🌿 Know someone transforming American gardening?⁠ ⁠ Since 1953, the American Horticultural Society has honored the trailblazers, educators, innovators, and community builders who shape how we grow, teach, design, and connect through plants.⁠ ⁠ ✨ Now, it’s your turn to shine a light on their impact.⁠ ⁠ Nominations for the 2025 Great American Gardeners Awards open July 15 and close September 26. Help us celebrate the individuals and organizations making horticulture more vibrant, sustainable, and inclusive.⁠ ⁠ 🏆 Award Categories:⁠ ⁠ 💐 Liberty Hyde Bailey Award⁠ Our highest honor for lifetime achievement across teaching, research, design, leadership, or communications.⁠ ⁠ 🌟 Rising Star Award⁠ Spotlighting an emerging professional already reshaping the future of gardening.⁠ ⁠ 🌷 Garden Award⁠ Recognizing a public garden setting the standard for sustainability, beauty, and education.⁠ ⁠ 🐛 Jane L. Taylor Award⁠ For outstanding contributions to children’s and youth gardening.⁠ ⁠ 🧪 Scient...