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.
Fall Programs
Horticulture & The Environment
Firewise Gardening
with Rachel Werling, botanist, Native Plant Society of Oregon
Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 7-8 p.m ET
Soil Health with Bacteria
with Jeff Lowenfels, author
Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 7-8 p.m ET
Prairie Strips for Biodiversity
with Dr. Lisa Schulte Moore, professor, Iowa State University
Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Register for full Horticulture & the Environment Series here
Garden Design & Techniques
Refreshing Your Garden Design: New Challenges, New Visions
with Cherl Salatino, principal, Dancing Shadows Garden Design
Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. ET
Kill Your Weeds…with Weeds
with Kathy Connolly, principal, Speaking of Landscapes
Friday, November 7, 2025 from 2-3 p.m. ET
Epic Gardening
with Kevin Espiritu, Founder and CEO, Epic Gardening
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Plants, Culture, & Community
The Lost Orchid
with Dr. Sarah Bilston, author and professor, Trinity College
Thursday, October 9, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Topiary 101: A Beginner Guide to Living Sculpture
with Michael Gibson, topiary artist
Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Holly, Ivy, and Oddities: The Untold Tales of Holiday Plants
with Matt Mattus, senior director of horticulture, AHS
Thursday, December 4, 2025 from 7-8 p.m. ET
Behind-the-Scenes Garden Tours
Private Garden Tour: Seattle Plants and Brews
with Riz Reyes, horticulturist and Sarah Baker, gardens manager, McMenamins Anderson School
Saturday, September 27, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. PT
Bothell, WA
Private Garden Tour: Nashville’s Natchez Glen House
with Steve Mydelski, founder and creative director, Natchez Glen House
Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. CT
Franklin, TN
Private Garden Tour: Brooklyn Bridge Park
with Rashid Poulson, director of horticulture, Brooklyn Bridge Park
Friday, October 17, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET
Brooklyn, NY
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