2025 Annual Conference
PEOPLE & GARDENS NEWS
Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Celebrates 125 Years
Berkshire Botanical Garden Announces Completion of New Solar Project
Sawtooth Botanical Garden Celebrates its 30th Anniversary
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden Celebrates Milestones with Exciting Events in Q2 2025
Red Butte Garden and Arboretum Celebrates its 40th Anniversary
Delaware Botanic Gardens at Pepper Creek Appoints Mark Carter as Deputy Executive Director/COO
Prospiant Appoints Burk Metzger as New President
New Hanover County Center & Arboretum Director Lloyd Singleton Retires
Celebrating 50 Years of VanDusen Botanical Garden
The Morton Arboretum Announces New VP of Operations and Planning
RECENT RESOURCES
April 2025 BHS – Beyond Compliance: Cultivating a Culture of Commitment in Safeguarding Vulnerable Populations
Public Garden Magazine Index 2024
Disaster Readiness Virtual Workshop (March 2025)
Slicing and Dicing Your Data
Supporting Partners Across the Southeast Region to Create National Impact for Plant Conservation
Agriculture, Alcohol, and Advancement Webinar
BHS March 2025 – Preventing Slips and Trips During Springtime
Agroforestry Opportunities for Public Gardens
Public Garden Magazine – Volume 40, Issue 1
Fundraising for Food and Ag Programs in Public Gardens
UPCOMING EVENTS
Native Plants Community Webinar
Call for Sessions: 2025 International Garden Tourism Symposium
Plan Your Work to Work Your Plan: A Tailored Approach to Your Garden’s Campaign
Historic Landscapes Community Town Hall
Finance & Operations Community Town Hall
Historic Landscapes Community Town Hall
2025 International Garden Tourism Symposium
Horticulture, Greenhouse, & Facilities Symposium
Volunteer Engagement and Guest Services Joint Symposium
Education Community Webinar

2024 Collective Impact

Make sure your garden is included in the FY2024 Collective Impact survey. One of the most effective means of advocating for public gardens is to have good, recent data to back up the impact that public gardens have on their communities. Please take a few moments to make your garden a part of the story.

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Call For Sessions: 2025 International Garden Tourism Symposium

The International Garden Tourism Symposium supports gardens around the world in sharing experiences and best practices in Destination Development and Destination Promotion. We will bring together speakers and delegates from the world’s public gardens, tourism boards, travel industry and media in Atlanta, GA November 5th and 6th, 2025.
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Association How-Tos

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2025 Giving Guide

A unique partnership opportunity for your organization. Learn More.

Regional Learning Series

Our Regional Learning Series, formerly Garden Open Houses, brings expert-led, in-person professional development workshops right to you. Featuring regional host gardens, these events combine insightful presentations with exclusive “behind-the-scenes” tours, guided by the garden and regions’ own experts and staff. With topics tailored to each garden’s unique mission, you’re sure to find valuable insights.

Pittsburgh – September 26
Lake Toxaway, NC – October 3
Bellvue, WA – October 10

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February Public Garden

The digital version of the new Public Garden magazine is now available!
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Grant Deadlines Posted

Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust grant deadlines are now posted for the 2025 grant cycle
The deadline to submit a Letter of Inquiry (LOI) is June 16, 2025. Invited proposals are due July 15, 2025.
Due to extremely high volume, new grantseekers must register for access to the Trust’s online grants portal by June 9, 2025.
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Member Spotlight

The field of public horticulture encompasses many disciplines. We highlight our members in Public Garden magazine and in our social media. If you would like to be considered for inclusion, fill out the form below.
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