Appreciation Luncheon for Landscaping Staff
On May 5, the HGC hosted a luncheon for Deercreek’s landscape and golf course maintenance staff at the tennis club’s back patio. The lunch is an annual Home & Garden Club tradition to thank the landscaping staff for keeping Deercreek beautiful. And, to thank them...
The View – May 2026
Mike & Olivia Whatley8222 Persimmon Hill Lane After a long and very cold winter, many Deercreek homeowners are coping with signs of winter – dead palm fronds and burnt leaves on the shrubs. It is a joy to find a home freshened for spring by colorful flower beds...
Man in Overalls Inspires Us to Plant Veggies
Nathan Ballentine entertained and inspired Home & Garden Club members by telling the story of his journey from backyard gardener to urban garden guru, the Man in Overalls. Planting his first veggies at age 8, Nathan became an expert on urban gardening by growing...
The View April 2026 – Beautiful Azaleas
Beautiful Azaleas Along Deercreek RoadsMaintained by Connors Landscaping – Danny Connors, Owner Residents and visitors alike praise the beauty of the landscape leading into the entrance of Deercreek Country Club and all roads within. Much of the credit for the...
2026 Spring Fashion Show a Great Success
A scenic view of the Mediterranean coast and beautiful blue and white vases with yellow lemons drew participants to the blue waters of the Côte d’Azur. Tablescapes featuring fresh lemon arrangements, blue and white striped table runners, and soft yellow and blue...
The View – March 2026
John and Kathy McIlvaine 8217 Bay Tree Lane In keeping with our focus on Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL), the home of John and Kathy McIlvaine has been selected. FFL features include extensive use of Asiatic Jasmine as a groundcover, replacing the turf (turfgrass)...
HGC Speaker Stresses Native Habitats in Yards
Deercreek Home & Garden Club members and other residents discovered the value of using native plants in their yards and landscaping during a presentation by Jody Willis, president of Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society. The “Sustainable Habitat and...
The Wicked Witch Came to Deercreek
The story of Margaret Hamilton, best known for her iconic role as the Wicked Witch of the West in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, was brought to life by actress Ruth Pangrace during a Home & Garden Club-sponsored program on February 12 at the Deercreek Country...