CGS Free
Start your plant collection on CGS for free.
Create your free Collect::Grow::Show account, capture your first plants, and begin building a living plant record with essential collection tools.
What you can do for free
A real starter account for your first collection records.
Begin with the plants you have now. Free gives you enough structure to test the CGS way of collecting, recording, and growing without making a paid-plan decision today.
Capture your first plants
Start building your personal plant inventory with core plant details that are easy to return to later.
Add photos and updates
Record photos, repotting events, health notes, and key changes as your plants settle in and grow.
Track locations and sources
Keep practical records of where plants are kept and where they came from, even while your collection is small.
Use selected collection tools
Explore useful CGS tools with Free-plan limits designed for first-time users and smaller collections.
Built for collectors
Not just a loose list. A plant record that can grow with you.
CGS helps you build a structured record of your plants. Each plant can grow into a profile with photos, events, locations, source history, and timeline updates.
Start small
Grow when you are ready.
CGS Free is designed to help you get started without choosing a paid plan first. Capture your first plants, begin building your collection record, and explore the core tools at a comfortable pace.
- Start with the plants you already have.
- Use practical limits that keep Free focused on smaller collections.
- Move to a paid plan only when CGS becomes part of how you manage your collection.
Free signup
Start your free CGS account.
After signup
Take the next practical step, one plant at a time.
You do not need to set everything up at once. Begin with one plant, add the details you know, and let your collection record grow naturally.
Create your account
Use the Free signup path and confirm the basics needed to start safely.
Add your first plants
Start with names, photos, locations, source notes, or the details you already know.
Grow your record
Add updates over time and upgrade later only when you need more capacity.
Common questions
Simple answers before you start.
Free is meant to be a low-pressure first step. These details keep the signup decision clear without changing the signup flow.
Is CGS Free a real account?
Yes. CGS Free is a starter account for building a small collection record and trying selected CGS tools within Free-plan limits.
Do I need to add every plant right away?
No. Start with one plant and add more details when you have time. CGS is designed to grow with your collection record.
When should I compare paid plans?
Compare plans when your collection needs more capacity or when you want access to broader tools. You do not need to decide before starting Free.
Join CGS Free
Ready to feel in control of your collection?
Start with a free account, capture your first plants, and move at the pace your collection needs.