GROWS Schedule


THE BASICS 7:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.


10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.


GROWS SEMINARS 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.


CEU CEU


Registration Open Exposition Open


Sprint Sessions, Learning Hubs, Product Demos & More  Taking Control of Turf Weeds


 Restoring Nature’s Relationships: Understanding the Importance of Native Plants in Today’s Urban Landscape


CEU  Tree Reduction, Retrenchment, Topping: What’s the Difference & Why Does it Matter?


11:00 a.m. – 12:00 n


CEU  Effective Biological Control: Understanding the Relationship Between Natural Enemies & their Prey


2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.


CEU  Chic Plants for Modern Gardens: A Commentary on New Plants CEU  Motivating Meaningful Change in a Team Environment  Creating Landscapes for Insects…or Not!


CEU CEU


 Structural Pruning of Young Trees: The Hows & Whys CEU  Barberry Rising from the Ashes: Tackling this Thorny Issue


MEETINGS | FUNCTIONS | EXAMS 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 n


9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m.


12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 pm


AFTER HOURS 5:00 p.m.


Massachusetts Hoisting License Recertification 1C – Excavators, Front-End Loaders/Backhoes & Unloaders


Master Nursery Garden Centers Members Meeting Retailer’s Choice Award/The Garden Center Group


Women in Horticulture Networking Luncheon (separate ticket & advance registration required) International Society of Arboriculture Certification Examination Massachusetts Hoisting License Recertification


2A – Telescoping Booms without Cables & Forklifts GROWS After Dark Kick-Off Event @ LAUGH Boston Show starts at 8:00 p.m., doors open at 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.


SEMINARS & EXPO 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.


WEDNESDAY • February 4 Seminars


Expo Expo


FRIDAY • February 6 Seminars


Expo 16 GROWS 2015 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.


THURSDAY • February 5 Seminars


9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.


9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.


Continuing Education Credit available (see page 13 for more details)


Please note: An ALL ACCESS pass is required for admittance to GROWS seminars. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics and sessions listed. Some changes or substitutions may occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of New England GROWS and may occur without notice.


(separate ticket & advance registration required, see page 15 for details) Pub Crawl & Neighborhood Dine Around (see page 15 for details) New Hampshire/Maine Green Industry Educators & Professionals Reception UConn Alumni Reception


(separate ticket & advance registration required) Westin Waterfront Hotel (separate ticket & advance registration required)


Room 251 Room 104B


Ballroom Lobby Room 208


Room 201B/C


Ballroom East Ballroom West


Room 205 Ballroom East


Ballroom West Room 205


Ballroom East Ballroom West Room 205


Room 201B/C


AT A GLANCE (as of 11/20/14)


North Lobby Expo Floor


Room 252A/B Room 254A/B


We are constantly adding new & exciting learning and networking opportunities. Please visit NewEnglandGrows.org regularly for updates.


WEDNESDAY • FEBRUARY 4


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