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Find ways to encourage people to visit, value, and volunteer at their local public gardens!

Plant Collections Network

A continent-wide approach to plant germplasm preservation promoting excellence in plant collections management.

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Plant Collections Showcase

See the collections in the Plant Collections Network.

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Plant Collections Toolbox

How to qualify and how to apply.

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Go Public Gardens

An evergreen campaign to promote interest in public gardens.

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National Clean Plant Network

The National Clean Plant Network added roses as the first ornamental commodity crop.

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Public Garden Grants

Grants available to non-profit gardens.

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Go public gardens

An evergreen Association initiative to drive the public to visit, value, and volunteer at public gardens.

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Plant Collections Network

Preservation & Promotion

The American Public Gardens Association Plant Collections Network coordinates a continent-wide approach to plant germplasm preservation, and promotes excellence in plant collections management.

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Plant Collections Network Resources

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Apply for Accreditation

Learn about the 5 steps to applying.

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Plant Collections Network

Collection Planning

Assess, Plan, and Set Goals. Review sample plans and planning guides for success.

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Plant Collections Toolbox

Discover tools to help promote your collection and garden.

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Compass for Progress

Review the Association’s standards of excellence and success.

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National Clean Plant Network

Roses have been added to National Clean Plant Network.

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Plant Collections Showcase

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Collections

Abies

Morris Arboretum's Abies collection was officially recognized in 2002. The Arboretum's goal for its fir collection is to display a...
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Institution
Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

Acer Multisite

Maples have horticultural and economic significance, widespread distribution and diversity. The genus Acer has been estimated to contain 238 botanical taxa...
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Institution
Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Cornell Botanic Gardens, Dawes Arboretum, Hoyt Arboretum, Morris Arboretum and Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania, Morton Arboretum, New York Botanical Garden, U.S. National Arboretum, University of British Columbia Botanical Garden, University of Washington Botanic Gardens

Aesculus

Buckeyes and horse-chestnuts (genus Aesculus) are well known for their displays of gorgeous flowers followed by characteristic nuts that often...
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Institution
Dawes Arboretum

Agavaceae

In 2010, the Garden’s living collections of plants in the cactus and agave families were designated as National Collections by...
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Institution
Desert Botanical Garden

Public garden grants

There are many grants available to non-profit gardens that may be applicable to your wants and needs as a public garden.

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