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Richard Hawke, the Director of Ornamental Plant Research at the Chicago Botanic Garden, shares his journey from architecture to horticulture and the importance of internships in finding one's passion. He discusses the evaluation program at the Garden, which recommends the best plants to home gardeners and professionals, focusing on perennials but also evaluating shrubs, trees, and vines. Hawke expresses gratitude for the opportunity to influence others and mentions the impact of their work on other gardens' trial programs. He also acknowledges the changing nomenclature in the industry and its potential confusion for gardeners. The article includes information on top-performing plants from Hawke's evaluations. [Extracted from the article] |
