Recently, more people are interested in gardening. People are turning to nature because they have more time, they are interested in growing their own food, and/or they would like to beautify their immediate surroundings. Many people find that plants, nature, and gardens help to ease anxiety and stress. Others are getting involved in gardening to help the environment by planting to support pollinators and fight climate change.
One way to learn more about how to garden is to join a local gardening club or plant society. By joining, novice gardeners can learn about plants that do well in their area, feel more confident as they continue to garden, make new friends who have similar interests, and get more involved in the local gardening world.
In addition to the master gardener program (another article entirely), there are many gardening clubs, societies, and organizations to join in the DC metro area. Check out their websites to learn more and contact them to find out about membership, activities, and meetings. This is not all inclusive, if an organization is missing, put it in the comments section to include next time. Continue reading
