In the summer of 2008, the Master Gardeners formed a separate non-profit entity called the Massachusetts Master Gardener Association, Inc. The MMGA is pleased to be able to continue its affiliation with the Massachusetts Horticultural Association (MHS)  www.masshort.org. The long history of the Master Gardeners’ working relationship with the MHS led to a formal Affiliation agreement that benefits both organizations.

Elm Bank will continue to be the base of operations for the MMGA organization, and the MMGA will continue to support MHS through outreach (Help Line and information booths at MHS events) and by providing gardening activities at MHS sites.

The MMGA affiliated with the Garden Club Federation of Massachusetts, Inc. (GCFM) www.gcfm.org in 2009. The mission of GCFM is ... "to assist its member clubs with education and appreciation of Horticulture, Landscape and Floral Design, Gardening and Environmental Concerns." GCFM has assisted MHS with the Boston Spring Flower Show, Blooms and Amateur Horticulture competitions for many years.