About Us

Mission Statement:

The Southeastern Horticultural Society (SHS) is a non-profit membership organization dedicated to promoting the knowledge, art and enjoyment of horticulture throughout the Southeastern United States. SHS provides year round educational programs, event and access to plant resources through the following key areas:

• Presenting the annual premier gardening and horticultural event in the Southeast that promotes conservation and awareness of the natural environment through education, horticultural excellence and artistic expression.

• Offering a series of educational activities that span the vast spectrum of plant and horticulture information and appeal to individuals and groups at all ages and levels or interest.

• Working with schools, educational organizations, institutions and organizations to create science and horticulture curriculum and educational programs
• Designing and leading horticulture training programs.
• Design and implement youth mentoring programs to teach teens and you adults about environmental issues and expose them to "green" careers while creating and maintaining healthy green living environments.

• Providing a network for individuals, organizations, corporations, businesses and educators involved in professional horticulture we will serve as a clearing house for plant and horticulture information.

The Southeastern Flower Show is the crown jewel event of the Southeastern Horticultural Society.

Our friends and supporters share our commitment to creating sustainable communities by caring for our natural environments. We celebrate the important role of plants in our lives by working in partnership with individuals and organizations throughout the southeast to support the art and science of plants.

We are passionate in our commitment to bring horticultural, conservation, excellence, enjoyment and beauty to people's lives through educational activities.