CHICAGO, IL – In a unique move to promote industry collaboration, National Garden Bureau, Perennial Plant Association and All-America Selections are teaming up to host a 2019 meeting in the beautiful and horticulturally significant city of Chicago, Illinois and the surrounding suburbs.
With a motto of “Urbs in Horto” (Latin meaning “City in a Garden”) Chicago is a perfect destination for three major industry associations to explore gardens relevant to all interests. The meeting will take place the week of July 29, 2019 with the Crowne Plaza hotel in Rosemont, IL (conveniently located near Chicago’s O’Hare airport) serving as the host hotel.
In 2019, each organization has reason to celebrate their long history serving the industry and their respective members. PPA, founded in 1984 will be 35 years old, AAS, founded in 1932 will be 87 years old and the oldest organization of the three, NGB, is celebrating 99 years in 2019.
2019 also holds significance in that will be the year the first winners from the AAS Herbaceous Perennial Trial, that was launched in 2015 in partnership with PPA, will be announced during the Symposium.
To celebrate this long history, all three organizations are working together to present one of the best events to best serve all attendees. This event is open to anyone (growers, breeders, retailers, brokers, industry reps, educators, media, garden communicators, etc.) interested in perennials and/or the AAS Trials. A few of the many highlights include:
- Private garden tours
- “First ever” announcements of new introductions
- Trial tours
- Awards presentations
- Behind the scenes insights at major public gardens
- Unique Midwest destination tours
- Cutting-edge educational sessions
- An intimate trade show for learning and networking
The official event name is: National Perennial Plant Symposium in collaboration with All-America Selections and National Garden Bureau.
“Urbs in Horto”
Interested sponsors and trade show exhibitors can contact Diane Blazek or Kyle Lambert for more information.
Attendees can sign up here to be assured of getting additional information as it becomes available.
Registration will open April 1, 2019 and will be accessible from any of the three organization websites.
For more information: Diane Blazek
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http://www.all-americaselections.org All-America Selections, founded in 1932, continues as the oldest independent plant testing organization in North America. Every year, never-before-sold varieties are trialed in our Trial Grounds where professional horticulturists determine which varieties will be winners based on their garden performance. AAS relies upon a public relations program to inform gardeners about AAS Winners.
http://www.perennialplant.org/ Perennial Plant Association is a trade association composed of growers, retailers, landscape designers and contractors, educators, and others that are professionally involved in the herbaceous perennial industry. Their mission is to connect professionals, provide education and promote perennial plants.
http://www.ngb.org/ Founded in 1920, National Garden Bureau is a non-profit organization with a mission to disseminate basic instructions and inspiration for home gardeners. NGB publishes and sponsors “Year Of The” fact sheets annually featuring new introductions that are especially suited to home gardens.
Source: All-America Selections
