National Garden Bureau ( NGB ) , the non - profit , rank - based establishment that raise gardening on behalf of the horticulture industry , recently marked a significant milestone as it welcomed its 100thmember — an all - time high .
NGB ’s growing sphere of influence includes :
“ NGB ’s membership has been on the ascension for several years now as millennials and the next generation of nurseryman seek selective information to help them bring home the bacon in their horticulture pursuits . NGB ’s goal has always been to help ALL gardeners be successful and , as our website mission states , ‘ Inspire . Connect . Grow . ’ ” , said Tim Hodson , NGB President . “ Our continued growth is a reflection of how the gardening industry is eager to help the great unwashed engage their passion and accomplish their horticulture goals . ”
A noteworthy approaching effect is the National Garden Bureau ’s 100 - twelvemonth anniversary in 2020 . The inspiration of James H. Burdett , a newspaper journalist and seed company advertizing manager , National Garden Bureau was conduct in the Wake Island of World War I. perceive an increase indigence for basic horticulture pedagogy , Burdett enlisted horticulture author and broadcasters in a noble effort of aggregated education to create a population of informed gardeners .
NGB really came of age during World War II when the government activity advance homeowners to grow Victory Gardens . By means of bill and other materials promoting “ Beauty and Abundance in Your Garden , ” National Guard Bureau promote garden on the home front . The postwar years go steady an emphasis on community of interests beautification and NGB responded with films , brochures , curriculum , and selective information sheets to help gardening communicators further this drive among the public . Incorporation as a not - for - lucre organization soon followed .
Today , National Garden Bureau is a 501c non - profit organization that exist to educate , inspire , and motivate citizenry to increase the utilisation of plant in place , gardens , and workplace . NGB is the marketing sleeve of the gardening industry . NGB members are expert in the field of horticulture and gardening selective information comes right away from those sources .
To join in the solemnisation and harvest the benefit of rank , contactDiane BlazekorGail Pabstfor more details .
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All National Guard Bureau member can be find in the onlineMembership Directory , many of who have been member of the organization for 25 + yr .
All phallus who sell direct to consumer can be find in the online “ Shop Our Members ” Thomas Nelson Page .
For more information about National Garden Bureau , please contact Diane Blazek viaemailor at 630 - 963 - 0770 .
For more selective information about membership in National Garden Bureau , please contact Gail Pabst viaemailor at 630 - 963 - 0770 .
