Keynote Speakers

You won’t want to miss this uplifting closing keynote by Scott Beuerlein. It takes you on a fascinating horticultural journey. He connects evolution, art, genetics, natural history, food and wine, and more with landscapes that make us feel more comfortable, happy, and secure. Scott makes the case that green spaces and the plants that create…
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Jessica Walliser provides a scientific look at whether or not vegetable companion planting works and why. Discover how companion planting affects weed control and the spread of plant diseases. Learn why we should be interested in nitrogen fixing plants and more. Even non-vegetable gardeners will find Jessica’s presentation to be as fun as it is…
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Climate change is increasing global temperatures. How do gardeners deal with the challenges of climate change? Precipitation continues to increase in some areas and decrease in others. More and more, intense precipitation is followed by extended droughts. Increasing summer heat is stressing plants. More erratic temperature swings are occurring in spring and fall. Join Dr.…
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