PEOPLE & GARDENS NEWS
Sponsor a Plant in Piet Oudolf’s Masterpiece at Planting Fields
Franklin Park Conservatory Launches Urban Garden Leadership Academy
Donna McGinnis is the next CEO of Denver Botanic Gardens
Memphis Botanic Garden Welcomes New Director of Horticulture and Facilities, Dr. Jonathan Caples
Governor Hochul Announces Start of Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens’ Large Expansion and Renovation Project
Tulsa Botanic Garden Announces Promotions
Descanso Gardens Appoints Kelly Fernandez as the New Director of Horticulture and Facilities
Humboldt Botanical Garden Appoints Veteran Leader Scot Medbury as Interim Executive Director
Historic Linnean House Reopens at Missouri Botanical Garden
Governor Shapiro and Lieutenant Governor Davis Endorse Pennsylvania Children’s Outdoor Bill of Rights in Recognition of Children’s Environmental Health Day

Strategic Plan 2030

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RECENT RESOURCES
BHS – December 2025 – How Privacy Litigation Can Impact Your Public Garden
Public Garden Magazine – Volume 40, Issue 4
Connect Where It Counts: Why You Should Attend & Sponsor Symposiums and Regional Learning Series
Ask an Expert: Fundraising & Development
Resilient by Design: Building Your Garden’s Disaster Recovery Playbook
Powered by the Part-Time Workforce: Perfecting Your People Plan
Building Your Supervisory Street Cred.!
November 2025 – BHS – First-Aid Kit Checklist for Public Gardens
Ask an Expert: Marketing Your Garden
October 2025 – BHS: Work Related Injuries and the Importance of Timely Reporting

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February 25, 2026

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November Public Garden

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

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UPCOMING EVENTS
Inside the Garden Gate: Why the Public Gardens Magazine Matters to You
Community-Driven Connections: How to Use Our Online Platform to Build Garden Relationships
All In on Annual: Why the Conference is a Must-Attend for Corporate Members
Unlocking Your Member Benefits: Connecting and Growing with APGA Professional Communities
Preventing Injury in the Garden
Food & Agriculture Community Webinar
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