The Gardeners of America/Men's Garden Clubs of America
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31 Member Clubs in 14 States (2018) | |
| Abbreviation | TGOA/MGCA |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 26, 1932 |
| Legal status | 501(c)(3) Nonprofit |
| Purpose | Gardening education and community beautification. |
| Headquarters | P.O. Box 241 5560 Merle Hay Road Johnston, IA 50131-0241 515-278-0295 |
| Membership | Men and women with an interest in gardening and horticulture. |
President | Carl Christensen |
Main organ | A national board of directors. |
| Affiliations | American Horticultural Soc. |
| Website | |
| Remarks | Also known as TGOA, MGCA, TGOA/MGCA, The Gardeners of America, and Men's Garden Clubs of America. |
The Gardeners of America/Men's Garden Clubs of America (TGOA/MGCA) is a national organization with 31 affiliated garden clubs located in 14 states (2018) across the United States. The organization is also known as Gardeners of America (TGOA) or Men’s Garden Clubs of America (MGCA). It has its headquarters in Johnston, Iowa, a business suburb of Des Moines. It is a non-profit organization incorporated in the state of Illinois, and registered with the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit group. Most clubs include men and women members, and concentrate on gardening education (for members and nonmembers), and community beautification and enhancement. At one time the organization had about 10,000 members.