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Getting to Know the AAS Judges – Part 2! Earlier this year, our AAS judges talked about how they got their start or beginnings in horticulture in our Getting to Know the AAS Judges – Part 1. The next thing we asked was how they heard about AAS or how they came to be anRead more

For decades, zinnias have been the flower of choice for spreading glorious colors throughout the garden as well as for cutting to bring indoors.   But it wasn’t always so. When the Spanish first saw zinnia species in Mexico, they thought the flower was so unattractive they named it mal de ojos, or “sickness ofRead more

Today, eggplants are appreciated for both their inspiring beauty and delightful flavor. An essential ingredient in cuisines around the world, it is the essence of Greek moussaka, Middle Eastern baba ganoush, Italian eggplant parmigiana, and French ratatouille. The emergence of Asian cuisine has introduced a whole new range of eggplants flavoring delicious stir-fries and curries.Read more

Rudbeckia is a classic All American treasure. Widely known as black-eyed Susan, this North American native can be found growing as a wildflower in fields and along roadsides throughout the country. These reliable plants shine in the garden with an abundance of brightly colored flowers reflecting the brilliant yellows and oranges of the summer sun.Read more