Native Plant Societies
In many parts of the world, there are societies, clubs or local groups, such as Bushcare or ASGAP in Australia or the North American Native Plant Society, which are made up of gardeners interested in growing plants local to their area, state or country. Some native plant organizations in the United States are Wild Ones (which has local chapters in many states), New England Wildflower Society, and Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. They can be the best way to find out about (and to obtain, by buying or swapping) local native plants. Many members have spent years or decades cultivating local plants or bushwalking in local areas.
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