• An opportunity to attend national meetings and conventions which offer educational and scientific presentations, garden tours, judge's clinics, and a chance to see the latest and best hosta in the cut-leaf show.   
• The privilege of visiting display gardens throughout the country, many of which are only open to AHS members. 
• An invitation to exhibit your favorite hostas and compete for recognition in various AHS national and regional cut-leaf shows.
• Developing friendships with people that share an interest in growing hostas.  

Effective midnight EDT on September 1, 2023, all new and renewal membership registrations will be assigned to calendar year 2024. No 2023 memberships will be available after September 1, 2023. Individuals who join/renew after that time will receive the regular welcome letter advising them of the effective date of their membership (but providing them with the 2023 password) as well as a copy of The Hosta Adventure.