Blowing Rock Garden Club

About

Purpose

We help keep Blowing Rock beautiful by;

  • Helping maintain the Memorial Garden in the center of Blowing Rock
  • Educating ourselves on best gardening practices
  • Educating visitors and village residents about gardening
  • Working with other civic organizations to conserve and improve our share spaces

Meetings

The club meets monthly, May-October. We typically meet the first Wednesday of the month, for a light lunch, educational program, and business meeting.  $35 yearly dues are paid in May. Join at any time by:

  • completing the Application Form
  • mailing your Application Form and $35 dues to:
    • Blowing Rock Garden Club, PO Box 2673, Blowing Rock, NC 28605
  • Or attend a meeting and join then
  • From May-Oct we gather on Mondays at 5:00pm and Thursdays at 8:30am to tend to the Memorial Garden on Main Street. All are welcome to join us.

History

At the intersection of Sunset and Main Street, town of Blowing Rock erected a memorial to residents who gave their lives in our nation’s military conflicts. The memorial was surrounded by geraniums in the summer.

The Blowing Rock Garden Club, established in 1948, was created, its mission – to beautify, conserve and educate.

In 2000-01 the club began working with the town to improve the Memorial Garden. In 2002, the club received the town’s “Best Civic Organization” award.

Sculptor Alex Hallmark created The Gardener in resin. In 2005, the club had raised enough money to have it cast in bronze, and installed in the Memorial Garden.

READ: Club history, prepared by Joyce Zellner, for the BRHAM

Projects

Our annual events, Wildflower Bingo and Mile of Flowers occur on alternating years. These events help us raise awareness and the resources needed for civic improvement projects. 

Support

You can support our efforts to keep Blowing Rock beautiful by;

  • Joining the club
  • Coming to an event
  • Volunteering your time and talents
  • Making a financial contribution to our 501(c)(3) organization
  • From May-Oct we gather on Mondays at 5:00pm and Thursdays at 8:30am to tend to the Memorial Garden on Main Street. All are welcome to join us.

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