Passport to Petals 2027 Sponsorship

PASSPORTS TO PETALS

 Fundraiser and NGC Standard Flower Show
April 14, 2027 | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

 

The Coral Gables Garden Club invites guests to Passports to Petals, a spectacular kickoff celebration for its National Garden Clubs Standard Flower Show, on Wednesday, April 14, 2027, at 6:00 p.m., at the breathtaking Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.

At the heart of the evening will be a spectacular juried flower show featuring extraordinary floral designs, horticulture, and educational displays, created by members of the Coral Gables Garden Club. Surrounding the exhibit, guests will travel with their passports through six garden-inspired destinations, each representing a celebrated garden from around the world. and culinary specialties unique to that region.

Travelers may begin at The Butchart Gardens in Canada, continue to the Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands and visit Monet's Garden in France.  Additional destinations inspired by Singapore, England, Africa, and the United States will offer their own distinctive tastes and traditions.

As they explore each destination, guests will enjoy cocktails, live music, and an exciting silent auction featuring unique experiences and treasures. Throughout the evening, the artistic floral exhibits will provide a stunning backdrop, celebrating the beauty of gardens from around the world.

Passports to Petals promises an evening of elegance, discovery, and inspiration while raising funds to support the Coral Gables Garden Club's environmental, educational, and community beautification initiatives.

Tickets for Passports to Petals are $125 per person and will be available for purchase at www.CoralGablesGardenClub.org. Advance purchase is recommended.

SUPPORTING OUR COMMUNITY

Proceeds from Passports to Petals will support the City of Coral Gables new Micro-Forest Initiative, planned in collaboration with the Coral Gables Garden Club. Funds will also help sustain the Club's continued support of Camp Mahachee habitat restoration, the restoration of the Coral Gables Library Butterfly Garden,  and its many educational and community programs.
 
For more than a century, the Coral Gables Garden Club has promoted gardening, horticulture, environmental stewardship, community beautification, and the art of floral design. Through scholarships, educational outreach, and conservation initiatives, the Club cultivates a greener, more beautiful future for generations to come.

Passports to Petals is more than an evening of elegance and entertainment. It is an investment in our community, our environment, and the enduring beauty of our gardens.

Jo Wanda Peterson and Teresa Zohn Co-Chairs

 

PASSPORTS TO PETALS

National Garden Club Standard Flower Show

April 14–15, 2027 | Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden

 

The Coral Gables Garden Club is proud to present Passports to Petals, a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show celebrating the beauty, artistry, and educational value of gardening and creative design. Set against the spectacular backdrop of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, this two-day event will take visitors on a journey around the world through the universal language of flowers and plants.

As a National Garden Club Standard Flower Show, accredited judges will evaluate all entries in accordance with National Garden Clubs' standards, recognizing excellence in floral design, horticulture, and educational interpretation.

Artistic Floral Design and Horticulture will transport visitors to some of the world's most celebrated gardens, including Monet's Garden, the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden, Butchart Gardens, and Keukenhof. Floral designs inspired by these iconic destinations, along with horticultural specimens grown and exhibited by Garden Club members and community participants, will showcase the plant world's remarkable diversity and beauty.

Educational Displays will highlight the Coral Gables Garden Club's longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship, conservation, and community engagement. Exhibits will explore topics such as growing microgreens, creating microforests, planting native species, supporting pollinator habitats, and other initiatives that promote responsible care of our natural resources and inspire future generations of gardeners.

Whether you are an experienced gardener, a floral design enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of nature, Passports to Petals promises an inspiring celebration of horticultural excellence, artistic expression, and the extraordinary ways gardens connect us to the world around us.

PUBLIC FLOWER SHOW

On Thursday, April 15, 2027, the Coral Gables Garden Club will present its flower show to the public free of charge from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Complimentary admission to Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden will be available to those who register in advance through the Coral Gables Garden Club website at www.CoralGablesGardenClub.org.

Flower Show Chairs: Sharon Trbovich and Bonnie Seipp

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