Katy Moss Warner is President Emeritus of the American Horticultural Society (AHS), a national, non-profit, member-based organization with a bold vision of “making America a nation of gardeners, a land of gardens.” From 1976 to 2000, she was Director of Disney’s Horticulture and Environmental Initiatives at the Walt Disney World Resort. With a team of nearly 700, she was responsible for the landscapes of four theme parks, 15 resort properties and over 70 miles of roads on the 30,000-acre property, ensuring that Disney’s horticultural traditions of beautiful gardens and environmental responsibility were sustained.
Why Color? An all green landscape is like black and white TV. It's like newspapers without color photos. Yes, "The Artist" won the academy award in 2012. And the NY Times is still black and white. But, in general, there is an expectation of color in our lives… Click here for the complete press release!
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Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo
November 7 and 8, 2012
The Northeast Greenhouse Conference (formerly the New England Greenhouse Conference) will be held on November 7th and 8th at the DCU Center in Worcester MA. Save the date for the Northeast’s premier horticultural event! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with growers and other colleagues, hear the latest updates from nationally recognized speakers and visit the trade show.
Educational sessions will include 4 tracks throughout both days focused on pest and disease management, production techniques and tips, and business and marketing strategies. Pesticide recertification credits will be available for many of the educational sessions. In addition to the educational sessions, the trade show will be held both days with three dedicated hours in each day of the program.
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