About Us

In 1971, several friends who gardened organically decided to meet monthly to discuss gardening without pesticides, herbicides, and harmful chemicals. In 1992, the group incorporated as the nonprofit “Tucson Organic Gardeners”. TOG organizes two plant fairs (spring and fall) at St. Mark’s Presbyterian Church for local vendors of plants and gardening-related products.  We meet monthly to share educational presentations and social time. Speakers emphasize organic methods such as composting, natural pest control and rainwater harvesting.

The mission of TOG is: Help interested gardeners to grow healthy vegetables, fruits, and plants in the Sonoran Desert organically without the use of deleterious materials and chemicals while advancing our relationship with the Earth.  We encourage the use of nature’s resources towards sustainable living and inspire all to recycle and conserve.  We strive to educate the public about organic gardening and composting, through publications, lectures, events, and social media.  We support other local organizations with compatible goals.