Here are a few reasons to be part of the

Hardy Plant Society of Oregon. 

• Discounted prices to lectures and programs

  HPSO brings in speakers, both local, national, and world-class, to offer first-rate lectures on a wide variety of garden topics. HPSO also offers the Gen(i)us Series, a smaller-venue of programs that focus on a particular genus of plants, and also Garden School, a group of in-depth, hands-on workshops.

• Visits to private gardens

  HPSO prints an Open Gardens book each year listing dozens of members' gardens open throughout the garden season. All garden visits are free.

• Bulletin and bi-monthly newsletters

  HPSO publishes an annual bulletin with articles on various gardening subjects (written by members), and members receive bi-monthly newsletters to keep them up-to-date on the latest news and programs.

• Discounts to local nurseries and other businesses

  HPSO members are entitled to discounts of 5%-25% at dozens of participating nurseries.

• Overseas tours at wholesale prices

  HPSO offers affordable overseas garden tours. Past tours have traveled to England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and the Netherlands. Over 17 tours have been conducted to date.

• Discounted prices on all garden books

  At least 20% off all garden books - all the time - including the latest releases.

• Plant sales & garden art sales

  HPSO conducts the largest and best plant sales in the Pacific NW, typically with over 120 nurseries and garden artists participating.

• 1500-volume lending library

• And the camaraderie of avid gardeners like you