A home standard  flower show at the historical homestead of Waldo and Elsebeth Sexton.

5020 12th Street, Vero Beach
Saturday, 2:00 - 6:00 P.M.
Sunday, 11:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M.

Featuring:

44 flower designs created by members of the Garden Club;
42 different classes in horticulture.

Educational exhibits, nursery displays as well as plant societies and florists. And a chance to see the original home of the Sexton family as well as the tree house built for their daughter Barbara and her husband John Tripson.

The legendary Waldo Sexton (1885-1967) was an important personality in the vitality, development, and growth of Vero Beach. He was born in Shelbyville, IN in 1885. He graduated from Purdue University School of Agriculture in 1911. In 1914 he came to Vero Beach on a business trip and decided to stay and work for Indian River Farms Company. He married and had four children.

Over the years he became a prominent civic leader and was  instrumental in furthering the citrus, cattle, and tourism industries in Indian River County.

Other familiar and famous Waldo Sexton developments include the Driftwood Inn; Ocean Grill; and McKee Botanical Garden (formerly McKee Jungle Garden). Anecdotal stories of Waldo's life are many, and attempts have been made to capture and define the personality of the man. Over the years they have become part of the common local lore.

Waldo died in 1967 at the age of 82.

The tile image on this page incorporates adaptations of many tile designs that can be found at the original homestead of Waldo Sexton in Vero Beach.

Distinctive ironwork, statuary, and an eclectic collection of objets d'art and furnishings can also be found throughout the home and garden.   

Admission Fee:  $10.00 per person.

For Additional information on the Flower Show, "Waldo's Way", or to purchase advance tickets please contact the GCIRC at 772-567-4602 or Email us.