Since it's beginning in 1928, The Garden Club of Palm Beach has enjoyed a dynamic history. Our club comissioned the first plan for the Town of Palm Beach that was adopted in 1929 and joined the GCA in 1931. The mission of our club remains focused on horiculture, the environment, conservation and civic improvements.
The dedicated members of our club maintain the Demonstration Gardens at the Society of the Four Arts, host two annual fundraisers, present a biennial flower show and in addition present many interesting programs for our club and the public.The Garden Club of America is leading the way back to gardens that are both beautiful and healthy and that sustain birds, butterflies and essential pollinators through a program in partnership with the National Audubon Society called Plants for Birds.
The Garden Club Of Palm Beach, Inc. is a registered, non-profit corporation which is exempt from US Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The dedicated members of our club maintain the Demonstration Gardens at the Society of the Four Arts, host two annual fundraisers, present a biennial flower show and in addition present many interesting programs for our club and the public.The Garden Club of America is leading the way back to gardens that are both beautiful and healthy and that sustain birds, butterflies and essential pollinators through a program in partnership with the National Audubon Society called Plants for Birds.
The Garden Club Of Palm Beach, Inc. is a registered, non-profit corporation which is exempt from US Federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
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The Garden Club of Palm Beach was founded in 1928, and held its first Flower Show in 1929.
The following year, the club commissioned a nationally renowned firm to create a formal Town Plan which was enthusiastically accepted by the Town Council in 1930.
In 1931 The Garden Club of Palm Beach was admitted to membership in The Garden Club of America.
In the early years the club members planted palms along Royal Palm Way, replanted the Lake Trail after severe hurricane damage, addressed the problems posed by the proliferation of billboards, and advocated for more green spaces within the town.
The following year, the club commissioned a nationally renowned firm to create a formal Town Plan which was enthusiastically accepted by the Town Council in 1930.
In 1931 The Garden Club of Palm Beach was admitted to membership in The Garden Club of America.
In the early years the club members planted palms along Royal Palm Way, replanted the Lake Trail after severe hurricane damage, addressed the problems posed by the proliferation of billboards, and advocated for more green spaces within the town.
Since its beginning in 1928, The Garden Club of Palm Beach has worked in close cooperation with the Town of Palm Beach.
Our club commissioned the first Town Plan that was adopted in 1929.
Now in its 92nd year, the mission of the club remains focused on horticulture, the environment, conservation and civic improvement.
Revenue generated from the annual House and Garden Day Tour funds projects that have been referred to as "Palm Beach Town Treasures".
It is fitting that The Garden Club of Palm Beach has spearheaded town beautification projects at all three entryways into Palm Beach.
Our club commissioned the first Town Plan that was adopted in 1929.
Now in its 92nd year, the mission of the club remains focused on horticulture, the environment, conservation and civic improvement.
Revenue generated from the annual House and Garden Day Tour funds projects that have been referred to as "Palm Beach Town Treasures".
It is fitting that The Garden Club of Palm Beach has spearheaded town beautification projects at all three entryways into Palm Beach.
Since its organization in 1928, the Garden Club of Palm Beach has partnered with the Town of Palm Beach in multiple civic projects, parks, and programs that protect, conserve, beautify, and preserve this coastal natural barrier island in the Atlantic Ocean and the Lake Worth Lagoon.
For ninety years, the Garden Club members have been active guardians of Palm Beach, attending Town Meetings, serving on Civic Boards, rendering financial assistance and underwriting, and often acting as a clearinghouse on matters concerning the beauty and the welfare of our town.
For ninety years, the Garden Club members have been active guardians of Palm Beach, attending Town Meetings, serving on Civic Boards, rendering financial assistance and underwriting, and often acting as a clearinghouse on matters concerning the beauty and the welfare of our town.
Marlberry (Ardisia escallonioides) It produces berries and fragrant white flowers that bloom all year, and it has shiny, dark green foliage.
It thrives in full to moderate sun and is salt, drought and wind tolerant.
Spanish Stopper (Eugenia foetida) It makes a tall, thick clipped hedge, growing 12-20ft high.
It has a fibrous root system and is a slow grower.
It is drought and salt tolerant and has oval green leaves with yellow underneath.
It produces small white flowers in summer and berries in December providing fruit for birds.
It thrives in full to moderate sun and is salt, drought and wind tolerant.
Spanish Stopper (Eugenia foetida) It makes a tall, thick clipped hedge, growing 12-20ft high.
It has a fibrous root system and is a slow grower.
It is drought and salt tolerant and has oval green leaves with yellow underneath.
It produces small white flowers in summer and berries in December providing fruit for birds.
The Pine Jog Environmental Education Center is located in West Palm Beach Florida.
The center's mission is to develop, provide and model environmental education programs in order to promote an understanding of the earth and its inhabitants.
The Garden Club of Palm Beach has been involved with and given support to Pine Jog for decades.
An early member of The Garden Club of Palm Beach, Elizabeth Kay and her husband, Alfred Kay purchased the original 150-acre Pine Jog Plantation in 1948.
Originally, the Kays grew flowers, fruits and vegetable on their land.
The center's mission is to develop, provide and model environmental education programs in order to promote an understanding of the earth and its inhabitants.
The Garden Club of Palm Beach has been involved with and given support to Pine Jog for decades.
An early member of The Garden Club of Palm Beach, Elizabeth Kay and her husband, Alfred Kay purchased the original 150-acre Pine Jog Plantation in 1948.
Originally, the Kays grew flowers, fruits and vegetable on their land.
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