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Calling for Nominations for the 2025 Great American Gardeners

Since 1953, the American Horticultural Society’s Great American Gardeners Awards Program has recognized individuals and institutions that have made significant contributions to American horticulture. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2025 Great American Gardeners Award. Nominate your “horticultural champion,” for example: an individual who has dedicated their life’s work to horticulture, an exemplary youth garden educator, a leader in sustainable landscape design, or a communicator that inspires and engages public interest in horticulture.

AHS News & Blog

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    According to Forbes, “Bermuda serves as an ideal winter escape for adventurous travelers.”  Join AHS in Bermuda in December for […]

  • Register Now for NCYGS

    Annually, the National Children & Youth Garden Symposium brings together educators, landscape architects, designers, botanic garden staff, nonprofits, and more […]

  • A Fascinating AHS Journey to Oregon

    Welcome to an extraordinary exploration of the verdant landscapes and culinary delights of Portland and the Willamette Valley, courtesy of […]

  • Congratulations to the AHS Book Awards Winners

    For decades, the American Horticultural Society has honored exceptional books in the garden field with our longstanding AHS Book Awards. […]

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