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February 2010 |
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| 9th Annual Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) Course in Organic Land Care | |
| When and Locations: | Feb. 10, 11, 12, 15, 16, 2010 at Antun’s in Westchester County, NY Feb. 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 2010 at the Save the Bay Center, Providence, RI |
| Details: | This 5-day intensive course trains and accredits professionals to practice organic land care (caring for land without the use of synthetic pesticides or soil amendments). It is recommended for landscapers, designers, municipal and parks employees, horticulturists, master gardeners and entrepreneurs who are interested in sustainable landscaping. Visit www.organiclandcare.net for more information. |
| Japanese Garden Art and Garden Construction | |
| When: | Intensive Seminar for two weeks, February 14-26, 2010 |
| Location: | Atami, Japan |
| Details: | The organizer of this seminar, Kosugi Zohen Co.Ltd., a landscape construction firm from Tokyo, would like to invite everyone who is interested in Japanese garden art and Japanese garden construction to attend our two weeks intensive seminar in Atami, Japan. Creating gardens with natural elements like stones, water, bamboo and moss give Japanese gardens their natural appearance. Our seminar on Japanese garden art and garden construction is created to give interested persons who are not fond of the Japanese language the chance to study and practice intensive on Japanese garden art and garden construction here at its source, in Japan. More Information / Inquiries / Brochure / Application: visit http://kosugi-zohen.co.jp/seminar3_top.htm or contact Andreas Hamacher at hamacher@softbank.ne.jp or +81-80-3154-0040. |
| Harry Allen Winter Lecture Series | |
| When: | Sundays, January 17 - March 21, 2010, 1:30-3pm |
| Location: | Green Spring Garden, 4603 Green Spring Road, Alexandria, Virginia 22312 |
| Costs: | $10/lecture |
| Details: | Each year the Friends of Green Spring (FROGS) sponsor the Winter Lecture Series. This popular series features illustrated talks by authors, horticulturalists, artists, garden designers, scientists, and others on the cutting edge of horticulture. After the lecture meet the speakers and enjoy refreshments. For more information: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/gsgp/lectures-w10.htm. |
| February 14: Africans and Native Americans in Virginia: Culinary Connections and Historic Foodways Michael Twitty, culinary historian and interpretive educator, takes us on a journey as he discusses the culinary connections and historic foodways of Africans and Native Americans in Virginia. (APLD CEUs: 0) February 21: Bulbs as Companion Plants Whether starting a new garden or adding to an existing one, Brent Heath teaches you how to combine bulbs, perennials, annuals, ground covers and flowering shrubs to create just the feeling you want for four seasons in your garden. (APLD CEUs: 1.5) February 28: Moving Towards Native By integrating native plants into the designed landscape you help reduce negative impact on our environment. Sandra Clinton, of Clinton and Associates, discusses the how's and why's of integrating native plants into the designed landscape using examples from landscape architects on the forefront of this movement. (APLD CEUs: 1.5) March 7: Luscious Landscaping with Fruiting Trees, Shrubs and Vines What could be more pleasant than picking fruit from a plant you also admire for its beauty? Lee Reich, author, of Landscaping with Fruit, introduces you to the best trees, shrubs and vines for flowers, color and form. Books will be available for purchase and signing. (APLD CEUs: 1.5) March 14: It's A Jungle Out There: Creating and Growing Your Own Tropical Paradise in a Non Tropical Climate Learn how to create, grow and overwinter your piece of paradise. Joe Seamone, aka Boca Joe, describes the best and most dramatic plants for your garden. Tour amazing "tropical" gardens located in the Washington, D.C. area and across the country. Don't miss this chance to learn about planting outside the zone. (APLD CEUs: 1.5) March 21: Trees for All Seasons Sean Hogan opens our eyes to an unexplored world of foliar beauty from China and Japan to Australia and New Zealand. He is the co-founder of Cistus Nursery in Portland, Oregon, a nursery world-famous for its collection of rare plants and display gardens. His new book, Trees for All Seasons, explores evergreen broadleaved trees. Books will be available for purchase and signing. (APLD CEUs: 1.5) |
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| Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s 10th Annual Land Ethics Symposium: Creative Approaches to Ecological Landscaping | |
| When: | Thursday, February 18, 2010, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
| Location: | Sheraton Bucks County Hotel, Langhorne, PA |
| APLD CEU’s: | 5 |
| Details: | This stimulating and informative Symposium for professionals will focus on ways to create low-maintenance, economical and ecologically balanced landscapes using native plants and restoration techniques. Participants will have opportunities to develop contacts and partnerships and to share resources, with the goal of promoting ongoing stewardship of regional native plant resources. For more information, contact Amy Hoffmann at 215-862-2924 or hoffmann@bhwp.org, or visit the Preserve’s website at www.bhwp.org. |
| The Philadelphia International Flower Show | |
| When: | February 28 - March 7, 2010 |
| Where: | Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA |
| Details: | www.theflowershow.com Special Note: APLD member Jan Kirsh brings her collection of Fruit and Vegetable Sculpture to The Marketplace at the Philadelphia International Flower Show. An oversized Avocado Half Bird Bath will be a popular draw at the show where over 250,000 garden and art enthusiasts are expected to visit during the week-long event. |
| Western Horticultural Society Monthly meetings | |
| When: | February, March and April 2010; 2nd Tuesday of the month; Doors open at 7:00 pm and the meeting starts promptly at 7:30 pm. |
| Location: | Christ Episcopal Church, 1040 Border Road, Los Altos , CA Costs: Meetings are free to members; Fee of $5.00 for guests. APLD CEUs: 0.5 CEU's per meeting |
| Details: | February - propagation methods; March - Sustainable landscape; April - Alternatives to lawn. For detailed paragraphs about each class/session, visit: http://www.westernhort.org/. |
April 2010 |
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| Society of Garden Designers’ Spring Conference: Splash! | |
| When: | Saturday, April 17, 2010 |
| Location: | Imperial College, South Kensington, London SW7 1LU |
| Details: | Water in the landscape and garden affects the sense of place and our emotional response to it. There are many different ways of using water in the design of landscapes and gardens: as a light reflecting surface, for its sound effects, to bring cooling qualities, as a form of cleansing and as a sustainable part of a design. As an element of Garden design, water can have cultural significance as well as its own aesthetic. Water can add a sense of drama or induce a sense of calm and well-being - a truly versatile element. Splash! is designed to 'make waves'. The speakers are linked by a strong thread of innovation in their varied use of water in both domestic gardens and public spaces. For more information, visit www.sgd.org.uk. |
September 2010 |
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| 2010 APLD International Landscape Design Conference | |
| When: | September 27-October 1, 2010 |
| Where: | The Fairmont Dallas, Dallas Texas |
| Details: | Schedule and CEU's | Conference Preview |
June 2011 |
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| 2011 APLD International Landscape Design Conference | |
| When: | June 13 – 17, 2011 |
| Where: | Marriott Cleveland Downtown at Key Center, Cleveland Ohio |