Garden History & Design/Visiting Gardens
Garden History & Design
This committee works closely with the Smithsonian Archives of American Gardens to record and preserve and develop an appreciation of American gardens through the documentation of all types of gardens, which ensures their lasting legacy for scholars, researchers, and the general public throughout the world. The committee also educates members on historical and contemporary landscape and garden design, among other activities.
View our archives on the Smithsonian website.
Visiting Gardens
On occasion, the committee invites our members and other GCA members to visit local gardens, both Club members’ gardens and those of non-members. This committee also arranges trips for our members to visit other GCA properties, thus encouraging meeting fellow gardeners and learning about their Club’s activities and goals. Additional trips may be planned to visit nurseries or public gardens.
Visiting Gardens – its not just local!
For listings as they are posted, go to the Visiting Gardens Landing Page of the GCA Website and join the no-obligation “Interest List.” Exact itinerary and cost sent 3-6 months prior to trip.
2027 “On the Road with GCA” opportunities currently include: Interest lists open! Very limited!
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- Sleepy Cat Farm, Greenwich CT June 2, 2027,
- Wormsloe, Savannah GA March 22-23, 2027
- Santa Fe, NM September 9, 2027,
- Black River Canyon Preserve, Georgetown SC March 12, 2027
2027 International destinations and garden trips. Intention list signups for these are now
available. GCA members and spouses eligible. Trip details and price emailed to those on
interest list within six months of trip, at which time one must reserve and submit payment.
Spain, Egypt, Australia, Italy, Dorset England, Galapagos
