The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation
The French Broad River Garden Club of Asheville was chartered in 1927 by a group of women passionate about gardening, horticulture, conservation, and civic planning.
Our 96-year history tells the story of our Club’s dedication to promoting conservation, civic planning and planting, gardening and design, and horticultural education. Our members translate their passion into action that transforms individuals and communities.
Our major club initiatives include:
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Donating local scholarships through our annual fundraisers.
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Ongoing commitments to partner organizations throughout Western North Carolina.
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Implementing beautification and restoration projects in neighborhoods, parks, and historic gardens.
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Documenting horticulture design and history for the Archive of American Gardens at the Smithsonian Institution.
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Promoting conservation through demonstration and education initiatives, programs, and grants.
News & Events
Photograph courtesy of Colby Rabon
Restoring & Protecting Asheville:
Science and Storytelling Show Us How
The French Broad River Garden Club Foundation, Inc., the McCullough Institute at UNCA and Trinity Episcopal Church present three dynamic and inspiring speakers in spring 2025, including Kathleen Biggins, Founder and President of C-Change Conversations, Margaret Renkl, Bestselling Author and Contributing Opinion Writer with The New York Times, and Jeff Chu,
Journalist and Editor-at-Large for Travel + Leisure.
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All events are open to the public and free of charge. Please join us in these timely conversations to help Western North Carolina move forward.