American Horticultural Society

Lifelong Learning: BTS Tour: Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, AZ (Member Exclusive)

AHS Reciprocal Garden tour will show highlights of the garden collections, greenhouses, and new construction projects. This program is only open to AHS members; for additional information and to register, please log into your AHS account.

Santa Fe Iris Society Show (Santa Fe, NM)

Showing iris in our area is always a gamble, but our society covers such a large area that we can generally have a good show anyway (except for the 1996 show, which didn’t happen due to horrendous drought conditions). The best part about a show (aside from getting to spend a day with all out iris friends) is that if we can put on a very nice show with artisan design arrangements even if unexpected cold weather occur. The Santa Fe lris Society has been innovative, humorous and sentimental with the themes of our shows.

Santa Fe Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Santa Fe, NM)

The SFIS rhizome sale will be held on Saturday August 3 at 9 am – 12 pm (or until sold out) at the DeVargas Center on N. Guadalupe and Paseo de Peralta
These rhizomes are excess rhizomes from our members’ gardens and are proven growers in our climate. The rhizomes have been donated by our members and freshly dug from their own gardens. All rhizomes are cleaned, labeled and dipped in a disinfectant solution.

Red Butte Garden Spring Plant Sale (Red Butte, UT)

The Garden offers an impressive selection of herbs, specialty annuals, sun and shade perennials, ornamental grasses, roses, vines, shrubs, conifers, and trees.
We have the best selection of heirloom vegetables, native, and water-wise plants you’ll find in one location.
Find plants for any situation, including bee-friendly and high-altitude plants.
Most of the plants are grown by local nurseries and many of the vegetables are grown here in our own greenhouses.
Look for our large selection of beautifully potted succulents and hanging flower baskets created by Red Butte Garden staff and volunteers.
We also offer a variety of organic fertilizers, as well as coco fiber for increased soil water retention.
Garden staff and volunteers on hand to answer your plant and gardening questions.

Guess Who Came to Dinner? (Fort Collins, CO)

Diagnosis of insect injuries to plants can be difficult. Oftentimes, the insects are no longer present when the injury is noted, and many insects (and mites), perhaps present, are too small to see. However, clues that help us identify the culprit might be left behind. This topic will be discussed in two parts, the first involving those insects that feed using chewing mouthparts and the second, the insects and mites that feed on the fluids from plants.

Inspirational Ikebana (Phoenix, AZ)

“Anyone can enjoy Sogetsu Ikebana anytime, anywhere, using any material. You can place Sogetsu Ikebana at your door, in your living room or on your kitchen table…It will suit any kind of space, Japanese or Western and enrich its atmosphere.” – Sogetsu Official

Learn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics, and the meanings of flowers to make your own arrangement with us.

Chef’s Herb Garden (Denver, CO)

Discover the numerous health and taste benefits of your own herb garden. We’ll cover growing, harvesting, and medicinal and culinary uses of seven of the most popular culinary herbs. We’ll cover marjoram, parsley, sage, rosemary, thyme, chives, basil, and more. Learn how to make an all-purpose garden seasoning blend. For lunch we’ll sample a tapas tasting plate with a refreshing herbal tea. Take home seasoning sample, herbal tapas lunch, and an extensive handout with recipes and growing instructions included.

Mesilla Valley Irish Show (Las Cruces, NM)

The Mesilla Valley Iris Society has an Annual AIS sponsored show each year in mid-late April usually at the Mesilla Valley Mall near the theater. Over 100 irises are brought in by members as well as the public to be judged by trained judges of the American Iris Society.

Mesilla Valley Iris Society Rhizome Sale (Las Cruces, NM)

Sale is happening this year Sept 7-8 at the Mesilla Valley Mall near the theater, during mall hours. Irises are very showy flowers that bloom in the spring and come in a multitude of colors and patterns. All sales have pictures showing what each iris looks like and club members are available to answer questions.

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Annual Iris Show “An Iris Holiday” (Rio Rancho, NM)

Enchanted Vista Iris Society Annual Iris Show “An Iris Holiday”, will be on Saturday, May 4, 2024, Sabana Grande Recreation Center, 4110 Sabana Grande Avenue, SE, Rio Rancho, NM. Entries include the horticulture division, artistic designs (flower arrangements, must include irises), educational displays, and iris photography division. Entries in all divisions are open to public participation with entries taken from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. Containers for the horticulture division is provided by the society. Judging follows from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The show will be open to the public 1:00 – 4:00 PM. No entry fee. For further information please call Robin Kishbaugh at (505) 550-9352.