Tracy DiSabato-Aust to Deliver TWO Seminars at GROWS
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Tracy DiSabato-Aust is an award-winning garden designer, international speaker, best-selling author, and world-class triathlete with a passion for plants and design. GROWS attendees will have an
opportunity to hear two presentations by this renowned industry expert: “High Impact, Low-Care Plants” and “Designing with Color, Texture & Form.” For a full description of the seminars, visit the New England GROWS website. You are sure to gain inspiration, and take away practical and creative tips. Tracy is the author of three best-selling books: The Well-Tended Perennial Garden; The Well-Designed Mixed Garden; and 50 High-Impact, Low-Care Garden Plants. She will do a book signing following each of her lectures.
Seven Consumer Trends
to Watch in 2017
Thursday, December 1, 2016
It’s always fascinating to hear predictions for upcoming trends. Two experts from The Garden Media Group will fill us in. Susan McCoy, President & Founder, and Katie McCoy-Dubow, Creative Director,
will reveal their top lawn and garden trends and show you how to leverage this unique information to grow your business and stay relevant. In addition to the lecture, the trends will be visually displayed in a vignette on the expo floor.
Native Wildflower Meadows:
Planting for Success
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
Larry Weaner, Principal & Founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates will present a timely topic at GROWS. With this year’s drought, conversations about native meadows – particularly as alternatives
to traditional lawns – are increasing. Learn how native meadows are often misunderstood and how better results can be achieved when the design reflects the ecological character of naturally occurring meadows. Larry will review the design, implementation and management process for successful wildflower meadows.
Using Natural Stone Construction
in the Landscape
Friday, December 2, 2016
From This Old House to New England GROWS…Roger Cook, MCA, MCLP will illustrate techniques using natural stone construction in the landscape. Over a lifetime of landscaping, Roger has designed and
built some of the most intricate and enduring stone structures in New England: fieldstone walls, bluestone patios, and a wide variety of walkways. You name it and he’s done it – usually with millions of television viewers looking over his shoulder. Spend an hour at this seminar and you’ll take away practical advice to help you master the art of building walls, walks and patios.
New England GROWS’ 2016 Conference Highlights
The GROWS conference offers something for everyone – business, marketing, new plants, design, tree care, soil health and so much more. The following is a sampling
of sessions that may be of special interest to nursery and landscape professionals:
An All Access badge is required for GROWS educational sessions. Visit NewEnglandGROWS.org for a complete conference schedule.