10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- How well do YOU know the Raleigh Garden Club? Got questions? We have answers! Got suggestions? We're all ears! Join us at our September meeting as we spotlight our wonderful and active Committee Chairs' plans for the upcoming year. Committee chairs will showcase upcoming events and fun activities, giving you the chance to engage with them directly. This is the perfect opportunity for members to sign up for activities, volunteer for club tasks, and share your own ideas. Don’t miss out- come be part of the action and help shape an unforgettable year!

10:30am Registration

11:00am Program- This presentation tells the story of a garden that has flourished for nearly a century—beginning with the bold vision of RGC member Cantey Venable Sutton and continuing through decades of dedication, reinvention, and growth. Sutton galvanized community support, rallied volunteers, and secured critical funding—while overcoming repeated obstacles, setbacks and challenges to ensure the garden was built. This is not only the story of how the garden was created, but how it has been lovingly sustained—a living landmark that reflects the spirit of creativity, resilience, and community across generations.

10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Discover how incorporating native plants into your landscape can enhance ecological health, support pollinators, and create resilient, low-maintenance gardens. This talk will explore what defines a native plant, why native species matter, and how to identify which plants are native to North Carolina’s Piedmont region. You’ll learn guiding principles for gardening with natives and leave with plant suggestions to help you cultivate a beautiful, sustainable garden that benefits people and the planet.

10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Bess Treadwell will inspire you to make this a creative holiday time using fresh plant material. 

10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Japan has been growing and displaying plants for as long as any culture in the world. The gardens and nurseries reflect a stripped down but elegant aesthetic and the most unusual specimens respectively. Between those 2 opposing horticultural styles and the natural scenic beauty, Japan is a horticultural paradise.

10:30 Register and Socialize

11:00 Program- Did you know that Americans are spending between 1.5 to 2 billion dollars a year on container gardens? Bryce will talk to us about how to really take advantage of the benefits of “Pot-Scaping” or “Gardening in Containers”. He will give us helpful tips on how we can be successful gardeners even when there’s limited space for plants and time for digging in the dirt.

10:30am- Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Lynn’s will focus on using principles of design in the home landscape. These principles can help the homeowner whether starting a new landscape, renovating an old one, or trying to figure out where to put a favorite new plant.

10:30am- Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Mona King explores the interconnectedness of human creativity and the natural world through her work. She emphasizes an holistic approach using nature-based materials.

10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- Katie Pollock and Lauren Faye Welsh each arrived at landscape architecture by through serpentine paths, united by a shared passion for meaningful places. Through their studies, they’ve developed a deep appreciation for the role of public spaces in enhancing community well-being and supporting ecological restoration. At NCSU, they’ve found a strong foundation of support and education, empowering them to engage in impactful projects across North Carolina. Through these experiences, they hope to help people connect more deeply to the places they cherish—ensuring these spaces can be protected and enjoyed for generations to come.

10:30am Register and Socialize

11:00am Program- RGC Laurie McDowell will present a recap of the year’s accomplishments with a PowerPoint presentation. Following our tradition, members are asked to bring a bloom from their own gardens to create the table centerpieces this month. Awards and citations will round out the meeting.

The Raleigh Garden Club does not meet in July or August. See you in September. Have a great summer. Next Meeting: September 3, 2025