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  • Sunday, October 6, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Eastern – Styling Flowers for Photography, Online

    Professional prop stylist Robin Zachary shares creative ways to style and photograph your finished floral arrangements for use on your website, portfolio, and/or social media accounts. Learn how to design a set with a variety of backdrops and props in different styles and discover tips on how to find the optimal spots to capture these photos in your home or studio.

    Please be advised that this New York Botanic Garden class is focused on photography and styling. As such, participants will not be creating floral arrangements. The class will be held online, and is $65 for NYBG members, $70 for nonmembers. Register at www.nybg.org

  • Saturdays, June 1 through June 15, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Eastern – Social Media Practices for Floral Design

    Do you want to be an influencer? Become a content creator as you take your floral arrangement photos to the next level using social media. In this New York Botanical Garden online class, you’ll define your goals for using social media platforms as a marketing tool to build your brand. Learn how to create engaging content, receive tips on connecting and communicating with followers, and receive best practices to convert followers into customers. Basic knowledge of Instagram is encouraged. Please note: This is not a floral arranging class. Jamie Jamison is the instructor. $125 for NYBG members, $135 for nonmembers. Register at www.nybg.org

    Jamie Jamison is a natural light and still-life photographer with a passion for flowers, vintage finds and handmade treasures. As a social media content manager and influencer (@alajamie), she connects with other floral enthusiasts and has inspired people throughout the world with her uplifting photos. Jamie provides Instagram coaching, photography and styling for businesses as well works as a brand partner with several national companies.

    Jamie is also a Communication Instructor at Youngstown State University and was awarded the 2019 Part-Time Excellence Award for teaching. Her work has appeared in Country Living, Somerset Life, Bella Grace Magazine, Somerset Digital Studio, Somerset Memories, Artful Blogging, Somerset Studio Gallery, Somerset Apprentice, and the Torpedo Factory Target Gallery.

  • Wednesday, November 9 – Thursday, November 10 – Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo

    The biennial Northeast Greenhouse Conference & Expo is co-sponsored by New England Floriculture, Inc. – a group of grower representatives from the Northeast, augmented by University and Cooperative Extension staff in each state, who specialize in greenhouse crops and management. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn, share and connect with other industry professionals. The conference takes place at the Holiday Inn in Boxborough on November 9 and 10. There will be educational sessions, and don’t miss DAZED AND INFUSED. Join Sue Adams, Adams Farm and Greenhouses, for an educational cocktail hour on Tuesday evening featuring specialty cocktails using herbs and other plants. Advance registration is required. No charge to attend, and cash bar will be available.

    Sign up to have breakfast Thursday morning with a presenter who is an expert in your area of interest. Presenters and their topics will include: Sinclair Adam, Penn State University (Perennials); Mandy Bayer, University of Massachusetts (Irrigation, plant height control); Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University (Insect pests and controls); Stephanie Cohen, Perennial Diva (Perennials); Chris Currey, Iowa State University (Greenhouse herbs, greenhouse environment); Kathy Kelly, Penn State University (Social Media); Tom Manning, Rutgers University (Greenhouse design, energy efficiency); Jeffrey Marstaller, Cozy Acres Greenhouses (Zero emissions, Advanced biocontols); Anna Meyerhoff, Bassett Healthcare Network (Worker protection); Kelly Norris, Des Moines Botanical Gardens (Iris, perennials, marketing); Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, Buglady Consulting (Biocontrols of pests); Brian Whipker, North Carolina State University (Plant Diagnostics, PGRs). Advance registration is required. Tickets are $25. For complete information and registration visit http://www.negreenhouse.org/html/show_info.shtml

  • Tuesday, January 17, 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm – How to Build Your Social Media Fan Base

    Join Boston Park Advocates for the third Capacity Building Workshop in the 2011-12 series! On January 17th Derek Lumpkins from Discover Roxbury & Lauren Patrick from the Boston Parks Department will lead a workshop on How to build your Social Media Fan Base (facebook & twitter). Find out how to build your fan base, how to keep them engaged, and how often you should be communicating with them! Socializing and pizza at 5:30; workshop starts promptly at 6:00pm. RSVP: Ivett@bostonparks.org or 617-442-4141. The event will take place at BNAN offices, 62 Summer Street, 2nd Floor, in downtown Boston.