| Up for a Challenge? Winter I.D. |
 Have you ever met a potentially new customer in the middle of winter and been expected to identify the plants in their landscape? Easier for some, quite difficult for others. It's a skill worth having as it also helps you to appreciate the year-round beauty of trees and shrubs.
Try to I.D. these four woody plants using buds, bark and fruit. Be as specific as possible - botanical names only- Genus and Species. Cultivar when appropriate.
Find out next week if you've won - Good Luck!
Need to brush up on your skills? Then head up to the Boston Convention Center for New England Grows 2010 Feb 3-5th. There are more than 30 educational sessions over the course of 3 days and it just so happens -The Essentials of Woody Plant Identification is just one of them. It's a big show with hundreds of exhibitors. If you've never gone you should definitely check it out! |
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Winter Lectures |
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There's still time to sign up for the remaining two lectures scheduled for the month of February. Take a look and give us a call to reserve your spot soon.
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Wed., February 10, 2010, 1:30pm- Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Woodies! with Ed Gregan. Hear about new ideas for our tried and true favorites and learn to site plants from an expert. Ed's career has brought him from designing out on Long Island, to running high-end garden centers to consulting for Landscape Architects. He is now working as a Field Consultant for Carlton Plants - a bare-root producer in Dayton, Oregon. He loves our industry and is a passionate and captivating speaker.
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Tues., February 23, 2010, 1:30pm- Turf - What Every Landscaper Should Know! Learn what's new with Seed and Fertilizer and Review the Basics with Glenn Morrell from Lebanon Seaboard. Don't forget to Bring Your Questions!
They're FREE! Don't miss out this year - save the dates and learn something new to help your business grow! All lectures are held in Newtown (140 Huntingtown Road).
RSVP by replying to this email ( sbarbier@planterschoice.com) or give us a call at 203-426-4037 (Newtown). Let us know which lectures you're interested in so we can reserve you a seat.
See you soon! |
