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The International Geraniaceae Group (IGG) is a membership organisation for people interested in the geranium family, Geraniaceae. Its stated purpose is "To Learn. To Grow. To Share," which places it in the enthusiast-society category rather than the retail category: it exists to connect growers and learners, not to sell plants. If you are looking for a community to discuss and learn about Geraniaceae, it is the right kind of organisation; if you want a plant shop, it is not.
What the group is for
The IGG is built around the botanical family Geraniaceae, the group that includes Geranium, Pelargonium, Erodium and related genera. The site's framing is educational and communal: learning about the plants, growing them, and sharing knowledge and material with other enthusiasts.
That makes it relevant to:
- Growers who already keep Geraniaceae and want to go deeper
- Beginners who want to learn from more experienced growers
- People interested in the botany and diversity of the family, not just in cultivating a few plants
How you can connect
The clearest publicly documented way to engage is the IGG Facebook group, which the site states is publicly accessible at https://www.facebook.com/groups/GeraniaceaeGroup/. Because it is described as public, you can look at the group before deciding whether to take a fuller part.
The site also presents a "Join Us" section, indicating that formal membership is the main route into the organisation. The published material does not set out membership tiers, fees or benefits in detail, so check the Join Us page directly for current terms rather than assuming what membership includes.
Is it a shop or a society?
| Question | Answer based on the site |
|---|---|
| What kind of organisation is it? | An international interest group / society for Geraniaceae enthusiasts |
| What is its purpose? | "To Learn. To Grow. To Share" |
| Can I look before joining? | Yes — the Facebook group is described as publicly accessible |
| Is it primarily a plant retailer? | No; it is oriented toward learning and sharing among growers |
| How do I take part formally? | Through the Join Us route on the site |
Who should join, and who should not
Join, or at least follow the public Facebook group, if your interest is in understanding and growing the geranium family and you want contact with other people who share it. The group's value is in accumulated experience and exchange, which is exactly what a society of this kind provides.
Look elsewhere if you need a supplier, a specific cultivar at short notice, or detailed commercial information — the site does not present itself as offering those. For anything involving payment or membership commitments, confirm the current details on the site itself before acting.