The City of St. Petersburg Hosts Green Thumb FestivalThe Garden Club of St. Petersburg, in conjunction with the City of St. Petersburg's Green Thumb Festival, will present the Annual Standard Flower Show on Saturday, April 24, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Sunday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at the Walter Fuller Community Park (7891 26th Ave. N, St. Petersburg.) The theme of this year's juried show is "Dancing…Under the Stars." The Design Division will create floral designs inspired by the various styles of dance. On display in the Horticulture division will be the prize-winning plants, including: orchids, bromeliads, cacti, and succulents. There will also be educational, youth, and artistic crafts exhibits. The flower show is judged by accredited NGC flower show judges. Also during the festival, will be the popular Grow and Share Clinic, where each attendee receives a free plant grown by members of the Garden Club of St. Petersburg. The Children's Plant Fair will be open both days from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Children attending will receive a free plant and t-shirt. The Garden Club of St. Petersburg is affiliated with the Florida Federation of Garden Clubs, Inc. and the National Garden Clubs, Inc. For additional information, please call Jill Anderson at (727) 798-1970 or email jillandersn@aol.com, or Pat Strawn at (727) 576-4831 or email budnpats@aol.com.
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