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.

  • Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy Community Town Hall

    Thursday July 31, 2025

    Presented by the Plant Nomenclature & Taxonomy Community Take some time to catch up, collaborate, and learn alongside your Plant [...]

  • Building Your Supervisory Street Cred.!

    Thursday October 23, 2025

    Presented by the Emerging Professionals Community Join us for a webinar! In this session you'll hear from a panel of [...]

  • Ask an Expert: Fundraising & Development

    Thursday November 13, 2025

    Presented by the Emerging Professionals Community Join us for an Ask an Expert webinar! In this session you'll hear from [...]

  • Ask an Expert: Marketing Your Garden

    Tuesday September 30, 2025

    Presented by the Emerging Professionals Community Join us for an Ask an Expert webinar! In this session you'll hear from [...]

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.