Holly Harmar Shimizu

Background

Shimizu, Holly Harmar was born on March 31, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of William W. and Mary H.

Education

AS, Temple University, 1974; Bachelor of Science, Pennsylvania State University, 1976; Master of Science, U. Maryland., 1984.

Career

Gardener, Famous European Gardens, England, Belgium, Germany, 1976-1978; manager, Potomac (Maryland.) Garden Center, 1979-1980; curator The National Herb Garden, United States National Arboretum, Washington, 1980-1988; public programs officer, United States Botanic Garden, Washington, 1988-1991; assistant executive director, United States Botanic Garden, Washington, since 1991. Co-host The Victory Garden television show, since 1990, Broadcast House Live/WUSA Channel 9, since 1993. Co-host monthly radio show WGTS, since 1985.

Lecturer in field; development exhibits.

Achievements

• Holly Harmar Shimizu has been listed as a noteworthy Horticulturist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member The Herb Society of America (national chairman botany and horticulture 1990-1994, Nancy Putnam Howard award 1986).

Connections

Married Osamu Shimizu, April 28, 1947;children: Bevan Harmar Shimizu, Alexandra Knowles Shimizu.

Father:

William W. H.

Mother:

Mary H.

Spouse:

Osamu Shimizu

child:

Bevan Harmar Shimizu

child:

Alexandra Knowles Shimizu