SHOW DATES: AUGUST 20-22, 2025 SHOW HOURS: Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm | Thursday: 10am – 5pm | Friday: 10am – 2pm Contact: 503-682-5089
As innovations in technology, automation and AI are on the rise, our ability to connect with and understand each other on a humanistic and emotional level declines. Now more than ever, emotional intelligence, or EQ, is a valuable and necessary skill in the workplace [read more]
Container color can significantly impact root zone temperatures, water use, and overall plant growth. This presentation explores research on how black and white nursery containers influence potting media temperature dynamics, plant performance, and irrigation strategies. [read more]
How we train greatly depends on several factors. In this talk Martindale will demonstrate the importance in training your team. Martindale will highlight some techniques for you to use the next time you train members of your team. [read more]
We all want success when choosing plants for our gardens. Our customers are looking to us to provide them with plants that will ‘work’ in their landscaping, fast and ever changing environment factors bring challenges to the gardener. [read more]
One of the harsh truths of the horticulture industry is that sometimes, we care more for our plants than our people. Join international speaker, strategist and author John Kennedy as he shares his insights and innovative approaches to investing in your most valuable roots—your people. [read more]
Learn the key performance indicators that will show you how your inventory is performing. By measuring three KPIs down to the category level, you will learn where to spend your time improving your business. [read more]
Plastic products are widely used in the horticulture industry, but growing environmental concerns are driving new regulations on plastic pollution. States are increasingly holding producers and manufacturers accountable for the plastic products they bring to market. [read more]
This presentation includes a review of several ODA pesticide investigations from recent years. We will discuss the lessons that can be learned from these investigations to improve future pesticide applications. [read more]
Fostering a culture of measurement and metrics is vital for a profitable and productive workplace in the green industry. Knowing your numbers and sharing them with your team is a great way to create a culture of engagement [read more]
While labor continues to be one of the largest challenges to the green industry, what are we doing to connect with the next generation? [read more]
Digital marketing shapes how customers find and choose services. This session covers proven strategies to strengthen you online presence, connect with the right audience, and turn website visits into business growth. [read more]
Boost sales by providing clients with a basic, hand-drawn visual of their space. This simple, yet effective tool can be utilized by sales associates to illustrate recommendations and assist clients with understanding how to accomplish their landscape goals. [read more]
An insightful seminar exploring how advancements in technology and automation can address labor challenges in agriculture. This session will highlight cutting-edge solutions that are transforming the industry. [read more]
Although the cost of beneficial insects, predatory mites, and nematodes has decreased over the decades, purchasing them remains an investment. Growers need to ensure these biological controls arrive alive and ready to perform. [read more]
For the first time in history, five generations collide in the workforce. However, the horticulture industry faces mass retirements from the high volume of Baby Boomers in our industry. [read more]
The “Picture Perfect Portfolio” is a comprehensive talk on using photography and strategic marketing to elevate landscaping and design businesses. [read more]
Time was when you joined a company in your working life that is where you spent your working career. Looking at the history book of so many people those days are long gone. [read more]
Are your people generating unnecessary risks to your business? Do you struggle managing people risks because of limited resources? Simple mistakes can cost a company millions or even end a business altogether. [read more]
Learn concepts of landscape design in this introductory class tailored to industry professionals. Dive into the 4Ts and DS4, two powerful methods that streamline plant selection while guaranteeing results your clients will rave about. [read more]
Substrate technologies have continued to evolve as more growers are adopting containerized systems. With the introduction of wood fiber [read more]
Learn how to overcome labor shortages, grow revenue, and optimize inventory by leveraging AI. In this session, we'll cover tactical tools and insights [read more]
