THE 2023 LIFE MEMBER LUNCH

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“LESSONS LEARNED FROM A GARDENING LIFE”

BY HOLLY SHIMIZU

Holly is a nationally recognized horticulturist with a rich background in gardens, herbs, and plant conservation. After working in numerous gardens in England, Germany, Holland, and Belgium, Holly was the first Curator of the National Herb Garden at the US National Arboretum in Washington, DC. Most recently, Holly was the Executive Director of the US Botanic Garden, on the National Mall, where she was responsible for all aspects of running the Garden which experienced a renaissance during her leadership.