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9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Ballroom West
LA LD NOFA CEU
New Annuals & Perennials for the New England Landscape With so many plant options out there, the potential for great combinations utiliz- ing annuals and perennials is virtually limitless. Navigating the new plant intro- ductions to find garden-worthy and proven performers can be daunting, but the rewards are plentiful. Explore a wide range of durable, adaptable and beautiful selections for the New England landscape based on observation and trialing. Get inspired by these exciting new plants.
9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Room 205
ISA NOFA CEU
The History and Practices of Transplanting Large Trees Explore the rich history of tree transplanting through archives dating as far back as 5000 BC to modern day. Learn how and why techniques have changed as technol- ogy from other industries was incorporated into the large tree-transplanting world. Discuss the best transplanting practices for different zones, regions, species, soils and climates. See the latest technology in action through time-lapse video.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ballroom East
ISA NOFA CEU
Cloning the Giant Trees: An Urgent Plan to Save the Planet David Milarch is on a critical mission to propagate the world’s most important old growth trees before they are gone. He aims to archive the genetics of these ancient trees in living libraries of the future, and to reforest the earth with their offspring to provide beneficial ecosystem services essential for all life forms to thrive. This includes releasing oxygen, sequestering carbon dioxide, and provid- ing beneficial aerosols and medicines. Discover how ancient trees may be the best hope we have to mend broken pieces of our planet – to restore rivers and wildlife habitat, enhance agriculture, and make the planet's ecosystems more resilient in the face of a warmer world. A solution to global warming is within our grasp but we can't wait to act!
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Ballroom West
LA LD NOFA CEU
Stone in the Garden There are many creative, as well as practical roles stones can play to give a garden framework, structure, and a sense of place. Vermont-based garden designer Gordon Hayward will offer inspirational examples of stone walls and stone underfoot, boulders and bedrock, standing stones, placement of stone garden ornaments, and the interaction of stone and water. Come away with lots of creative ways to use stone in the garden.
2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ballroom East
NE NJ PA NOFA CEU
The Impact of Proper Turfgrass Selection on Pest Management Whether your client wants a low input lawn or one that is managed without restrictions, the correct turfgrass selection can go a long way in reducing weed, insect and disease populations in the landscape. Understand how to select species to minimize pest problems, even common and problematic turf weeds. Attention to correct turfgrass selection is part of a sound cultural management program that also can reduce insect and disease incidence. Learn about the important turfgrass species, new cultivars, and selection trends that can influ- ence the success and health of the New England lawn.
Mark Dwyer Director of Horticulture Rotary Botanical Gardens Janesville, WI
David B. Cox Vice President Environmental Design, Inc. Tomball, TX
David Milarch Co-founder Archangel Ancient Tree Archive Copemish, MI
Gordon Hayward Garden Designer, Author, Lecturer Hayward Garden Design Putney, NY
Victoria Wallace Extension Educator–Sustainable Turf & Landscape University of Connecticut Extension Norwich, CT
LEARN about the latest design, technology, and consumer trends from the brightest minds in the green industry today.
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