2019 ASHS Annual Conference

With an estimated 120 million visitors per year, public gardens offer a wide variety of experiences for diverse audiences of all ages. Nature prescriptions, gene conservation, pollinators, the integration of music, food, and the ability to celebrate cultural history…combined with an opportunity to meet new peers, promote citizen science, pursue a new career…or just relax, disconnect, and cosplay (or be yourself). Several different case studies, programs and initiatives will spotlight all the connection points possible. Special emphasis will be placed on future careers, initiatives, and potential cross-collaborative research products to help consumer horticulture grow.