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SUMMARY:AHS LIVE: Shrublands of the American West
DESCRIPTION:Shrublands exist all around us\, thriving in almost any environmental condition\, from the desiccating sunshine of the endless sagebrush steppe to the deep\, private shade of moist forests. These diverse and inspiring ecosystems serve as perfect models for our gardens. Beyond their inherent beauty\, they provide nurturing habitats\, demonstrate resilience in the face of a changing climate\, and offer a challenge to conventional garden-making through their intense aesthetics and obscured intentions. Join coauthor Michael Guidi of Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Planting Inspired by Wild Shrublands to explore a glorious spectrum of wild shrublands and discover the philosophies and design strategies for bringing these magnificent plant communities into your home garden. \nMichael Guidi is the Manager of Horticulture Research Programs at Denver Botanic Gardens\, where he integrates scientific research\, ecological theory\, and practical horticulture to promote resilient plant choices and landscape strategies. His work spans a wide range of topics\, including plant breeding\, plant tissue culture\, direct-seeded vegetation\, and green infrastructure. An advocate for dynamic\, self-sustaining gardens\, he demonstrates how thoughtful planting design can enhance biodiversity\, bolster ecological resilience\, and improve human well-being. In 2024\, he coauthored Shrouded in Light: Naturalistic Plantings Inspired by Wild Shrublands\, a book that explores the biology\, philosophical foundations\, and landscape potential of shrubland habitats worldwide. Michael holds a master’s degree in Ecology from Colorado State University. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-shrublands-of-the-american-west/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Discover MBBG’s local Pollinators and Birds
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered exactly which pollinators visit the Miami Beach Botanical Garden and which plants they prefer? Over the past month\, YLAI Fellow and ecologist Angélica Pineda has been conducting rigorous ecological monitoring at The MBBG\, and in this special program\, she’ll reveal her results!\nThe first part of the program will feature a presentation on the specific pollinators found in Miami Beach\, the exact plant species they visit at MBBG\, and how you can use this data to design a functional\, low-maintenance garden at home. Following the presentation\, Angélica will lead a guided walking tour to the Garden’s specific “Biodiversity Hotspots” to see these interactions live.\nWhat to bring: Comfortable walking shoes\, a reusable water bottle\, note book and your smartphone/camera to capture the pollinators and birds\, binoculars if you can (optional). \nAngélica Pineda is a biologist and microbiologist with a master’s degree in biodiversity use and conservation. She is also the co-founder of EndémiCO Colombia. Through their “Ecological Matchmaking” method\, she and her team use native and endemic plant species to transform traditional urban areas into thriving conservation spots that restore local biodiversity and support pollinators.\nBeyond landscape design\, EndémiCO actively promotes environmental education in Colombia by hosting hands-on workshops that empower citizens to understand\, build\, and protect their local ecosystems. As a 2026 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Fellow\, Angélica has spent her time at MBBG systematizing pollinator data to reveal the garden’s biodiversity and ways to conserve it.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/discover-mbbgs-local-pollinators-and-birds/
LOCATION:Miami Beach Botanical Garden\, 2000 Convention Center Drive\, Miami Beach\, Florida\, 33139\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Naturalistic Gardening in the American South
DESCRIPTION:While the American South houses incredible plant diversity\, its gardens rarely reflect that richness. Join Dr. Jared Barnes as he shares his approach to naturalistic plantings that are both ecologically grounded and beautiful. In this spirited presentation\, we’ll cover ecological principles and planting strategies for crafting sustainable gardens that are suited to the Southern landscape and some of his favorite heat tolerant plants. \nCultivating plants and cultivating minds\, Dr. Jared Barnes is an award-winning associate professor of horticulture at Stephen F. Austin State University where he stewards the Plantery\, SFASU’s student botanic garden. He is the author of The New York Times–featured newsletter plant•ed and host of The Plantastic Podcast. His passion has been recognized by peers in numerous interviews\, including NY Times\, Horticulture\, People\, Organic Gardening\, Greenhouse Grower\, AmericanHort Connect\, Ken Druse’s Real Dirt\, and Nursery Management\, and his articles have appeared in Horticulture\, The American Gardener\, and Fine Gardening. Dr. Barnes holds his Ph.D. in horticultural science from North Carolina State and is the recipient of several awards\, including awards from the Perennial Plant Association. His family garden was featured in the 2025 book Gardens of Texas by Pam Penick. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-naturalistic-gardening-in-the-american-south/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:Gardening Lecture Series: Sustainable Lawncare - Practical Organic Methods for Homeowners
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical\, do-it-yourself approaches to organic lawncare that help homeowners build healthier\, more sustainable lawns. Topics will include how and why to conduct soil testing\, how to interpret basic results\, simple practices such as proper mowing\, compost use\, overseeding\, and natural fertilization methods that support long-term turf health. The lecture will also explore the importance of soil health\, and soil structure and how these factors contribute to creating a more resilient\, low-input lawn and soil system. \nMeets in the Pavilion. Members: $10\, Non-members $15. Advance registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome.
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/gardening-lecture-series-sustainable-lawncare-practical-organic-methods-for-homeowners/
LOCATION:John Hay Estate at The Fells\, 456 Route 103A\, Newbury\, New Hampshire\, 03216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Eschewing Perfection for Natural Beauty
DESCRIPTION:Through the nature-embracing lens of Perfect Earth Project\, renowned garden writer and editor Melissa Ozawa will reflect on how her career has shifted her perspective on the purposes of landscape cultivation. Part presentation and part conversation\, this contemplative program will serve as a catalyst to reconsider what and why beauty can mean in the garden. \nMelissa Ozawa is the director of content & communications for Perfect Earth Project. Her love for gardens and nature began when she was a small child in Tokyo\, playing among the cherry blossoms in Aoyama cemetery and irises at the Nezu museum garden. She has been writing and editing stories about gardening and sustainability for more than two decades and was recently the features and garden editor at Martha Stewart Living\, where she traveled around the country to create and write stories for more than 10 years. She has also held editorial roles at House & Garden and Country Living magazines\, and worked at the Garden Conservancy\, planning garden tours and national lecture series. She got her start at the Academy of American Poets\, where she was editor of the journal American Poet and helped to promote a slate of national literary programs. She lives in New York City and works in her garden in New York’s Columbia County every chance she can. \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-eschewing-perfection-for-natural-beauty/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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SUMMARY:AHS Live: Flora Culture
DESCRIPTION:Our love of flowers and desire to be close to them has\, across cultures and for millennia\, created both landscapes and livelihoods. In this talk\, Flora Culture author Christin Geall will take us on a journey across continents to explore the origins of some familiar garden favourites. By weaving her narrative between art\, ecology\, science\, and history\, Geall will get you thinking about your relationships to flowers\, fashion\, gardens and design. \nChristin Geall is a writer\, designer\, and photographer whose work focuses on the intersections of nature\, culture\, and horticulture. She is the author of Flora Culture: How Flowers Shape Our World (2026) and Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style (2020). \nVirtual\n$15 AHS members/$20 non-members\nAll virtual programs are in ET\nRegister Here
URL:https://ahsgardening.org/event/ahs-live-flora-culture/
LOCATION:American Horticultural Society – AHS Live
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Talk
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