The American Horticultural Society (AHS), founded
in 1922, is an educational, non-profit, 501(c)(3)
organization that recognizes and promotes excellence
in American horticulture. It is one of the oldest and
most prestigious gardening organizations in the United
States whose mission is to educate and inspire people
of all ages to become successful and environmentally
responsible gardeners by advancing the art and science
of horticulture. AHS is known for its educational
programs and the dissemination of horticultural
information.
AHS' headquarters is located at
River
Farm, one of George Washington's original five
farms, in Alexandria, VA. River Farm is 25 acres
located on the Potomac River, containing beautiful
gardens as well as a wide variety of wildlife.
However, River Farm is much more than a beautiful
landscape -- it serves as the Society's showcase for
its national programs and policies.