The Garden Writers Association (GWA) is an organization of over 1,800 professional communicators in the lawn and garden industry. No other organization in the industry has as much contact with the buying public as GWA.
Our Vision
GWA is a highly respected organization of professionals communicating about horticulture, gardening, and the environment.
Our Mission
GWA is a non-profit association which provides leadership and opportunities for education, recognition, career development, and a forum for diverse interactions for professionals in the field of garden communication.
The GWA is comprised of garden professionals including book authors, staff editors, syndicated columnists, free-lance writers, photographers, landscape designers, television and radio personalities, consultants, catalog publishers, extension service agents, and more.
Plant a Row for the Hungry Program
Launched in 1995, Plant A Row is a public service program of the Garden Writers Association and the GWA Foundation. Garden writers are asked to encourage their readers/listeners to plant an extra row of produce each year and donate their surplus to local food banks, soup kitchens and service organizations to help feed America’s hungry.
There are over 84 million households with a yard or garden in the U.S. If every gardener plants one extra row of vegetables and donates their surplus to local food agencies and soup kitchens, a significant impact can be made on reducing hunger.
Since 1995, American gardeners have donated over 14 million pounds of herbs and vegetables to feed the hungry in our local neighborhoods and communities. Support Plant A Row and help make a difference in your community.
PAR Hotline 1-877-492-2727
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For information on Plant A Row in your area, contact:
Carol Ledbetter PAR Program Administrator
Tel/Fax: (877) 492-2727
Video: Sample of local program campaign video.Terry Yockey, Master Gardener, is here to talk about “Plant a Row for the Hungry” . Video produced by Laura Cook of Channel 6