The National Voice of American Gardening

ESSENTIAL READING FOR GARDENERS EVERYWHERE

American Gardener is the flagship publication of the American Horticultural Society. Published six times a year, it brings together leading voices in horticulture to explore how plants shape our landscapes, communities, and environment. Each issue connects expert knowledge with real-world practice—translating research, highlighting innovation, and offering ideas gardeners can use, wherever they grow.

INSIDE THE CURRENT ISSUE

Explore stories that range from plant exploration and garden design to horticultural history and emerging ideas shaping how we grow. Recent features include:  

A nursery redefining plant collecting in California
A Denver garden build as an open-source landscape
The enduring appeal of evergreen ferns
The global journeys of early plant explorers

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A CENTURY OF HORTICULTURAL KNOWLEDGE

Since 1922, the American Horticultural Society has documented the evolution of gardening in America. The American Gardener archive is a living library—offering access to decades of insight, plants, and practices that continue to shape how we garden today.

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River Farm's 27 acres in Alexandria, Virginia, are a haven of natural beauty, featuring stunning gardens, woodlands, and scenic trails that offer breathtaking views of the Potomac River. Here, rows of pink tulips.

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Membership connects you to a national network of gardeners, gardens, and ideas.

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Educational programs and expert-led learning
Travel opportunities and curated experiences

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A Platform for Diverse Voices in Horticulture

American Gardener is primarily freelance-written and reflects a wide range of perspectives across the gardening community.

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Letters to the Editor
We love to hear comments from readers and encourage diverse voices and viewpoints in our magazine. Submit a letter to editor@ahsgardening.org.

Guidelines for Writers
American Gardener is primarily freelance written. We are interested in the written contributions of plant and gardening enthusiasts across America.
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