Founded in 1903, the American Society for Horticultural Science is recognized worldwide as one of the most respected and influential professional societies for horticultural scientists. ASHS is committed to promoting and encouraging national and international interest in scientific research and education in all branches of horticulture.

Comprised of thousands of members around the world, ASHS represents a broad spectrum of the horticultural community — scientists, educators, students, landscape and land managers, governments, extension agents, and industry professionals. ASHS members focus on practices and issues in horticulture: selection, multiplication, production and management, harvesting, handling and storage, processing, marketing, and the use of horticultural plants and products.