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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

From 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.

 

RESTORING, 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.

Browse our positions on environmental issues.

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.

 
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Le Printemps Tue Mar 18 - Wed Mar 19, 2025 at Lookout Mountain Club, 1201 Fleetwood Drive, Lookout Mountain, GA 30750
Emerge 'n See Tue Mar 18 - Wed Mar 19, 2025 at Princess Anne Country Club, 3800 Pacific Avenue, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Fly and Flourish Tue Apr 1 - Wed Apr 2, 2025 at Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce, 400 Edwards Street, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
Art In Bloom: A Reflection of the Art of David Bates Mon Apr 7 - Tue Apr 8, 2025 at Dallas Country Club, 4155 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, Texas 75205
Flight of Fancy Sat Apr 12 - Sun Apr 13, 2025 at The Society of the Four Arts, The Esther B. O’Keeffe Gallery, 102 Four Arts Plaza, Palm Beach, Florida
Florescence, Splendor Tue Apr 15 - Wed Apr 16, 2025 at Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
Hit Refresh! Tue Apr 22 - Thu Apr 24, 2025 at Sequoia Room - Burlingame Community Center, 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA
Memphis Moves Me Thu Apr 24, 2025 at Memphis Botanical Garden, Hardin Hall, 750 Cherry Road, Memphis, TN 38117
Les Belles Fleurs: Swing into Spring Fri Apr 25, 2025 at Woodstock Club, 1301 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Flora and Fauna Sun Apr 27 - Tue Apr 29, 2025 at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 TPC Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32082
TBD Wed May 7 - Thu May 8, 2025 at Dayton, Ohio
Inspirations, Kaleidoscope Fri May 16 - Sun May 18, 2025 at The World Forestry Center, 4033 SW Canyon Rd., Portland, OR 97221
Gardens on the Hill Tue May 20 - Wed May 21, 2025 at Reeves-Reed Arboretum,165 Hobart Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
The Poetry of Pollinators Wed May 28 - Fri May 30, 2025 at Highland Park Golf Course Clubhouse, 3550 Green Road, Highland Hills, Ohio 44122
TBD Wed Jun 11 - Thu Jun 12, 2025 at TBD
Through the Looking Glass: Our First 100 Years Fri Jun 20 - Sat Jun 21, 2025 at Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 301 Peninsula Drive Erie, PA

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.

 
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