Sarasota Garden Club is committed to educating its members and the public on Florida-friendly gardening and environmental issues, landscaping and gardening, floral design creativity and horticultural hands-on activities, research and discussion. Many programs are delivered at the club’s botanical gardens – 1131 Boulevard of the Arts.
- As a member of the Sarasota Garden Club, you are also a member of: National Garden Clubs, Inc. (NGC) and Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. (FFGC). A wide variety of programs developed, sponsored and delivered by them are available to our membership.
Sarasota Garden Club’s Floral Design & Horticultural Programs – Our year-long program is planned to introduce members, from beginners to advanced designers, on latest trends and provide inspiration for creativity using plant materials using the principals of design. Many design styles are discussed and shown in preparation for the Flower Show that has been held for over 75 years in Sarasota. Members are also encouraged to enter other club shows to improve and enjoy their interest in design.
National Garden Club Education Schools
NGC Environmental Studies School – This series of classes were developed for clubs as a service to their communities. It is to teach environmental literacy to cherish, protect, and conserve the living earth. The courses encourage action for sustainable development and appreciation for the interrelation of all natural things.
NGC Gardening Study School – This school is designed to provide information on topics of interest to those especially interested in gardening, horticulture and related topics.
NGC Flower Show School – The purpose of this school experience is to stimulate interest in horticulture and floral design, provide an outlet for creative expression, to educate club members and the viewing public and to convey to the community the objectives of NGC clubs.
FFGC Floral Design Study Series – The program focuses on basic floral design for flower shows using live plant materials, flowers – fresh and dried and other components. Study units are sponsored by any local Garden Club. A certificate is awarded upon completion of six units.