03/06/2024

Women’s History Month

Here's a look at some trailblazers in American gardening, horticulture

Women have long been at the forefront of gardening, whether passing agricultural traditions from generation to generation, organizing garden clubs and beautification societies, or — in some cases — making significant contributions to science and landscape design.

Some of these plantswomen gained notoriety for their work. Many are not as well known.

Here are several, in alphabetical order, who have left permanent marks on American horticultural history.

Please select this link to read the complete article from The Associated Press.