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 January 28, 2025

    Planning Your Plant Sale Presented by the Finance & Operations Community Join us for a virtual Town Hall! More information [...]

  • Following in Their Footsteps: The 1887 Gray’s Peak Trip of Alice Eastwood & Alfred Russell Wallace

    Wednesday January 8, 2025

    Presented by the Plant Conservation Professional Community On July 19, 1887, Alice Eastwood and Alfred Russel Wallace began a Colorado [...]

  • Marketing Your Award Submission

    Wednesday January 15, 2025

    Presented by the Annual Awards Committee Winning the 2024 Dorothy E. Hansell Marketing Award for "When the Wind Came Sweeping [...]

  • Navigating Job Interviews

    Friday December 13, 2024

    Presented by the Emerging Professionals Community Join us to learn more about navigating the job interview process. More info coming [...]

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.