{"id":31152,"date":"2026-02-10T15:03:53","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.extension.msstate.edu\/ornamentals\/?page_id=31152"},"modified":"2026-02-10T15:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:03:53","slug":"aas-display-garden","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.extension.msstate.edu\/ornamentals\/home\/aas-display-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"AAS Display Garden"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We are an All-America Selections Display Garden\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">When you visit our garden, you aren&#8217;t just looking at pretty flowers and healthy vegetables\u2014you\u2019re seeing the <b data-ogsc=\"\">&#8220;best of the best&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0in North American horticulture. As an official <b data-ogsc=\"\">All-America Selections (AAS) Display Garden<\/b>, we are part of an elite network of nearly 200 gardens dedicated to showcasing the gold standard of plant performance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">What is All-America Selections (AAS)?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Founded in 1932, AAS is the oldest and most respected independent testing organization for flowers and edibles in North America. Their mission is simple but rigorous: <b data-ogsc=\"\">to test new varieties and identify the winners that will truly thrive in home gardens.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">How a Plant Becomes an AAS Winner<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Before a plant earns the AAS logo of distinction, it has to prove itself.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Anonymous Trialing:<\/b>\u00a0New varieties are grown side-by-side with current market leaders in trial grounds across the continent.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Expert Judging:<\/b>\u00a0Volunteer horticulture professionals evaluate the plants anonymously over a full growing season.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Superior Performance:<\/b>\u00a0Only those that show significant improvements\u2014such as better disease resistance, earlier harvests, or more vibrant blooms\u2014are designated as AAS Winners.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Why Visit a Display Garden?<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">AAS Display Gardens provide a &#8220;living showroom&#8221; where you can see the newest award winners in a real-world, well-maintained setting. Whether we are a public arboretum, a university garden, or a retail center, our goal is to inspire your next planting project.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">When you visit us, you can:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Preview the Newest Varieties:<\/b>\u00a0See the latest winners before they hit the mass market.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Observe Real-World Growth:<\/b>\u00a0See exactly how these plants look and perform at their peak.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-ogsc=\"black\"><span role=\"presentation\" data-ogsc=\"\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">Get Professional Advice:<\/b>\u00a0Participate in our educational programs, &#8220;open house&#8221; days, or field events to learn more about the trialing and award process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\"><b data-ogsc=\"\">A Legacy of Excellence<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">We are proud to be part of a tradition that dates back nearly a century. From the first winners announced in 1933 to the newest innovations of today, AAS has been the gardener&#8217;s most trusted guide. Today, we stand alongside iconic locations\u2014some of which have served as display gardens since 1962\u2014to bring the future of gardening to your backyard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ogsc=\"black\">Find an AAS Display Garden Near You <\/span><span data-ogsc=\"rgb(150, 96, 125)\"><u data-ogsc=\"\"><a title=\"https:\/\/all-americaselections.org\/visit-an-aas-display-garden\/\" href=\"https:\/\/all-americaselections.org\/visit-an-aas-display-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-outlook-id=\"0a62b27e-a648-4527-99b7-8764551925b3\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"0\" data-ogsc=\"rgb(150, 96, 125)\">https:\/\/all-americaselections.org\/visit-an-aas-display-garden\/<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are an All-America Selections Display Garden\u00a0 When you visit our garden, you aren&#8217;t just looking at pretty flowers and healthy vegetables\u2014you\u2019re seeing the &#8220;best of the best&#8221;\u00a0in North American horticulture. 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