Name of Event: 2019 Grand Rapids Smart Gardening Conference / Grand Rapids MI

Sponsoring Organization: MSU Extension

Date: Saturday March 2, 2019

Start Time: 8:50 am

End Time: 4:15 pm

Location : DeVos Place 303 Monroe Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Description of the Event: Presentations include:
"Sugar, Sex and Poison: Shocking Plant Secrets Caught on Camera" - William Cullina, Executive Director, Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens

"Smart New Shrubs - Advancements in Woody Plant Genetics" - Tim Wood, Spring Meadow Nursery Horticulturist, a.k.a. "The Plant Hunter"

"Smart Perennials for Midwestern Gardens from A-Z!", Richard Hawkee - Chicago Botanic Garden, Plant Evaluation Manager, Associate Scientist

"Demystifying GMOs for Gardeners", Dr. Ron Goldy, Michigan State University Extension, Senior Educator

"Great to Support Pollinators-Gardeners make the Difference!", Richard Hawkee, Chicago Botanic Garden, Plant Evaluation Manager and Associate Scientist 

Silent Auction / Door Prizes

Education Credit Hours: 6 education credits available

Website Link for Event: https://events.anr.msu.edu/2019GRSmartGardeningConference/