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Our Mission & Purpose
Promoting and sharing the art and science of gardening since 1971.
With over 1.4 million active members, we are the largest non-profit gardening association in the world, dedicated entirely to helping gardeners succeed.
Education & Success
We teach people how to garden successfully through step-by-step guides, articles, and community support.
Active Communities
We provide online tools and spaces for gardeners to connect, share photos, discuss advice, and trade seeds.
Scientific Research
We continuously maintain and expand the world's largest, most accurate database of plants and cultivars.
Schools & Partnerships
We conduct teacher research and support school gardening, helping companies reach consumers with good messages.
Learning Library
Our library serves as a central knowledge hub for novice and expert gardeners alike. We curate and peer-review guides, plant dictionary definitions, and instructional articles to guarantee the best results in your garden.
Research & News
We publish reports, review new agricultural findings, and offer insights on organic pest control, soil microbiology, and modern sustainable gardening practices.
Through relationships with agricultural universities, we translate academic findings into accessible, practical knowledge you can apply directly to your home greenhouse or backyard garden bed.
Gardening Tools & Zone Finder
Knowing your local Hardiness Zone is the absolute first step to choosing the right plants for your landscape. Use our interactive map to check your region's microclimates.
ZIP Code Zone Finder
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Become a member today and participate in our forums, upload your harvest photos, review database plants, and start trading heirloom seeds with garden experts globally.