Welcome All Aspiring, Novice, & Expert Gardeners!
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is one of the most respected, longstanding national gardening organizations in the country.
Since 1922, we have been a trusted source of high quality gardening and horticultural information.
Today, our mission blends education, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship with the art and practice of horticulture. Our vision is a land of sustainable gardens, cultivated by a diverse population with a common passion for plants.
AHS News & Blog
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Nominations are now open for the 2021 Great American Gardener Awards
Once a year, the American Horticultural Society (AHS) solicits nominations from the general public for the nation’s top individuals and […]
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Keeping organized with DIY garden markers
You’ve started your seeds indoors in your tiny DIY pots and prepped your soil with a hearty offering of compost. […]
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Statement from the American Horticultural Society
The tragic death of George Floyd, and the heartbreaking stories of so many other Black Americans who have […]
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Remembering J. Landon Reeve, IV
It’s with great sadness we share news of the death of John Landon Reeve, IV, a longtime American Horticultural Society (AHS) […]
Upcoming AHS Events
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Aug 15 to Aug 15
Botanical Illustration Workshop - SOLD OUT
Email education@ahsgardening.org to be placed on the waitlist. Join artist and Huntley Meadows Park naturalist Margaret Wohler to learn how drawing can be a tool to learn about the natural world with a focus on local plants. AHS members $50; non-members $60
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Aug 15 to Aug 15
Giving Day
The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is celebrating our second annual Giving Day on August 15, 2020, with a goal of raising $10,000 to inspire more gardeners to protect our green planet by providing habitat for bees and other precious pollinators.
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Aug 29 to Aug 29
Plant-Based Skincare Workshop
What an experienced chef does turning simple, high-quality ingredients into culinary delights, Elodie Cally does in her skin care workshops. Armed with a degree in cosmetic formulation and a passion to teach others, Elodie of Elodie's Naturals is working to demystify clean beauty and create effective and eco-friendly products that harness the powers of all-natural, plant-based ingredients. AHS members $75; non-members $85
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Nov 08 to Nov 08
AHS’s 27th Annual Gala
Our fall fundraiser benefiting the stewardship of River Farm and the American Horticultural Society’s educational programs is being re-envisioned as […]
