Founded in 1972 (as 'Gardens for All') to spearhead the community garden movement, today’s National Gardening Association is best known for its educational programs, its two Web sites (Garden. org and Kidsgardening. com), and its research on gardening trends.
Types of Programs:
Educational, Membership
Programs:
National Gardening Association awards grants to schools and other groups who garden with kids via several programs, including Youth Garden Grants, Healthy Sprouts, and Kids Growing with Dutch Bulbs Awards.
Membership/Dues:
Annual memberships: $20. Please visit our Web sites to learn about member benefits.
Publications:
E-newsletter: Kids Garden News provides monthly update of our Web offerings, upcoming events of interest to educators, and new grant opportunities for school gardeners and environmental educators, and more.
