The American Public Gardens Association champions and advances nearly 600 public gardens in North America and internationally. Together, we lead, advocate and innovate in the conservation and appreciation of plants.
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Become a member

Learn about our individual and institutional membership options.

What is a public Garden?

Adkins Arboretum

A public garden is an institution that maintains plants for the purposes of public education and enjoyment, in addition to research, conservation, and higher learning. It must be open to the public and the garden’s resources and accommodations must be made to all visitors.

American Public Gardens is the place to connect with local gardens, search and find gardens in America, and tap into the valuable resource of Public Garden Magazine.

Find a Garden

Find a Garden

Visit our interactive Garden Map.

Plant Collections Showcase

Plant Collections Showcase

See the collections in the Plant Collections Network.

Public Garden Magazine

Public Garden Magazine

Read current, engaging content devoted to the world of public gardens.

Public gardens enhance our communities and lives. Search jobs or learn more about the Plant Heroes program.

VanDusen Botanical Garden

EVENTS

Upcoming Association Events and related Professional Development Events curated by Association staff.

  • Finance & Operations Community Town Hall

    Tuesday October 15, 2024

    Presented by the Finance & Operations Community Department of Labor Updated Overtime Protections Beginning January 1, 2025, a new rule [...]

  • Horticulture, Greenhouses, and Facilities Community Town Hall

    Wednesday October 23, 2024

    Presented by the Horticulture, Greenhouses, and Facilities Community Join us for the HGF Fall Town Hall!  We'll meet and learn [...]

  • Living in a Neurodivergent World

    Thursday October 31, 2024

    Presented by the IDEA Professional Community The topic of neurodiversity is becoming more widely discussed within the broader topic of [...]

  • Supporting Partners Across the Southeast Region to Create National Impact for Plant Conservation

    Friday February 28, 2025

    Presented by the Native Plants and Plant Conservation Communities Based at Atlanta Botanical Garden, the 'Southeastern Partners in Plant Conservation' [...]

IDEA PRINCIPLES

Queens Botanical Garden

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility

The American Public Gardens Association is committed to creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected and appreciated. The Association also seeks to encourage and support its members in creating this same culture within their own institutions. Just as the gardens and landscapes we present are biologically diverse and engaging, we seek to consistently re-examine our professional values, modify our existing practices and remove barriers to being diverse and inclusive.