Appalachian Roots Garden Club

09/14/2026

Who’s joining us Tuesday for a tasting of recipes from your local, Appalachian gardeners?
Let’s jog your memory with a few photos from last year’s tasting. What recipes do you hope return?
✨Proceeds benefit community projects sponsored by Appalachian Roots Garden Club

Bring your family and friends!
❣️Event link in the comments

07/16/2026

Any kids that come by the market this Saturday will receive $6 in Kidz Bucks tokens to spend on fruits and vegetables!

A huge thank you to Whisk & Wood Creations for creating our new market tokens. They’ll be set up Saturday at the market with their laser engraver to make custom ornaments during our Christmas in July event!

07/02/2026

06/22/2026

Are you interested in becoming a Master Gardener? Now is your chance! This years Master Gardener classes will begin in August every Thursday at 5:30PM for 12 consecutive weeks! A full schedule will be posted soon!

05/10/2026

You are invited to a Garden Party!
June 25 2026, 10 am to 4 pm (Eastern Time)
at the Historic Wallis House 616 Pleasant St, Paris, KY 40361
Enjoy featured programs by Mary Ann Hext on Roses 10-11 am and Roiann Ridley on Botanical Art 1-2 pm https://roiannridleyart.com/

A limited number of just 60 tickets are available exclusively to Garden Club members! Tickets are $40 and a gourmet box lunch is included. On the Grounds (Open to Public): Garden, Antique & Curiosity Market. To purchase tickets, contact Elspeth Cobb, Judges Council President, at [email protected] no later than June 15. Proceeds will support future Flower Show Schools and Symposium. Sponsored by the Kentucky Council of Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges.
Come join us for a delightful day in Paris (Kentucky, that is!)

ABOUT ROIANN RIDLEY
An accomplished gardener, forager, florist, designer, artist and teacher — Roiann has embarked on a new creative journey originating with her around the world travel adventures, inspiring her diverse artistic talents. With over fifty years of both formal and informal experience in the realm of flowers, Roiann's creative outlet finds its expression in her botanical art designs and products. Her work mirrors her profound reverence for nature and her unwavering commitment to preserving its beauty through painstaking patience. Her original designs are created from organically grown specimens and responsibly foraged discoveries from nature's bounty. Her finds are delicately
deconstructed, methodically pressed, carefully stored, designed with an artist's eye and reconstructed with a colorist heart.
Roiann has had the unique privilege of training under the esteemed mentorship of the multi-talented artist, Tricia Paoluccio, famously known for the Domain of the Flowerings. Furthermore, Roiann earned the prestigious 2023 Purchase Award at the 31st Annual Women in the Arts event hosted by
The Medical Center of Bowling Green.
Visit her websites at Roiann Ridley Botanical Art and Roiann Ridley | botanical art + special event florals.
Her current patterns for spring 2026 are sold through Hester & Cook- https://hesterandcook.com/collections/pressed-petals-story

05/04/2026

04/27/2026

Thank you Chuck's Landscaping for your generous donation of time and soil to refill our raised beds at Cedar Creek Assisted Living 💚
Just 2 more weeks and vegetables will be planted! 🪴

04/24/2026

SAVE BEE🐝
Every single drop of honey you enjoy is the result of an incredible journey — thousands of flights, millions of flower visits, and the lifelong dedication of countless tiny heroes. 🐝✨
A single bee produces only a tiny amount of honey in its entire lifetime… yet together, they create something truly magical. That golden sweetness in your jar isn’t just food — it’s teamwork, resilience, and the beauty of nature working in perfect harmony. 🍯💛
In a world that moves fast, bees remind us that even the smallest efforts, when combined, can create something extraordinary.
So next time you taste honey, take a moment to appreciate the story behind it… and remember, protecting bees means protecting our the world , our food, and our future. 🌍💚
Be kind to bees. Because without them, life would be far less sweet.

04/22/2026

Celebrating and preparing for Earth Day at Pikeville Elementary School’s STEAM Night. Always one of our favorite events!

I hope everyone remembered to plant their wildflowers🌎🌸