2008 Plant Conferences in CT
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Posted by Georgene A. Bramlage Feb 9, 2008 |
There is still snow on the ground in New England, but anticipation for spring and the growing season is like a fever in the blood of horticulturalists. This is, I believe, the best time of the year for plant conferences. Below is information on two of my favorites sponsored by the University of CT Cooperative Extension System.
2008 Perennial Plant Conference
This Conference for professional horticulturalists presented by the Ornamental Plant Extension Team is March 13, with early registration by March 6. The one-day conference draws 350 to 400 attendees each year. The conference targets wholesale growers, retailers, landscape designers, and landscape installation/maintenance specialists.
The 2008 Perennial Plant Conference hosts 10 speakers discussing the latest horticultural topics from green roofs and native design to making money. Pesticide Recertification credits are available for attendees from CT, MA, RI, NH, VT., and ME.
2008 Conference for the Home Gardeners
This Conference is gardeners is scheduled for March 14 with early registration by March 7. The one-day conference is suitable for all levels of home gardeners and all interest levels from beginners to master gardeners.
The 2008 Home Gardeners Conference includes five speakers discussing the latest information about the Green Revolution and our changing environment to gardening in deer country and maintenance shortcuts
UConn Certified Master Gardeners can receive two (2) Advanced Master Gardener classroom hours for attending the Garden Conference.
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