I’m watching the Oscars as I pen this month’s President’s letter, and a couple things come to mind. First, those who win, will forever be known as Academy Award Winning ‘insert name here’. Secondly, I recently had a Facebook memory pop up that reminded me, my award-winning book Garden-pedia with co-author Pam Bennett, came out 8 years ago. Wow. Where does the time go?
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Some stars win Oscars or Tonys. Starting in 2023, stars of the GardenComm Media Awards will win Laurels! Our new award nickname – with new graphics – gives the recognition behind the awards a suitably botanical twist, just in time to celebrate our 75th Anniversary.
Will you be a GardenComm laureate this year? Now’s the time to enter your best work in one of the widest arrays of award categories in the green industry.
Additionally, this Wednesday marks the opening of the Honors nominations. This is a perfect way to acknowledge those who have and are leading the way in garden communications. Take time now before spring really hits and nominate a person or company who has inspired you.
I said the magic word, didn’t I? Spring. That’s right. Next Monday is the first day of Spring 2023! Woo hoo! I can’t wait to get my hands in the soil. But until Mother Nature cooperates I’ll plan, dream and take advantage of some really great opportunities via GardenComm and I hope you will too. You’ll find a full list of all upcoming events at the bottom of the page with links to register.
GardenComm and the National Garden Bureau are continuing their collaboration with Authors Talk Gardening FREE series featuring author members Susan Mulvihill, Duane Pancoast, Teresa Woodard and Lisa Steinkop. Sign-up for timely inspiration.
On March 27, we Unlock the Power of Influencers with Mr. Gardeners Joshus Hiebert and Jose Tortolero. They’ll unlock the business side of being and working with influencers.
On April 21 Region 2 is putting on a Spring Wildflower Walk & Pittsburgh Botanic Garden Tour. It's $60 for members, non-members & guests. Space is limited to the first 20 guests to register.
I'm thrilled to see there's so much going on at GardenComm this spring, and throughout the year. There has never been a better time to be a part of this GardenCommunity.
PS - ICYMI, Annual Conference Sponsorships are now available. Come celebrate our 75th Anniversary in August and discover how GardenComm can help get your message out to the Green Industry's top communicators.
National Garden Bureau is hosting a variety of free webinars, called "Ask the Experts". Click Learn More to see dates, session topics and registration.
A free, 10-day virtual festival inspiring and connecting budding hobbyists. Presenters include GardenComm members, influencers, educators and cutting edge content creators of today's gardening world.
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.
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
👀 📹 Want to get a sneak peek of what's planned for Minneapolis? Watch the video with Ryan McEnaney from Bailey Nurseries® to see what's on tap for this year's event. Check out the website for more details and we'll see you in Minneapolis.
