The aim of ISHS is to promote and encourage research and education in all branches of horticultural science and to facilitate global cooperation and knowledge transfer through its symposiums and congresses, publications, and scientific structure.” Membership is open to all interested researchers, educators, students, and professionals in the horticulture industry.

ISHS is an important source of up-to-date information on global horticultural research. ISHS aims to promote research in all branches of horticulture. It encourages the development of international cooperation, bringing together scientific and technical professionals in order to stimulate, facilitate and coordinate research and scientific activities on a global scale.