National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture
growing a healthy world through the art, science and business of plants, gardens and landscapes

Cultivate Healthy, Connected and Engaged Communities

Recognize Consumer Horticulture as a Driver of the Agricultural Economy

Restore, Protect, & Conserve Natural Resources Through Consumer Horticulture Research and Education
Consumer horticulture is the cultivation, use and enjoyment of plants, gardens, landscapes and related horticultural items to the benefit of individuals, communities and the environment. These activities rely on the understanding and application of the art and science of horticulture.
The Latest News From NICH
Growing Up in the Garden
School gardens are nothing new. The first recorded school garden program in Europe was in 1811 and the first of the American school…
Fight March Winds with Windbreaks
A few properly placed shrubs and trees can significantly cut winter winds – and home energy costs.Wind affects the temperature inside your home…
Open call for submissions! Special issue in Consumer Horticulture Advancement for Horticulturae. Deadline for manuscript submission is September 30, 2021.
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