About the Society
Growing roots in the Mt Tabor neighborhood since 2025
Our Mission
The Mt Tabor Bulb Society exists to cultivate community through the shared joy of bulb gardening. We connect neighbors, preserve botanical heritage, and grow knowledge together — one bulb at a time.
Our Story
The Mt Tabor Bulb Society was born from a simple observation: across our neighborhood, gardeners were quietly tending remarkable collections of bulbs — heirloom daffodils passed down through generations, rare fritillarias rescued from redevelopment sites, native camas bulbs that once carpeted this land.
Yet these treasures remained hidden behind fences, unknown to neighbors just blocks away. We founded the Society to change that — to create a space where these collections and the knowledge behind them could be shared, celebrated, and preserved.
At our inaugural meeting in 2025, we set ambitious goals: facilitate 100 bulb exchanges, establish a master gardener talk series, and build the foundation for a lasting community institution. Today, we're growing toward those goals with the help of neighbors like you.
Our Three Pillars
Community
We foster meaningful connections through bulb exchanges, garden visits, and shared experiences. Our goal of 100 exchanges in our first year reflects our belief that every bulb shared strengthens our neighborhood bonds.
Conservation
We champion native and heirloom bulb species, working to preserve botanical diversity in our urban landscape. From native camas to century-old daffodil varieties, we protect our green heritage.
Education
Through master gardener talks, experimental test plots, and community resources, we share knowledge across generations. Our upcoming “Bulb Flowers of Mt Tabor” identification deck will help everyone discover the botanical treasures around them.
Board Members
The dedicated volunteers who help our community flourish
Sylvie Falcon
President
Passionate about connecting neighbors through shared gardening experiences.
Kailey Falcon
Vice President
Focuses on community outreach and the container garden initiative at Montavilla Farmers Market.
LouAnn PearTree
Secretary
Dedicated to documenting our community's botanical heritage and organizing educational events.
Nonprofit Status
The Mt Tabor Bulb Society is currently exploring 501(c)(3) designation to better serve our community and support our conservation mission.
We'll share updates on our progress here and at community events. Thank you for your patience and support as we grow!