The Town of North Hempstead announced that it was the second-place winner in Category 2 for the 2024 All-America Selections (AAS) Landscape Design Challenge.
This year’s challenge was to “Film A Tour” of the town’s most prestigious garden, the Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson, and gardens had the option to incorporate older AAS winners in their design to illustrate the theme.
“A lot of people don’t realize we have world-class botanic garden right here in town, so I’m so glad everyone can see some of the beauty in this video,” Town Supervisor Jennifer DeSena said. “Thank you to our town botanists and video crew, who did a fantastic job on the project.”
“North Hempstead is filled with so many gorgeous natural attractions, and Clark Garden is one of my favorites,” said Parks Commissioner Kelly Gillen. “Our presentation team is so talented, and I’m thrilled the garden got the recognition it deserves.”
North Hempstead’s horticulturalist Bonnie Klein oversaw the Design Challenge project, staff grower Frank Obidienzo designed and planted the garden, and NHTV’s Alan Ginsberg and Rebecca Levine shot and edited the film. All-America Selections is an independent non-profit organization that tests new and never-before-sold varieties for the home gardener, and they work to promote new garden varieties and recognize superior garden performances.
To learn more about Clark Botanic Garden’s entry, visit: https://all-americaselections.org/project/second-place-winner-clark-botanic-garden-in-north-hempstead-new-york/.
The garden is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., November through March with extended hours from April through October. It is located at 193 I.U. Willets Road in Albertson.