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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Ballroom West
Urban Ecosystems: The Dynamic Conflict Between Humans & Nature
Peter Del Tredici, Ph.D.
Research Scientist, Emeritus
Arnold Arboretum • Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Cities are novel ecosystems whose vegetation reflects an irrevocable past and foretells
an unpredictable future. For better or worse, the spontaneous vegetation of our cities is
as cosmopolitan as its human population and is often better adapted to urban conditions
than the native species that grew there in the historical past. We’ll focus on the plants
that grow without maintenance and their ability to flourish in cities despite the stressful
conditions. In the era of shrinking municipal budgets, learn to develop strategies for
managing spontaneous urban vegetation that recognize its ecological contributions in
terms of temperature reduction, storm water management, wildlife habitat, and pollution
mitigation, as well as its cultural and educational significance.
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ballroom East
Cyclical, Emerging & Disappearing Pests in New England
Richard Cowles, Ph.D.
Research Entomologist
Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
New Haven, CT
As everyone in today’s green industry is aware, our region has been beset with gypsy moth
and winter moth outbreaks. At the same time, black vine weevil has nearly disappeared
from agricultural and horticultural settings. Join us as we explore pest population dynamics:
starting with initial outbreaks, the reasons for major fluctuations, and why populations
may collapse. Brush up on your entomological knowledge and take away the latest strategies
for effective pest management.
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C E U NE NJ PA LD ISA NALP NOFA
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Ballroom West
What’s Going On in Ornamental Horticulture: One Man’s Thoughts
Allan Armitage, Ph.D.
Emeritus Professor of Horticulture
University of Georgia • Athens, GA
Join Dr. Armitage as he provides a fascinating, enlightening and perhaps controversial
perspective on what’s happening in today’s ornamental horticulture industry. He will look
at major consumer trends, tackle the “new” in new varieties, explore plant functionality,
and share his insights about natives, pollinators, and marketing. And count on him to talk
about the best new annuals and perennials he’s seen in the last few years.
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C E U LD LA ISA NALP NOFA
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BSLA
GROWS is delighted to partner
with our friends at the Boston
Society of Landscape Architects
(BSLA) to bring “Central Park” to
GROWS! The pavilion is designed
as an abstracted landscape that
will provide a unique introduction
to the skills of landscape archi-
tecture, as well as a comfortable
and creative space to meet and
hang out at GROWS.
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GROWS 2017