Registration:

7:45 to 8:30 “Sweet Morning Fare”

8:45 Welcoming Remarks

8:45 -  945: New Plants for your Garden

Heather Callahan

New plant introductions to your garden.Highlights from Proven Winners plant producers

15 min Break

10:05:  First Door prize awarded.  Must be present and on time to receive award.

10:00 – 11:00: Growing Fruit Trees

Gregory Michael Peck, Ph.D.

Balance between an organic approach to raising fruit and using responsible spraying for home orchards and fruit growers.

11:00 – 12:30: Pests in your Garden

Stanton Gill – University of Maryland Extension Service Controlling pests in your perennial garden and invasive species to watch for in the Valley.

Lunch until 1:25: Lunch will be served in the cafeteria.

1:30 Second Door prize awarded.  Must be present and on time to receive award.

1:30 – 2:30: Green Roofs- Living Green Walls

Lynn Phillips manager of Natural Art Garden Center in Toms Brook, Virginia

Learn how to create your own green roof or decorate your garden with a green wall.

2:30 – 3:45: Trees and Shrubs for Your Garden

Peter Deahl –ISACertified Arborist and owner of Fine Pruning.

Start with the right tree and learn the proper way to keep your trees healthy with proper pruning and shaping.

3:45 Closing Remarks
Final door prizes