Holly Shimizu

Holly Shimizu is a renowned gardener and plantswoman with over four decades of experience in public gardens. She has held visionary leadership roles at the National Herb Garden, the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, and the US Botanic Garden, and currently serves on the board of the American Horticultural Society. Shimizu is a leading expert in public garden standards, expectations, and accountability, and has been instrumental in shaping the industry through her work. She is a passionate advocate for the importance of gardens in our lives and has written extensively on the subject.