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Seed Buying 101 - Seed Terminology made easy - All-America Selections

Seed Buying 101: A Glossary

By | AAS Winners, Gardening Tips | 0 comment | 8 December, 2022 | 0

Garden Seed Terminology How often do you find yourself wondering what the difference is between an heirloom and an open-pollinated seed variety? Or an F1 hybrid and a GMO? Misconceptions about these terms are rampant. Breeding techniques continue to evolve, and the ethical debate on the long-term effects of this brave new world of hi-tech breedingRead more

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Judging Varieties…in State and County Fairs or in our AAS Trials

By | AAS Winners | 0 comment | 31 August, 2022 | 0

“I love a fair! Which is a good thing since I find myself at a lot of them as an extension professional.” Written by John Porter, Nebraska Extension, Douglas-Sarpy Counties, AAS Judge It seems like fairs attract extension folks like honey attracts flies.  We’re always involved in the 4-H activities – the livestock, project displays,Read more

The Journey of an AAS Winner from Seed to Garden - AAS Display Garden University of Saskatchewan - All-America Selections

The Journey of an AAS Winner from Seed to Garden

By | AAS Winners | 0 comment | 18 August, 2022 | 0

The All-America Selections Display Garden has been part of the Horticulture program at the University of Saskatchewan for more than 15 years. The location of the garden has changed over the years, from a shady area at the edge of an arboretum to a sunny area that lacked a lot of public traffic and finallyRead more

Diversity in your garden - All-America Selections

Diversity in the Garden

By | AAS Winners | 0 comment | 7 June, 2022 | 0

Meet our AAS Display Garden Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens Thanksgiving Point’s Ashton Gardens feature 50 acres of unique gardens, grand lawns, and the largest manmade waterfall in America. One of those unique, beloved gardens is The Learning Garden. The Learning Garden is a space designed to help novice gardeners learn the essential skills from experiencedRead more

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Pepper Palate

By | AAS Winners, Edible Winners | 0 comment | 25 May, 2022 | 0

Beyond the bell pepper… Your taste buds will thank you when you broaden your pepper palate with these amazing AAS Winners. These peppers are easy-to-grow and so flavorful you’re sure to find a few new favorites! Contain Your Capsaicin These AAS Winning peppers are perfect for containers. Put them on your balcony or patio toRead more

It is the Year of the Garden - Celebrate with AAS Display Gardens

It is the Year of the Garden!

By | AAS Winners, FAQ_Become Display Garden, FAQ_Existing Display Garden | 0 comment | 12 May, 2022 | 0

Celebrate the Year of the Garden by visiting an AAS Display Garden! In support of our Canadian friends and their celebration of 2022 as the Year of the Garden, we are taking the opportunity to highlight and feature the AAS Display Gardens that are located in Canada. Each garden plays a significant role in educatingRead more

AAS Judges Celebrate the Year of the Garden

By | AAS Winners, FAQ_Existing Display Garden, Flower/Ornamental Winners | 0 comment | 27 April, 2022 | 0

Canadian AAS Judges are Celebrating the Year of the Garden All-America Selections has always enjoyed tremendous support from our neighbors to the north. As they celebrate 2022 as the Year of the Garden, we want to thank and recognize our Canadian judges for all the work they put into trialing the many entries into theRead more

Grow Unique, Delicious Veggies, Fruit, and Herbs for Gorgeous Gardens—and Meals!

Grow Unique, Delicious Veggies, Fruit, and Herbs for Gorgeous Gardens—and Meals!

By | AAS Winners, Gardening Tips | 0 comment | 20 April, 2022 | 0

Grow Unique, Delicious Veggies, Fruit, and Herbs for Gorgeous Gardens—and Meals! Savoring delicious homegrown veggies, fruits, and herbs fresh from your garden makes mealtime a pleasure. After all, there’s nothing tastier than just-picked, sun-warmed tomatoes or the sweet flavor of a juicy melon on a hot summer day. While traditionally gardeners relegated the veggie gardenRead more

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All-America Selections Featured in a Redfin Article!

By | AAS in the News | 0 comment | 14 April, 2022 | 0

Check out the recent Redfin article we were featured in: 10 Spring Gardening Ideas Sprouting in 2022 | Redfin   Spring is officially here, which means many gardeners are well on their way to creating their garden space. So what are the most common spring gardening ideas and trends of 2022? We unearthed some ideasRead more

Nine Popular AAS Winners for Your Cutting Garden - All-America Selections

Nine Popular AAS Winners for Your Cut Flower Garden

By | AAS Winners, Flower/Ornamental Winners, Pollinator Garden | 0 comment | 2 March, 2022 | 0

Grow some new varieties of annuals for your cut flower garden. Simply find the right sunny spot then prep a good quality, well-drained growing mix. Choose between starting from seed or buying transplants from your favorite retailer…or try both! You can also direct sow right into the garden or container and consider succession planting toRead more

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