Walkabout with Dr. A
T H U R S D AY • N O V E M B E R 3 0
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
An exclusive opportunity to join Dr. Allan Armitage as he takes people on an energetic
stroll of the tradeshow floor. Dr. A will stop and chat with some of GROWS’ innovative
plant vendors about what is new and unique in today’s horticultural marketplace.
Gain an insider’s perspective while you expand your knowledge of plants and their
function in the landscape. Complimentary with GROWS registration.
Space is capped at the first 20 people who sign up (limit of 2 people per company please).
Plant ID Bootcamp
W E D N E S D AY • N O V E M B E R 2 9 or
T H U R S D AY • N O V E M B E R 3 0
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Answering the call for a practical way to learn plant identification – this interactive
learning experience combines classroom instruction with a self-guided, plant ID
challenge on the tradeshow floor.
From botanical terminology to plant characteristics and features,
this authoritative primer lays the foundation for identifying plants
most commonly found in the New England landscape. Popular
instructor Nicole Forsyth, MCLP of B.C. Murphy Landscape &
Design, Inc. and Norfolk Aggie leads this fast-paced review.
SHARP EN your skills and take away tips for successful New England plant
identification
EXAMINE leaf arrangement, leaf shape, bud types, twig features, flower,
and fruit types
OP TIMIZE your plant ID knowledge and use it to help prepare for certification
exams
SEPARATE TICKET
◆ $29 / per session
◆ Choose Wednesday or Thursday session.
Sign up when you register for GROWS at NewEnglandGROWS.org
Seating is limited. Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
SPONSORED BY:
GROWS 2017
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