We are excited to announce the 2009 AHS Travel Study Program’s international and domestic destinations.

Please watch the AHS website and The American Gardener magazine for more information.

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• Costa Rica: Gardens, Rainforests and Orchids
  February 19-27, 2009
  With AHS Host Tom Underwood
  Tour Escorted by Mary Kroening
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• Art and Gardens of the Netherlands
  April 24-May 2, 2009
  With AHS Host Kurt Bluemel
  Tour Escorted by Susie Orso
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• Gardens of Florence
  May 22-30, 2009
  With AHS Host Susie Usrey
  Tour Escorted by Susie Orso
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• Baltimore, Maryland
  June 2009
  Brochure and full trip details will be available in January.
   

• Portland, Oregon*
  August 2009
  Brochure and full trip details will be available in March.
  *Exclusive offering for AHS President’s Council Members.
   

• New York’s Hudson Valley
  October 2009
  Brochure and full trip details will be available in March
   

• Gardens of Chile
  October 8-21, 2009
  With AHS Host Mac Plant
  Tour Escorted by Mary Kroening
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The American Horticultural Society has partnered with Mary Kroening at Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours, LLC to provide intriguing garden trips for AHS members and other garden enthusiasts. She has ten years of experience with garden-related travel as owner of Hidden Treasures Botanical Tours. Mary has crafted the itineraries for each trip with our AHS travelers in mind, hand-selecting destinations that are unique, showcase outstanding horticulture, and offer exceptional once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Mary Kroening will serve as escort for the 2009 trips to New Zealand, Costa Rica, and Chile. We are pleased to announce that our 2009 Travel Study Program will include two offerings escorted by a longtime favorite of AHS travelers—Susie Orso. We are working with Susie on excursions to the Netherlands in April and Italy in May.

To be added to the AHS Travel Study Program mailing list to receive updates about future destinations click here.