Andre Viette is a plantsman extraordinaire. As owner of Viette Farm and Nursery in Fisherville, Virginia, Viette educates the public about all kinds of plants and he is a noted daylily breeder. Viette hosts a weekly three-hour, live call-in radio program In the Garden and is a frequent lecturer, author, and distinguished horticulturalist. Among his honors include the Perennial Plant Association (PPA) Award of Merit for contributions to the perennial plant industry and the Garden Club of America Medal of Honor for outstanding contributions to horticulture. Viette serves on the board of numerous botanical institutions, including the National Arboretum, the American Horticulture Association, and the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
