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  • Wednesday, August 19, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm – Great Garden Tours: Showstopper Perennials Across the US Webinar

    Public gardens from different regions across the US share the perennials that make them stop and go “WOWSA!”  Summer perennials will be shown in gorgeous combinations and unique landscapes while discussed by horticultural leaders from around the country.  You just might be surprised what plants they are loving right now.  Join us and prepare to be awestruck!

    Presenters include:

    Amanda Bennett, Atlanta Botanical Garden

    Richie Steffen, Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical Garden

    Kelly Norris, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden

    Andy Brand, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

    Mary Tipping, The Scott Arboretum

    This August 19 webinar is sponsored by the Perennial Plant Association , begins at 3 pm, and is $15 for PPA members, $45 for nonmembers. The event will be followed by a virtual happy hour from 5 – 5:45, $10 for PPA members, $20 for nonmembers. One must register for the webinar in order to register for the happy hour. Register at www.perennialplant.org.

  • Sunday, February 18 – Thursday, March 1 – Eastern Cuba: Natural & Cultural Wonders

    PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS TRIP WAS ANNOUNCED PRIOR TO HURRICANES IRMA AND MARIA – CONTACT HOLBROOK TRAVEL FOR UPDATED INFORMATION. Join Pacific Horticulture February 18 – March 1 as we return to Cuba to explore the eastern end of the island. With a vibrant history and culture, Eastern Cuba is home to an abundance of endemic species and pristine natural preserves. Accompanied by expert in-country guides, we’ll explore forests, beaches, waterfalls, and breathtaking landscapes, as we visit some of the region’s most historic cities. See the ecosystems of Pinares de Mayarí and Alejandro de Humboldt National Park, where high levels of endemism translate to unique species found nowhere else. Discover Baracoa, Cuba’s oldest city, and Santiago de Cuba, the country’s first capital and the birthplace of the Revolution. You’ll also have the chance to explore the region’s breathtaking forests, beaches, waterfalls, and mountains.

    Richie Steffen, Director/Curator of the Elisabeth Carey Miller Botanical Garden and co-author of The Plant Lover’s Guide to Ferns, will escort this tour. Land cost for Pacific Horticultural Society members $5,320 per person, single room supplement $600. Non-member price $5,420. For complete information visit http://www.holbrooktravel.com/where-we-travel/americas/cuba/cuba-pacific-horticulture-society-natural-and-cultural-wonders-eastern