It's here! Next week is the first in-person conference since we last gathered in Salt Lake City, back in 2019. A lot of work has gone into making this a special event and for those of you attending, you are in for a treat. From garden tours, to education, awards and honors announced, networking at the expo hall reception with exhibitors and garden center owners, attendees have many opportunities to find new business.
There's nothing better than experiencing all of this live, however if you can't attend in-person, we're planning the companion virtual conference, happening this fall. It's going to provide access to all the sessions from Minneapolis, as well as additional topics and events, and the popular Pitch the Editors. It's all free for those who registered for Minneapolis, but there will be packages available for members and non-members for purchase, to attend the virtual fall event. Watch your weekly emails for this announcement.
Safe travels to Minneapolis and I look forward to seeing many of you at the 75th Annual Conference.
Chris Sabbarese
GardenComm | Executive Director
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📰 Region 4 - Peggy Riccio
As we gather in Minneapolis for the GardenComm conference, Peggy would like to have an informal networking get together with those who are interested in herbs, sometime at the hotel. We have several members who have either published herb books, speak about herbs, or have herb websites and social media platforms, or simply an interest in growing and using herbs. Let's connect! Please e-mail me at pegplant@yahoo.com so I can coordinate a time when we can get together.
Check out all of the GardenComm members speaking next week at the annual conference in Minneapolis!
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GardenComm is randomly selecting members to post a profile to get to know a little about them. We'll feature them on the website and one each month in the Regions Newsletter.
Lydia Sellers
Lydia Sellers is a new GardenComm member from South Carolina and seems to have a tireless passion for the plant world!
For the past two years, she has been studying horticulture part-time at a local community college while working full-time as a communications professional in the education technology industry (Pathwright.com). She says. “It was challenging but also fulfilling, and I now have the skillset I need to pursue some things I’m passionate about!” She continued, “Namely, I’ve been dipping my toes in residential landscape design, which has been a wonderful creative outlet and learning opportunity.” READ MORE
👏 New GardenCommunity Members
Welcome to the newest GardenComm members!
Lisa Colburn R1
Laura Boissonnault R2
Laura Drummond R4
Kim Nelson R4
Candace Walters R4
Jennifer Ebeling R5
Daria McKelvey R5
Candace Walters R5
Upcoming Events
There's still time to register! Join us for the 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.
