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All-America Selections, North America’s oldest and only national non-profit plant trialing organization is pleased to present four new regional winners for 2022. Two weeks ago we featured the two new Gold Medal Winners then last week we featured the National Winners. But now, here are the newest of the new varieties that earned the respectedRead more

All-America Selections, North America’s oldest and only national non-profit plant trialing organization is pleased to present six new national winners for 2022. Each AAS Winner is grown and trialed anonymously by independent, volunteer judges all across North America. The entry is scored next to a very similar variety (we call it a comparison variety) acrossRead more

What’s New You Ask? Twelve New AAS Winners and Two of Them are Gold Medal Winners! There are twelve exciting and new AAS Winners recently introduced by this non-profit organization; each one was trialed anonymously by independent, volunteer judges all across North America. However, twelve gorgeous plants is a lot to put into one post.Read more

Fall is a great time for planting perennials! 3 Reasons Why You Should Plant Perennials in the Fall The ground is still warm enough to encourage good root growth for your perennials.  Be sure to try and plant 6 weeks before the ground freezes in your area. Newly planted roots will continue to grow untilRead more

A Southern Tradition For All To Enjoy Looking for a delicious and savory dish to make the most of your home-grown tomatoes? Then give Tomato Pie a try! This dish originating in the south is a tasty way to utilize those home-grown tomatoes.  Be sure to use AAS Winning Tomatoes that have been Tested NationallyRead more

Orange AAS Winners Add Warmth and Energy to a Garden Orange symbolizes fun, energy, vitality, cheer, excitement, adventure, warmth, and good health.   With lots of AAS Winners to choose from, you won’t be at a loss on adding this important color to your garden! The only problem will be deciding which ones to include!Read more

Yellow AAS Winners Add Cheer to Your Garden The color yellow is associated with happiness and optimism, sunshine and creativity! With the Pantone Color of the Year being a vibrant yellow, why not explore new yellow varieties to add to your garden? No need to limit yourself to just annual flowers either! There are manyRead more

Nine Pinks to Add to Your Garden Pink flowers bring a massive color range from pale pink to deep magenta. If you are making a totally pink garden design, start by adding pink color diversity. From light and delicate pink colors to bright and bold, there are so many AAS Winning pinks to add! WhenRead more

Nine Noble Purples to Add to Your Garden Purple flowers are a favorite of many gardeners. Whether you choose perennials or bulbs, annuals or vegetables, there are sure to be many hues and shades of purple you can use to delight the senses.  With its origins tied to royalty, purple flowers represent dignity, pride, andRead more

Glowing White Flowers for Your Moon Garden A moon, or nighttime garden, is one that can be enjoyed after the sun sets. After a long day at work (or in the garden) nighttime is a great time to sit back and enjoy your garden. White or light-colored flowers will stand out so you and yourRead more