The National Gardening Association (NGA), founded in 1973, is a nonprofit leader in plant-based education. The NGA provides any with materials engineered to develop an appreciation for the benefits of gardening to a society.The National Gardening Association's thought is that "plants have the power to change our lives. They enable the simple and therapeutic pleasure of working in one’s own garden. They play a basic role in providing clean air and serve as a nutritious basis for healthy living. And they are uniquely effective teaching tools." The National Gardening Association has been working for over 30 years to sustain and renew the connection between people, plants, and the environment through the principles taught in gardening.
The NGA's programs and initiatives seek to highlight the opportunities for plant-based education in schools, communities, and personal backyards throughout the United States. They strive to serve as a connection from people to gardening in five core fields:
- Plant-based Education
- Health and Wellness
- Environmental Stewardship
- Community Development
- Responsible Home Gardening
- Plant-Based Education
- Health and Wellness
- Community Development
- Home Gardening
- Adopt a School Garden® Program
- Curriculum Guides & Resources
- Gardening with Kids Resource Catalog
- Grants & Awards Programs
- Industry & Corporate Partners
- Media Outreach
- Research Services & Support
- Teacher Professional Development
- Vermont Garden Park
- Visit www.garden.org (National Gardening Association's site)or www.kidsgardening.org for a full appreciation of our virtual garden community.
For more reading on Gardening with Children: Roots, Shoots, Buckets & Boots: Gardening Together with Children. By Sharon Lovejoy.
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