The Raleigh Garden Club Story
One of the first garden clubs founded in the
nation, the Raleigh Garden Club has for more than
80 years helped members develop their gardening
and design skills. It's then used its collective green
thumb to beautify the city we live in through
outreach programs and education. Organized in
1925, the club is one of the five founding groups
of the Garden Club of North Carolina. It was
established as a philanthropic and educational
association for its members.
Raleigh Garden Club programs reflect the many
aspects of gardening (e.g. flower arranging,
horticulture, organic and wildlife habitat
gardening). We offer educational programs at our
monthly meetings and support study groups within
our organization.
In past years noteworthy projects are the creation
and maintenance of the Chapel Garden at
Dorothea Dix Hospital and the Martha Franck
Fragrance Garden at the Governor Morehead
School for the Blind. The Fragrance Garden is
designed to appeal to the sense of smell, touch,
and sound. Construction began in 2000 and
continues with the addition of new sections. Annual
contributions are made to the Garden Club of
North Carolina to support the Daniel Boone Native
Gardens in Boone, the Elizabethan Garden in
Manteo, and The North Carolina Nature
Conservancy.
From east to west and north to south, the
organization's beautification efforts have touched
nearly every part of the city. Past projects include
planting azaleas and installing an irrigation system
at Fred Fletcher Park, planting cherry trees at
Pullen Park, donating startup funds in 1968 for the
Rose Garden at Raleigh Little Theater, and
providing thousands of dollars to Raleigh Parks
and Recreation to plant trees and shrubs in city
parts. In 2000, the group received the Fred
Fletcher Volunteer Award from the city for its years
of contributions. The club was later recognized for
its memorial planting of 40 "Freedom Trees" at
Fletcher Park following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Raleigh Garden Club has landscaped and
planted yards for habitat for Humanity and offers
garden therapy to the elderly in various Raleigh
locations each year. A junior garden club that the
group co-sponsors brings horticulture education to
a local elementary school.
State Capitol visitors and staff have enjoyed the
fruits of the club's labor every holiday season for
the last three decades. The group decorates the
historic Capital building with fresh greenery and
flowers from members' own gardens using flower
arranging and horticulture skills learned through
the organization's educational programs.
The club provides scholarships and funds for
work-study programs in horticulture. It also
supports a variety of gardening organizations,
including the NC Nature Conservancy, the JC
Raulston Arboretum, and the NC Botanical Garden.
From the early years of one century to those of
another, the Raleigh Garden Club has provided
the knowledge, funds, and sweat equity to help
beautify and enrich Raleigh's natural landscape
for generations to enjoy far into the future.
One of the first garden clubs founded in the
nation, the Raleigh Garden Club has for more than
80 years helped members develop their gardening
and design skills. It's then used its collective green
thumb to beautify the city we live in through
outreach programs and education. Organized in
1925, the club is one of the five founding groups
of the Garden Club of North Carolina. It was
established as a philanthropic and educational
association for its members.
Raleigh Garden Club programs reflect the many
aspects of gardening (e.g. flower arranging,
horticulture, organic and wildlife habitat
gardening). We offer educational programs at our
monthly meetings and support study groups within
our organization.
In past years noteworthy projects are the creation
and maintenance of the Chapel Garden at
Dorothea Dix Hospital and the Martha Franck
Fragrance Garden at the Governor Morehead
School for the Blind. The Fragrance Garden is
designed to appeal to the sense of smell, touch,
and sound. Construction began in 2000 and
continues with the addition of new sections. Annual
contributions are made to the Garden Club of
North Carolina to support the Daniel Boone Native
Gardens in Boone, the Elizabethan Garden in
Manteo, and The North Carolina Nature
Conservancy.
From east to west and north to south, the
organization's beautification efforts have touched
nearly every part of the city. Past projects include
planting azaleas and installing an irrigation system
at Fred Fletcher Park, planting cherry trees at
Pullen Park, donating startup funds in 1968 for the
Rose Garden at Raleigh Little Theater, and
providing thousands of dollars to Raleigh Parks
and Recreation to plant trees and shrubs in city
parts. In 2000, the group received the Fred
Fletcher Volunteer Award from the city for its years
of contributions. The club was later recognized for
its memorial planting of 40 "Freedom Trees" at
Fletcher Park following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
The Raleigh Garden Club has landscaped and
planted yards for habitat for Humanity and offers
garden therapy to the elderly in various Raleigh
locations each year. A junior garden club that the
group co-sponsors brings horticulture education to
a local elementary school.
State Capitol visitors and staff have enjoyed the
fruits of the club's labor every holiday season for
the last three decades. The group decorates the
historic Capital building with fresh greenery and
flowers from members' own gardens using flower
arranging and horticulture skills learned through
the organization's educational programs.
The club provides scholarships and funds for
work-study programs in horticulture. It also
supports a variety of gardening organizations,
including the NC Nature Conservancy, the JC
Raulston Arboretum, and the NC Botanical Garden.
From the early years of one century to those of
another, the Raleigh Garden Club has provided
the knowledge, funds, and sweat equity to help
beautify and enrich Raleigh's natural landscape
for generations to enjoy far into the future.
About The Raleigh Garden Club
Our monthly meetings include
lunch and an educational
program, followed by a short
club meeting.
Contact us:
Membership and Information
lunch and an educational
program, followed by a short
club meeting.
Contact us:
Membership and Information
The Raleigh Garden Club is a
member of:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.,
So. Atlantic Region
The Garden Cub of No.
Carolina, Inc. ( District 10)
JC Raulston Arboretum
NC Botanical Garden
NC Wildlife Federation
member of:
National Garden Clubs, Inc.,
So. Atlantic Region
The Garden Cub of No.
Carolina, Inc. ( District 10)
JC Raulston Arboretum
NC Botanical Garden
NC Wildlife Federation
The Raleigh Garden Club
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Join us for our Monthly Meetings on the first
Wednesday each month.
It's the best way to learn about us and what we
offer. Lunch is included, so Making a Reservation
is required to attend.
September—June, 10:30 am - 1 pm
Location: NC State University Club, 4200
Hillsborough Road, Raleigh NC 27606
View our calendar for programs.
Guests are always welcome at our meetings.
Please contact us for information and
reservations (required).
Wednesday each month.
It's the best way to learn about us and what we
offer. Lunch is included, so Making a Reservation
is required to attend.
September—June, 10:30 am - 1 pm
Location: NC State University Club, 4200
Hillsborough Road, Raleigh NC 27606
View our calendar for programs.
Guests are always welcome at our meetings.
Please contact us for information and
reservations (required).
Raleigh Garden Club Links
Committee Overview
Projects and Activities
Committee Overview
Projects and Activities
The Raleigh Garden Club
was inducted into the
Raleigh Hall of Fame in 2008.
was inducted into the
Raleigh Hall of Fame in 2008.
Contact by mail:
Raleigh Garden Club
P.O. Box 31174
Raleigh NC 27622
By email:
info@raleigh-garden-club.org
Raleigh Garden Club
P.O. Box 31174
Raleigh NC 27622
By email:
info@raleigh-garden-club.org
Directions
The NC State University Club is located at:
4200 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh NC 27606,
Near the State Fairgrounds and Blue Ridge Rd intersection. For
more information, see their website:
www.ncsuclub.com/fw/main/default.asp
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The NC State University Club is located at:
4200 Hillsborough St.
Raleigh NC 27606,
Near the State Fairgrounds and Blue Ridge Rd intersection. For
more information, see their website:
www.ncsuclub.com/fw/main/default.asp
We enjoy feedback:
If you have any questions, or would like to make a suggestion
about the web site, feel free to contact us.