2025 SMART GARDENING CONFERENCE - GRAND RAPIDS
March 1, 2025 8:45AM - 4:15PM
Registration Deadline: February 24, 2025 - 12:00AM
DEVOS PLACE, 303 Monroe Ave. NW, Grand Rapids. MI 49503
Contact: Diane Brady at bradydi1@msu.edu
SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2025
Conference Cost: $69.00 (Lunch on your own)
PRESENTERS:
"The Craft of Gardening: The Power of Plants to Change Your Point of View"
Bryce Lane, NC State University award-winning Educator
Gardening is a wonderful craft that, if we pay attention, changes the way we look at many aspects of life. The power of plants teaches us so much about love, time, history, art, career, patience and so much more. Nationally known horticulturalist, Bryce Lane, will inform, entertain, and inspire as he shares with us how gardening can change our lives!
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The Future of Horticulture – Garden Innovations at the Chicago Botanic Garden
Adam Dooling, Director of Plant Collections, CBG
Adam shares exciting new plant introductions from the ’s renowned plant evaluation program, featuring best-performing selections and ongoing trials. Adam will also delve into cutting-edge research on turf alternatives, showcasing sustainable solutions for modern landscapes. Join us for this inside look at exceptional plants, groundbreaking projects, and the innovative work shaping the future of horticulture at the Garden and elsewhere!
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“Beautiful and Smart - Hardworking Shrubs that Shine!"
Natalie Carmolli, Media and Public Relations, Proven Winners® ColorChoice® Shrubs
Natalie Carmolli will highlight versatile, hard-working beautiful shrubs that combine form and function, such as boxwood substitutes, alternatives to invasive species, and compact varieties, including some native cultivars, that fit perfectly in smaller spaces.
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"The Art of Spring Blooms in The Garden at Newfields"
Jaime Frye, Associate Curator of Living Collections, Newfields
Join Jamie Frye for a vibrant adventure through the Spring Blooms exhibition at Newfields, the gorgeous properties surrounding the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Experience the joy and artistry of this seasonal living masterpiece featuring over 50 acres and 3 buildings of stunning vernal displays. Delve into the creative process behind the exhibition, discussing the interplay of color, texture, and design inspired by art and nature. Attendees will gain insights into the meticulous planning, plant selections, and artistic vision that make Spring Blooms a beloved seasonal attraction at Newfields.
Payment Options: Credit Card: at this secure MSU payment site to expedite your seat reservation.
Your seat is not reserved until your balance is paid in full.
You will receive a confirmation email once you have registered and your balance is paid in full.
Your registration name badge, which will provide you admittance to the 2025 West Michigan Home and Garden Show, will be mailed to you prior to the conference (as time allows).
Michigan State University Extension Master Gardeners: This conference will count for 6 continuing education hours for 2025l.
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