This is a great idea. Matthews has a community garden they set up a few years back on a spare plot of land next to Hgwy 51 near a church school,church and retirement center. Great location.

hey. i live in south carolina and work with a community garden here. i can help with any advice and stuff. i lived in san fran for a summer 10 yrs ago. i would like to know more about the grant you got: was it a local beautification grant? .... i want to start applying for some around here. i should probably take a grantwriting class.... hit me up with some questions anytime.

I have no first-hand knowledge of most of these groups, but here's what I find online: Garden Thyme Herb Society - no official contact info online. If you're interested, contact GardenWeb member evasage for more email. You should be able to email her through her GardenWeb member page. Eva's super nice and might also be able to tell you about other local groups. Ken-Ten Iris Association (Dresden, TN / Earnie Royal, president / 270-489-2819) - local American Iris Society group I can hardly believe that the Tri-Cities doesn't have an AIS club in that area, but it appears that this one is the closest. If you are into iris, you might consider starting a club in the Tri-Cities area. I bet there'd be plenty of interest. Mid-Appalachian Bonsai Kai (Kingsport / Anita Bausman at 423-239-7602) - local American Bonsai Society group Tri-Cities Daylily Society (Kingsport, TN / Dennis Hall, president at 423-288-7040) - local American Hemerocallis Society group Shady Oaks Garden Club (Johnson City, TN / Cindy Hintz at 423-282-9106) _________________________ I didn't see any local groups associated with these groups, but you might consider starting one: African Violet Society of America American Daffodil Society American Hosta Society American Rose Society Cactus and Succulent Society of America wildflower groups _________________________ There are also other groups that are somewhat associated with plants and gardening, like: Bays Mountain Park Association Bristol Bird Club Friends of Roan Mountain _________________________ And, of course, you are cordially invited to attend the East Tennessee Plant Swaps. Look for info in this GardenWeb Forum closer to swap time (usually one in spring and one in fall).

Eileen Geller, yes, that is much closer! I can meet you at a shopping center in York to hand you the box so you won't need to pay postage. can you turn on your messaging on houzz. I rather privately message you than posting it on here. YOu can message me first too. That way, we can correspond via messages.