Mission Statement: CGCI promotes gardening, floral design, civic beautification, environmental responsibility and the exchange of information and ideas

BREAKING NEWS/REMINDERS:

  • Call for the CGCI Virtual Winter Board Meeting, scheduled for January 26 – 28, 2026. went out today.
  • AWARDS:  Now is the time to finalize your award entries and submit them by the second deadline of January 10.  Check the Awards Manual under the “Awards” tab for more information. Website: Awards – California Garden Club
  • Smokey Bear/Woodsy Owl Poster Contest entries are due to the CGCI Chairman by January 20, 2026. See Youth Contest Manual under “Youth Activities” for more info.  Contact Chairman Michelle Blomberg.  Website: Youth Activities California Garden Club
  • GROUP TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM (GTEP):  Renewal fee: Postmarked on or prior to January 15th – $15.00
    Renewal Late fee: Postmarked after January 15th, but prior to March 1st – $65.00
    *****RENEWALS POSTMARKED MARCH 1ST OR LATER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AND YOU WILL AUTOMATICALY BE DROPPED FROM THE PROGRAM. *****   Website Group Tax Exemption Program (GTEP) – California Garden Club
  • GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE:  Complete the form and send it with payment ASAP, and before January 15, 2026.  A Late Fee of $30 will be charged if received after January 15, 2026.  Website: General Liability Insurance – California Garden Club
  • SPREAD THE NEWS:  CLUB SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS SHOULD APPLY FOR CGCI Scholarships.  CGCI offers scholarships for students with noted accomplishments or who have completed two years of college. There will be SIX (6) $2,000 scholarships available for the 2026-2027 academic year. DEADLINE: Received by January 15th. Contact Martha Smyser, or visit the website Scholarships – California Garden Club
  CGCI and its member organizations offer a wide range of educational programs…
horticulture, gardening techniques, floral and landscape design, environmental issues, wildlife, pollinators, and more.
In addition, members participate in a variety of local, state, regional and national projects.
There’s something for everyone in the CGCI family!  Share YOUR passion… come GROW with us!!!

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Theme: PLANT AMERICA for the next 100 Years!
Projects: PLANT AMERICA, KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL, PLANT AMERICA Red, White, and Blue to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday!

Time-Sensitive Grants:

  • ESPOMA Grant Program Open: October 1 – May 31
  • AMES Tools Grant Open: January 1 – March 1

Open Year-Round:

  • Native Plant and Wildflower Grants
  • Youth Pollinator Garden Grants
  • Natural Disaster Grant

To apply for the PLANT AMERICA, grant please visit www.plantamerica.org.
For all other grants visit the NGC Grants page for details, guidelines, and applications: www.gardenclub.org/awards-and-grants

We’re excited to announce a new matching opportunity through the Plant America Grant Program!

NGC is asking each state federation to post the donation form linked below to their website to increase participation in this new matching program for Plant America!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of Barbara Baker, every donation made through the link below will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $50,000. That means your gift will go twice as far — helping us plant more, grow more, and make a greater impact in communities nationwide.

Let’s Keep the Momentum Going — Double the Impact!!!
DONATE NOW!

Let’s build on our momentum and grow something amazing — together.

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Available now: November 2025 issue of WACONIAH