Yard & Garden Lecture: In Search of Excellence, Great Plant Picks for the Garden ~ Richie Steffen

Richie Steffen is the executive director for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden, overseeing the development of the garden, its programs, and the rare plant collections. His expertise comes from over 35 years of experience in the horticultural field, with the last 25 years spent at the Miller Garden. The Miller Garden works with expert horticulturists from around the region to select the best garden ornamentals through the Great Plant Picks program (www.greatplantpicks.org). During his talk, Richie will share the process for how Great Plant Picks are selected and his insight on collecting plants from around the world.