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NEW ONLINE COURSE: Study Horticultural Design at Your Own Pace | LEARN MORE

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BUILDING GARDENS NATIONWIDE: AHS Grant Applications Due April 26 | LEARN MORE

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NEW AHS LIVE PROGRAMS NOW AVAILABLE | Join Us for a Season of Learning | LEARN MORE

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NEW HORTICULTURAL HAPPENINGS CALENDAR: Discover Events Across the Country | LEARN MORE

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EXPLORE NORTH AMERICA’S TOP GARDENS: Access the AHS Garden Network | LEARN MORE

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TRAVEL TO AUSTRALIA WITH AHS: Join us This Fall | LEARN MORE

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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.

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Register for our engaging Lifelong Learning programs connecting plant enthusiasts of all levels.

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VISIT A GARDEN

The AHS Garden Network is your passport to almost 400 beautiful gardens and arboreta across North America.

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READ AMERICAN GARDENER MAGAZINE

Read the May/June 2026 edition to learn about the art of growing mesclun, immigrants who are making waves in American horticulture, designing a naturalistic garden that reflects the southeastern coastal plain, the orchid that became evolution’s test case, and more—or dive into the past century of AHS magazines with our digital archive.

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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.