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15 Dec, 2009 By: Landscape Management Staff Get GrowingWhich of the new 2010 cultivars are best for your growing region? Why should you pre-order plants whenever possible? What plants can be substituted for others to achieve your design goals? Chances are, all of these questions and more can be answered by your local garden center.
Proven Winners' Outdoor Living Extravaganza event offers a great way to see what garden enthusiasts are interested in, what issues they're having with their plants and what new plant design techniques are most popular. The seminars are geared toward gardeners, but landscapers are sure to learn a thing or two from the expert speakers, who include horticulturists, garden magazine editors, growers and plant breeders.
The events are $75 per person before Jan. 1 and $85 per person therafter.
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The full lineup is below.
February 6, 2010 — Dallas
Eddie Deen's Ranch in Downtown Dallas
Speakers:
• P. Allen Smith
• John Gaydos
• Carmen Johnston
• Jimmy Turner
February 20, 2010 — Salt Lake City
Huntsman Institute Auditorium
University of Utah Campus
Speakers:
• P. Allen Smith
• Kerry Meyer
• Carmen Johnston
• Tony Bielaczyc
March 6, 2010 — Chicago
The Meadow Club
Speakers:
• Kerry Meyer
• Tim Wood
• Stacey Hirvela
• Paul Epsom
March 13, 2010 — Minneapolis
Edinburgh Club
Speakers:
• Amy Sitze
• John Gaydos
• Tim Wood
• Rebecca Kolls
March 26 -27, 2010 — Vancouver
Minter Gardens
Speakers:
• P. Allen Smith
• Brian Minter
• Ingrid Hoff
• John Gaydos
April 24, 2010 — Boston
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood
Speakers:
• P. Allen Smith
• Kerry Meyer
• Tim Wood
• Amanda Thomsen
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