Gardening Organizations
- National Garden Clubs, Inc.
Largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. Founded 1929. - Garden Club of America
Serves all US member organizations. - Deep South Region
Information on and projects of Federated Garden Clubs in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, TN - Garden Club of Georgia, Inc.
Located on the grounds of the State Botanical Gardens in Athens, GA. 706-227-5369 - Dogwood District
Helps approximately 57 clubs in the six areas of northern GA achieve their goals.
Gardening Information – Online Resources
- UGA Extension Publications – hundreds available!
Publications which can be downloaded are available in the areas of Agriculture/Horticulture, Family and Consumer Sciences areas of: Families, Finance, Food, Housing & Environment, General (Aging, etc.).
For more information: Call your local Extension Agent at (800) ASK-UGA1 or locate your local Extension Office. - Missouri Botanical Gardens
“Founded in 1859, the Missouri Botanical Garden is the nation’s oldest botanical garden in continuous operation and a National Historic Landmark.” - Walter Reeves
Seasonal Garden Calendar, Gardening Info, Events, Helpful Links and more! - NC State University Plant Fact Sheets
- Botany.com Plant Encyclopedia
- Better Homes and Gardens
- Southern Living
- P. Allen Smith Garden Smith Garden Home
- P. Allen Smith’s Platinum Collection – favorite 25
- Container garden recipes (hundreds)
Local Nurseries
- Hastings Garden Center
- Seeds of Wisdom – great information
- Container Garden Recipes
- Workshops & Meetings
- Pikes Nurseries
Garden Center-Plant Information, Monthly Guides, Tips & Advice on Landscape Design, Specialty Gardening, Water-wise Gardening, and more - Scottsdale Farms
15639 Birmingham Hwy., Alpharetta, GA 770-777-5875 - Grower’s Outlet LLC
Loganville, GA –Worth the drive! - Ladyslipper Rare Plant Nursery
7418 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock, GA 30188 770-345-2998 (beside Buck Jones) - Autumn Hill Nursery
4256 Earney Rd., Woodstock, 770-442-3901