Our Work

There is no better time for public gardens to be at the forefront of our most critical global conversations – to be examples and resources for our communities, to raise our collective voice, and to lead the way.

APGA Rosette

FY2023 Annual Report

Fiscal year 2023 saw many changes for the American Public Gardens Association. The return of in-person events, increased staff turnover, a leadership change, and one-time financial hits brought new challenges and opportunities.

This year’s Annual Report tells the Association’s story for FY2023.

WHAT WE DO

Connect

Connect

Connecting the field of public horticulture to strengthen collaboration and enhance its impact.

Protect

Protect

Protecting our natural heritage and ensuring the future of public horticulture through pioneering programs and advocacy.

Champion

Champion

Champions the role of public horticulture in improving the quality of life for all.

ASSOCIATION Programs

Key Association programs address some of the most crucial needs of our times regarding plant collections, research, and resilience.

Plant Protection Program
Plant Collections Network
Disaster Readiness Initiative

Strategic Plan

Your Association’s 2024 Strategic Plan is the American Public Gardens Association’s most ambitious roadmap to date, and not a moment too soon.

Our Work

Advocacy

The Association may consider an advocacy role by using the following conditions and procedures.

IDEA Principles

Creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive culture where the contributions of all community members are valued, respected, and appreciated

Our History

75 Years of supporting Public Horticulture.

Partnerships

OUR MISSION

We champion and advance public gardens as leaders, advocates, and innovators in the conservation and appreciation of plants.

OUR VISION

A World Where Public Gardens are Indispensable.

OUR CORE VALUES

Collaborate Authentically

We are a community of environmental stewards who love people and plants. We meet all opportunities and challenges with courage, creativity, teamwork, and mutual respect. By celebrating the diversity of the people, plants, and public gardens we represent, We All Grow.

Elevate Our Voice

We champion public gardens by using our collective voice to advance public horticulture and gardens through policy, awareness, advocacy, and facilitating change. Through reaching out and welcoming in, We All Grow.

Cultivate Passion

We believe sustainable collaborations require transparency, empowerment, and accountability as we challenge one another and ask the hard questions. Through inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible interactions, We All Grow.

Grow Thoughtfully

We believe in the pursuit of individual and collective fulfillment through connecting, learning, leading, sharing, and problem-solving. By modeling the many ways to advance with intention and equity,
We All Grow.

Association Financial Data

2024 IRS Form 990