Perennial Plant Symposium July 23-28, 2017
March 10, 2017 | 2 min to read
Join us for the main event of the Association's year will be hosted in Denver, Colorado. With access to a national network, amazing speakers, fantastic private tours of gardens, nurseries and garden centers, and a tradeshow…you simply cannot afford to miss this event.
At a glance…
Sunday, July 23: TALKS & TOURS
Perennial Inspiration
Kick off the week with an awesome day-long seminar featuring 6 perennial experts, including Mike Bone, Lauren Springer Ogden, Pat Hayward, Brie Arthur, Tammy Hartung, and Debi Borden-Miller.
Colorado Springs Tour
Hit the road in the Colorado Sunshine. On a trip to Colorado Springs, we’ll visit a combination of natural, retail, production, and private gardens. Visit Garden of the Gods!
Monday, July 24: TOUR
Fort Collins Tour
Visit the esteemed Colorado State University Trial Gardens, iconic perennial growers, propagation greenhouse, retailers, and cap off the day with dinner and brews at High Hops Brewery.
Tuesday, July 25: CORE EVENT
Talk & Trade Show
This day is packed with sessions presented by perennial experts such as Panayoti Kelaidis, Paul Pilon, Shannon Currey and many others. In the afternoon, we’ll split into three concurrent sessions for growers, landscape designers, and retailers. Break up the day with visits to the trade show to see the coolest new perennial additions. Break out of the hotel and head to the Denver Botanic Gardens for and tour the Steppe Garden.
Wednesday, July 26: CORE EVENT
Industry Tours
The best of the local perennial industry. Three tours – Grower Tour, Retail Tour and Landscape Design Tour. Gather together for dinner and drinks at the scenic Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield Farms.
Thursday, July 27: CORE EVENT
Talk & Trade Show
Experience a full-day of perennial talks and trade show. Hear Tony Avent and you can’t miss the New Plant Forum. Add a ticket to a special dinner and Wine Tasting at Balistreri Vineyards.
Friday, July 28: TOUR
Mountain Tour
On this day-trip to Vail, we’ll visit the Betty Ford Alpine Garden, enjoy an alpine walk with fellow hortiholics and enjoy an unforgettable dinner to round out the day.
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