About Tryon Garden Club
About Us
Since 1928, the Tryon Garden Club members have been dedicated to the advancement of gardening and the protection of wildflowers, birds, and wildlife. Today, we are a vibrant group of individuals, coming from all walks of life and experiences. We are united by a common interest in contributing to our magnificent natural world. Whether in our own gardens caring for the Depot Garden in Tryon, or at Pearson’s Falls and Glen, we are fulfilling the Club’s mission – to protect, beautify, and educate.
The Club is active in three general areas:
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Preserving and protecting Pearson’s Falls and Glen and making it available for public enjoyment
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Civic beautification including the Tryon Depot Garden
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Education of our members and the community at-large
Upcoming Programs & Events
Watch for upcoming public programs after the first of the year.
Community Collaborations
Our mission also includes collaborating with others. We are active in our local community, supporting local businesses and non-profits who share common goals. These include:
Pearson’s Falls and Glen is noted as a Blue Ridge Natural Heritage Site, a North Carolina Birding Trail Site, and is included in the Smithsonian Institution Archives of American Gardens.
Community Grant Funds
Since 2022, the Tryon Garden Club has awarded grants to local non-profit organizations for the purpose of beautifying and educating both residents and visitors to our area. Recent Polk County projects include the Saluda Historic Depot and Museum, Tryon’s Woodland Park, Outreach, and the Tryon Downtown Development Association. Due to the significant damage at Pearson’s Falls and Glen, we are pausing our grant fund process. We will update the public in January 2025.
Join Us!
Whether you live in Tryon, Columbus, Saluda, Landrum, Flat Rock or farther afield, we warmly welcome new members to the Club. For further information, contact Jackie Weedon at weedon@windstream.net. Click below to Download Membership Application.