Mission Statement:  The Northwest Perennial Alliance inspires, educates, and connects gardeners of all skill levels, to share the art, science, and joy of gardening in the Pacific Northwest.

NPA is a non-profit volunteer organization for everyone who is passionate about gardening in the Pacific Northwest. With our popular Open Gardens program and network of neighborhood garden groups, NPA is a wonderful way to meet other gardeners and learn about plants that survive and thrive in our climate.

• Founded in 1984
• Over 2,000 members
• Members from Bellingham to Olympia and beyond
• Bellevue Botanical Garden 'Garden Partner' since 1992
• The NPA is a tax-exempt, 501(c)3, non-profit educational organization, incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington

Why Join NPA?

• Fun and friendships with fellow gardeners!
  
• Free inspirational garden tours
  
• Fantastic neighborhood garden groups
  
• Free lectures that educate and inspire
  
• Discounted gardening classes and workshops
  
• Lessons from the NPA Perennial Border
• Specialty plant sales
  
• Free twice-monthly emailed educational newletters
• Free Perennial Post magazine
• 10% Discounts at local nurseries & gardening businesses

Donations

Donations support NPA's education programs.

• Lectures, Classes, and Workshops
  
• The NPA Border at Bellevue Botanical Garden
  
• Student Scholarships and Internships 
  

NPA also accepts donations of healthy plants for the NPA Border.

See DONATE for more information.

Leadership Team

The NPA Leadership Team manages all Programs and Activities:

• Board of Directors
• Project Chairs
• Program Committees

See LEADERSHIP TEAM for more information.

Volunteers 

The NPA is managed by volunteers who benefit from the shared experience of working with fellow plant lovers. Volunteering is the best way to learn more about gardening and make new gardening friends!

See VOLUNTEERS for more information.