Welcome to The Garden Clubs of Illinois Website. Currently we have 9648 members in 206 clubs, an additional 18 affiliate plant societies, arboretums and the-like, and 27 Junior Clubs in Illinois. Founded in 1925, we are a charter member of National Garden Clubs, Inc., an international organization that is the largest volunteer gardening organization in the world. Wander through this site. Find out what we do. Check on educational opportunities. Learn how to join a garden club. Contact us through our Headquarters via mail, telephone, fax or e-mail. Office hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

The federation is governed by a Board of Directors representing all areas of Illinois. The President for the 2009 - 2011 term of office is Stepanie Greene. Her theme is "Branching Out" to encourage new projects and enhance ongoing ones, recruit members, and promote garden clubs throughout our communities, and extend our efforts in beautification and conservation. Renee Blaschke of Texas was elected National Garden Clubs, Inc. president for the 2009 - 2011 term. The theme for her administration is "The World Around Us - Love It - Beautify It - Protect It."

Mission Statement of National Garden Clubs, Inc.
National Garden Clubs, Inc. provides education, resources, and additional networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, civic and environmental responsibility.