Flower Shows and Societies

When people think of flowers, they think of Spring. However, some flowers are at their peak in the Fall and Winter months. With our warm climate and mild winters, there are varieties that bloom most of the year. Gainesville is fortunate to have many flower societies, with monthly meetings and flower shows. Why not try a meeting? You’ll meet members of your community and pick up some gardening tips. Looking for something to do one weekend? Try a show and check out some beautiful plants and flowers.

Gainesville Bromeliad Society

Gainesville Bromeliad Society - Meetings are on fourth Sundays at 2 p.m. at the University of Florida, Entomology/Nematology Building, Steinmetz Hall, Room #1031, 1800 Natural Area Drive. Meetings are open to the public. Find more information on Facebook.

Gainesville Camellia Society & Show

Gainesville Camellia Society - Meetings are on third Sundays, Sept. - May at 2 p.m. in the GRU Conference Room at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Drive. Find more information on Facebook and in their newsletter.

Camellia Society Show: Jan. 7-8, 2023, Saturday 1 - 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Regular admission price for non-members.

Gainesville Orchid Society & Show

Gainesville Orchid Society - Meetings are on fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Drive. You do not need to be a member to attend.

Fall Plant Sale and Orchid Society Show: Oct. 22-23, 2022, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens. Admission is free for the entire weekend.

Gainesville Rose Society & Show

Gainesville Rose Society - Meetings are on second Sundays at 2 p.m. at First Christian Church, 3411 NW 83rd St. Visitors are welcome. Find more information on Facebook.

Gainesville Rose Society 48th Annual Rose Show - Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, 1 - 4 p.m. at First Christian Church.

Paynes Prairie Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society

Paynes Prairie Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society - Meetings are on third Wednesdays, Sept. - May (except Dec.) at 7 p.m. in the Phillips Hall at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 4225 NW 34th St. Meetings are open to the public. Find more information on Facebook.