The Sustainability Summit is a free, 3-day virtual summit, presenting sustainability leaders in the green industry. It looks at issues that affect everyone, regardless if you’re an industry professional or individual consumer. It’s a collective of industry and business professionals who do amazing work, yet much of it goes unnoticed or overlooked, the industry operates in silos. What affects our gardens, affects our trees, affects our landscape and affects our farms. It’s all connected and only the GardenCommunity can bring them all together in this one event.
Speakers & Sessions
Richard Restuccia, SVP of Water Management Solutions at Jain Irrigation – Agricultural Irrigation
Danny Mishek, President of SelfEco/ Proven Winner – Compostable Plant Containers
Denise Coogan, Environmental Partnership Manager |Subaru USA – Zero Waste Facilities
Ben Wilinski, Director, Partnerships and Innovation | Arbor Day Foundation – Trees & Carbon
Warren Gorowitz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility | Hunter Industries – Sustainability and CSR
Tania Marien, Contributor to The Carbon Almanac – Inside the Global Network of the Carbon Almanac
Panel Discussions
GardenComm Sustainability Committee – The Past, Present and Future: Embracing Sustainable Initiatives and Practices in Our Diverse Industry.
Supporting Sustainability in the Garden Marketplace - Discussion lead by Peter Wirgen, Chief Technologist at Simple Spring, with garden product suppliers.
The sessions are 45 minutes and will run from 2PM-5PM EST, and Q&A with our presenters. This is a virtual event you won't want to miss, so be sure to register now for your session links and all replays, if you can't attend live.
GardenComm Honors Nominations 2023
Did you know that each year, GardenComm recognizes the accomplishments of individuals or allied organizations dedicated to wise and respectful care of the Earth, and implementation of sustainable and regenerative practices?
If you, or someone in your network fits the bill, nominate them now for a Green Medal Sustainability Honor. We also have nominations for other honors, which you can learn more about by clicking the Learn More button.
With this workshop, you can pinpoint and prioritize what you can do – and when – to transform your business into one that’s both profitable and sustainable. Only $25 to reserve your spot today!
National Garden Bureau is hosting a variety of free webinars, called "Ask the Experts". Click Learn More to see dates, session topics and information to register for all the upcoming events.
Spring Wildflower Walk & Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Tour | Pittsburgh, PA
April 21
Come take a walk on the wild side! Region 2 invites you to explore a trove of spring wildflowers at Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Preserve, followed by lunch at the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden and a guided walking tour of the garden.
$60 for members, non-members & guests. Space is limited to the first 20 guests to register.
Discover New Outlets for Your Writing: Trade Publications
April 24
Your pitch to a trade publication could open up a whole new market for your story ideas. Learn the hows and whys from the editors of some of the green industry’s leading trade publications. Gain practical insights into their unique content needs, goals, and target audiences.
Cultivate'23 is the largest horticulture trade show in North America! It is happening July 15-18, 2023 at the Columbus Convention Center. Thanks to AmericanHort, GardenComm members are eligible to receive the AmericanHort member discount pricing when registering for Cultivate'23.
Register Now! 2023 GardenComm Annual Conference August 1-5, presented by Endless Summer® Hydrangeas
What do garden tours, educational sessions, trade shows, networking, top garden center owners and operators, media awards and honors all have in common? GardenComm's 75th Annual Conference presented by Endless Summer® Hydrangeas! Join us live in Minneapolis, MN, August 1-5th, for this major milestone conference. Together with Platinum Sponsors, Proven Winners Color Choice®, we've put together an industry experience you can't find anywhere else. Check out the website for more details and watch the preview video below for a sneak peek of what's in store for you in Minneapolis.
