HGTV HOME Plant Collection, February and March I’ll be lecturing at multiple consumer and green industry educational seminars. Catch me at these upcoming events:
Mid-Atlantic Horticulture Short Course, VA
Ne w Plant Divas for the Landscape
February 4, 2013 | 9:30 – 10:30am
Understanding Plant Patents & Trademarks
February 4, 2013 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
Rochester Flower Show, NY
 New Twists on Old Favorites
February 6, 2013 | GPA Ed Day
February 10, 2013 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
MGIA 26th Annual Trade Show, MI
 Fresh Ideas for New Plant Introductions
New Twists on Old Favorites
March 5 – 6, 2013
Long Island Nursery & Landscape Association, NY
 Chicks in Horticulture Brunch
March 13, 2013 | 10:00am – 2:00pm
Dayton Home and Garden Show, OH
 Hottest New Plants in 2013
March 22, 2013 | Noon – 1:00pm
Smart & Stylish Gardening with HGTV HOME Plant Collection
March 22, 2013 | 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Celebrate the New Year Right
December 21st marked the Winter Solstice and the first day of winter.
Celebration® Maple can ring up sales in the new year with landscape designers, architects and consumers who are searching for the perfect shade tree to plant this spring. This maple is just at home in backyards as it is along city streets!
Acer x freemanii ‘Celzam’
This virtually seedless freemanii cultivar has a branching structure which is angled to withstand heavy snow loads and not break.
It is tolerant of urban and suburban conditions including heat, drought and salt spray. Fall color varies from gold, to orange to red depending on soil type and moisture.
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Gardening
is Heart
Healthy!
Is your New Year resolution the same as mine? Lose a few pounds, eat healthier, exercise more regularly and reduce stress.
Keep in mind that gardening benefits both mental and physical well-being by providing exercise and lowers blood pressure, boosts immune function and reduces stress. Plus, gardening provides a bounty of fresh fruit and vegetables which are superior to their frozen or canned counterparts.
While February is synonymous with Valentine’s Day.
It is also known for two additional
‘Red Heart’ events:
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All She Does is
Talk, Talk, Talk
About Plants
If you are planning a workshop, symposium, conference, or panel discussion involving plants and the natural world, Maria‘s upcoming speaking engagements are now featured on the Great Garden Speakers website.
You can also find a list of Maria’s upcoming and previous speaking events on the UpShoot website.
GGS provides a convenient way for garden clubs, botanical gardens, and other venues to easily find and book expert speakers.
This as a great resource for both the gardening community and horticulture industry, as well as a self-promotional tool for anyone that speaks as well.
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