Plant certification

Certify your native garden

Optional · a recommended next step

Garden certification is optional and reviewed by a person. Approved gardens generate a Rhizome Certified Planter certificate with the ERA co-certification mark, a pin on the national map at town level, and the First Native Garden badge.

Submission form

Zip or Postal CodeUS zip codes are 5 digits, international postal codes vary. Used to assign your ecoregion. Never displayed publicly.

Enter a zip or postal code of 4 to 10 characters.

Ecoregion (auto-assigned)

General locationTown and state only. Never enter a street address — it will be rejected in review.

Enter your town and state, e.g. Pittsford, NY (no street address).

Native species planted

Type any native species you planted — common or scientific names. Add at least three. We trust your list; reviewers only spot-check.

Add at least 3 species (0 added).

Estimated garden size

Enter an estimated size, e.g. 180 sq ft.

Planting date

Choose the planting date.

Photographs (3 minimum)

Before and after where possible. Photos are stored privately and moderated before any public display.

Choose photos to upload

3 photos minimum (0 added).

Choose at least 3 photos (0 added). They upload when you submit.

DescriptionWhat did you plant, where, and why did you choose these species? At least 20 characters.

Write at least 20 characters (0 so far).

I attest that every species listed is native to my ecoregion, that this planting is real and was completed by me or my club, and that no exact address is included in this submission.

Still needed before you can submit:

Enter a zip or postal code of 4 to 10 characters.
Enter your town and state, e.g. Pittsford, NY (no street address).
Add at least 3 species (0 added).
Enter an estimated size, e.g. 180 sq ft.
Choose the planting date.
Choose at least 3 photos (0 added). They upload when you submit.
Write at least 20 characters (0 so far).
Check the attestation box.

Submission status workflow

Draft
Submitted
Under Review
More Information Needed
Approved
Declined

Requires administrator review: no garden is certified automatically after an upload.

Youth safety rules

Exact planting locations are never stored or shown — town/region only.
Home addresses are never displayed anywhere on Rhizome.
Photographs are moderated before any public display.
Members under the applicable age need guardian or club leader verification.

Read the youth safety standards →

An established native garden bed in full bloom

A photo today is the 'before' you will be glad you took.

Document, then certify