American Horticultural Society Announces New Fall 2024 Lifelong Learning Programs

Wakefield Arboretum | The American Horticultural Society

This fall, the American Horticultural Society invites plant enthusiasts nationwide to consider its new Fall 2024 Lifelong Learning offerings. Launching in mid-September, the fall term of these educational programs features four series:

1. Horticulture and the Environment

Ecotypes: Ecological Gardening with Nature’s Heirloom Seeds with Sefra Alexandra, founder of The Seed Huntress
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 7 to 8 p.m. ET – Virtual

The Light Eaters with Zoe Schlanger, author and environmental journalist
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 7 to 8 p.m. ET – Virtual

Adventures in Ecological Horticulture with Rebecca McMackin
Thursday, Nov. 7, 7 to 8 p.m. ET – Virtual

2. Garden Design and Techniques

Three Seasons of Outrageous Colors from Perennials with Kerry Mendez, Principal and founder of Perennially Yours
Thursday, Sept. 19, 2 to 3 p.m. ET – Virtual

The Crevice Garden with Kenton Seth, Principal and founder of Paintbrush Gardens
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2 to 3 p.m. ET – Virtual

Drought-Tolerant Garden Design with Cheryl Salatino, Principal and founder of Dancing Shadows Garden Design
Friday, Nov. 15, 1 to 3 p.m. ET – Virtual

Leave the Leaves with Kathy Connolly, Principal and founder of Speaking of Landscapes
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2 to 3 p.m. ET – Virtual

3. Plants, Culture, and Community

Transformative Landscape Design: Reconnecting People to Ecology with Lily Kwong, botanical artist and landscape designer
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7 to 8 p.m. ET – Virtual

The Tree Collectors with Amy Stewart, author
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 7 to 8 p.m. ET – Virtual

Building a Gardening Culture Through Media with Rochelle Greayer, Editor, The American Gardener
Friday, Nov. 1, 2 to 3 p.m. ET – Virtual

4. Behind-the-Scenes Garden Tours

Scott Arboretum with Claire Sawyers, Director, Scott Arboretum
Friday, Sept. 27, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET – Swarthmore, PA

Newfields with Chad Franer, Director of Horticulture, Newfields
Friday, Oct. 4, 2 to 3:30 p.m. ET – Indianapolis, IN

Wakefield Arboretum with Deborah Merriam, Executive Director, Wakefield Arboretum
Friday, Oct. 18, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. ET – Milton, MA

Courtney Allen, AHS Director of National Programs, shares, “We are thrilled to offer these dynamic, inspiring learning experiences that engage plant lovers of all levels and geographies. Our programs provide a unique opportunity to learn best practices from the top horticultural experts in the nation.”

Programs take place online and in person for plant lovers of all learning levels across the country. Participants can register for individual programs, a series, or all four series at www.ahsgardening.org/lifelong-learning. AHS members receive discounted registration.