Extension’s Linda Langelo receives award for horticultural achievement

Golden Plains Area Extension Horticulture Agent Linda Langelo has been awarded the Lois Woodward Paul Memorial Award for outstanding horticulture achievements in her horticulture career.

The award is given by the Professional Gardener Program started by Pierre DuPont, the founder and creator of Longwood Gardens. The alumni of the program vote on nominees to decide who should receive the award based on their horticulture achievements.  

Patti Tingle, executive director of the Holly Foundation located in Salisbury, Maryland, nominated Langelo for the award. Here is some of what she had to share with the alumni:

“Known to me for over 30 years, Linda Langelo is an exceptional example of (someone) who has devoted their life, interest and career to making the field of horticulture accessible to others.

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