About this event
Canna lilies are spectacular summer perennials that can add color and verdant abundance to almost any garden. Join Kenny to learn more about his work breeding colorful new canna varieties and how you can incorporate and care for cannas in your garden.
Intended Audience: Adult All Levels: Suitable for all learners, this program will provide a variety of content. Program providers will answer both introductory and more advanced questions.
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Hosted by
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Team member
Emily Hestness (she/her) Education Specialist - Urban Agriculture @ U.S. Botanic GardenT
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Team member
Grace Anderson (she/her) Education Specialist - Science Educator @ United States Botanic GardenT
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Guest speaker
Kenny Silveira Gardener Exhibits Specialist @ U.S. Botanic GardenG
Kenny Silveira is a U.S. Botanic Garden Plant Specialist on the Exhibits and Displays team. At the Garden, he cultivates beautiful and diverse plants and creates stunning displays. He is an expert plant breeder and has even developed his own variety of canna lily.
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