2006 Scholar
Kelly D. Norris received a 2006 PPF Scholarship, an experience he credits with introducing him to the people and possibilities of the perennial industry. He remains active in PPA, co-chairing the 2025 National Symposium in Des Moines, Iowa.
Kelly is one of the leading ecological horticulturists of his generation. In his design practice, he explores the narrative of place through site-specific plantings and landscape interventions. An award-winning author and plantsman, Kelly’s work in gardens has been featured in The New York Times, Better Homes and Gardens, Martha Stewart Living, Fine Gardening, Garden Design, and numerous television, radio, and digital media appearances. His latest book is Your Natural Garden from Cool Springs Press.
Updated 2.2025
