February 19-23, 2025

Seattle Convention Center

705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA

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Saturday, February 22, 2025

Name: Official Northwest Flower & Garden Festival
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Location: Seattle Convention Center

Rainier Room

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:00 AM	Five Gardening Rules to Ignore David Mizejewski - Naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation View More Beautiful gardens and well-designed landscapes are pleasing to the eye and give us a place to enjoy nature, right? Wrong. Though it might look green and natural, the standard American landscape is anything but and often does more harm than good to our planet. But it doesn't have to be that way! National Wildlife Federation Naturalist David Mizejewski will break down the five common gardening practices that hurt the natural world and offer alternatives that will help you create the perfect slice of nature, right outside your door for you and the wildlife that calls your space home, too.	Five Gardening Rules to Ignore Beautiful gardens and well-designed landscapes are pleasing to the eye and give us a place to enjoy nature, right? Wrong. Though it might look green and natural, the standard American landscape is anything but and often does more harm than good to our planet. But it doesn't have to be that way! National Wildlife Federation Naturalist David Mizejewski will break down the five common gardening practices that hurt the natural world and offer alternatives that will help you create the perfect slice of nature, right outside your door for you and the wildlife that calls your space home, too. Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM
11:30 AM	Gravel Gardening Andrew Bunting - Vice President of Horticulture at Pennsylvania Horticulture Society View More In this presentation, join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as he explores gravel gardening, a new water-wise alternative to more traditional garden design and landscaping approaches. Learn about the many aesthetic and ecological benefits of gravel gardens, including offering an easy stormwater management solution, creating habitat for vital pollinators, and providing hardiness and resiliency, while also adding drama and ornament in the garden. The presentation will showcase examples of the versatility and beauty of gravel gardens ranging from Bunting’s own award-winning home garden Belvidere, alongside corporate campuses and other non- residential locations. You will learn how to establish gravel gardens from conception to final execution and will acquire information for key considerations such as infrastructure, plant choices, planting approaches, material selections, and planting design.	Gravel Gardening In this presentation, join Andrew Bunting, Vice President of Horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society as he explores gravel gardening, a new water-wise alternative to more traditional garden design and landscaping approaches. Learn about the many aesthetic and ecological benefits of gravel gardens, including offering an easy stormwater management solution, creating habitat for vital pollinators, and providing hardiness and resiliency, while also adding drama and ornament in the garden. The presentation will showcase examples of the versatility and beauty of gravel gardens ranging from Bunting’s own award-winning home garden Belvidere, alongside corporate campuses and other non- residential locations. You will learn how to establish gravel gardens from conception to final execution and will acquire information for key considerations such as infrastructure, plant choices, planting approaches, material selections, and planting design. Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:30 AM
1:00 PM	Tips and Ideas to Make Your Garden More Interesting Ciscoe Morris - Beloved author, television and radio host, newspaper columnist and garden celebrity View More Whether you have a small garden or a grand estate, learn how to spice it up. Ciscoe will talk about how to incorporate art, water features, hardscape, rare plants and other attractions to make your garden the jewel of the neighborhood. Sharing insights gathered from decades of gardening experience, garden travel and being in on the newest trends and ideas, you'll thank Cisco every time you enjoy your "newly spicy" garden spaces.	Tips and Ideas to Make Your Garden More Interesting Whether you have a small garden or a grand estate, learn how to spice it up. Ciscoe will talk about how to incorporate art, water features, hardscape, rare plants and other attractions to make your garden the jewel of the neighborhood. Sharing insights gathered from decades of gardening experience, garden travel and being in on the newest trends and ideas, you'll thank Cisco every time you enjoy your "newly spicy" garden spaces. Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:00 PM
2:30 PM	History in Bloom: Finding Harmony in Your Home's Architecture and Garden Design Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein - Authors, HGTV stars, founders of Cheap Old Houses View More The aesthetics of a historic home's exterior can inform our approach to landscape design. Together, let's explore common historical architectural styles found in and around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, and discuss how plantings can be used to enhance their character-defining features.	History in Bloom: Finding Harmony in Your Home's Architecture and Garden Design The aesthetics of a historic home's exterior can inform our approach to landscape design. Together, let's explore common historical architectural styles found in and around Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, and discuss how plantings can be used to enhance their character-defining features. Saturday, February 22, 2025 2:30 PM
4:30 PM	How to Fool your HOA! Ellen Zachos - award-winning author, speaker, and podcaster View More When most people think about edible gardens they picture tomatoes, herbs, and maybe a few berry bushes. And often, edible gardens are relegated to the backyard, where occasional messiness won’t irritate the neighbors. But what if you only have a small garden in front of your home or condo? Should you be denied the joy of fresh, homegrown food? Of course not! In this presentation you’ll learn how to create a beautiful garden that feeds both body and soul, by combining attractive edibles with tasty ornamentals.	How to Fool your HOA! When most people think about edible gardens they picture tomatoes, herbs, and maybe a few berry bushes. And often, edible gardens are relegated to the backyard, where occasional messiness won’t irritate the neighbors. But what if you only have a small garden in front of your home or condo? Should you be denied the joy of fresh, homegrown food? Of course not! In this presentation you’ll learn how to create a beautiful garden that feeds both body and soul, by combining attractive edibles with tasty ornamentals. Saturday, February 22, 2025 4:30 PM

Hood Room

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

9:30 AM	Learn About Mason Bees, Their Predators and How to Care for Them Thyra McKelvie - Managing Director & Pollination Program Educator for Rent Mason Bees View More Bees are becoming an increasingly popular addition to gardens - but not just honeybees. If you’re thinking of hosting bees in your yard, releasing solitary Mason bees should be top on your list. Solitary bees make up 90% of all bees on the planet and are one of mother nature’s best pollinators! On average, each mason bee can visit over 2,000 blooms daily and pollinate 95% of the flowers they land on, in comparison to the meticulous pollen gathering of honeybees who only have a 5% pollination rate. This makes them the unsung heroes of the pollinating world! Not only can they help us grow more food, but their belly flopping pollen-collecting methods make surrounding habitat healthier. Solitary bee activity helps filter out pollutants from air and water streams – increasing overall ecosystem health everywhere these little bees buzz around. Learn more about solitary bees and how to create a healthy habitat for them.	Learn About Mason Bees, Their Predators and How to Care for Them Bees are becoming an increasingly popular addition to gardens - but not just honeybees. If you’re thinking of hosting bees in your yard, releasing solitary Mason bees should be top on your list. Solitary bees make up 90% of all bees on the planet and are one of mother nature’s best pollinators! On average, each mason bee can visit over 2,000 blooms daily and pollinate 95% of the flowers they land on, in comparison to the meticulous pollen gathering of honeybees who only have a 5% pollination rate. This makes them the unsung heroes of the pollinating world! Not only can they help us grow more food, but their belly flopping pollen-collecting methods make surrounding habitat healthier. Solitary bee activity helps filter out pollutants from air and water streams – increasing overall ecosystem health everywhere these little bees buzz around. Learn more about solitary bees and how to create a healthy habitat for them. Saturday, February 22, 2025 9:30 AM
10:45 AM	Black Flora - Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture's New Vanguard Teresa Speight - Proud Native Washingtonian (DC), a mother, Grandmother, Steward of our Land, Garden Writer View More Author, Teri Speight will discuss the importance of the African American experience in the world of floriculture. Sharing examples from the portraits featured in the new edition of Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floricutures New Vanguard (Timber 2024), Teri will discuss how some have thrived, others have experienced more challenges, and some have used their trowels to dig deeper to secure a space in this wonderfully colorful world. Their stories must be told to really understand how important it is to support small flower farmers, floral designers, and those who desire a life with flowers.	Black Flora - Inspiring Profiles of Floriculture's New Vanguard Author, Teri Speight will discuss the importance of the African American experience in the world of floriculture. Sharing examples from the portraits featured in the new edition of Black Flora: Inspiring Profiles of Floricutures New Vanguard (Timber 2024), Teri will discuss how some have thrived, others have experienced more challenges, and some have used their trowels to dig deeper to secure a space in this wonderfully colorful world. Their stories must be told to really understand how important it is to support small flower farmers, floral designers, and those who desire a life with flowers. Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:45 AM
12:00 PM	Dry Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: Tips, Tricks and Plant Selection Ideas Bryon Jones - Horticulturist/Arborist Lead - Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma, Washington View More Let’s talk about Dry Gardening! What plants do you plant when it rains less? How do you prepare your garden for warmer Pacific Northwest Summers? Why would you want to understand the soils your plants thrive in? Come join Bryon as he dives deeper into understanding how you too can create beautiful spaces and be successful with Dry Gardening.	Dry Gardening in the Pacific Northwest: Tips, Tricks and Plant Selection Ideas Let’s talk about Dry Gardening! What plants do you plant when it rains less? How do you prepare your garden for warmer Pacific Northwest Summers? Why would you want to understand the soils your plants thrive in? Come join Bryon as he dives deeper into understanding how you too can create beautiful spaces and be successful with Dry Gardening. Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:00 PM
1:15 PM	Urban and Small Space Gardening Kathy Jentz - Author, editor and publisher of Washington Gardener Magazine, host of GardenDC Podcast Teresa Speight - Proud Native Washingtonian (DC), a mother, Grandmother, Steward of our Land, Garden Writer View More Do you live in an urban setting? Do you have little space to garden? Turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional and productive. Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight, authors of "The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City" share their inspiring and practical tips to build your own home paradise.	Urban and Small Space Gardening Do you live in an urban setting? Do you have little space to garden? Turn your growing dreams into reality and build a gorgeous and unique garden that showcases your personal style while still being functional and productive. Kathy Jentz and Teri Speight, authors of "The Urban Garden: 101 Ways to Grow Food and Beauty in the City" share their inspiring and practical tips to build your own home paradise. Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:15 PM
4:00 PM	Growing a South American Garden in the PNW Pilar Hernandez - Bilingual Latina food writer, and urban gardener View More After living in Houston, Texas, for 20 years, Pilar Hernandez moved to Seattle, WA, in 2022. With that came back the memories of the garden where her mother, grandmother, and great-aunts raised her in the Central region of Chile. The shadow of the mountains and the powerful influence of the Pacific Ocean are once again guiding her gardening plantings. In this seminar, Pilar will share what plants, vegetables, herbs, and flowers she grows to enhance her authentic cooking. She will also discuss her successes and failures in hunting for seeds, testing different varieties of herbs and vegetables, and understanding how the names of the same vegetables and fruits change between countries in Latin America. If you are curious about new varieties to grow for your tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, basil, oregano, etc, and how to incorporate them creatively in your cooking, you will enjoy this seminar. Also, Pilar will disclose which ornamental plant, frequently featured in PNW gardens, is a salad ingredient in Chile. Can you guess it?	Growing a South American Garden in the PNW After living in Houston, Texas, for 20 years, Pilar Hernandez moved to Seattle, WA, in 2022. With that came back the memories of the garden where her mother, grandmother, and great-aunts raised her in the Central region of Chile. The shadow of the mountains and the powerful influence of the Pacific Ocean are once again guiding her gardening plantings. In this seminar, Pilar will share what plants, vegetables, herbs, and flowers she grows to enhance her authentic cooking. She will also discuss her successes and failures in hunting for seeds, testing different varieties of herbs and vegetables, and understanding how the names of the same vegetables and fruits change between countries in Latin America. If you are curious about new varieties to grow for your tomatoes, corn, beans, peppers, basil, oregano, etc, and how to incorporate them creatively in your cooking, you will enjoy this seminar. Also, Pilar will disclose which ornamental plant, frequently featured in PNW gardens, is a salad ingredient in Chile. Can you guess it? Saturday, February 22, 2025 4:00 PM
5:00 PM	Soil Care Basics Hailey Lampe - Owner of Cruising Climate - a regenerative landscape design and coaching company View More What is soil? Why should you care about it? How can you tend to it? To answer these questions, this session will explore basic soil science, the connections between soil and ecosystem health, and soil care routines you can start implementing as soon as you get home.	Soil Care Basics What is soil? Why should you care about it? How can you tend to it? To answer these questions, this session will explore basic soil science, the connections between soil and ecosystem health, and soil care routines you can start implementing as soon as you get home. Saturday, February 22, 2025 5:00 PM

DIY Stage

(All seminars 60 minutes unless noted)

10:00 AM	Vegetable Garden Journaling Willi Galloway - Author of Grow Cook Eat: A Food Lover's Guide to Vegetable Gardening and the upcoming cookbook Veggies for Breakfast (Spring 2026) View More Keep better track of the edible plants you grow with a garden journal! Learn about what information to keep track of, options for laying out your journal, and recommendations for journaling tools, including photo stickers, waterproof pens, and specific journal recommendations.	Vegetable Garden Journaling Keep better track of the edible plants you grow with a garden journal! Learn about what information to keep track of, options for laying out your journal, and recommendations for journaling tools, including photo stickers, waterproof pens, and specific journal recommendations. Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM
11:45 AM	A Perfect Combination: Creating Stunning Container Arrangements with Houseplants Kamili Bell Hill - Planterior designer, author, founder of PlantBlerd View More In this presentation, Kamili will share the art of designing beautiful container arrangements using houseplants that share the same watering and lighting needs. Florists and big box stores often sell beautiful plant arrangements with plants whose needs are incompatible, and of course the arrangement ends up killing at least one of the plants. This session reveals how to select and combine plants that not only look great together but also thrive together. After picking compatible plants, Kamili will demonstrate how to arrange them for an eye-catching plant display in any space.	A Perfect Combination: Creating Stunning Container Arrangements with Houseplants In this presentation, Kamili will share the art of designing beautiful container arrangements using houseplants that share the same watering and lighting needs. Florists and big box stores often sell beautiful plant arrangements with plants whose needs are incompatible, and of course the arrangement ends up killing at least one of the plants. This session reveals how to select and combine plants that not only look great together but also thrive together. After picking compatible plants, Kamili will demonstrate how to arrange them for an eye-catching plant display in any space. Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:45 AM
1:30 PM	Succulent Secrets: Leaf Your Worries Behind Abby Perry - Founder/owner of Abby's Garden Parties, Master Gardener View More Join Abby for expert tips on both the design and care of succulent plants and arrangements. As a Master Gardener, she will guide you through the principles of creating stunning succulent arrangements using the "thriller, filler, and spiller" technique, ensuring your plants not only survive but thrive. Additionally, the session will cover essential care practices to keep any succulent healthy and vibrant. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, you'll leave equipped with the knowledge to cultivate beautiful and resilient succulent displays	Succulent Secrets: Leaf Your Worries Behind Join Abby for expert tips on both the design and care of succulent plants and arrangements. As a Master Gardener, she will guide you through the principles of creating stunning succulent arrangements using the "thriller, filler, and spiller" technique, ensuring your plants not only survive but thrive. Additionally, the session will cover essential care practices to keep any succulent healthy and vibrant. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener, you'll leave equipped with the knowledge to cultivate beautiful and resilient succulent displays Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:30 PM
3:15 PM	Vermicomposting Ann M. Amato - Horticulturist View More Composting with worms turns household food and paper waste into something far more valuable for your garden. In addition to being a soil amendment that improves your soil, it’s also a rich fertilizer. This presentation will present the differences between traditional compost and vermicompost, as well as different ways to incorporate vermicomposting systems into your living spaces. This can be a great way to produce less waste, and it may even inspire some to eat better so you’ll be better able to provide your worm bin with the best possible scraps to keep it productive and healthy. We’ll also discuss common mistakes to avoid losing worm colonies.	Vermicomposting Composting with worms turns household food and paper waste into something far more valuable for your garden. In addition to being a soil amendment that improves your soil, it’s also a rich fertilizer. This presentation will present the differences between traditional compost and vermicompost, as well as different ways to incorporate vermicomposting systems into your living spaces. This can be a great way to produce less waste, and it may even inspire some to eat better so you’ll be better able to provide your worm bin with the best possible scraps to keep it productive and healthy. We’ll also discuss common mistakes to avoid losing worm colonies. Saturday, February 22, 2025 3:15 PM
5:00 PM	From Grocery Store to Glorious Gina Lett-Shrewsberry - Sustainable floral designer and event stylist, member Slow Flower Society View More Floral designer Gina Lett-Shrewsberry of Inspirations by Gina has created florals for brands, corporate events, weddings and more. Learn how to elevate the everyday flowers that you purchase as a supermarket bunch with design tips, and a few additional ingredients. Gina will create a centerpiece and also demonstrate how to design with bud vases for an affordable tablescape display.	From Grocery Store to Glorious Floral designer Gina Lett-Shrewsberry of Inspirations by Gina has created florals for brands, corporate events, weddings and more. Learn how to elevate the everyday flowers that you purchase as a supermarket bunch with design tips, and a few additional ingredients. Gina will create a centerpiece and also demonstrate how to design with bud vases for an affordable tablescape display. Saturday, February 22, 2025 5:00 PM

Main Stage

11:00 AM	Container Showdown: Saturday Barb Wise - Horticulturist and author, Container Gardening for All Seasons Richie Steffen - Executive Director, Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden	Container Showdown: Saturday Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:00 AM
1:00 PM	Dishing Dirt with Bess and Richie – The Best and Worst for 2025 Bess Bronstein - horticultural consultant/educator and ISA Certified Arborist® Richie Steffen - ED for the Elisabeth C. Miller Botanical Garden. View More What are the best plants and garden tips for the upcoming spring? Come and hear what Bess and Richie have to say about it in this interactive, audience-centric talk. Bess Bronstein, an arborist, educator, and lecturer along with Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden are ready to give their unbiased opinion on the what is good for the garden and what is a waste of time. Their horticultural knowledge is immense, and they are ready to solve your garden issues.	Dishing Dirt with Bess and Richie – The Best and Worst for 2025 What are the best plants and garden tips for the upcoming spring? Come and hear what Bess and Richie have to say about it in this interactive, audience-centric talk. Bess Bronstein, an arborist, educator, and lecturer along with Richie Steffen, executive director of the Elisabeth C Miller Botanical Garden are ready to give their unbiased opinion on the what is good for the garden and what is a waste of time. Their horticultural knowledge is immense, and they are ready to solve your garden issues. Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:00 PM
2:30 PM	Blooms & Bubbles: From Garden to Vase: Spring Floral Design [additional ticket required] Gina Leighann Thresher - Owner From the Ground Up Floral Rebecca Raymond - Owner Rebecca Raymond Floral Design View More Learn floral design from two local floral professionals, Gina Thresher of From the Ground Up Floral and Rebecca Raymond of Rebecca Raymond Floral Design. These gifted floral designers will share some of their favorite eco-friendly techniques for creating an updated version of a spring centerpiece. Learn design techniques, including selection of flowers and foliage, proper scale, proportion, mechanics and placement of each stem as you design a fresh, romantic arrangement to grace your home. The workshop includes all the supplies and instruction for making a spring-inspired arrangement.	Blooms & Bubbles: From Garden to Vase: Spring Floral Design [additional ticket required] Learn floral design from two local floral professionals, Gina Thresher of From the Ground Up Floral and Rebecca Raymond of Rebecca Raymond Floral Design. These gifted floral designers will share some of their favorite eco-friendly techniques for creating an updated version of a spring centerpiece. Learn design techniques, including selection of flowers and foliage, proper scale, proportion, mechanics and placement of each stem as you design a fresh, romantic arrangement to grace your home. The workshop includes all the supplies and instruction for making a spring-inspired arrangement. Saturday, February 22, 2025 2:30 PM
4:00 PM	The Greatness of Grow Bags Kevin Espiritu - Founder & CEO of Epic Gardening Jacques Lyakov - Garden Hermit at Epic Gardening View More Join the team from Epic Gardening and their friends for a daily dose of Small Space Solutions. Each day at 4pm on the Main Stage, tips and tricks will be provided to gardeners working with limited gardening space. From growing your own groceries to grow bags to trellising, smart seed starting for smaller plants to containers that go-go-go... join this fun, interactive session daily and enjoy new ideas and insights from the experts at Epic Gardening!	The Greatness of Grow Bags Join the team from Epic Gardening and their friends for a daily dose of Small Space Solutions. Each day at 4pm on the Main Stage, tips and tricks will be provided to gardeners working with limited gardening space. From growing your own groceries to grow bags to trellising, smart seed starting for smaller plants to containers that go-go-go... join this fun, interactive session daily and enjoy new ideas and insights from the experts at Epic Gardening! Saturday, February 22, 2025 4:00 PM

Plant Academy

10:00 AM	Leveraging the Power of Lavenders Lloyd R. Traven - Plantsman, owner Peacetree Farm View More The use and production of lavender has exploded massively in the last decade, becoming easily the fastest growing part of perennial production world-wide. What is causing this movement and how can YOU participate? The world's foremost breeder and introducer of new lavenders takes you on a journey to illuminate getting onboard and sharing the joys of a plant that thrives right here in the Pacific Northwest. So many uses, so many reasons, and so many choices!! Let's see the options and help you make the best choices for your own requirements.	Leveraging the Power of Lavenders The use and production of lavender has exploded massively in the last decade, becoming easily the fastest growing part of perennial production world-wide. What is causing this movement and how can YOU participate? The world's foremost breeder and introducer of new lavenders takes you on a journey to illuminate getting onboard and sharing the joys of a plant that thrives right here in the Pacific Northwest. So many uses, so many reasons, and so many choices!! Let's see the options and help you make the best choices for your own requirements. Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM
11:15 AM	Fuchsia-La! The Hidden Empire of Fuchsia Species for the Garden & Greenhouse. R. Theo Margelony - Blogger at Fuchsietum.com, President of the Oregon Fuchsia Society. PNW View More While we're all familiar with the many, many fuchsia hybrids bred for our gardening pleasure over the last 225 years, there are a number of little-known fuchsia species. Besides Fuchsia magellanica, the classic hardy fuchsia of our garden beds in the Pacific Northwest, there are a number of other species that can be grown in the ground or in the greenhouse. Take a trip of discovery through the hidden empire of these uncelebrated beauties.	Fuchsia-La! The Hidden Empire of Fuchsia Species for the Garden & Greenhouse. While we're all familiar with the many, many fuchsia hybrids bred for our gardening pleasure over the last 225 years, there are a number of little-known fuchsia species. Besides Fuchsia magellanica, the classic hardy fuchsia of our garden beds in the Pacific Northwest, there are a number of other species that can be grown in the ground or in the greenhouse. Take a trip of discovery through the hidden empire of these uncelebrated beauties. Saturday, February 22, 2025 11:15 AM
12:30 PM	Captivating Camellias Nita-Jo Rountree - Speaker, Author Growing Roses in the Pacific NW View More Discover and or discover again these underused versatile shrubs that come in a variety of colors, sizes, and flower shapes. Nita-Jo explains how these plants are great for PNW gardeners and highlights some of her favorites as well as tips and tricks for the happiest camellias.	Captivating Camellias Discover and or discover again these underused versatile shrubs that come in a variety of colors, sizes, and flower shapes. Nita-Jo explains how these plants are great for PNW gardeners and highlights some of her favorites as well as tips and tricks for the happiest camellias. Saturday, February 22, 2025 12:30 PM
1:45 PM	Excellent Epiphytes Ellen Zachos - award-winning author, speaker, and podcaster View More What is an epiphyte? In nature, epiphytes grow on other plants. But epiphytes aren’t parasites; they don’t steal nutrition from their host plants. Because of their unusual growth habit, many epiphytes make exceptional, drought-tolerant, low maintenance house plants. Discover several groups of epiphytes recommended for in-home growing, including Hoyas (fragrant flowering vines), Rhipsalis (flowering cacti), bromeliads, and some surprisingly tough ferns and orchids.	Excellent Epiphytes What is an epiphyte? In nature, epiphytes grow on other plants. But epiphytes aren’t parasites; they don’t steal nutrition from their host plants. Because of their unusual growth habit, many epiphytes make exceptional, drought-tolerant, low maintenance house plants. Discover several groups of epiphytes recommended for in-home growing, including Hoyas (fragrant flowering vines), Rhipsalis (flowering cacti), bromeliads, and some surprisingly tough ferns and orchids. Saturday, February 22, 2025 1:45 PM
3:00 PM	Crazy About Coral Bells! (And Their Allies…) Dan Heims - Award-winning author, president Terra Nova Nurseries, Inc. View More Dan presents a brief history of this group of plants (the Saxifragaceae), followed by slides of native populations and the breeding programs that have transformed this quiet woodland group into some of the most sought-after perennials today.	Crazy About Coral Bells! (And Their Allies…) Dan presents a brief history of this group of plants (the Saxifragaceae), followed by slides of native populations and the breeding programs that have transformed this quiet woodland group into some of the most sought-after perennials today. Saturday, February 22, 2025 3:00 PM
4:45 PM	From Clove to Bulb: How to Grow Your Own Garlic! Kristin Graves - Award-winning owner of Fifth Gen Gardens View More Dive deep into the fascinating world of garlic! The rich flavour of homegrown garlic just can’t be beat and it comes as no surprise why the bulbs are favored amongst gardeners and garlic enthusiasts. Learn tips and tricks to grow your own, as well as the origins and history of the pungent bulbs. Discover seasonal eating and uses as you gain a better understanding about the full life cycle of a garlic plant.	From Clove to Bulb: How to Grow Your Own Garlic! Dive deep into the fascinating world of garlic! The rich flavour of homegrown garlic just can’t be beat and it comes as no surprise why the bulbs are favored amongst gardeners and garlic enthusiasts. Learn tips and tricks to grow your own, as well as the origins and history of the pungent bulbs. Discover seasonal eating and uses as you gain a better understanding about the full life cycle of a garlic plant. Saturday, February 22, 2025 4:45 PM

Traveler’s Tea

3:30 PM

The Gardens of Marrakech [additional ticket required]

JJ De Sousa - award-winning garden and interior designer

Plant Market

House of Plants Daily at 10, 11:30, 1:30, 3:30

Marcus Bridgewater - Garden Marcus, author, speaker

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Seminar schedule subject to change, so we recommend checking back closer to the show for the current schedule. No ticket refunds in the event of Speaker cancellations.

What’s a ProTip? Some speakers provide a handout for their sessions. We post them each evening of the show for you to download.