We have an exciting line up of meetings for 2026! Our meetings are, generally, the first Wednesday, May – October, 11:30am -1:30pm at the Legion Hall (333 Wallingford Street, Blowing Rock, NC). Attendance is not required to be a club member.
2026
Rare and Endangered Plants of Southern Appalachia – May 6 – Elizabeth Trott, Botanical Garden and Exhibit Content Curator, Grandfather Mountain Stewardship Foundation. She will introduce us to some of the rare and endangered plants found on Grandfather and Roan mountains.
Invasive Plants: the Echo of Hurricane Helene – June 3 – Dr. AnnKatrin Rose
Associate Professor. Biology ASU, will update us on the Mile-A-Minute biocontrol efforts, some of the most problematic weeds resulting from hurricane-related flooding, and how it’s being addressed.
Moss: It’s Role in the World and Our Gardens – July 8 – Leigha Henson, ASU, and currently a guide at Arborcrest Gardens in Boone. She will be joined by Annika Davidson, Greenhouse Manager, ASU, Biology department. NOTE: Meeting will be held at Joyce Zellner’s Barn , 3664 Winkler’s Creek, BR
Creating Gardens for Biodiversity – August 5 – Dr. Patrick McMillan of Expeditions with Patrick McMillan on PBS and horticulturist for the new 7 acre park in Cary. He will be talking to us about gardening for life with natural biodiversity.
Joint event with the Blowing Rock Art & History Museum – September 2 – Topic TBD
End of the Year Celebration and Potluck Lunch – October 7 – Join us to celebrate our friendship and say ““goodbye” to another wonderful year in beautiful Blowing Rock.
2025
Landscaping for Privacy – May 7, 2025 – Paige Patterson, Watauga County NC Extension Service Agent showed us how to create our own personal retreat. Paige provided inspiration and practical advice by sharing her award-winning publication describing landscaping with plants which can thrive in Blowing Rock.
Art in the Garden – June 4, 2025 – We met Cantey Tanner, Sculptor, and creator of the beloved “Jesse” statue. She explained where she finds inspiration, her artistic journey, and how her work comes into being.
Tablescapes, and more! – July 9, 2025 – Lead by Pat Wheeler, BR Garden Club member. Pat, who creates dozens of arrangements for the Blowing Rock Tour of Homes, demonstrated how she creates one of her stunning arrangements. She also shared how her mother created “Friendship”.
Inside the Mind of a Honeyologist – August 6, 2025 – Meet Chris Conner, owner of Whole Hive Honey Company.
BRAHM Joint Event – September 3, 2025 – John and Adrienne Rothling spoke at the September program at BRAHM. He is the Director of Reynolda Gardens in Winston Salem, and she is a private gardener. Read more about Reynolda Gardens and it’s creator Katharine Smith Reynolds
October 1, 2025 – 2025 celebration and club potluck lunch.
2024
October 2, 2024 – meeting cancelled due to Hurricane Helene
Join us for the final meeting of 2024 for a potluck lunch and installation of next year’s officers. You can still sign up to decorate a table with your favorite fall theme. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. Hope to see you at this fun event!
September 4, 2024
Ron Cutlip, will present: Gardens are for People
Thank you to the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum for helping make this wonderful presentation available to the public. Local Landscape Architect, Ron Cutlip, introduced us to the inspiration behind his work and some of his projects.
August 7, 2024
Danielle Stewart, of the Mustard Seed Garden: Creating Floral Arrangements that Tell a Story
Danielle Stewart, co-founder of the Mustard Seed Garden, showed us how to make impactful floral arrangements that tell a colorful story. From a road-side stand she bought with her husband in 1992, to the thriving business employing dozens today, Danielle shared some of her journey with the club.
July 10, 2024
We learned about the good work Blue Ridge Women in Agriculture is doing to connect ag producers with consumers in our area. Members were excited to learn the BRWIA Food Hub now delivers orders in Blowing Rock for pickup each Thursday.
June 12, 2024
Ken Selody of Atlock Farm, who has been featured on Martha Stewart’s show, showed us how to create beautiful topiaries.
May 1, 2024
We kicked off our 2024 season with Brian Antzcak of Bug Lovers Native Plants, who grows plants native to the High Country. He helped us learn more about the relationship between plants and insects and the critical link native plants play in the food web.
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