American Horticultural Society

Around the Table: Stories of the Foods We Love exhibit at New York Botanical Garden

Food is at the center of many of life’s most important events. When we gather together for a meal, the dishes we share often tell a story—and we share a bit of ourselves. Explore the rich cultural history of what we eat throughout this multifaceted, engaging exhibition that examines the art and science of foodways and food traditions, many dating back thousands of years.

Suffolk County Master Gardener Spring Gardening School (hybrid)

An annual tradition for over 30 years – the Master Gardeners Spring Gardening School-, has sprouted into a three-part package, “Spring Garden Trio,” which includes virtual keynote programs and in-person workshops on three Saturdays in Spring 2022. On the first Saturday, March 19, Rick Darke, photographer, author, and horticulturist, opens Spring Garden Trio with his virtual Garden Lens lecture “Dynamic Design & the Art of Observation.” Then, the following Saturday, March 26 AwaytoGarden blogger/podcast host and New York Times Garden editor Margaret Roach discusses “Non-stop Plants: A Garden for 365 Days.” Roach will be joined by nine other horticultural experts talking about native plants and good garden practices. On Saturday, April 30, gardeners who want to get their hands busy will be participating in workshops from bonsai to beekeeping at Suffolk County Farm.

New York Botanical Garden Winter Lecture Series, Adapting to a New Climate

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) presents its 22nd Annual Winter Lecture Series, Adapting to a New Climate, featuring landscape architects who use proactive and intentional approaches in their design projects to address climate change and current environmental challenges. The speakers for this year’s series—which takes place on three Thursdays, January 27, February 24, and March 31, 2022—are Kate Orff, founding principal of SCAPE and MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant” recipient; Claudia West, a leading voice in the field of ecological planting design; and James Burnett, whose 30-year career has been dedicated to revitalizing communities.

American Daffodil Society National Convention

Join members of the American Daffodil Society at our annual National Convention. Enjoy a superb daffodil show, attend educational sessions, visit with renowned daffodil enthusiasts, and tour well-known and private daffodil gardens. The Northeast Region is delighted to announce that they will be hosting the American Daffodil Society’s National Convention at the Wyndham Gettysburg in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania from April 29 to May 1, 2022.

Connecticut Horticultural Society 2022 Symposium (virtual)

Register by January 10 to save money on the Connecticut Horticultural Society’s 2022 Virtual Symposium on Saturday, February 5. The day-long event, “Finding New Inspiration in Gardening,” will feature talks by garden experts Kelly Norris, Michael Russo and Katherine Tracey. The symposium is sponsored by Prides Corner Farms, Coast of Maine Organic Products, and Natureworks Garden Center.

The symposium, which is designed to inspire and enlighten novice and expert gardeners when they start to plant in the spring, will run from 9am-4pm and will feature several presentations by the three experts, followed by Q&A time. Register by January 10 and the cost to attend is $50 for members, $65 for non-members, and $10 for students with valid ID. After January 10, the cost will be $65 for members, $85 for non-members and $15 for students with a valid ID.

The Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden

The New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) announces that its popular orchid exhibition will return for its 19th year with The Orchid Show: Jeff Leatham’s Kaleidoscope, from February 26 through May 1, 2022. Lifestyle icon and floral designer to the stars Jeff Leatham designed the 2020 Orchid Show, which was cut short due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He is set to reinvent his dazzling creations, transforming each gallery of the exhibition in NYBG’s historic Enid A. Haupt Conservatory into a different color experience, like the turn of a kaleidoscope.

Connecticut Flower & Garden Show

Spring in February arrives annually at the Connecticut Convention Center! Explore over 300 booths overflowing with fresh flowers, plants, herbs, bulbs, seeds, gardening books, garden equipment & much more. View beautifully landscaped gardens and stop by the Federated Garden Clubs of Connecticut design & horticulture competition. We also offer over 80 hours of seminars and demonstrations across a variety of topics. AHS members can present their card to receive free admission.

Ecological Plant Conference (virtual)

Again in this fall, ELA will host the Ecological Plant Conference online.
Innovative tools and interactive collaborations will ensure that this online conference provides participants with an engaging and inspiring experience – with no travel time or transportation required.

The benefits of human proximity to plants is well documented and is just one of the many reasons that we all design, propagate, install, maintain, discuss, and enjoy plants. This year, the Ecological Plant Conference (EPC) will delve into five plant-centric topics to educate, entertain, and inspire you. Join us for the sixth annual EPC deep dive into plants old and new.

Second Nature exhibit at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden

Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is proud to announce the latest art exhibition on display in the Welcome Center: Second Nature, produced by Pittsburgh Glass Center.

Second Nature is inspired by and celebrates the beauty, wonderment and power in the natural world through the medium of glass. Eleven local artists are featured in this exhibit which will be on display in the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Welcome Center starting November 11, 2021, through March 6, 2022.

Horticulture Symposium: Restoring the Urban Jungle (virtual)

Join the Madison Square Park Conservancy Thursday, November 18 for our third annual horticulture symposium, Restoring the Urban Jungle: Stewardship for the Future. While climate change is a global issue, our team at Madison Square Park is taking action on a smaller scale. Join us as we discuss the efforts we’ve taken to make your park more sustainable and submit questions to a panel of NYC land managers who are at the forefront of the action.