You are invited to “The Amazing World of Plants: New Trends in Plant Selection and Their Influence on Garden Design”

Explore the latest trends in plant breeding and learn from the pros how new introductions, along with time-tested classics, can be integrated into landscapes with this exclusive AHS Garden School. “The Amazing World of Plants: New Trends in Plant Selection and Their Influence on Garden Design” will take place at Yew Dell Gardens, the former estate of the late plantsman Theodore Klein.

Guest Horticulturist Graham Rice, a noted garden writer, will be your host as you meet and get personal instruction from nationally renowned horticultural experts.

The Garden School will begin with a field study of notable landscapes in the Louisville area, including a tour of the remarkable plant collection at Louisville’s historic Cave Hill Cemetery, as well as private gardens. In the evening, you will return to Yew Dell Gardens for a reception and dinner followed by Graham Rice’s presentation on “Transatlantic Perennials,” during which Graham will look at the selection and development of wild perennials into garden plants on both sides of the Atlantic.

On the second day, horticulturist Natalia Hamill will highlight garden-worthy native perennials, ferns, grasses, and vines along with exciting new selections of these plants during “American Plants for American Gardens: A Look at Natives and New Native Selections.” Next, fourth-generation nurseryman Roy Klehm will inspire you with “Notable Woody Plants for the Landscape.” Afterwards, Sue Amatangelo from Ball Horticultural Company will introduce you to “Annuals: New Varieties Along with the Tried and True.” After lunch, Graham Rice will reveal “New and Unfamiliar Vines for the Garden.” As the Garden School draws to a close, garden designer Elin Haaga will help you apply your new knowledge with a design workshop, “Finding Your Own Garden Style.”

Through these presentations, demonstrations, and other specially planned activities, you will learn practical tips and techniques for integrating new introductions along with time-tested classics into landscapes.

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