Our Mission
Bringing clubs together to cultivate the bond among people, plants, and the environment.
Our Vision
Informed volunteers working for a beautiful, healthy planet.
Our Impact
- $459,000 to 100 scholars
- $264,550 to 104 civic projects
- Over 18,000 club members in 200 member clubs
ABOUT THE GCA
Our Purpose Statement
The purpose of The Garden Club of America is to stimulate the knowledge and love of gardening, to share the advantages of association by means of educational meetings, conferences, correspondence, and publications, and to restore, improve, and protect the quality of the environment through educational programs and action in the fields of conservation and civic improvement.
Who We AreFrom Local Garden Clubs to Nationwide Impact
Explore our priorities, our activities, and how you might engage with garden clubs.
GOOD NEWS ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Celebrate recent efforts of our member clubs, collaborating organizations, honorees, and national initiatives.
PROVIDING SUPPORT FOR LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Connect to a larger world of horticulture and conservation through the work of The Garden Club of America’s scholars. Browse the GCA's scholarship offerings.
The GCA offers 29 merit-based scholarships and fellowships in 12 areas related to conservation, ecology, horticulture, and pollinator research.
In 2024, over $459,000 was awarded to 100 scholars.
Search All Available ScholarshipsRESTORING, IMPROVING, & PROTECTING THE QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT
The Position Papers were created in 1989 to streamline the process providing cohesive and consistent messages that could be managed by the committees. Jointly produced by the GCA's National Affairs & Legislation and Conservation Committees, and approved by the GCA’s Executive Board, the GCA Position Papers summarize those issues that are of top priority to the GCA. They are created with great care and contain specific core provisions which the GCA wishes to see embodied in any piece of legislation.
Questions? Email conservation@gcamerica.org.
CREATING WAYS TO SHOW & DISCOVER
Flower shows combine artistic vision, horticultural mastery, engineering, and sophisticated craftsmanship to create a brief but brilliant display of beauty in time. Find a flower show near you.
HIGHEST HONORS FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENTS
Get to know the recipients of the GCA's national medals, the highest honors bestowed upon individuals for distinguished achievements in areas related to its purpose.