CONSERVATION PLEDGE
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education, so we may become better caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife.
Welcome! The Hillsborough Garden Club, established in 1925, will be celebrating 100 Years of Gardening Together in 2025. This website features our distinguished history, as well as the many exciting events that members of the Club support and foster.
Hillsborough Garden Club
Est. 1925
Celebrating 100 Years of Gardening Together
Upcoming:
Thursday, March 12
Program: Rethinking the Traditional Southern Lawn
Presenter: Danesha Seth Carley, Associate Professor in Horticultural Science at NCSU and Director of the Southern Integrated Pest Management Center
A dynamic speaker, Denesha has extensively researched and written about sustainable managed landscapes with an emphasis on insect pollinator habitat conservation and how urban landscapes can contribute to pollinator protection. She will be giving ideas on how to reduce turf grass in your yard, including why and how, as well as tips and tricks and inspiration.
Meet Our Sponsors
Celebrating 100 Years of Gardening Together
The Hillsborough Garden Club (HGC) is proud to announce a new competitive grant program to support local organizations and individuals that carry out public programs or projects that promote horticultural, gardening, or other efforts to protect and conserve our natural resources.
The HGC will sponsor two grant cycles each year; the deadline for applications for the Fall award is 5 p.m., September 15, 2024.
Conservation Pledge
I pledge to protect and conserve the natural resources of the planet earth and promise to promote education, so we may become better caretakers of our air, water, forest, land and wildlife.
Hillsborough Holiday Parade - 100 Years of Gardening Together
December 8, 2024
Hillsborough, NC
Museum exhibit - 100 Years of Gardening Together
January 8 - March 23, 2025
Orange County Historical Museum
Hillsborough, NC
Free and open to the public
Garden Tour - 100 Years of Gardening Together
Saturday, May 3, 2025
10 am - 4 pm
Hillsborough, NC
Ticket sales begin in March 2025
Children’s Play - Queen Flora Saves the Bees
Sunday, June 22, 2025 11am, 1:30pm, 3:30pm
Eno River Farmer’s Market Pavilion
Hillsborough, NC
Free and open to the public
Celebration Dinner - 100 Years of Gardening Together
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Keynote Speaker: Bryce Lane
The Barn at Union Grove
Chapel Hill, NC
Member + guest invite only