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Current Issue – Volume 40, Issue 4 (November 2025)

The Idaho Botanical Garden (IBG) is delighted to announce the appointment of Colin Lyman as its new Director of Horticulture. With a robust professional background in botanical and horticultural management, including experience as Associate Director of Horticulture at Houston Botanic Garden, Colin brings a wealth of expertise in sustainable garden design, collections management, and community-centered horticultural programming.

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The majority of news the Association receives from its members will appear in either the News Center section of the website. Occasionally, when appropriate, selections are featured in the monthly e-newsletter or on social media. If we are not able to accommodate your request, the Association is committed to working with you in sharing your news via another stream of member communication.

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Submission Guidelines

Any member of the American Public Gardens Association may submit a piece of industry-specific news. Submissions are accepted via the webform only; please do not email your submission request to us directly.

  • New job/hire
  • Award/accreditation receipt announcements
  • Acquired grant/funding
  • New garden opening
  • Colleague passing
  • Professional development/networking opportunity

The majority of news the Association receives from its members will appear in either the News Center section of the website. Occasionally, when appropriate, selections are featured in the monthly e-newsletter or on social media. If we are not able to accommodate your request, the Association is committed to working with you in sharing your news via another stream of member communication.

For questions or more information, contact Marketing & Communications Manager, Richard Doran at RDoran@publicgardens.org.

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