American Public Gardens Association

The American Public Gardens Association (APGA) will evaluate the role of public gardens as forces of change in communities striving to be more sustainable. It will create a process model that demonstrates how to best implement and maintain community outreach programs. Using case study methodology, APGA will conduct visits of gardens engaging in sustainable community development to document the contributions they are making in their communities, the ways that they partner with community organizations, and the barriers that arise. Products will be presented in a Community Greening Guide and scholarly publications.