Join the newest American Begonia Society branch

HVB membership unlocks member benefits, branch resources, and deeper access to plant swaps, workshops, field trips, meeting notes, and ABS opportunities.

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What you get as a member

Plant Swaps

Member plant swaps where you can share cuttings, trade extras, and come home with something new to grow.

Field Trips

Join member trips to gardens, nurseries, collections, and other plant-focused destinations.

Guest Presentations

Access presentations from growers, collectors, hybridizers, and specialists invited to share their knowledge.

Hands-on Demos

Practice propagation, grooming, potting, and other Begonia care techniques with other members.

Online Education

Access virtual learning opportunities and educational resources from the broader Begonia Society network.

Seed Fund Access

Use ABS seed fund access and explore Begonias from seed as part of your membership.

Membership options

Annual Membership

Main offering

$25calendar year

For members who can attend branch meetings and want full access to local benefits, branch resources, events, and in-person activities.

Virtual Membership

Coming soon

$15calendar year

For supporters who are physically unable to attend meetings but would like to support the branch and access branch resources.

Local branch dues are separate from American Begonia Society national membership, which must be purchased separately. Branch dues reset on January 1 and are not rolling 12-month periods.

Three steps to join HVB

HVB members also belong to the American Begonia Society. Once you have joined ABS, create your branch account and send us your confirmation so we can welcome you locally and help you finish any in-person details at a meeting.

Join the ABS

Because HVB is an American Begonia Society branch, national membership is the first step.

Join ABS

Create your HVB account

Set up your local profile so we know how to reach you and can connect your branch benefits.

Verify and attend

Send a copy of your ABS confirmation, then visit a meeting to say hello and handle local dues.

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Want to visit before joining?

Anyone is welcome to visit a meeting, regardless of ABS or branch membership status. Joining unlocks member benefits and gives you the best access to the resources, activities, and updates we share with active members.

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