Sue Abbott Lecture

This annual lecture honors a devoted and popular floral arranger, and lover of flowers and gardens, Sue Abbott. The lectures feature floral arranging demonstrations by metro-area floral designers.

Our featured floral artist was Laura Daluga, AFID, a 4th generation floral designer, accredited member of the American Floral Design Institute, and Certified Floral Designer. Laura returned Tuesday, October 13, 7:00 pm for our 2026 Sue Abbott Lecture. Laura explored the balance between architectural form and the natural movement of late season blooms, in her presentation, Where Structure Meets Stem.

Location: Alger Center Community Room, 32 Lake Shore Rd., Grosse Pointe Farms.

Registration: Admission, free to current Garden Center members, $10 for non-members. Advanced registration required for members and non-members.