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"Sow that you may reap, come that you may gain, pay that you may remain."
For more than 70 years the Rutherfordton Garden Club has been following this motto, gathering to learn, share and work on projects that help to beautify the Town of Rutherfordton.
Members of the club recently gathered to begin planning for the next year's projects. As they waited for the program to begin, members discussed flowers and their summer gardens.
"All of our programs pertain to gardening and they are always good," said Joy Deck, who joined the club in 2010. "And you don't have to have experience gardening to be a member."
Deck joined after moving to Rutherford County with her husband, who is a county native. She believed it would be a good way to meet new people, while also enriching the community.
The Club was organized in 1933, first meeting at the home of Mrs. B.D. Wilson. Now the club meets the second Monday of each month, September through May, at the Rutherfordton Clubhouse.
The club is responsible for maintaining gardens around Rutherfordton, including the clubhouse. Those who drive through the town likely have no idea that its the women in the club who maintain the flowers in the circle at the bottom of North Washington Street near Mi Pueblito or the garden at Norris Public Library.
The club's largest project - and fundraiser - annually is the wreath project. While Christmas is still several months away, the club has already begun work on the greenery that will adorn businesses around town.
"We need to have orders completed and turned in by Oct. 12," said Club President, Debbie Best.
Once orders are turned in, the real work begins. Members will attach pre-made bows to the more than 300 wreaths. While there is a lot of work, Best said "we have a lot of fun, too."
The club sponsors guest speakers, work days and field trips, and visitors are welcome. Those who would like more information on membership should contact the club online at www.rutherfordtongardenclub.webs.com/contact-us.
