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Clara DriscollIn the early spring of 1924, Mrs. Clara Driscoll Sevier called a meeting at her home, Laguna Gloria, for those interested in community beautification. The club became federated with National Garden Clubs, Inc, on November 10, 1928 during the first convention of Texas Garden Clubs. The poet O. Henry called Austin “The City of the Violet Crown”. So the name Violet Crown Garden Club was adopted. The club met for 26 years in the Crystal Ballroom at the Driskill Hotel, then at various other locations. They helped to build the garden center at Zilker Botanical Garden and have been meeting there since their 40th anniversary in 1964.

Violet Crown is famous and known for its Flower Shows that are done twice a year — in the fall, usually in October, and in one in the spring. Flower Shows are fun and are a way to show our community the beauty of well grown plant material and creating floral designs. We are blessed to have some of the BEST designers in the District. June Wood, one of our outstanding designers, served as President of the National Garden Club and helped write the handbook on flower shows and judging.

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Upcoming

“Swap Till You Drop: Plant Exchange”

Date: September 22, 2022
Time: 9:30 am

Presented by Ellen Singleton, Violet Crown Club Treasurer, Day Lily Exhibition Judge, President Iris Society

“Looking Back at You: Reflective Design”

Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 9:30 am

Presented by Velia Sanchez-Ruiz, First Vice President and Past-President Violet Crown Club, Day Lily Exhibition Judge

Volunteer Event at Zilker Garden

Date: October 29, 2022
Time: 12:00 am - 12:00 am

Volunteer Event at Zilker Garden to enhance pollinator plants in the Children’s Garden. Contact the club for more information.

“The Show Will Go On: Flower Show Tips”

Date: November 17, 2022
Time: 9:30 am

Presented by Sue King, Member and Past-President Violet Crown Club, National Flower Show Judge, Environmental Consultant, Creative Flower Arranger of America Member

“Tray Design”

Date: December 15, 2022
Time: 9:30 am

Presented by Shirley Smith, Violet Crown Club Member. Holiday Celebration.

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