Fanfare: Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens’ Bowties & Butterflies Gala

For the 300-plus walking into Phipps Conservatory & Botanical Gardens during the Bowties & Butterflies Gala on May 19, there were plenty of opportunities to brag about one’s prowess with plant life.

“Hello? Deliver the mulch,” said Gene Svrcek with Paul Gitnik, as they caught up with Bob Fragasso and Joe Lagana.