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Joining NGC connects your club to a national network that includes over 5,000 garden clubs and 165,000 members dedicated to cultivating a better world through environmental stewardship, community beautification, and educational opportunities. Together, we support grants, scholarships, and initiatives that inspire positive, lasting impact.
WHY JOIN
How Clubs Benefit From Joining NGC
Your club deserves the tools, resources, and community support to make a lasting difference through gardening and environmental stewardship. Since 1929, National Garden Clubs has empowered members nationwide with expert guidance, educational opportunities, and meaningful connections that help clubs thrive and grow.
As part of NGC, your club gains access to exclusive programs, grants, leadership development, and national recognition — all designed to strengthen your impact locally and amplify your voice nationally. Explore the benefits below to see how membership in NGC helps your club flourish and advance our shared mission of cultivating a greener, more beautiful world.
Our Community Impact
Every day, National Garden Clubs, Inc. is transforming communities — beautifying landscapes, fostering environmental education, and nurturing youth gardening.
Scholarships Awarded
$5,326,800
Garden Club Members
138,976
Plant America Grants
390,210
Member Clubs
5,000
Leverage NGC’s professional framework: whether it’s for flower shows, landscape design, or horticulture, your club can adopt NGC’s accredited standards to elevate program quality and reputation.
Apply for NGC’s grant programs (e.g. Plant America) and support your club’s projects, youth outreach, or community gardens. Clubs also gain eligibility to nominate or administer NGC-level scholarships.
Being affiliated with NGC lends prestige. Use NGC branding, resources, and the national network to help promote your club, recruit new members, and retain longtime gardeners.
Offer structured training for your officers and committee chairs. Access leadership workshops, guides, and support from state and national levels to strengthen club governance and succession planning.
As an NGC-affiliated club, you become eligible for national, regional, and state awards that recognize excellence in membership growth, community beautification, youth programming, environmental stewardship, and more. These accolades can raise your club’s profile, motivate members, and attract media attention.
Tap into a rich pool of resources — from educational lesson plans, curricula, and project templates to speakers, slide sets, and promotional materials. Collaborate with sister clubs, participate in regional or national joint initiatives, and draw on NGC’s network to amplify your club’s impact
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Annual EVENT
2025 National Garden Clubs Convention
The 2025 National Garden Club Convention brought together passionate gardeners, floral designers, and conservation advocates from across the country for an inspiring celebration of nature and community. Attendees enjoyed educational workshops, stunning floral displays, and networking opportunities with fellow enthusiasts and industry experts. Stay tuned for exciting details on the 2026 convention, where we’ll continue to grow, learn, and flourish together.
