Our History
The Winter Park Garden Club was one of the first to be founded in the State of Florida in 1922! Grace Osborne Edwards, who was the first president, along with the board, determined the goals of promoting gardening and beautifying the City of Winter Park.
WPGC was one of four clubs to institute the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs and become associated with National Garden Clubs, Inc. This is the largest garden club establishment in the world, which is a non-profit educational organization.
Throughout the years, WPGC has broadened its goals to protect and conserve our natural resources, promote civic beautification, encourage the improvement of roadsides and parks, encourage the establishment of botanical gardens, arboreta, and horticultural centers and assist deserving students through college scholarships in science fields of study. Through FFGC, programs such as Wekiva Youth Camp and SEEK, instill in our youth the love of gardening and respect for and protection of the environment.
The Winter Park Garden Club is a charter member of the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc as well as:
- FFGC District VII
- Deep South Region
- National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Who We Are
What We Do
Our Vision
Programs Implemented Over The Years
Board & Committee Chairs
Martha Clouse
Jordan Celeste
John Reker
Bertie Rose
Sharon Krazewski
Janet Hope
Barbara Buchele
Susan Ashby
Emily Bader
Join Today
Joining our club offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow gardening enthusiasts, learn new techniques, get inspired, and make a positive difference in the community through our various projects.