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President Signs 2018 Farm Bill into Law
On Dec. 20, 2018, the president signed the 2018 Farm Bill. This was after Congress swiftly passed the bill, which cleared by overwhelming bipartisan votes in both the House and Senate. The Senate voted 87-13... more »SNA’s Sidney B. Meadows Fund Creates New Scholarship
The Sidney B. Meadows Scholarship Fund has announced a new named scholarship to honor Dr. Bryson L. James. James, who not only served as director of horticultural research for the SNA and coordinator of the... more »
Winners Chosen in AAS ‘Social’ Landscape Design Challenge
The All-America Selections’ (AAS) 2018 Landscape Design Challenge went a bit out of the traditional garden comfort zone with a new theme this year — “Get Social in the Garden.” For this challenge, AAS provided... more »
Shinoda Scholar of the Year Named
The Shinoda Foundation has announced that Kansas State University’s Megan Haresnape is the 2018-19 Shinoda Scholar of the Year — the foundation’s highest award. “Megan’s drive and discipline stood out as exceptional among the talented aspiring horticulturists... more »
BLOOM! Campaign Expands
Seed Your Future and Scholastic have introduced new additions to BLOOM!, an initiative introduced in April 2018 to excite young people about the power of plants and ensure horticulture — along with the millions who... more »AFE Elects New Chairman, Appoints Four Trustees
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) announced that Jim Daly, vice president of Floralife/Smithers-Oasis has been elected to serve a two-year term as AFE Chairman. His appointment began during the AFE Annual Fundraising Dinner in Palm... more »Shinoda Foundation Awards Scholarships
The Shinoda Foundation has awarded 12 scholarships to horticulture students across the U.S. “The Shinoda Foundation was created to help secure the future not only of horticulture, but of aspiring young growers, researchers, breeders, retailers... more »
AAS Presents Breeder’s Cup to Doug Holden
All-America Selections has presented its Medallion of Honor to Doug Holden, recently retired Global Head of Breeding at Benary. The presentation took place during the awards banquet at the AAS/National Garden Bureau’s Summer Summit in Louisiana.... more »
Hall Receives SAF’s Paul Ecke, Jr. Award
Charlie Hall, professor and Ellison Chair in the Department of Horticultural Sciences at Texas A&M University, was the recipient of the 2018 SAF Paul Ecke, Jr. Award at the the Society of American Florists’ 134th... more »
America in Bloom Announces 2018 Award Winners
The 2018 America in Bloom National Awards Program were announced at the AIB’s annual symposium and awards celebration in Lexington, Kentucky on Sept. 29. All participants were evaluated on seven criteria: overall impression, community vitality,... more »AIB Launches People’s Choice YouTube Video Award
America in Bloom (AIB) has started its first-ever People’s Choice YouTube video award. For several years AIB has had an award to recognize the most outstanding video submitted by communities that showcases how the organization... more »
NGB Awards Therapeutic Garden Grants
National Garden Bureau, American Meadows and Sakata Seed America have announced the three recipients of its 2018 Therapeutic Gardens Grants program. This year nearly 60,000 votes were cast to determine the winners. The three winning gardens are: Beyond... more »
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