North Hempstead Selected As All-America Selections Winner In Landscape Design Challenge

Press release from the Town of North Hempstead:

December 4 2020

North Hempstead, NY – North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth, Council Member Peter Zuckerman and the Town Board are excited to announce that the Town has been selected as a winner in the All-America Selections’ 2020 Landscape Design Challenge. This year’s theme was “Make An Entrance!” and asked participants to show their creativity by highlighting garden entrances. The Town’s Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson was selected as a 3rd place winner in the competition.

"We were so proud to learn of Clark Botanic Garden’s recognition by the All-America Selections," said Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth. "This is a testament to our incredible Parks Department team including our Commissioner of Parks and Recreation Arnyce Foster-Hernandez, Town Horticulturist Bonnie Klein, and the wonderful staff working at Clark Botanic Garden. I am glad they have been recognized for their passion, dedication and extraordinary efforts."

"Clark Botanic Garden is a hidden gem in our community," said Council Member Peter Zuckerman. "The staff at Clark works hard to make the garden a beautiful and welcoming environment for our residents. We appreciate the All-America Selections in recognizing Clark with this honor."

All-America Selections is an independent non-profit organization that tests new and never-before-sold varieties for the home gardener. They work to promote new garden varieties and recognize superior garden performances.

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