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KENYA HORTICULTURAL NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION
— · EIN · gardeningkenya.org
profile · synthesized from sources

The Kenya Horticultural Society promotes gardening and environmentally sustainable horticultural practices across Kenya. Established in 1923, it supports a nationwide network of members through local district chapters that organize events, workshops, and garden visits. The organization fosters public engagement with plants through education initiatives, publications, and community projects.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

District Events Program
Annual calendar of activities including garden visits, plant sales, flower shows, and gardening workshops organized by 10 district chapters
Horticultural Tours
Guided tours of areas of horticultural interest in Kenya, currently for members with plans to expand internationally
Kids Grow Kenya
Pilot education program aimed at teaching children sustainable gardening practices
activities · 2 groups

what they do

  • Horticultural Training and Tree Production 3 activities
    • Conducting horticultural tours
      Organizes and conducts tours to horticulturally significant sites and areas within Kenya to promote education and appreciation of local plant life and gardening practices.
    • Production and distribution of educational gardening materials
      Produces and offers educational booklets on African violets, herbs, roses, and sustainable gardening, including a student guidebook and a facilitator/parent guidebook for school-based gardening programs.
    • Sale of plant sets and gardening books
      Sells curated plant sets such as the Indigenous Tree Set and Popular Plant Set for KShs 4,800.00 each, and gardening books including "Gardening in Eastern Africa" (KShs 4,500.00) and "Our Friends the Pollinators Book" (KShs 500.00).
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Implementation of youth gardening education initiatives
      Developed and prepared to launch the 'Kids Grow Kenya' pilot education program aimed at engaging children in gardening and horticultural learning.
    • Organizing horticultural events and training programs
      Organizes annual events such as garden visits, flower shows, plant sales, talks, and gardening courses, along with training for gardeners across districts to promote horticultural knowledge and practice.
    • Sale of horticulture-related merchandise
      Sells a range of products including apparel (t-shirts, caps, tote bags), drinkware (engraved glasses, water bottles), stationery (notecards, bookmarks, notebooks), and seasonal items like a 2026 desk calendar and tea light holders, often featuring botanical designs.
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • National Council Partner — Oversees and coordinates the activities of the ten district offices of the Kenya Horticultural Society.