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Regardless whether we are a grower, designer, or retailer, we are always looking for new plants to enhance our creativity, efficiency, environmental sensitivity, pest resistance and profitability.  It does not matter what we already have, there is always room for something new… something different. Let’s take a look at a bunch of plants that look promising in giving our plant palette a face lift.

Wildscaping is about using plant-driven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces, filled with beauty and wildlife to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. Join writer and planting designer Tony Spencer for an encounter with some of the international designers, innovations, issues, and landscapes leading the way – along with a look at his own experimental design projects – to inspire garden-making with a sense of purpose on the wild side.

A previously slow but steady movement towards native landscapes is beginning to accelerate, with a demand for lower-maintenance properties and landscapes that use less water, include less lawn, benefit wildlife, and offer a more naturalized look than traditionally cultivated properties. This session is for anyone interested in learning more about the design, installation, and maintenance of native plant landscapes and capturing a share of this burgeoning market.

Home landscapes are shrinking, the average property size is now less than a quarter of an acre. More and more people are living in the city and have less and less space for plants. This has resulted in an increasing demand for dwarf/compact, self-contained plants. In this talk we will talk about the role compact plants play in today’s landscapes, and I’ll recommend some of the very best plants for small spaces.

Unlock the secrets to seamless communication in your organization. This presentation dives into identifying and fixing common communication breakdowns that cost time, morale, and productivity. We'll explore actionable techniques for improving message clarity, choosing the right channels, and setting clear expectations around quality, quantity, and timeliness – ensuring that your teams stay aligned, informed, and motivated.

It's time for a new POS system. You need to update your website. It's time to replace the ERP. How do you intelligently choose new tech systems that work together and avoid shelling out serious cash only to find you didn't get what you were expecting? Leave this session with an understanding of where to look for new tech options, what questions to ask your in-house staff and external consultants and software sales reps, as well as the types of changes you'll need to manage when making tech jumps.