Green Thumb Garden Club Invites the Community to a Very Special Floral Design Event

By Kathleen Edge, Publicity & Website Chair

Green Thumb Garden Club is inviting the community to a very special event with renowned author and floral designer, Laura Dowling. Laura will travel to the beautiful Emerald Coast to demonstrate the art of creating stunning floral arrangements on May 15, 2025.

As the White House chief floral designer from late 2009 through February 2015, Dowling managed flowers and décor for both public and private spaces as well as all official events and the famous Christmas decorations. She studied French floral art in Paris and extended her floristry training in Germany. Laura is the author of five books, most recently Designing Christmas: Practical Tips for Festive Décor. Using the theme “Gifts from the Garden”, she recently transformed nine rooms at the Cheekwood Estates & Gardens in Nashville, TN into a holiday wonderland.

The GTGC event is on May 15, 2025. Registration is required and attendance is limited to 80 people. Lunch will be served and there will be tablescapes on display created by talented GTGC members and a book signing opportunity. All details including the day’s agenda and registration form can be found at www.greenthumbgardenclubinc.org or email greenthumbgardenclubinc@gmail.com.

The Green Thumb Garden Club, Inc., located in Walton County, Florida, is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to stimulate interest in the beautification of Walton County, furthering the education of its members and the public in botany, community beautification, conservation of natural resources, environmental awareness, floral design, gardening, horticulture, and nature studies and instill in our youth the love of gardening and respect for the environment.