The St. Johns River was the backdrop for the Garden Club of Jacksonville’s annual Blooms Galore & More preview party on Friday, April 5, where more than 80 guests got a sneak peek and first pick of the offerings before the public event the following day.
In total, the Garden Club received more than 2,300 plant donations for the yearly fundraiser event. Garden Club of Jacksonville Executive Director Denise Reagan explained proceeds from the sale will go directly back to support the club.
“We put on low-cost and free programming all year long,” said Reagan. “So, every bit of this money helps us do that.”
Reagan added that some Garden Club members propagate plants throughout the year to donate to the sale.
“Anybody who’s a member of the Garden Club has a soft spot in their heart for green spaces and green things,” she said. “We’re very gratified and appreciative of all their work.”
In addition to the outdoor plant sale, guests were able to peruse booths of more than 30 vendors at the Green Market inside the Garden Club ballroom and courtyard.
This year’s Blooms Galore & More was co-chaired by Susan Painter and Cyndy Reynolds.
