Agenda and Program Highlights 

8:00 am - 9:00 am

Registration/ trade show/networking

8:00 am - 10:30 am

VCH Exam

9:00 am 

Welcome –Keynote Address

Jack Manix 

9:45 am—Concurrent Sessions

“Insect Pests—The Major Culprits this Season”, with Jon Turmel.   This presentation focuses on the major plant pests affecting us this growing  season, how to identify them and more importantly how to control them.   Earns one (1) pesticide credit. 

“Greenhouse Technology at Walker Farm, with Jack Mannix.   Join Jack Manix, owner of Walker Farm, as he takes us through his operation to discuss some of the new tools they use in           producing a wide variety of plants.  There will be a great deal of practical information shared on these new technologies and how they can be valuable to both the grower and end user. 

10:30 am  -  Visit Trade Show 

11:00 am—Guided Tour of Walker Farm

11:00 am—Concurrent Sessions 

”Pests and Disease Issues in Vermont for the 2007 Growing Season” with Tim Schmalz.  This presentation will include a discussion of this season’s pests, diseases and how to control them.  Earns one (1) pesticide credit.

“Design Workshop”.  Come join six experienced and opinionated plant people as they guide us through their world of design ideas and plant  palletes.  We will look at two typical “garden” situations and formulate some great ideas on how to successfully plant these areas.  The focus will be on what works and what doesn’t and how to          introduce “new” plants to these areas.

12:00—1:00  pm   -     Lunch

You won’t want to miss this great spread of food!

1:15 pm—Guided Tour of Walker Farm

1:15 pm

“Apply Yourself:  The Why and How of Pesticide Certification in Vermont”, with Matthew Wood, VT Pesticide Coordinator.  Join Matt on a  discussion of understanding the VT pesticide regulations, the need to be certified and how to get certified in Vermont.

1:30—2:00 pm—Visit Trade Show

2:15 pm   -    Gordon Hayward Garden Tour

Take a guided tour led by Gordon and Mary  Hayward of their private gardens.  (Maps will be provided at the meeting).  The Haywards have been tending their gardens in Vermont through the  seasons for 25 years.  Their gardens have been  featured in books and articles as an evolving, living laboratory for their design, planting, and  maintenance ideas.  Wonderfully laid out and planted, everyone can get great ideas and  inspiration and come away with fresh insights for implementing their own garden endeavors. 

The gardens will remain open until 5pm for self-guided tours.  Gordon Hayward’s books will be   available for purchase and signing after the tour. 

VAPH Silent Auction 

The VAPH Silent Auction proceeds fund horticultural-related education in Vermont.  This year’s auction will be a silent auction.  You can view the auction from 10 am to 1:30pm.  Items are  donated from trade show vendors and any interested parties.  Bidding closes at  1:30 pm.  Please   consider donating an item for the auction.