On June 20, 2019, at the Perennial Expo, Walters Gardens will host a day reviewing new perennials, grower sessions, and Proven Winners.
The day will begin with keynote speaker Tony Avent. Tony is a seasoned hybridizer, plant collector, and owner of Plant Delights Nursery, a mail order company specializing in unique and interesting perennials. He is well-known as a speaker and a writer in the horticulture industry.
Following the talk, guests will be divided into breakout sessions with a walking tour of new perennials, Proven Winners Marketing efforts, and a focused presentation on perennial production. New this year will be an extended lunch in the Display Gardens, serviced by local food trucks, with time allotted for self guided tours. After breakout sessions, there will be focused choose your own workshops (to be announced the day of) led by various Walters Gardens staff. The day will conclude with the option of facility tours or refreshments in the Display Gardens.
RSVP to this event by visiting perennialexpo.rsvpify.com or call 1-800-925-8377 to reserve your spot.
Schedule for the day
- 9:00 - Opening Welcome
- 9:15 - Keynote Speaker Tony Avent of Plant Delights Nursery
- 10:30 - Breakout Session #1: Top New Perennials Review
- 11:15 - Breakout Session #2: Proven Winners & Marketing Outreach
- 12:00 - Lunch & Self-guided Tours of the Display Gardens
- 1:30 - Breakout Session #3: Key Grower Insights
- 2:15 - In Depth Workshop: Choose our own session from classes led by our in-house specialists
- 3:00 - Facility Tours and refreshments in the Display Gardens
For more information:
Walters Gardens
1992 96th Avenue
P.O. Box 137
Zeeland, MI 49464
T: 888-925-8377
F: 800-752-1879
sales@waltersgardens.com
www.waltersgardens.com