DOWNERS GROVE, IL – National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections are pleased to announce details for the 2024 Summer Summit in Auburn and Opelika, Alabama. The dates are June 4-5, 2024 which coincide with the Southern Garden Tour dates for 2024.
“Having this year’s AAS Summer Summit on variety testing expertly executed at Young’s is a brilliant pairing of two organizations that know the critical role testing plays in the success of our industry. Please join us at us for this opportunity not only to visit Young’s processes, but to connect with AAS and NGB to see how they support you and your business.” AAS President of the States Alicain Carlson from Syngenta Flowers.
The event begins with a welcome reception Tuesday, June 4.
Wednesday June 5th It will be a day tour visiting several sites on the Auburn University Campus, Young’s Plant Farm, Bonnie Plants and ending with a tour after dinner at the center of the botanical garden.
Extending your stay is STRONG to visit other Prova AAS participating in the Southern Garden Tour, such as UGA in Athens, Georgia and Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, North Carolina.
This event is open to everyone (growers, breeders, retailers, brokers, industry representatives, educators, media, garden communicators, etc.) interested in these organizations, the processes and other local sites.
The hotel room reservation link can be found here.
For more information: Diane Blazek
http://www.all-americaselections.org All-America Selections, founded in 1932, continues as the oldest independent plant testing organization in North America. Each year, previously unsold varieties are tested in our Trial Grounds where professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be winners based on their garden performance. AAS relies on a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners.
http://www.ngb.org/ Founded in 1920, National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization with the mission of spreading basic instructions and inspiration for home gardeners. NGB publishes and sponsors ‘Year Of The’ fact sheets each year which feature new introductions that are particularly suitable for home gardens.
