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The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: master’s student, Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, The University of Maine
Evaluating Native Bog Birch for Horticultural Production
Hutchinson’s study will focus on production strategies for this resilient native shrub.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: PhD candidate in Evolution, Ecology, and Behavior, Indiana University Bloomington
Identifying Changes in the Wabash River Corridor’s Vascular Plant Flora
Hull’s research will help determine how the Wabash River corridor flora is being impacted by forces such as climate change and invasive species.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: master’s student, Applied Plant Sciences-Horticulture, University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Harnessing the Horticultural Potential of Salix
Schrader’s research aims to facilitate the introduction of this versatile plant into commercial production.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: PhD candidate in Horticultural Sciences, Texas A&M University
Evaluation of Growth and Floral Characteristics of Wild and Cultivated Ratibida columnifera Genotypes
Marshall’s project will support biodiversity and provide the public with new plants for sustainable landscaping.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: PhD candidate in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Iowa State University
Researching Native Plantings of Different Grass-Forb Ratios for Weed Resistance and Pollinator Provision
Soley will research how different grass-forb ratios in native prairie seed mixes affect native-forb establishment, exotic-weed resistance, and pollinator abundance. Soley will sample plant diversity, plant biomass, and pollinator abundance in experimental plots seeded with different grass-forb ratios in the uplands of a 52-acre restoration site. Findings will provide better understanding of the effect of grass-forb ratio of native plantings on weeds and on the creation of sustainable pollinator habitat.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: PhD candidate in Conservation Biology, The State University of New York Environmental Science and Forestry
Restoring Rare and Culturally Significant Plants in Southeastern Massachusetts
Kurz's research focuses on restoration of culturally significant plant species on and near Cape Cod, MA, where Kurz grew up. Kurz is working with local community organizations in Southeastern MA to collect seeds, propagate, and restore culturally significant and rare plant species. Kurz will study seed collection as well as germination and propagation requirements of these rarely-cultivated plants in order to help increase access for Indigenous-led and community-wide restoration and gardening projects.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
School: Master’s student, Forest Resources and Conservation, University of Florida
Native Landscaping and Resources for Higher Trophic Levels in a Peri-Urban Development
Cope’s study will focus on new approaches to support biodiversity that are important when identifying conservation strategies in expanding urban areas. Research will quantify the benefits of native-plant use in residential landscaping by investigating effects on arthropod food webs during the early stages of land development. Results will contribute to a better understanding of the ecology and food web of urban and suburban developments and will guide native-plant landscaping strategies.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
The Design and Utility of Native Insectary Plantings
Roger seeks to promote the utilization of native plants in croplands by creating habitat for predatory and parasitic insects. Focusing on ecological and entomological concepts in this farmscape project, Roger will use a diversified mix of native herbs, shrubs, and trees to create environments to facilitate biological control of crop pests and enhance native habitat. Roger seeks to investigate the effectiveness of the species by tracking their propagation, establishment, and phenology as well as the capacity to which they serve as a low-maintenance perennial habitat within ecologically sustainable cropping systems.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
Conservation Horticulture for the Native Hawaiian Caper
Working to conserve Hawaii’s threatened native plants through horticulture and landscape practice, Steinhorst’s research will evaluate Hawaii’s vulnerable native caper, Capparis sandwichiana. Steinhorst will determine seed-dormancy classification and identify most effective propagation methods. The findings will help provide a better understanding of the species’ ecology, seed characteristics, landscaping applications, and growing requirements for conservation managers, landscape designers, and horticulturists to perpetuate the vulnerable endemic plant.
The Garden Club of America Montine M. Freeman Scholarship in Native Plant Studies
Evaluating the Efficacy of Phytophthora Detection Methods to Support Best Management Practices in Native-Plant Restoration Nurseries
A research assistant in the Del Castillo Greenhouse and Nursery Pathology Lab, Acker will continue work on a collaborative project with the Phytophthoras in Native Plant Habits Work Group and the US Dept. of Agriculture Forest Service. Acker will test the efficacy of four different methods of detecting the pathogen Phytophthora in California native plants. Acker aims to provide nursery managers with the tools to produce healthy, pathogen-free nativeplant stock for restoration sites.
The Garden Club of America offers 29 merit-based scholarships and fellowships in 12 areas related to conservation, ecology, horticulture, and pollinator research. In 2024, $459,000 was awarded to 100 scholars. Follow GCA Scholarships on Instagram for the latest news about pollinators, coastal wetlands, native bird habitats, and much more. Connect to a larger world of horticulture and conservation through Garden Club of America scholars. Browse the scholarship offerings.
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