SHOW DATES: AUGUST 20-22, 2025 SHOW HOURS: Wednesday: 12pm – 5pm | Thursday: 10am – 5pm | Friday: 10am – 2pm Contact: 503-682-5089
n open discussion about changes in native plant habitats across the western United States, and how those changes could impact our applications. The presentation is geared to be interactive and participation from the audience is encouraged.
Botrytis is a tough disease to manage at the best of times but its resistance to many conventional fungicides adds another layer of complexity. This has focused attention on the use of cultural and biological techniques as a first, and sometimes only, line of defense against this pathogen. [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]
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]
Success with biological pest control requires developing a strategy that accounts for the nature of the crops being grown, environmental conditions, and expected pests. Another important element of developing an effective biocontrol strategy is defining what success means. [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]
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]
This presentation will review pesticide use in nursery and greenhouse production focusing on factors that influence pesticide performance. Common examples and reasons for pesticide failures will be provided [read more]
We know that selecting the right plant for a landscape is important, but how do we judge plants? Should we focus on native plants or the newest cultivars? [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]
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]
This presentation will cover key application concepts that are critical for effective pesticide applications focusing on insecticides, miticides and fungicides. [read more]
Sustainability is a common topic in horticulture. Often actions and efforts to address sustainability miss the mark. Making good decisions starts with identifying what we mean when we talk about sustainability. [read more]
Biofungicides are increasingly utilized in integrated disease-management programs. They bring proven efficacy and performance, are safe for and compatible with other components of integrated pest management [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]
This seminar will explore key biological targets, including neurohormones, their receptors, small proteins, bioactive peptides, and pheromones identified in western flower thrips. [read more]
