Member Benefits
If you work in any area of horticulture and green communications industry, GWA membership is for you. GWA helps members to advance their careers, improve communication skills, market their brands, discover new plants and products, monetize their online presence, enhance photography skills, learn how to get published, sell their expert knowledge and skills, and network with other communicators locally, regionally and nationally.
Annual Conference & Expo
Each year the GWA Annual Conference & Expo is held in a different city to provide opportunities to experience a wide variety of horticultural environments. Activities include seminars, workshops, tours of public and private gardens, networking, tradeshow, previewing and sampling new plants and products, and other special events. Learn more
Regional Meetings & Tours
Regional meetings and tours are held in each of the GWA's seven regions across the USA and Canada. Meetings are announced in the On the QT and are listed on the GWA website at gardenwriters.org. Learn more
Weekly News Briefs
Provides breaking news and thought-provoking articles on writing, publishing, the green industry and more. Learn more
Honors & Awards
The prestigious GWA Media Awards recognizes outstanding entries in the fields of writing, photography, radio/TV, web content, blogs, creative communications and trade communications. Learn more
GardenWriters.org
Visit gardenwriters.org for the latest news, events, and announcements. Access key membership benefits 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
On the QT Newsletter
This bi-monthly publication provides the latest information for horticultural communicators. It includes regional news, industry news, writing and photography skills enhancement and garden trends. Learn more
GWAConnect Garden Communicator Directory
GWAConnect provides industry partners with a resource to find and connect with garden communicators for all their promotional needs. GWA members are listed by their expertise and specialty areas. Learn more
Membership Directory
The GWA membership directory includes contact information for more that 1,500 members. Search for members by name, organization, region and more. Learn more (log-in required)
Legal Advice
Free legal advisory services are available to all GWA members on a variety of writers' issues including contracts and contract negotiations. Learn more (log-in required)
...and much more!
Mentoring for new members, free admission to public gardens, networking with top garden communicators, press pass and more.
