March 4th, 2023 Partners
We are grateful for the generous support from our community! It is because of their contributions that we were able to offer this event free to our community.
Our 2023 Gardening For Life Celebration Partners
Oak Partner: The Congregational Church (UCC) in Tryon, NC
The Congregational Church, UCC in Tryon is a progressive, multi-generational, open and affirming, Christian community engaged in loving our neighbors by following the way of Jesus. We care a lot about each other, God’s beautiful creation, and what’s happening in the world around us.
Oak Partner: Conserving Carolina
Conserving Carolina is a land trust whose mission is to protect, restore and inspire appreciation of the natural world. Over 47,000 acres protected to date and growing!
Hemlock Partner: Lanier Library
The Lanier Library is a community library association located in Tryon, NC. It is one of only seventeen solely membership libraries in the country. The library serves as a hub in the community for resources, special programs, book clubs and more. Support from Lanier Library is provided through the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation
Dogwood Partner: Weiler Woods for Wildlife
Weiler Woods for Wildlife is a nonprofit organization inspiring folks to be champions for wildlife's underdogs, especially the endangered. Healthy habitats is a big part of the solution!
Dogwood Partner: New View Realty
New View Realty specializes in local home buying and selling. We effectively coordinate the purchase and sale of real estate, properties, residential homes, town-homes, condos, new construction, and land, based on our clients’ needs. “We love what we do and are committed to your success!”
Dogwood Partner: Carolina Native Nursery
Carolina Native Nursery is the go-to source for native shrubs and perennials along the east coast. Adding native plants to a garden is guaranteed to provide food and shelter for a variety of birds, bees, and butterflies. That is why our mission is to save the earth, one plant at a time.
Mountain Laurel Partner: Green Blades Garden Club
The Green Blades Garden Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization and operates exclusively for educational and philanthropic purposes. The club's mission is the encouragement and development of garden, conservation and beautification projects for home and community.
Mountain Laurel Partner: Denny and Skip Crowe
We are grateful to Denny and Skip for providing accommodations for Doug Tallamy’s visit! If you have family coming to town, or you are coming to our area for a visit, we invite you to check out their lovely Airbnb Little Camp Bungalow.
Mountain Laurel Partner: Tryon Garden Club
Since 1928, the Tryon Garden Club members have been dedicated to the advancement of gardening and the protection of wildflowers, birds and wildlife. Whether in our gardens or at Pearson’s Falls and Glen, we are fulfilling the Club’s mission – to protect, beautify and educate.
Mountain Laurel Partner: Lichty Guitars
Lichty Guitars is Tryon-based luthier Jay Lichty and his wife and business partner Corrie Woods. Jay handcrafts custom guitars and ukuleles for players around the world. In her spare time Corrie is a native plant enthusiast and on the leadership team of GFLP
Mountain Laurel Partner: Matthew Cicanese
Matthew Cicanese is an award-winning wildlife photographer, Canon educator, and conservation storyteller based in Central Florida. Learn more about his YouTube channel, podcast, and fine art at: MatthewCicanese.com
Joe Pye Partner: Parsec Financial
Parsec Financial has a simple defining mission: We enable people to thrive by helping them attain and maintain meaningful financial security.
Joe Pye Partner: Nature’s Storehouse
Nature’s Storehouse in Tryon NC offers healthy organic foods and nutritional supplements. Their knowledgeable staff is available to answer your questions regarding healthy food choices and your overall well-being.
Milkweed Partner: John Lane / Lane Outdoor LLC
Lane Outdoor provides dependable stump grinding services and professional outdoor lighting solutions throughout the Carolina Foothills, from Greenville, SC to Asheville, NC and areas between.
“I first saw Doug Tallamy's presentation many years ago. As a former landscape architect and contractor, my goal became to recreate the ideal native forest, prairie or wetland habitat as a project would require... I'm happy that he's able to continue his message in our area!” - John Lane
Milkweed Partner: Flower Moon Nursery
Flower Moon Nursery - Growers of high quality native plants and hard to find ornamentals. We grow trees, shrubs, and perennials that are native to the Southeast or hard to find in the trade. We are a wholesale and limited retail nursery specializing in deciduous azaleas native to the Southeast US. Our customers are landscapers, garden centers, landscape architects, and botanical gardens.
Additional Partners Who Have Offered Products, Services and Support Include:
Tryon Downtown Development Association
The mission of the TDDA is to preserve and enhance the community of Tryon through a downtown revitalization program that focuses on economic vitality, excellent urban design and historic preservation.
Touring Logistics - James Little
Touring Logistics is a technology company specializing in Audio, Streaming services, video, lighting as well as Network and IT installations.
Rotary Club of Tryon & Interact Club of Polk County High School
Rotary Club of Tryon is an organization of active and retired business and professional leaders within our community. Its purpose is fellowship and service.
North Carolina Native Plant Society
NCNPS’s mission is to promote the enjoyment and conservation of North Carolina’s native plants and their habitats through education, protection, cultivation, and advocacy.
Henson’s Mulch and More
Henson’s is the local go-to place for mulch and more!
All Good Things Bakery
All Good Things Bakery offers made-from-scratch, delectable treats, baked fresh daily, in Tryon, NC. Also featuring Benny's Breads, locally made, old-world style, artisanal loaves and Black & White Coffee Roasters.
Partnership Levels
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Oak: $3,000
As a thank you, Oak Partners will receive:
Optional mention on the GardeningforLifeProject.org. homepage
A dedicated page on GardeningforLifeProject.org with feature story
A special shout out of thanks at the March 4th event
Special invitation to the Reception
Mention in promotional materials
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Hemlock: $2,000
As a thank you, Hemlock Partners will receive:
Optional mention on the GardeningforLifeProject.org. homepage
A dedicated page on GardeningforLifeProject.org with feature story
A special shout out of thanks at the March 4th event
Special invitation to the Reception
Mention in promotional materials
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Dogwood: $1,000
As a thank you, Dogwood Partners will receive:
Optional mention on the GardeningforLifeProject.org homepage
A dedicated page on GardeningforLifeProject.org with feature story
A special shout out of thanks at the March 4th event
Special invitation to the Reception
Mention in promotional materials
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Mountain Laurel: $500
As a thank you, Mountain Laurel Partners will receive:
Thank you on the GardeningforLifeProject.org website
Thank you at the March 4th event
Special invitation to the Reception
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Joe Pye: $250
As a thank you, Joe Pye Partners will receive:
Thank you on the GardeningforLifeProject.org website
A thank you at the March 4th event
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Milkweed: $100
As a thank you, Milkweed Partners will receive:
Thank you on the GardeningforLifeProject.org website
A thank you at the March 4th event