Tampa garden notes

Town 'N Country Garden Circle: Pat Rey, an owner of the Green Thumb Nursery, will talk about "Controlling Gardening Pests" at noon Wednesday at the Town 'N Country Recreation Center, 6039 Hanley Road. Call (813) 884-3462.

Orange Blossom Garden Club of Lutz: at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave. NW. Proceeds support local charities, civic associations and a botany/biology scholarship at the University of South Florida. Call (813) 949-1940.

Tampa African Violet Society: at the Ragan Community Center, 1200 E Lake Ave. A plant raffle and growing tips also will be offered. Call (813) 689-8700 or (813) 681-1910.

Begonia Society of Tampa Bay: at the Tate Distribution Center, 6401 N 54th St. A plant raffle will be held, and first-time attendees get a free begonia. Call (813) 779-7641.