Tired of plant diseases from poor airflow? Want to harvest your veggies without bending over? Vertical gardening is the solution! This interactive AMA (Ask Me Anything) is your direct line to vertical gardening pros.  Register

We’re ready to answer your questions on:

• DIY vs. pre-made vertical systems.
• Preventing "bottom-drying" in tall towers.
• Selecting high-yield varieties for trellises and nets.

Stop guessing and start growing up! Secure your spot today for this live Q&A. Register even if you can't attend live and we'll send you a recording after the event.

Diane Blazek, National Garden Bureau and All-America Selections

National Garden Bureau was the inspiration of James H. Burdett in 1920, in the wake of World War I. He perceived the need of suburbanites for basic instruction in backyard gardening. Because of his unique background as both a newspaper journalist and an advertising manager of a seed company, he appreciated the role of the media in public education. He pioneered the idea of enlisting horticultural writers and broadcasters in the effort of mass education to create a population of gardeners. In the process, he improved the lives of citizens. NGB came of age during World War II when the government encouraged homeowners to grow Victory Gardens. By means of annual posters promoting “Beauty and Abundance in Your Garden” and other materials, the Bureau promoted seeds and gardening on the home front. In 1943, Mr. Burdett’s book, The Victory Garden Manual, was published to aid home gardeners in creating a successful garden.

All American Selections (AAS) is a non-profit organization established in 1932 to trial never-before-sold flowers and plants. Today, we have over 40 trialing grounds across the U.S. and Canada where professional horticulturists test garden performance and uniqueness.  

Did you know All-America Selections was born during a global crisis? In 1932, while the world was in the middle of the Great Depression, Ray Hastings realized that home gardeners couldn't afford to waste money on "failed" seeds. They needed a guarantee. He founded AAS to provide a beacon of reliability. The first winners were announced in 1933, helping families grow food and flowers they could actually count on. Nearly a century later, our mission hasn't changed! Many of those 1933 winners, like Cantaloupe Honey Rock, are still available today.

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