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May 2008 |
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| Northern California Tour Pioneers of American Landscape Design Garden Excursion: Celebrating the Modernist Parks and Gardens of Robert Royston |
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| When: | May 9-10, 2008 |
| Details: | The Cultural Landscape Foundation has announced that the first Pioneers of American Landscape Design Garden Excursion will focus on the work of Robert Royston. The two-day, “curated” tour will offer a unique opportunity to visit and learn about the public and private landscapes of one of California’s leading Post-War landscape architects from Robert Royston himself and his biographer, J.C. Miller. Attendees will visit Royston’s firm, Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey for an enlightening overview of his work and a rare chance to see a collection of his paintings and drawings. The excursion will also include a curated tour of Royston’s innovative public and private commissions in the Santa Clara, Richmond, Palo Alto, and Mill Valley areas led by Mr. Miller. Rounding out the experience, the tour will conclude with a private visit and reception to Mr. Royston’s own extraordinary garden which includes a cantilevered deck that overlooks Mount Tamalpais in Mill Valley. Proceeds will benefit the production of TCLF’s Oral History module dedicated to the life and legacy of Robert Royston. To purchase tickets, please visit http://tclf.org/events/royston_excursion.htm. This event is co-sponsored by the ASLA, Garden Design magazine, and Royston Hanamoto Alley & Abey. |
| Magic of Landscaping | |
| When: | May 9, 2008 |
| Where: | Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival, Orlando, FL |
| Details: | Discover the extensive research conducted at leading universities and learn from the experience of outstanding leaders in urban planning, landscape architecture, and real estate development. Experience the spectacular Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival and enjoy exclusive behind- the-scenes tours of the Walt Disney World® Resort world class landscapes. Visit www.magicoflandscapes.com for more information. |
| Drought-tolerant Shrubs and Perennials | |
| When: | May 12, 2008 |
| Where: | Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO |
| Details: | Start planting your yard and garden now so erratic rainfall and rising water prices don't leave you high and dry. In this educational walk Alan, author the Garden's PlantFinder, will show you some of the best perennials and shrubs that can tolerate drought and still look great. Both choice native and non-native plants will be covered as well as plants for sunny and locations. Learn to help conserve one of our most precious natural resources - water - by making wise plant choices.Visit http://www.mobot.org/ for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Landscape Australia Expo | |
| When: | May 14-16, 2008 |
| Where: | Brisbane Showgrounds, Australia |
| Details: | For more information, please visit www.landscapeexpo.com.au. |
| Tough Native Trees for Missouri Landscapes | |
| When: | May 14, 2008 |
| Where: | Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO |
| Details: | Most scientists agree that our climate is becoming increasingly unstable, even if some still doubt the extent of the role our own species is playing in the process. How will this affect our most treasured and permanent landscape plants - our trees? Explore a selection of adaptable landscape trees and see some memorable examples of how adaptable they can be to urban conditions, poor drainage, soil problems, and that "gorilla in the closet" concern for the future: heat and drought. We will emphasize Midwest native species, but also touch upon some others to consider, or to avoid. The speaker founded Starhill Forest Arboretum in central Illinois and has propagated, studied, and written about thousands of different types of trees during the past 50 years.Visit http://www.mobot.org/ for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Weed Identification Walk | |
| When: | May 14, 2008 |
| Where: | Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA |
| Details: | To learn more, visit www.longwoodlearning.com.Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Turf for the Professional | |
| When: | May 14, 2008 |
| Where: | Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA |
| Details: | To learn more, visit www.longwoodlearning.com. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| The Gardens of Oehme, van Sweden and Associates | |
| When: | May 16, 2008 |
| Where: | Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA |
| Details: | To learn more, visit www.longwoodlearning.com.Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Small Flowering Trees | |
| When: | May 27- July 8, 2008 |
| Where: | Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL |
| Details: | Small flowering trees are a critical component of nearly every garden and landscape. This course covers approximately 40 genera and many more species and cultivars that thrive in our region. Identification, cultural information, aesthetic qualities and landscape uses will be emphasized. After completing this course, you will be able to select appropriate trees to add interest and depth to your garden and landscape projects. Visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org/ for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
June 2008 |
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| Native Plants in the Landscape Conference | |
| When: | June 5-7, 2008 |
| Where: | Millersville University, Lancaster, Pa. |
| Details: | Visit www.millersvillenativeplants.org for more information. |
| North American Horticultural Supply Association Annual Meeting | |
| When: | June 8-11, 2008 |
| Where: | Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, AZ |
| Details: | Visit www.nahsa.org for more information. |
| Get a Taste for English Garden Design | |
| When: | June 12, 2008 |
| Where: | Garden Design School, Painshill Park, Cobham, Surrey, England |
| Details: | Details: Find out what it’s like to study and work as a professional garden designer at a special ‘taster day’ being organised by leading British college, Garden Design School, at its training centre near London. The day is hosted by the college’s founders and principal lecturers, Robin Templar Williams and Moira Farnham, who have 30 years teaching experience between them and are also successful, practising, RHS award-winning garden designers. The aim of the event is to provide a realistic but practical and enjoyable insight into the world of garden design. Also covered are the technical and commercial skills needed to become a successful designer and a look at the content and structure of the college’s intensive, one year, part-time Diploma Course in Garden Design. Former students – who have ranged in age from 22 to 64 – will be on hand to explain how they have launched exciting new careers. Further details are available from Cheryl Williams on +44 1380 728788 or visit www.gardendesignschool.com |
| Tough Plants for Clay Soils | |
| When: | June 16, 2008 |
| Where: | Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, MO |
| Details: | When you are faced with unimproved clay soil, and it is not in the budget or the back to create wonderful, loose, friable soil, where do you turn? Debbie suggests you turn to Missouri natives or other plants found growing in similar conditions elsewhere in the world. Through an on-grounds walk, Debbie Ladd will familiarize you with these fall favorites and discuss how they can help solve your problems. You will receive printed notes on each of the plants discussed as well as a copy of the Kemper fact sheet she has authored on the topic.Visit http://www.mobot.org/for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| American Horticultural Society Garden School | |
| When: | Denver Botanic Gardens |
| Where: | June 19-20, 2008 |
| Details: | The AHS Garden Schools are designed to have national interest and are tailored to the avid gardener—whether professional or home. The Garden School format is intended to offer participants an unprecedented opportunity to explore their passion for gardening through a variety of in-depth experiences; meet and get personal instruction from nationally renowned horticultural experts; gain valuable hands-on knowledge; participate in field studies showcasing outstanding horticulture—from landmark sites to rarely seen hidden treasures; and enjoy camaraderie with like-minded gardeners. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Plant Trials Field Day | |
| When: | June 25, 2008 |
| Where: | Dallas Arboretum, Dallas, Texas |
| Details: | Visit www.dallasarboretum.org for more information. |
| Complete Container Gardening | |
| When: | June 26, 2008 |
| Where: | Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis, Missouri |
| Details: | Tired of planting the same old geraniums and marigolds in your containers? Jill will teach you basic container care and needs to make your potted plants last all summer. She will demonstrate planting a sphagnum moss container. And with years of experience, she will show you a variety of different plants to combine for sun or shade. After your lunch break, Jill will take you on a guided tour of the Kemper Center containers. You will receive the detailed list of plants to take home. An hour and half lunch is on your own. Visit http://www.mobot.org/ for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| 2008 Annual Meeting American Conifer Society 26th Anniversary | |
| When: | June 26-28, 2008 |
| Where: | Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark, Dubuque, Iowa |
| Details: | One these dates, join other ACS members for special events including: three unique private conifer gardens and two arboretums - one private and the other staffed solely by volunteers. For more information, call 563-690-4000 or 866-690-4006. |
July 2008 |
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| OFA Short Course | |
| When: | July 12-15, 2008 |
| Where: | Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio |
| Details: | Visit www.ofa.org for more information. |
| World’s Most Extreme Pond Build | |
| When: | July 12-16, 2008 |
| Where: | Aquascape, Inc., St. Charles, Illinois |
| Details: | Specialized, advanced training will be provided to a select group during the construction of the 250’ x 90’ water feature. Sustainability is a key factor at this unique training event. Recycled materials and bio-filtration will be used extensively throughout the project. Concurrent with outdoor construction, classroom seminars are slated to cover a variety of topics including large scale projects, maintenance programs, marketing strategies, advanced aquatic plants and fish, successful contractor and retailer relationships and more. For more information, log onto www.aquascapeinc.com. |
| Pondemonium | |
| When: | July 13- 20, 2008 |
| Where: | Aqualand, St. Charles, Ill |
| Details: | Visit www.aquascapeinc.com for more information. |
| Ground Covers and Vines | |
| When: | July 15-August 26, 2008 |
| Where: | Chicago Botanic Garden, Glencoe, IL |
| Details: | Join Galen Gates and learn more about the fascinating world of climbers, trailers and spreaders. Information presented in this course will focus on identification techniques, ornamental qualities and cultural traits of nearly 60 ground covers and vines. Plants studied will include the common English ivy and vinca, as well as lesser-known cultivars of clematis and coral bells. Visit http://www.chicagobotanic.org/ for more information. Visit the Members Only section to view available CEUs. |
| Perennial Plant Association Symposium | |
| When: | July 20-26, 2008 |
| Where: | Philadelphia, PA |
| Details: | For more information, visit www.perennialplant.org or call 614-771-8431 |
| Landscape Australia Expo | |
| When: | July 23-25, 2008 |
| Where: | Sydney Showgrounds, Australia |
| Details: | For more information, please visit www.landscapeexpo.com.au. |
| Singapore Garden Festival Expo 2008 | |
| When: | July 25-August 1, 2008 |
| Where: | Suntec Singapore |
| Details: | Leading practitioners and experts will share best practices and provide insights into emerging markets and trends that drive the landscape and horticultural industry. To learn more, visit www.singaporegardenfestival.com. |
| Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (PANTS) | |
| When: | July 29- 31, 2008 |
| Where: | Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J |
| Details: | Visit www.pantshow.com for more information. |
August 2008 |
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| APLD Annual Conference: Renew. Refresh. Inspire. | |
| When: | August 11-16, 2008 |
| Where: | DoubleTree Hotel, Tarrytown, NY |
| Details: | Make your arrangements for transportation & rooming now! Click here for conference overview. |
| Nursery/Landscape Expo | |
| When: | August 15-17, 2008 |
| Where: | George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX |
| Details: | Visit www.tnlaonline.org for more information. |
| Farwest Show | |
| When: | August 21-23, 2008 |
| Where: | Oregon Convention Center, Portland, OR |
| Details: | Visit www.farwestshow.com for more information. |
| Julie Moir Messervy Design Studio’s Creating Home Outside Workshop | |
| When: | August 23, 2008 |
| Where: | Vermont Academy, Saxtons River, Vt. |
| Details: | The inspiring and thought-provoking workshop, titled “Creating Home Outside,” combines Messervy’s signature design process with a preview of the practical information and techniques from her upcoming book, Home Outside (Taunton Press, January 2009). The workshop is for homeowners and professionals alike and combines stimulating lectures, delightful images and instructive diagrams to illustrate outdoor space organization, address design challenges and allow participants to create “Home Outside” on their own or their client’s land. Pre-registration required. For more information or to register, contact Mary Landon at (802) 869-1470 or mary@jmmds.com. |
| Landscape Australia Expo | |
| When: | August 27- 29, 2008 |
| Where: | Melbourne Showgrounds, Australia |
| Details: | For more information, please visit www.landscapeexpo.com.au. |
September 2008 |
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| Garden Market Expo | |
| When: | September 10-11, 2008 |
| Where: | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV |
| Details: | Visit www.gardenmarketexpo.com for more information. |
| International Plant Propagators' Society Eastern and Western Regions Combined Annual Meeting | |
| When: | September 14-17, 2008 |
| Where: | Denver Marriott City Center, Denver, CO |
| Details: | Visit www.ipps.org/easternna for more information. |
| CanWest Hort Show | |
| When: | September 17-18, 2008 |
| Where: | Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Center, Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Details: | Visit www.canwesthortshow.com for more information. |
| Society of American Florists Annual Convention | |
| When: | September 17-20, 2008 |
| Where: | The Breakers, Palm Beach, FL |
| Details: | Visit www.safnow.org for more information. |
| GLEE Garden and Leisure Exhibition and GLEE Petindex | |
| When: | September 21-23, 2008 |
| Where: | National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom |
| Details: | Visit www.gleebirmingham.com for more information. |
| FNATS: The Landscape Show | |
| When: | September 25-27, 2008 |
| Where: | Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL |
| Details: | Visit www.fngla.org for more information. |
October 2008 |
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| ASLA Annual Meeting | |
| When: | October 3 – 7, 2008 |
| Where: | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Details: | Visit www.asla.org for more information. |
| Garden & Florist Expo | |
| When: | October 21-22, 2008 |
| Where: | Toronto Congress Centre, Toronto, Ontario |
| Details: | Visit www.gardenexpo.ca for more information. |
| Irrigation Show | |
| When: | November 2-4, 2008 |
| Where: | Anaheim, CA |
| Details: | Visit www.irrigation.org for more information. |
November 2008 |
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| Sustainability Conference | |
| When: | November 7-9, 2008 |
| Where: | Frisco, Texas |
| Details: | Contact Michelle Mazza, (614) 504-2157, mmazza@ballpublishing.com for more information. |
| International Pool, Spa and Patio Expo | |
| When: | November 18-20, 2008 |
| Where: | Mandalay Bay Convention Center, Las Vegas, NV |
| Details: | For more information, please contact Kim Rogers, (972) 536-6350 krogers@hanleywood.com. |
January 2008 |
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| Mid-America Horticultural Trade Show | |
| When: | January 14-16, 2009 |
| Where: | McCormick Place West, Chicago, Il |
| Details: | Visit www.midam.org for more information. |
Gulf States Horticultural Expo |
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| When: | January 30-31, 2009 |
| Where: | Arthur R. Outlaw Center, Mobile, AL |
| Details: | Visit www.gshe.org for more information. |
February 2008 |
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| New England Grows | |
| When: | February 4-6, 2009 |
| Where: | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, MA |
| Details: | Visit www.negrows.org for more information. |
| American Nursery & Landscape Association Management Clinic | |
| When: | February 6-9, 2009 |
| Where: | Galt House, Louisville, KY |
| Details: | Visit www.anla.org for more information. |