Haines City family honors Mexican roots with ‘Welcome to my Orchid Garden’ mural

The Brief

  • A Haines City artist created a 50-foot mural celebrating her family’s immigrant journey, culture and growing flower business.
  • The “Welcome to My Orchid Garden” mural, inspired by orchids from Florida and Mexico, symbolizes her parents’ sacrifices and the community’s diversity.
  • Ruiz hopes to continue beautifying Haines City with more public art while carrying on her family’s legacy.

HAINES CITY, Fla. Every mural has a story.

For one family in Haines City, their shop’s mural represents growing their business from the dirt up, their love for their vibrant, diverse community, and their passion for the arts.

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