AHS LIVE Series
Explore the world of plants with AHS’ LIVE Series, dozens of educational sessions that address science, design, health, culture, and industry. All areas integrate objectives for learning about plant materials and selection, approaches and techniques, and cultivation and maintenance. Choose from workshops, talks, tours, and more. There’s something for everyone.
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Virtual programs are recorded unless otherwise indicated in the individual program description. Access is given to registrants one to two weeks after the program.
Spring Programs
Horticulture & The Environment
How Can I Help? Saving Nature with Your Yard
with Dr. Douglas Tallamy, author and professor, University of Delaware
Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Native Plant Pollination
with Heather Holm, author and pollinator conservationist
Thursday, May 8, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Waterwise Gardening: Irrigation Basics for a Drought-Resilient Garden
with Nan Sterman, garden writer and horticulturist
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Garden Design & Techniques
Gardening Year-Round
with Riz Reyes, founder, RHR Horticulture & Landwave Gardens and assistant director, Heronswood Garden
Thursday, April 10, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Native Plant Groundcovers
with Kathy Connolly, founder and principal, Speaking of Landscapes
Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Container Gardening
with Cheryl Salatino, principal and founder, Dancing Shadows Garden Design
Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 1-2:30 p.m. ET
Shade Gardening: Dazzling Plants and Design Tips
with Kerry Mendez, principal and founder, Perennially Yours
Friday, June 13, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Plants, Culture, & Community
Dispersals: On Plants, Borders, and Belonging
with Jessica Lee, author and environmental historian
Friday, May 2, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Take to the Trees
with Marguerite Holloway, author and professor, Columbia University
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Black Flora
with Teresa Speight, author and founder, Cottage in the Court
Friday, May 30, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Behind-the-Scenes Garden Tours
University of North Carolina Charlotte Botanical Gardens
with Dr. Jeff Gillman, director, UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens
Friday, April 25, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. ET
Charlotte, NC
The American Horticultural Society’s River Farm
with Tammy Burke, horticulturist, River Farm
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 1:30-2:30 p.m. ET
Alexandria, VA
Chadwick Arboretum at The Ohio State University
with Dr. Laura Deeter, director, Chadwick Arboretum
Friday, May 16, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Columbus, OH
Private Garden Tour: Denver
with Panayoti Kelaidis, AHS board member and senior curator/director of outreach, Denver Botanic Gardens
Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 1:30-3 p.m. MT
Contact
Programs Department
703.768.5700 ext. 121
programs@ahsgardening.org