One of the better reasons
for joining a Garden Club is that by
being part of a national organization you are part of a much
larger whole. Joining this active organization gives you a
great deal of leverage, power, resources and the wealth of
knowledge and information that is essential to continue to
grow. Growth in all ways is always less complicated and
painful when you have a vast support system, whether in your
personal life or in the life of a common interest group.
The National Garden Clubs, Inc is a
not-for-profit educational organization with its
headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. As part
of its mission, NGC offers educational opportunities for
members and non-members.
When you become a part of National
Garden Clubs, Inc., you are part of a large group that is
saving lands, water conservation and bringing many
opportunities to your local communities.
Benefits you receive as a member are
not always foreseeable. From a personal stand point, being
affiliated brings with it many opportunities to meet with
other gardeners from all over the state and nation, not just
those from within your community, to share knowledge,
exchange ideas, and trade plant materials. A member is
entitled to a broad access of information and schooling.
The appeal of belonging to a national
organization is that many opportunities are available to
clubs or to individuals. Within a local club, you may only
have one person interested in a study program, only 2 or 3
people interested in going to conventions, or maybe the
entire group wants to work with Habitat for Humanity; but
the joy is that you may pick and choose to participate at
your choice, while paying your dues. Where else can you
access these choices for only $10.00- $20.00 a year? That is
less than $2.00 per month!!!
Last, but definitely not least, garden
clubs present such a wonderful opportunity to be with people
who share a common interest. This meeting of like-minded
people often leads to lasting friendships and discoveries
that may never have occurred. What a nice addition to our
personal garden in life!
There is a place for you in a local
garden club within your community.
