American Horticultural Society

2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend (Louisville, KY)

Waterfront Botanical Gardens in partnership with the Greater Louisville Bonsai Society is pleased to present the 2nd Annual Bonsai Weekend from August 23 – 25, 2024. With dozens of bonsai trees on display, this show and weekend festival includes a People’s Choice Award and special guest judging by Phil Malhiot. Event highlights include bonsai demonstrations and workshops, cultural activities for the whole family, Asian-inspired cuisine, bonsai vendors, and more! Special thanks to presenting sponsors Mac and Catherine Willett. Tickets are on sale now!

OldhamFest: Bluegrass Edition (Crestwood, KY)

What do you get when you bring together Yew Dell, our friends at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, the hiking trails that connect the two, and throw in a fantastic slate of bluegrass music? Just what’s shaping up to be the most awesome event of the summer season! Beyond the music you’ll be able to enjoy a wide variety of foods, 3rd Turn’s fantastic brews, educational offerings, and a whole lot more.

Five incredible bands:
1p-2:30p: Bibelhauser Brothers at 3rd Turn
3p-4:30p: Allen Lane Band Trio at Yew Dell’s Woodland Pavilion
4:30p-5:15p: Kaintuck Band at Yew Dell’s Rounsavall Pavilion
6p-7:30p: Larry Sparks at Yew Dell’s Rounsavall Pavilion
8:30p-10p: Hot Brown Smackdown at 3rd Turn

Ticket prices:
OldhamFest with parking (either at 3rd Turn or Yew Dell) is $80
OldhamFest without parking is $65

Incognito Art Auction (Memphis, TN)

The Memphis Botanic Garden (MBG) is pleased to announce the Incognito Art Auction & Party
will return in 2024 after a year and a half hiatus. Incognito, now in its 14th year, was traditionally held in
January, but starting in 2024 this beloved event will take place in July. The artwork is on view July 8-28 in the
Garden’s Visitors Center and Grand Hallway with online bidding open July 15-28.
The in-person Party will take place on July 28 from 6-8 pm. Attendees will mix & mingle with the Incognito
artists at this exciting culmination of the art auction. Live music from Kenneth Jackson will delight while
attendees make their final bids on the diverse selection of artwork up for auction this year. Small bites & two
drinks are included with each ticket. Party tickets are $35 for MBG Members and $45 for non-members.

Spring Garden Festival (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Winter Estates for their Spring Garden Festival.

Annual Bromeliad Sale (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Winter Estates for their annual bromeliad sale.

Autumn Garden Festival (Fort Myers, FL)

Join the Edison and Ford Estates for their autumn garden festival.

Southeastern Plant Symposium and Rare Plant Auction (Raleigh, NC)

Hosted by the JC Raulston Arboretum and Juniper Level Botanic Garden, the Southeastern Plant Symposium is a two-day plant focused symposium for every plant lover! Discover what’s new and exciting in the plant world from 12 speakers during 13 presentations. Plant focused talks cover design topics, shade gardening, gravel gardens, and focus in on plants like Lycoris, Sempervivum, iris, ferns and orchids. Attend in person to network with other plant minded industry professionals, university researchers and professors, and homeowners. Or, attend online if you can’t travel to Raleigh, NC! Either way, make plans to join us for this deep dive into the world of horticulture.

American Horticultural Therapy Association 2024 Conference (Raleigh, NC)

AHTA is pleased to bring you the 2024 Annual Conference as an in-person, two day platform. Please save the dates as we look forward to meeting together in the Raleigh-Durham area of North Carolina, Friday, October 18, 2024 – Saturday, October 19, 2024. The theme of the conference this year is Collective Effervescence.

Bluegrass Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.

Songwriters Under the Stars (Nashville, TN)

Summer nights invite lingering and lounging under the stars at Cheekwood, where over five magical evenings, music fills the air. During the Under the Stars Concert Series, the region’s finest players, writers and singers perform in Cheekwood’s signature lush gardens while food trucks prepare mouthwatering bites and vendors offer wines by the bottle, local brews and craft cocktails. Music lineups are as diverse as they are spectacular: Jazz, Bluegrass and Songwriters nights beckon, promising something for everyone. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a slow-down session in the summer breeze, while immersing yourself in the soundtrack of the season.