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?

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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.

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EVENTS

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

  • Native Plants Community Webinar

    Friday May 16, 2025

    Presented by the Native Plants Community Join us for a webinar! Cost: Free for Members; $15 for Non-Members. This event [...]

  • Call for Sessions: 2025 International Garden Tourism Symposium

    Friday May 23, 2025

    The International Garden Tourism Symposium supports gardens around the world in sharing experiences and best practices in Destination Development and [...]

  • Plan Your Work to Work Your Plan: A Tailored Approach to Your Garden’s Campaign

    Tuesday May 6, 2025

    Presented by the Development & Membership Community Join Carmen Boy and Bruce Harkey for an insightful webinar designed to empower [...]

  • Finance & Operations Community Town Hall

    Tuesday April 29, 2025

    Presented by the Finance & Operations Community Staff Meetings: Agendas, Engagement, and Silos...Oh My! Share your experiences and learn 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.