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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

“Grow” a Junior Plant Parent! You’ve heard of “Plant Parenting” so why not allow your kids to become junior plant parents? Children will get a kick out of becoming plant parents to these “baby” AAS Winners in their own gardens! Eggplant Patio Baby Nasturtium Baby Rose Pumpkin Baby Bear Patio Baby is a very earlyRead more

Strawberry Delizz® Delivers Easy and Delicious Strawberries! We spend a lot of time enjoying our outdoor living spaces and creating delicious meals at home. With its beautiful blooms and aromatic fresh fruit, Strawberry Delizz® fits right in. This first-ever AAS strawberry winner is easy to grow. The variety sets a large number of fruits, andRead more

What does it mean to be an AAS Gold Medal Winner? All-America Selections launched in 1932 as a way for home gardeners to learn which new varieties of flowers and vegetables have superior garden performance. To do so, those new varieties were trialed by volunteer judges at various companies and universities across North America. TheRead more

Don’t have a favorite public garden? Don’t worry, we’ll help you find one or two! In honor of the American Public Gardens Association’s GO PUBLIC GARDENS DAYS, an annual celebration of public gardens that will be held this year from May 7-16, All-America Selections has asked our Judges, our horticulture experts to share their favoriteRead more

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