Appalachian Roots Garden Club

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

05/05/2026

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🌎🌸

04/21/2026

The wait is almost over....The Pikeville Farmer's Market will be opening on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026! Come out and help us kick off the 2026 market season! Pike County Extension Community Arts and Agriculture & Natural Resources will be hosting a FREE "paint and plant" while supplies lasts. Come decorate your own pot and plant a seed!

04/17/2026