Hosta Garden

Become a member. Become a friend.

Join the American Hosta Society and get to know America’s most popular perennials and those who love them.

Our members extend throughout Canada, Europe, Russia, Japan, China, Australia, and New Zealand.

Scroll to the end of this page to fill out our online membership form and pay online.

Membership Benefits

  • Full-color print issue of The Hosta Journal mailed twice each year
  • Unique digital edition of The Hosta Journal emailed once each year
  • Access to “Members Only” section of the website
  • Access to display gardens throughout the country, many of which are only open to AHS members
  • Eligibility to purchase a memberonly hosta
  • Exclusive invitation to exhibit hostas and compete for recognition in AHS-sanctioned Hosta Shows
  • Updates on speaker programs, events, awards, plant auctions, news, and more!

First-Time Members Also Receive

  • $15 voucher for use at participating nurseries
  • Option to receive an exclusive gift hosta (additional $10 to cover shipping)  (The gift hosta will ship in May, 2025)
  • Hosta Adventure—A Grower’s Guide, a primer on hostas outlining what every gardener should know
  • Hosta of the Year Booklet, a fullcolor publication featuring the American Hosta Growers Association Hostas of the Year

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AHS Membership Prices

All new and renewal membership registrations will be assigned to calendar year 2025. No 2024 memberships will be available after September 1, 2024. Individuals who join/renew after September 1, 2024 will be assigned as membership starting January, 2025. They will receive the regular welcome letter advising them of the effective date of their membership (and providing them with the 2024 password) as well as a copy of The Hosta Adventure and the Hosta of the Year Booklet.

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Questions?

Contact the Membership Secretary:

Barry Ankney
AHS Membership Secretary
P O Box 7407
Villa Park, IL 60181-7407

309-678-4119

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