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Plants and Production MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008 9:50 - 10:50 am
M1 Tough Plants
for Tough Times This past year was hard on plants throughout the Southeast. Long term predictions of continued dry weather mean high probabilities of water restrictions, brown lawns, and crispy plants. Knowing which plants can stand up to extreme temperatures and drought can make all the difference between a lush landscape and a barren moonscape. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 | ISA: AMBm = 1
11:00 am - 12:00 noon
PP1 Virginia’s
Beautiful Gardens™ Plant Introduction Program This session introduces you to the Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association’s Beautiful Gardens™ plant introduction program – how the program came into existence, how it works, who benefits, and most importantly, how you as a grower or retailer can get involved. (repeated Tuesday 3:30 pm) VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
12:00 noon - 1:15 pm Lunch (on your own) or Industry Roundtable: “Immigration Issues” hosted by the Virginia Green Industry Council ($15 for box lunch. Register with code IRT (Turkey) or IRV (Vegetarian). 1:15 - 2:15 pm
PP2 Ergonomic Tools
to Maintain Your Horticultural Health Many in horticulture suffer from repetitive motion injuries, and one of the ways to help prevent these injuries is to be sure to use tools that are ergonomic – they fit your body vs. your body having to adjust to the tool. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
2:30 - 3:30 pm
PP3 Protect Your
Exposed Parts: Skin Care for Four Outdoor Working Seasons An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but can you rub them on your skin? This session discusses dry skin and cracks around fingernails, sun / wind protection in all seasons, lip care, exposure to sun, chafing in heat, exposure to chemicals, insect bites and dangerous plants such as poison ivy, nettles, etc. Learn from the doctor how to protect your biggest organ, your skin, while working outdoors all year round. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
3:45 - 4:45 pm
PP4 Horticulturist,
Heal Thyself Learn from a certified aesthetician and licensed massage therapist how to provide your own relief using reflexology points, as well as skin care tricks of the trade to protect your hands in all weather work. Group participation is key in this ‘hands-on’ session where you’ll learn, practice and take home techniques from a professional in the wellness trade. Come learn how to heal thyself before the backbreaking work of the spring season begins. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
4:45 - 6:00 pm VA Society of Landscape Design Reception Network with fellow Designers and LAs at this VSLD member recruitment event. TUESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2008
8:00 - 9:00 am
PP5 How Can
“Virginia Grown” Help Promote Your Products? You know your crops are “Virginia Grown,” but what does this phrase mean to the consumer? Learn about this home-grown marketing program sponsored by VDACS – how it works, who can use these great marketing resources and the success of the program so far. Most importantly, how can the “Virginia Grown” program generate some green for your horticulture products? VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
9:15 - 10:15 am
PP6 What Are the
Dutch Up To? An Insider’s Report from Holland For decades, American growers have turned to Holland to learn about innovative ways to build and grow. Ellen shares some of the trends and tactics she experienced on her recent tour of Dutch garden centers. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
10:15 - 10:45 am Break 10:45 - 11:45 am
PP7 The Celebrated Plants Collection Discover drought-tolerant groundcovers from Australia. Landscape planning with water conservation in mind is the future and the present for many of us. Hear about some plants that offer options for sustainable landscapes. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 | ISA: AMBm = 1
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own)
Add Value With Native Plants Afternoon
1:00 - 2:00 pm
PP8 Adding Value
with Native Plants: Shrubs and Trees Thinking about using a different plant palette? Native shrubs and trees can provide four-season interest and fill a variety of functions such as hedgerows, screens, borders, ornamental groupings or focal points. They’re a key component for habitat that attracts a variety of wildlife, while delighting homeowners who enjoy seeing nature in their yard. Session includes a discussion of why natives are often a better choice. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 | ISA: AMBp = 1
PP9 Adding Value
with Native Plants: Perennials and Annuals Do something different: provide designs and installations featuring native plants. Fulfill all the functions of color and interest with native perennials and annuals, with the added benefit of attracting butterflies, songbirds and other wildlife. This session includes a discussion of why natives can be an economical alternative to more traditional landscape plantings. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
3:30 - 4:30 pm
PP10 Adding Value
with Native Plants: Lawn Alternatives Discriminating clients are clamoring for something new and attractive to replace their conventional, boring turfgrass. You can meet that need and put your business ahead of the pack by suggesting alternative groundcovers, vines and native grasses. Explore the integration of usual lawn practices with a variety of low-maintenance native species. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30, 2008 8:00 - 9:00 am
PP11 Research Update:
Using PGRs in Production of Herbaceous Perennials Many greenhouse and nursery producers of herbaceous perennials are now using Plant Growth Regulators (PGRs) on their crops. Joyce provides an overview of using PGRs for growth control and improved branching along with details on the effective PGRs for some major herbaceous perennial crops. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
9:15 – 10:15 am
PP12 A Garden Odyssey
– In Search of the World’s Most Creative Gardens The session highlights some of the world’s most prolific gardens that Scott C. Scarfone visited during his Chanticleer Fellowship. He traveled to England to garden at Great Dixter with the late Christopher Lloyd, to Italy to visit the gardens of the Renaissance, to Japan to view the ancient gardens of Kyoto and Nara, to Thailand to study eastern philosophy and garden design, to Costa Rica to see tropical vegetation and to California to study Mediterranean plants. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 | ISA: AMBm = 1
10:15 - 10:45 am Break 10:45 - 11:45 am
PP13 America’s
Anniversary Garden Success Stories The America’s Anniversary Garden project enhanced community and residential beautification across Virginia during the commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the settlement of Jamestown. Joyce and Bonnie summarize the development and implementation of the concept and provide a survey of the successful America’s Anniversary Gardens around the Commonwealth. VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1 | ISA: AMBm = 1
11:45 am - 1:00 pm Lunch (on your own) 12:00 - 12:45 pm (optional) Tours of Founders Inn grounds by James River Grounds Management.
1:00 - 2:00 pm
PP14 Are BioFuels in Your Future? This presentation provides a fundamental knowledge of bioenergy and its production and use in Virginia including: (1) fundamental concepts and terminologies, (2) user concerns, (3) production, (4) technologies for producing types of bioenergy, and (5) energy-crops (feedstocks) used. (repeated Wednesday 9:15 am)
VCH = 1 | VSLD = 1 | LCM = 1
VDACS exams are given on Friday, February 1, 2008, from 8 am - 12 noon. The authorization letter and picture identification must be presented to the proctor in order to take the exam. No FAX is available – you must have the letter in hand. Individual testing is available at DMV locations year-round.
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