Friday, March 4
1:00 The life changing magic of a low-maintenance landscape, Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces
We'll take the principles in Marie Kondo's book, "The life-changing magic of tidying up" and apply them to our
outdoor spaces to create spaces of serenity and inspiration.
Jason Rathe designs small, urban, life-enhancing residential landscapes for Field Outdoor Spaces in Northeast
Minneapolis.
2:30 Hosta Care and Propagation, Gregg Peterson, Minnesota Hosta Society
Learn about basic hosta care including planting steps, fertilizing methods, dividing and propagating techniques and
disease and pest control.
Gregg Peterson has been growing hostas, known as the “friendship plant” for over 18 years and is currently active
in local, regional and national hosta societies.
4:00 Bee Support: People Helping Bees and Bees Helping People, Becky Masterman, UMN Bee Squad
Bees are losing habitat all around the world. Find out what YOU can do for bees and how they help you in return.
Becky Masterman is the Associate Program Director of the UMN Bee Squad, with a Ph.D. from the UMN Department
of Entomology.
5:30 Low Maintenance Lawn Care, Sam Bauer, UMN Assistant Extension Professor
Growing a healthy lawn in the Midwest can be a challenging task. This session focuses on the creation of low
maintenance lawns that require less fertilizer and water, along with reducing the use of pesticides.
Sam Bauer is an Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota specializing in environmentally sound
management strategies to improve the performance of turfgrass on golf courses, sports fields, general grounds, and
home lawns
7:00 New Shrubs and Perennials for 2016, Mary Beth Gullickson, Cedar Brook Garden Center
Looking for something new for your garden? Join us for an overview of some great new introductions of trees,
shrubs and perennials for northern gardeners.
Mary Beth Gullickson is a master designer with over 35 years of horticulture experience and co-owner of Cedar
Brook Garden Center in Prior Lake.
Saturday, March 5
11:30 Environmental Trends Locally and Globally, Heidi Heiland, Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens
Water - Food - Healing are central themes in garden-scaping. From her travels locally and abroad, Heidi will show
you over-the-top opportunities as well as practical ways to adopt these practices in your own environments.
Heidi Heiland is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens, and President of the
Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association with 35 years’ experience.
1:00 Container Gardening Throughout the Seasons, Heidi Heiland, Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens
Heidi offers tips and tricks for container gardening with emphasis placed on preparation, style, products and
management. Find out what Heidi's team calls the 5th Season!
Heidi Heiland is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens, and President of the
Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association with 35 years’ experience.
2:30 Gardens of Tuscany, Douglas Owens-Pike, EnergyScapes
If you have dreamed of traveling to the hill country north of Rome, here is an easy way to sample some of beauty
found in the gardens of Tuscany.
Douglas Owens-Pike founded EnergyScapes in 1989, with the goal of reducing the amount of care needed to have
stunning landscapes, recently spent several weeks exploring gardens in central Italy, and came away captivated by
the color and beauty growing in challenging sites.
4:00 Miniature Hosta Gardening, Gregg Peterson, Minnesota Hosta Society
Miniature hosta are a charming addition to the garden. They can be used in containers, troughs, raised garden
beds or as a collection in your garden landscape. Join us for an overview.
Gregg Peterson has been growing hostas, known as the “friendship plant” for over 18 years and is currently active
in local, regional and national hosta societies.
5:30 Illuminating Your Gardens, Laura Woods, The Garden by the Woods
Find out how to get the most out of your gardens during the evening hours, including: lighting styles and strategies,
how to minimize the impact on wildlife, plants that have dramatic structure and other tips to make your garden
stand out at night.
Laura Wood is the owner and lead designer of By The Woods Custom Landscaping and The Garden By The Woods
in Chanhassen, a home town store dedicated to sustainable and organic gardening.
Sunday, March 6
11:30 Hostas – no longer the green and white plant, Gregg Peterson, Minnesota Hosta Society
Expand your horizons about this top perennial plant as we highlight many of the latest hybridizing trends and
showcase new hosta introductions from across the country.
Gregg Peterson has been growing hostas, known as the “friendship plant” for over 18 years and is currently active
in local, regional and national hosta societies.
1:00 Bobby Jensen, Organic Gardening From Your Kitchen Cabinet
2:30 Fairy Gardening: Bringing the Magic with Miniature, Jessie Jacobson, Tonkadale Greenhouse
Learn about the supplies needed, basic construction, and the plants to use in constructing your own fairy
garden. You will leave with inspiration and ideas to create your own.
Jessie Jacobson is the Managing Director of Tonkadale Greenhouse in Minnetonka, and she has worked in the
industry for over 10 years.
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