Holly Shimizu, garden advocate and educator – in conversation

Holly Shimizu is a horticulturist and educator living in Maryland, and we’ll be talking to her about her rich and varied career, which has had a real focus on public gardens, and a strong commitment to plant conservation and sustainability. She also leads garden tours and workshops and offers consultancy and design services. Above all she is passionate about making plants and gardens more accessible and exciting to a wide and diverse audience. Her husband is Japanese so has particularly close links with Japan and a deep understanding of its garden culture.

www.hollyshimizu.com

 

 

 

 

This chat was originally broadcast on Thursday 2 April 2026.

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