American Horticultural Society announces Winter 2026 AHS LIVE Series

The American Horticultural Society has announced the Winter 2026 AHS LIVE series, with topics ranging from virtual talks hosted by horticulturists to behind-the-scenes tours of gardens in the south.

Other topics include plants for the winter garden, prairie restoration and designing with fragrant flowers. In celebration of America's 250th anniversary in 2026, five virtual programs showcase landscapes and horticultural traditions that are unique to the United States.

New for 2026, many Master Gardener programs across the country have pre-approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for AHS Lifelong Learning programs. Learn more here.

Note: All programs are virtual unless otherwise noted.

PLANTS FOR THE WINTER GARDEN
Featuring Warren Leach, author and plantsman, Tranquil Lake Nursery
Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET

MEXICAN HISTORY OF BOTANY*
Featuring Dr. Rick Lopez, author and professor, Amherst College
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET

DESIGNING WITH FRAGRANT FLOWERS AND AROMATIC FOLIAGE
Featuring Christopher Sheridan, The Flower Sommelier
Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: MANHATTAN BEACH GARDENS 
Featuring Gretchen Renshaw, horticulturist and director, Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. PT
In-person, Manhattan Beach, California

INDIGENOUS LANDSCAPES OF ABUNDANCE* 
Featuring Dr. Rosalyn LaPier, professor, University of Illinois 
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET

BAD NATURALIST*
Featuring Paula Whyman, author
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET

SOILS AND PLANT NUTRITION 
Featuring Gretchen Renshaw, horticulturist and director, Manhattan Beach Botanical Garden
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026, 7-8 p.m. ET 

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: WINTER GARDENS IN WINTER GARDEN
Featuring Katy Moss Warner, president, Bloom & Grow Garden Society
Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. ET 
In-person, Winter Garden, Florida

GARDENS ILLUSTRATED: THE NEW BEAUTIFUL
Featuring Stephanie Mahon, editor, Gardens Illustrated
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET 

ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION AND DESIGN*
Featuring John Hart Asher, co-founder, Blackland Collaborative
Friday, March 6, 2026, 2-3 p.m. ET 

BEHIND-THE-SCENES TOUR: PRIVATE GARDEN TOUR: PHOENIX
Featuring Scott Burdick, board chair, Desert Botanical Garden
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. MST
In-person, Phoenix, Arizona

*These virtual programs showcase uniquely American landscapes and horticultural traditions, honoring the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026.