Memorial Gardens
In conjunction with the Memorial Garden, a Book of Remembrance is maintained in the Public Library … For a fee, anyone can have the name[s] of Floral City loved ones placed into the book.

1956: a 5-year plan to landscape library grounds was adopted, but became an ongoing project.  1993: it became the Memorial Garden. 1995: the labyrinth was completed, hand-made stepping stones were added, as well as benches and birdbath and dedicated it to the community on October 27, 1996. 2000: plants damaged during a building-repainting project were replaced, new benches were installed and a new sidewalk replaced the stepping stones. 2002: a sign was placed in the arbor

The Memorial Garden Labyrinth

The Memorial Garden was used for a wedding

Gateway Garden
2003: We assisted in the sign lay-out design and created the garden that surrounds the “Historic Floral City” gateway sign.  The artwork was donated by Jo Quackenbush, H.D. & Lynn Bassett donated the lettering and Frank & Phyllis Peters donated the plants.  Michael Harnden, Certified Arborist planted the trees. The Floral City Heritage Council worked with the county to have the sign created.

School Garden & Mural
1999: Junior Gardeners helped install the first Butterfly Garden School Beautification Project
Phase I: The Garden. 
2003-2003: volunteers from Camp E-Nini-Hassee helped us enlarge the flower bed. .2004: additional shrub and tree plantings, a seating area and a stepping stone path were added

Trail Butterfly Garden

2001: We created a bird & butterfly garden on the south entrance to the State Trail off E. Orange Avenue.
2006: this garden was awarded a citation by the Keep Citrus Beautiful Organization.

Trail Rose Garden
The Trail Rose Garden is planted with old fashioned roses.
2004 we adopted the Trail Rose Garden from the Friends of the Garden Club