She was a plant pioneer. The first woman landscape architect in Florida (license #3), the first female president of the Royal Palm Chapter of FNGA (1965-1966), grower, landscaper, designer with the largest palm growing nursery in Florida (Everglades Nursery) and namesake to one of the most popular blooming vines in the world: ‘Helen Johnson’ bougainvillea.

Helen Johnson Hendry’s  life and accomplishments were on display at the Edison Ford Winter Estates last night as friends and family gathered to honor our home town historic hero. The highlight of the evening was watching a movie of an interview of Helen Hendry, recorded five years ago.

Brady Vogt and Chris Pendelton giving tribute.

Thanks to the staff of Edison Ford Winter Estates for creating these informative posters.

Friends, family and members of the horticulture industry witness dedication of a shade tree in her memory.

Robert Olinger (Forestry Resources and FNGLA member) and Debbie Hughes (Horticulturist, Edison) dedicate the Live Oak donated by Fish Branch Tree Farms, Arcadia.

Beautiful cake.