WELCOME TO THE AMERICAN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
We are dedicated to inspiring a culture of gardening and horticultural practices that creates and sustains healthy, beautiful communities and a livable planet.
AHS Events
LEARN FROM FELLOW GARDENERS AND EXPERTS
Register for our engaging Lifelong Learning programs connecting plant enthusiasts of all levels.
VISIT A GARDEN
The AHS Garden Network is your passport to 400 beautiful gardens and arboreta across North America.
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2026
READ AMERICAN GARDENER MAGAZINE
Read the September/October 2026 edition to learn about why phlox might be better than the rose as a flora symbol for America, how a nursery traveled from Iowa in a covered wagon to found the fruit industry in the Pacific Northwest, the complex and powerful fragrance of roses, the science behind variegation in leaves and flowers, and more—or dive into the past century of AHS magazines with our digital archive.
UPCOMING TRAVEL WITH AHS
RIVER FARM
Our beautiful 25-acre home in Alexandria, Virginia features formal and naturalistic gardens, woodlands, and magnificent scenic views overlooking the Potomac River. LEARN MORE about visiting, the gardens, events and rental opportunities.