“Why and How I judge the AAS entries” …a Judge’s Perspective [From a judge who just happens to have an effusive personality that extends way beyond the garden] One of All-America Selections’ outstanding characteristics is that the organization relies on input from horticulture professionals as judges to determine award-winning varieties. (And of course they should–weRead more

Looking for new varieties that are proven garden performers? Look no further than these All-America Selections (AAS) Winners for 2019. After being trialed by AAS volunteer judges in more than 35 locations all over North America, the following new AAS Winners are proven performers, perfect for your garden!  AAS Winners are available as seeds and plantsRead more

By: Pam Bennett, AAS Judge Ohio State University CES Plant for Pollinators! Almost every gardening resource today has something to share about pollinators. We have all heard about the plight of the pollinators and about what gardeners can do to help increase their numbers. My mantra is JUST PLANT SOMETHING! Something, that is, for pollinators.Read more

Let’s venture a guess that your mind is wandering toward what to plant in your 2019 garden. As you look through seed catalogs and websites, it’s natural to look for what’s new and what will grow best in the garden. We thought we would help take the guesswork out of “what to grow” by asking a fewRead more

Nestled in the City Park of New Orleans (one of our nation’s oldest urban parks!) is AAS Display Garden New Orleans Botanical Garden. Recently, during the All-America Selections Summer Summit, our group visited the garden but the rain nor heat and humidity diminished the beauty, diversity and art that is the New Orleans Botanical Garden.Read more

If you like ooey gooey brownies, this is for you. These could almost be described as a cross between a brownie and a hot lava cake. Recipe credit goes to Crazy for Crust. Print Zucchini Brownies using AAS Winner Bossa Nova squash Servings 1 9 x 13 pan Ingredients 2 cups All-purpose flour 1/2 cup Baking cocoa powderRead more

Bake a taste of Fall with this delicious bread treat! An easy-to-make bread that is definitely moist with the addition of both zucchini and pumpkin!  Give it a try, you will fall for it! Print Healthy Pumpkin Zucchini Chocolate Chip Bread Recipe credit goes to the Ambitious Kitchen Prep Time 10 minutes Cook Time 50Read more

Print Zucchini Chocolate Chip Cookies Summer often brings more zucchini than you can use right? And sometimes, you just “need” a good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie. This will certainly fill that need while using up some garden bounty. This recipe credit goes to the I Am Baker blog. Servings 4 dozen Ingredients 1 cup Butter,Read more

With over 175 AAS Display Gardens across North America, there is always one close by to stop in and view how the AAS Winners are progressing throughout the season.  These Display Gardens receive the last five years of AAS Winners and create beautiful displays for the public to view. If you want to see whatRead more

Looking to increase pollinator activity in your garden? From container gardening to large garden areas, AAS Winners can help! Planting a variety of plants is a sure way to bring pollinators to your garden! Here are 7 tips to increase pollinator presence in your garden.  Not sure which types of pollinators you want to host? Flowers likeRead more