New Learning Certificates and Fall 2025 Programs from the American Horticultural Society
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The American Horticultural Society (AHS) has launched the AHS Lifelong Learning Certificates, intended for anyone seeking to deepen their horticultural expertise. AHS also announces the Fall 2025 AHS LIVE series and the Fall 2025 Self-Paced Online Courses.
AHS will offer Lifelong Learning Certificates in Horticulture & the Environment and in Horticultural Design & Techniques. Each certificate requires the completion of:
- Two AHS Self-Paced Online Courses
- Five AHS LIVE programs in the learner’s chosen specialty
- Three AHS LIVE programs outside the learner’s specialty area
- Fifteen hours of community service supporting local gardens
Unlike traditional academic programs, AHS Lifelong Learning Certificates allow participants to customize their journeys. Most of the programs are virtual and can be completed within a few months.
“The new certificate features in-depth horticultural learning and a flexible framework,” says Dr. Mary Hockenberry Meyer, an AHS Horticultural Advisory Council member who reviewed the certificate framework during the design process. “It also encourages participants to apply their knowledge for the benefit of their communities.”
Registration for the Fall 2025 AHS LIVE series opens today and offers a deep dive into the world of plants and gardening. The series features hands-on workshops, expert-led talks, garden tours, and more. Topics include orchids, garden design, topiaries, soil health, and more. AHS offers something for everyone and for every stage of gardening.
The AHS Fall 2025 Self-Paced Online Courses, Gardening in America and Ecological Gardening, are now open for registration. Each course, accessible 24/7 for five months, features seven engaging modules packed with AHS-produced texts, videos, articles, activities, and resource recommendations. Access to the online courses begins on Sept. 15, 2025, and is available until Feb. 15, 2026.
“AHS’ Lifelong Learning programs are open and accessible to all,” says AHS President and CEO, Suzanne Laporte. “They are unique opportunities to learn from horticultural experts and connect with fellow plant enthusiasts within your region and across the country.”
For interviews with Courtney Alsua, AHS Director of National Programs, or for questions about AHS educational programs, contact Johanna Tschebull, AHS Communications Manager, [email protected].
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