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  • Monday, July 28 – Thursday, July 31 – Perennial Plant Association National Symposium

    Prepare to be captivated by the 2025 Perennial Plant Association National Symposium taking place from July 28 – 31, in Des Moines, Iowa, the heart of the Midwest. It’s the premier event for perennial plant industry professionals seeking unparalleled education, networking, and inspiration. Join us to connect with industry leaders and deepen your horticultural knowledge.

    At the heart of the symposium is an unrivaled educational experience. Learn from industry leaders through a curated lineup of insightful presentations and panels. Gain exclusive access to tours tailored specifically for horticulture professionals, featuring tours of private and public gardens, growers, retailers, and more. The Midwest’s rich agricultural heritage and thriving horticulture scene provide the perfect backdrop for this immersive learning experience.

    The 2025 National Symposium is more than just a conference – it’s a celebration of the perennial plant community. Join us for the trade show social, where you’ll mingle with like-minded individuals and forge valuable connections. Monday will kick off with tours all concluding at The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for refreshments. Cap off Wednesday’s tours with a dinner party at the renowned Reiman Gardens, at Iowa State University, showcasing one of the Midwest’s vibrant public gardens.

    Throughout the event, you’ll have the chance to engage with industry vendors during the trade show and explore the latest innovations and developments shaping the world of horticulture. Discover new plants during the New to the Market Forum and get a glimpse into award winning landscape design projects.

    Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this year’s PPA Family Reunion! The 2025 National Symposium promises exceptional education, unmatched networking, and unforgettable memories.

    Click here for event details including the schedule, speakers, and registration. Final registration deadline July 15.

  • Saturday, September 29, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm – Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden

    Each winter when the Massachusetts Master Gardeners Association Symposium Committee meets to come up with a “wish list” for our next event, we start with feedback from previous participants. (If you attended in 2017, thank you for your thoughtful suggestions!) In keeping with our theme, Inspiration for Next Year’s Garden, we prioritize speakers whose topics not only challenge and elevate our thinking as gardeners, but also offer advice that is both practical and realistic. We hope 2018’s inspiration become your 2019 garden reality. The Symposium will take place Saturday, September 29, from 8:30 – 3:30 at Westford Academy in Westford, Massachusetts.

    Featured speakers include Joseph Tychonievich, author of Rock Gardening: Reimagining a Classic Style. Learn the basic principles of creating a rock garden, as well as knowing some of the most beautiful and easy to grow plants.
    Peter J. Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds Emeritus, Thomas Jefferson Foundation, will speak on the third US President’s unique approach to gardening and how it inspired both a vegetable-centric culinary revolution and today’s garden-to-table movement. Then, Kelly D. Norris, Director of Horticulture and Education, Des Moines Botanical Garden, will teach us about stylish plant alternatives that can help you create a more fulfilling connection between you and your garden. Finally, Jessica Walliser, author of the bestseller Good Bug, Bad Bug, will discuss how to attract beneficial insects to your property, helping to preserve the garden’s natural balance.

    Register online ($90, deadline 9/22) at http://massmastergardeners.org/2018-symposium/

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