Diane Blazek is the executive director of the All-America Selections, North America\u2019s oldest independent plant testing organization. Since 1932, the AAS trials the latest varieties at its Trial Grounds where professional horticulturists judge and select winners based on garden performance.
Tiger talks to Diane about the AAS Winners that were introduced for the 2023 garden season new plants program and how plants are introduced to the market.
The network of nearly 200 dedicated AAS gardens includes 55 locations that have served for 25 years or longer. The earliest AAS Display Garden, Norseco, Inc. of Quebec Canada became an AAS garden in 1962. CLICK HERE to find the nearest garden to you.