.chainoflifenetwork.org
This website features scientific care and handling of cut flowers, flowering plants, bedding plants , and other floral crops, and focuses on improvement of quality and longevity of the floral product.
2. Oasis Floral Products in Mexico    www.oasisfloral.mx
Online ordering from Smithers Oasis factory in Nuevo Laredo. Large selection of floral products at wholesale prices plus shipping.
3. Mexico’s Flower Power    www.geo-mexico.com
An indispensible resource for anyone interested in the flower growing business in Mexico. Interesting fact: Mexico only imports 2% of its marketable flowers.
4. Florists’ Review     www.floristsreview.com
The oldest and largest trade publication in the floral industry, and the industry’s only independent monthly magazine for the retail, design, and wholesale markets.
5. Flowers &     www.flowersandmagazine.com
A beautiful monthly magazine featuring inspiring floral design and news on the latest floral products.
6. Accent Décor    www.accentdecor.ccom
Great for inspiration. Features design focused vessels for the Floral, Event Planning, and Home Décor industries. Great “How-To” videos by professional designers.
7. My Modern Met    www.mymodernmet.com
Nine artists who transform flowers into visually satisfying art arrangements.
8. Best YouTube Videos by Professional Floral Designers. 
Look for…
  • Hitomi Gilliam
  • Kevin Ylvisaker (also does Oasis videos)
  • Sharon McGukin (also does Oasis videos)
  • J. Schwanke
  • Accent Décor T2 (All videos are by professional designers)
  • Paula Pryke
  • Rene van Rems
9. Recommended Books
  • The AIFD Guide to Floral Design
  • Paula Prykes Floral School, by Paula Prykes
  • Rene’s Bouquets, by Rene van Rems
  • Fall and Winter Arrangements, by Ralph Null
  • Sensational Bouquets, by Christian Tortu
  • Living With The Seasons, by Bonnie Trust Dahan
  • Christmas With Victoria, by Victoria Magazine
  • Design School, by Florists Review Magazine
  • Flower Arranging, by Teresa P. Lanker
  • Modern Flower Arranging, by Talmage McLauren & Tersea Lanker
  • Flowers For The Table, by Florists Review Magazine
  • Flower Styling by Florists Review Magazine
  • Jubilation Sympathy Flowers, by Randy Wooten​
  • Floral Tributes by Florists Review Magazine
Website recommended by Georgia Barneburg (many of the plants that grow in Texas also grow at lakeside)
5 Things Scientists Say to Try in Your Yard This Spring