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Select a month to go directly or scroll down 2005 Click here to see when events were held in 2005 2006: Click here to see when events were held in 2006 2007: Click here to see when events were held in 2007 2008: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December 2009: Click Here to search by date, type of event, or location January 3-4, 2008, MID-STATES HORTICULTURAL EXPO Louisville, KY sponsored by the Southern Nursery Association 770-953-3311, www.mshe.org January 8, 2008, VNLA BOARD MEETING Baltimore Convention Center, Room 334 Contact: 800-476-0055, info@vnla.org January 9-11, 2008, MID-ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW (MANTS) Baltimore, MD www.mants.com January 9, 2008, VIRGINIA WOMEN IN HORTICULTURE MEETING Meeting at the State Capitol Building and Tour 3 pm, Richmond Contact: RSVP to syhwright@msn.com Click here for additional details January 10, 2008, VNLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD 7-9 a.m. Contact: 800-476-0055, info@vnla.org January 10, 2008, VNA HORTICULTURE RESEARCH FOUNDATION RESEARCH GALA "Rock'n for Research" at the Hard Rock Cafe, Baltimore, MD Contact: 800-476-0055, research@vnla.org Order tickets at www.mants.org January 10, 2008, Annual Legislative Appreciation Banquet Hosted by the Virginia Agribusiness Council at the Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General expected to attend More General Assembly members attend than any other legislative event Hundreds gather to promote agribusiness with elected officials Virginia’s Finest® Reception Elegant dinner buffet of Virginia products You don’t want to miss this great opportunity! Table for Eight - $1040 * Legislator Sponsorship - $260 * Individual Ticket - $130 Order tickets and reserve sponsorships by December 31, 2006. 804/643-3555 or www.va-agribusiness.org January 14-17, 2008, VTC TURFGRASS & LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council Contact: vaturf@thevtc.org 757-464-1004 January 15-19, 2008, NCAN "GREEN & GROWIN' SHOW" Greensboro, NC 919-816-9119, www.ncnla.com January 21-23, 2008, CENTS Show, Ohio Contact: ONLA800-825-5062, www.onla.org January 22-24, 2008, GREEN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL SEMINAR includes Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training: Turf & Ornamentals sponsored by PGMS-DC and the Northern VA Nursery & Landscape Assoc. Ernst Community Cultural Center, Northern VA Community College, Annandale Contact: 703-250-1368, greenisdc@aol.com January 22-24, 2008, VIRGINIA GROWN CONFERENCE "Planting the Seeds of Change" at the Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke, VA 540-667-9101, www.virginiagrownconference.com January 24, 2008, Virginia Green Industry Council (VGIC) ANNUAL MEETING at the State Fair Office, Mechanicsville 10 am - 4 pm Contact: info@VirginiaGreen.org www.VirginiaGreen.org 540-382-0943 January 27-Feb. 1, 2008 mID-aTLANTIC hORTICULTURE sHORT cOURSE The Founders Inn & Spa Virginia Beach, VA Contact: 757-523-4734 www.MAHSC.org January 29-30, 2008, WEST VIRGINIA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION Annual Winter Meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel, Charleston, WV 800-239-0796, wvnla@prodigy.net www.wvnla.org February-March 2008, BACKYARD WOODS WORKSHOPS Helping landowners manage and be better stewards of their property An untapped market for the Green Industry Contact: 703-771-5838, ddillion@vt.edu February 2, 2008, HORTICULTURE MAGAZINE SYMPOSIUM at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond, VA Contact: registrar@lewisginter.org 804-262-9887 x 322 February 5-21, 2008 (Tues/Thurs) NVNLA Virginia Certified Horticulturist Review Class sponsored by the Northern Virginia Nursery & Landscape Association Contact: 703-327-5050x432 seanaankers@aol.com Classes every Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm February 6-8, 2008, CENTRAL VIRGINIA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (CVNLA) Winter Short Course, Henrico County Government Center Board Room Contact: info@cvnla.org February 7-8, 2008 Garden Center University Class of 2010 Galt House Hotel & Suites, Louisville, KY www.anla.org February 7-8, 2008 MASTERS IN LANDSCAPE BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Galt House Hotel & Suites, Louisville, KY www.anla.org February 7-9, 2008 SOUTH CAROLINA HORTICULTURE INDUSTRY TRADE SHOW & SEMINARS Myrtle Beach Convention Center 864-592-3868 scplant@bellsouth.net www.scnla.com February 8-11 2008, ANLA MANAGEMENT CLINIC Galt House in Louisville, KY Contact: ANLA at www.ManagementClinic.org February 11-12, 2008 vtc cERTIFIEd cREW cHIEF lEADERSHIP tRANING 1001 Hampton Roads AREC, Virginia Beach, VA sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council Contact: vaturf@thevtc.org 757-464-1004 February 13-14 VTC CERTIFIED CREW CHIEF LEADERSHIP TRAINING 1002 Hampton Roads AREC, Virginia Beach, VA sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council Contact: vaturf@thevtc.org 757-464-1004 February 14-17, 2008, PLANET EXECUTIVE FORUM Scottsdale/Fountain Hills, AZ Contact: 800-395-2522, www.LandcareNetwork.org Feb. 15-17, 2008, MID-ATLANTIC HOME & FLOWER SHOW Virginia Beach Convention Center, Virginia Beach, VA Nearly 500 exhibits of products and services to improve indoor and outdoor living environments including lavish display gardens. Celebrity headliners and horticultural experts will give presentations covering a range of topics pertaining to the home and garden. Featured speakers: organic lawn care expert Paul Tukey and HGTV's Matt & Shari. Fri & Sat 10 am-9 pm, Sun 10 am-6 pm. For more information: www.tbaonline.org or call 757-420-2434 February 19-22, 2008, AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CONSULTING ARBORIST CONSULTING ACADEMY San Diego, CA Contact: 240-404-6482, jmarkoe@mgmtsol.com February 19-22, 2008 Mid-Atlantic Hardscaping Tradeshow & SEMINARS Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, NJ Contact: 856-845-6200, www.MAHTS.com February 20, 2008, VFGA SPRING GREENHOUSE UPDATE sponsored by the Virginia Flower Growers Association at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, Richmond VA; for more info contact Joyce Latimer, 540-231-7906; jlatime@vt.edu February 21-22, 2008, SOUTHERN NURSERY ASSOCIATION STATE OFFICERS CONFERENCE Atlanta, GA Contact: www.sna.org February 21-24, 2008, MAYMONT FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW with the MAC EVENTS HOME SHOW Richmond Convention Center Contact: 800-332-3976 March 2-9, 2008 PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA www.theflowershow.com March 5, 2008, NO TREE LEFT BEHIND Care and Maintenance for Trees of All Ages A Trees Virginia Workshop at Virginia Western Community College, Roanoke, VA www.treesvirginia.org becky.woodson@dof.virginia.gov 434-220-9024 March 6, 2008, PGR BEST PRACTICES WITH PERENNIALS 2 pm EST, 30-minute webinar (plant growth regulators) by Dr. Joyce Latimer, VA Tech Greenhouse Extension horticulturist Register at: www.gpnmag.com/pgrwebinar1 Contact: jlatimer@vt.edu March 7-8,2008, "READY, SET...BLOOM" GARDEN SYMPOSIUM at the Old City Cemetery in Lynchburg, VA Registration deadline: February 21 Contact: 434-847-1465, occ@gravegarden.org www.gravegarden.org/symposium.htm March 13, 2008, PERENNIAL PLANT CONFERENCE Lewis B Rome Commons, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT www.hort.uconn.edu/2008pcc March 27-30, 2008, STUDENT CAREER DAYS (PLANET) North Metro Tech/Renaissance Waverly Hotel, Atlanta, GA Contact: 800-395-2522, www.LandcareNetwork.org March 29, 2008, COLONIAL CHAPTER OF THE HOLLY SOCIETY OF AMERICA At the Abingdon Episcopal Church, Gloucester, VA Contact: 804-462-7023, brittle@kaballero.com March 29-30, 2008, Daffodil Festival, Gloucester, VA (always 1st Saturday in April) http://www.gloucesterva.info/pr/events/df/homepage.html April 2008, NATIONAL GARDEN MONTH Theme: "Give A Garden - Add Beauty to Life" Contact: www.nationalgardenmonth.org April 5, 2008, NEW CHRISTMAS TREE GROWER WORKSHOP #1 of 3 sponsored by the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association at the Glengary Christmas Tree Farm, 5537 Glengary Ln, Amissville, VA 20106 Contact: Tom O'Halloran 540-937-3021, ggtf@erols.com April 9, 2008, VIRGINIA WOMEN IN AGRICULTURE CONFERENCE Plecker Workforce Center, Blue Ridge Community College, Weyers Cave, VA Contact: 540-432-6029 April 12, 2008, MAC-ISA TREE CLIMBING CHAMPIONSHIP Johnson's Park, Gaithersburg, MD Contact: 703-753-0499, macisa@hughes.net www.mac-isa.org April 16-20, 2008, AMERICAN RHODODENDRON SOCIETY ANNUAL CONVENTION "Rhododendrons in the Wild West" Tulsa, Oklahoma Contact: 631-689-9498, thefellers@verizon.net April 16-20, 2008, AMERICAN RHODODENDRON SOCIETY CONVENTION Rhododendrons in the Wild West Tulsa, OK and post convention trip to Branson, MO Contact: 631-689-9498 thefellers@verizon.net www.rhododendron.org April 19, 2008, EARTH DAY RICHMOND 2008 (10 am - 4 pm) Contact: Sandy Booth sandynum3@gmail.com for vendors/Exhibitors http://www.earthdayrichmond.org/ April 19-27, 2008, Historic Garden Week in Virginia Discover Four Centuries of Virginia Treasures During Garden Week Visitors will step through the gates of more than 250 of Virginia’s most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during “America’s Largest Open House" Contact: http://www.vagardenweek.org/ April 22, 2008 EARTH DAY (celebrated the entire week) Contact: Mother Earth at: http://www.earthday.net/ April 24-25, 2008, AMERICAN BOXWOOD SOCIETY SYMPOSIUM & ANNUAL MEETING Charlotte, NC www.boxwoodsociety.org April 25, 2008, VIRGINIA & NATIONAL ARBOR DAY (last Friday in April) Tree Planting Ceremony on Capitol Square at 11:00 a.m. Contact: Virginia Green Industry Council, at info@VirginiaGreen.org April 26, 2008, FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM GARDEN FAIR National Arboretum, Washington, DC Contact: lgoedvolk@fona.org May 1-4, 2008, AZALEA SOCIETY OF AMERICA NATIONAL CONVENTION Asheville, NC Contact: 828-697-9959, bstelloh@mac.com May 4-7, 2008, 62nd ANNUAL GARDEN SYMPOSIUM Celebrating the American Garden: Bringing People and Plants Together at Colonial Williamsburg 800-6030-0948, www.history.org/conted May 6-13, 2008, AMERICAN BOXWOOD SOCIETY TOUR PARIS & DORDOGNE, FRANCE Contact: hollykids@comcast.net May 9, 2008, ISA CERTIFICATION TEST Chesapeake, VA 11:30 am check-in 703-753-0499 May 7-11, 2008, INTERNATIONAL RHODODENDRON CONFERENCE Royal Botanic Garden, Edinburgh, Scotland Contact: rhodo08@btinternet.com www.scottishrhodos.co.uk May 14-28, 2008, GARDENS OF SPAIN & PORTUGAL Garden lovers tour by Robert McDuffie Contact: mcduff@vt.edu www.mcduff.hort.vt.edu/Spain2008/Index.html May 17-26, 2008, CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW London, England Contact: 866-642-7120 donna@icangarden.com May 28-29, 2008, Tobacco Farmers Workshop: Greenhouse Management School, Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Danville, VA Click here for a PDF file of the program and registration June 5, 2008, CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING WORKSHOP & CHARETTE Techniques for Urban Design 8:15 am - 4:00 pm at the Wetland Studies Solutions, Gainesville, VA Contact: 804-367-6989, Carol.Heiser@dgif.virginia.gov June 10-12, 2008, NATIONAL LAWN & GARDEN SHOW The Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, IL 888-316-0226 June 11-14, 2008, AMERICAN HOSTA SOCIETY NATIONAL CONVENTION Sheraton Westport Chalet Hotel, St. Louis, MO Contact: 636-398-5909, marthalake@aol.com www.stlouishosta.org June 12, 2008, PROCRASTINATOR'S PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION TRAINING sponsored by the Horticulture Extension Agents in northern Virginia in Ashburn Categories 3A, 3B, 8, 10, and 60. Registration is due June 2 and the cost is $25 Contact: 703-771-5838, ddillion@vt.edu Click here for registration brochure June 14, 2008, 4TH ANNUAL GARDEN GALA ($$) 5:30 - 9 p.m. Virginia Tech Hahn Horticulture Garden, Blacksburg, VA Contact: www.hort.vt.edu/hhg 540-231-5970 June 16-19, 2008 ANLA RETAIL ROADSHOW Cincinnati, Columbus and Dayton, Ohio ADD ON DAY: Friday, June 20th to Cleveland Contact: 202-789-2900, www.ANLATours.org June 18-22, 2008, SUMMER LEADERSHIP MEETING (PLANET) Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa, Stowe, VT Contact: 800-395-2522, www.LandcareNetwork.org June 19, 2008, SUMMER FIELD DAY - MARYLAND NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION at Marshalls' Riverbank Nurseries, Salisbury, MD Contact: 410-823-8684, mnacma@aol.com, www.mnlaonline.org June 19-21, 2008, SOUTHEAST GREENHOUSE CONFERENCE - Growing on Tradition Carolina First Center Greenville, South Carolina Contact: 614-487-1117, sgcts@ofa.org www.sgcts.org June 21, 2008, NEW CHRISTMAS TREE GROWER WORKSHOP #2 sponsored by the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association at the Glengary Christmas Tree Farm, 5537 Glengary Ln, Amissville, VA 20106 Contact: Tom O'Halloran 540-937-3021, ggtf@erols.com June 23, 2008, NORTHERN VIRGINIA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION Membership Meeting at George Washington's Mt. Vernon Contact: 571-722-3542 June 26-28, 2008, The American Conifer Society Annual Meeting CONIFERS IN IOWA, THE BEAUTIFUL LAND 25th Anniversary Celebration in Dubuque, Iowa Contact: (410) 721-6611 http://www.conifersociety.org/ June 26-28, 2008, THE HERB SOCIETY OF AMERICA Educational Conference & Annual Meeting Marriott Long Wharf, Boston, MA Contact: 440-256-0514, www.herbsociety.org | July, 2008, SMART IRRIGATION MONTH established by the Irrigation Association to encourage efficient watering practices, to provide information about highly efficient irrigation products, and to raise public awareness of outdoor water conservation. Time to focus on products and practices used in irrigating agriculture, turf and commercial and residential landscapes. July is a peak water-use month. The ultimate goal is to use less water while producing healthy crops, turf, gardens and landscapes all year. HOMEOWNERS (and other irrigation managers) information at: www.irrigation.org/smartmonth.htm July 6-18, 2008, GARDEN TOUR OF IRELAND by Robert McDuffie, Landscape Architect and Associate Professor, VA Tech Horticulture 540-231-7432, www.mcduff.hort.vt.edu email: mcduff@vt.edu July 12-15, 2008, OFA SHORT COURSE & ANLA ANNUAL MEETING Columbus, OH, Contact: 614-487-1117, www.ofa.org July 18, 2008, ISA CERTIFICATION TEST Beckley, WV 8:30 am check-in 703-753-0499 July 20-22, 2008, PLANET LEGISLATIVE DAY ON THE HILL & Renewal & Remembrance at Arlington National & Historic Congressional Cemeteries L'Enfant Plaza Hotel, Washington, DC Contact: 800-395-2522, www.LandcareNetwork.org July 20-26, 2008, PERENNIAL PLANT SYMPOSIUM 26th Sheraton City Center Hotel, Philadelphia, PA Contact: 614-771-8431, ppa@perennialplant.org July 22-24, 2008 PA GREEN EXPO 2008 PA Farm show Complex & Expo Center Harrisburg, PA www.pagreenexpo.com July 26-30, 2008, INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF ARBORICULTURE ANNUAL CONFERENCE St. Louis, MO www.isa-arbor.com August 7-9, 2008, SNA Trade Show Atlanta, GA 770-953-3311, www.sna.org August 14, 2008, VNLA ANNUAL FIELD DAY Tankard Nurseries, Exmore, VA Contact: 800-476-0055, info@vnla.org www.vnla.org August 16-19, 2008, NCAN "GREEN & GROWIN' SHOW" Greensboro, NC 919-816-9119, www.ncan.com August 18-21, 2008 ANLA LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS TOUR Kansas City, KS www.anla.org September 10-12, 2008 ANLA LANDSCAPE DISTRIBUTION TOUR Mid-Atlantic Region www.anla.org September 10, 2008, HRAREC ANNUAL FIELD DAY in conjunction with the Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course (MAHSC) Virginia Beach, VA Contact: bapple@vt.edu, 757-363-3906
September 12, 2008 TREES VIRGINIA CONFERENCE Waynesboro Plant Health Care for Urban Trees Best Western Inn & Suites Conference Center, Waynesboro, VA Contact: www.treesvirginia.org 434-977-1375x3324 becky.woodson@dof.virginia.gov September 20, 2008, THE VIRGINIA GARDEN FESTIVAL 9 am - 4 pm sponsored by the Virginia Green Industry Council FREE at Virginia Science Museum, Richmond, VA Consumer educational programs, many demonstrations, garden vendors, food and fun! Contact: 540-382-0943, info@virginiagreen.org www.virginiagreen.org September 20, 2008, NEW CHRISTMAS TREE GROWER WORKSHOP #3 sponsored by the Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association at the Glengary Christmas Tree Farm, 5537 Glengary Ln, Amissville, VA 20106 Contact: Tom O'Halloran 540-937-3021, ggtf@erols.com September 22, 2008, NORTHERN VIRGINIA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION Membership Meeting, Location TBA Contact: 571-722-3542 September 26-October 5, 2008, STATE FAIR OF VIRGINIA Richmond Raceway Complex, formerly known as Strawberry Hill Contact: 804-569-3200, www.statefairva.org September 20-22, 2008, FASHION IN BLOOM Sponsored by the Garden Centers of America At Conard-Pyle Co, West Grove, PA Homestead Growers, Davidsonville, MD American Horticultural Society, Alexandria, VA September 29-October 1, 2008 MAC-ISA ANNUAL MEETING Blacksburg, VA macisa@hughes.net 703-753-0499 October 3-4, 2008, MIDDLE TENNESSEE NURSERY ASSOCIATION TRADE SHOW McMinnville Civic Center, McMinnville, TN Contact: 931-668-7322, mtna@blomand.net www.mtna.com/ October 22-25, 2008, GREEN INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (PLANET) Marriott Louisville Downtown/Kentucky Expo Center Contact: 800-395-2522, www.LandcareNetwork.org November 7-9, 2008, SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE 2008 By Ball Publishing and OFA, Frisco, TX (outside of Dallas) Contact: mmazza@ballpublishing.com 2008 WNGLA/ANLA INTERNATIONAL NURSERY TOUR The Netherlands and Germany Dates to be announced www.anla.org January 7-9, 2009, MID-ATLANTIC NURSERY TRADE SHOW (MANTS) Baltimore, MD www.mants.com January 8, 2009, VNLA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP BREAKFAST MEETING Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, Baltimore, MD 7-9 a.m. Contact: 800-476-0055, info@vnla.org January 8, 2009, VNA HORTICULTURE RESEARCH FOUNDATION RESEARCH GALA "Rock'n for Research" at the Hard Rock Cafe, Baltimore, MD Contact: 800-476-0055, research@vnla.org Order tickets at www.mants.org January 8, 2009, Annual Legislative Appreciation Banquet Hosted by the Virginia Agribusiness Council at the Arthur Ashe Center, Richmond Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General expected to attend More General Assembly members attend than any other legislative event Hundreds gather to promote agribusiness with elected officials Virginia’s Finest® Reception Elegant dinner buffet of Virginia products You don’t want to miss this great opportunity! Table for Eight - $1040 * Legislator Sponsorship - $260 * Individual Ticket - $130 Order tickets and reserve sponsorships by December 31, 2006. 804/643-3555 or www.va-agribusiness.org January 12-15, 2009, VTC TURFGRASS & LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE sponsored by the Virginia Turfgrass Council Contact: vaturf@thevtc.org 757-464-1004 January 25-30, 2009, MID-ATLANTIC HORTICULTURE SHORT COURSE The Founders Inn & Spa, Virginia Beach, VA Contact: 757-523-4734, info@vahort.org www.vahort.org February 1-8, 2009, GARDENS OF THE CARIBBEAN CRUISE Dr. Bonnie Appleton, Hostess for the Norfolk Botanical Garden Contact: 757-546-1010, carolyn@time4vacation.com Click here for details February 6-9, 2009, ANLA MANAGEMENT CLINIC Galt House in Louisville, KY Contact: ANLA at www.ManagementClinic.org 
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