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

CGCI is a Proud Member of: National Garden Clubs, Inc. and Pacific Region Garden Clubs, Inc.

Breaking News/Reminders:

ADDED 8/21/2026 –

1) The GTEP Active Members List – 2025-2026 as of May 2026 has been updated.  If your club/district needs validation, have them go to this list.  If you see any issues, please send an email to GTEP Chairwoman email.

2) The Gardening Consultant List as of August 2026 has been posted to the CGCI Website under the Gardening School Tab. TNOTE: The Environmental and Landscape lists are still work in progress.

3) ************Pacific Region is hosting a Zoom Chat to Connect – Flower Show and Symposiums!  

Date/Time: Aug 24, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Speaker and guest: Christine Longthorp and NGC’s 2nd vice President: Suzy Andrego!  (They both are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic it will be fun!)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81176980544?pwd=71pLzecq4FajM7Vd1VZBHzB7RdGVcf.1
Meeting chat link
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/jc/81176980544

View meeting insights
https://us02web.zoom.us/launch/edl?muid=b7edf6e1-49e0-4ffc-90e8-f0bdfcfb0000
Meeting ID: 811 7698 0544
************Passcode: 837282

ADDED: 8/15/2026 – Club/District Yearbook Updates

Please go to the CGCI Awards website www.californiagardenclubs.com/awards/
Click on 2026 Awards Manual 2026 CGCI Awards Manual (Updated June 15, 2026).
The information you need is on page 42.
 
Both Updated: 8/18/2026 
  • CGCI Fall Board Meeting 
  • DATES: August 31 – September 2. 
  • THEME/LOCATION: Live Life in Full Bloom, Harris Ranch Resort, Coaling, CA
  • Please note the following deadline dates:
    • Aug 16 – Deadline to reserve your hotel room to receive the guaranteed rate.
    • Aug 21 – Deadline to register (late fee applied if received between Aug 22 – 26).
    • Aug 26 – No registrations accepted after this date.
  • The following is the registration form, tentative schedule, and hotel information you will need:
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  • CGCI is hosting the 82nd Pacific Region Garden Clubs Inc., Convention.  All CGCI board members and all club members are encouraged to attend. Club Presidents, please share this information with your members.
  • Dates: October 12-14, 2026.
  • Theme/Location: Palm Trees ‘n’ Ocean Breeze, Thousand Oaks, CA.
  • Important Deadline Dates:
    • September 12. – Deadline to reserve your hotel room to receive the guaranteed rate.
    • Convention Register received by September 15 without a late fee
  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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