Everde Growers is excited to host you at the 10th annual virtual Horticultural Encounter®: Growing Plants for Life! Each day, we will host a different keynote speaker whose work embodies the spirit of gardening with pollinators, people, and communities in mind. Tune in to hear the speakers, experience dazzling plant displays, learn about new plants, and become inspired to grow plants for life!
Agenda
Day 1: November 6
Welcome to the Horticultural Encounter® 10 AM PST
David Kirby, Executive Vice President, Everde Growers
Keynote Speaker 10:15 AM PST
Foodscaping with Fruiting Trees and Shrubs: Brie Arthur, renowned horticulturist, author, and speaker
Panel Discussion 11:20 AM PST
Leveraging National Brands and Buying Groups for Local Growth Panelists:
- Crystal Cady, CEO-Designate, Northwest Nursery Buyers Association
- Corrina Murray, Director of Marketing, Plant Development Services
- Pat Flaherty, Vice President of Sales, Master Nursery Garden Centers
Featured Presentation from Everde Growers 12:10 PM PST
Foundations of Horticultural Therapy: Nicholas Staddon, Company Spokesperson, Everde Growers
Featured Presentation from Everde Growers 12:20 PM PST
New Products for 2024 and Beyond: Tom Foley, Director of Product Development, Everde Growers
Frequently Asked Questions: Answered! 1:00PM PST
Suzie Wiest, Nicholas Staddon, Grace McDonald, and Tom Foley
Day 2: November 7
Welcome to the Horticultural Encounter® 10 AM PST
David Kirby, Executive Vice President, Everde Growers
Keynote Speaker 10:15 AM PST
Wild: The Naturalistic Garden with Noel Kingsbury, an internationally known garden writer and researcher
Industry Update 11:20 AM PST
State of the Industry: Danny Summers, Managing Director, The Garden Center Group
Featured Presentation from Everde Growers 12:20 PM PST
Horticultural Encounter® Display Tour with Suzie Wiest and Nicholas Staddon
Frequently Asked Questions: Answered! 12:050PM PST
Suzie Wiest, Nicholas Staddon, Grace McDonald, and Tom Foley
Brie Arthur is a nationally recognized horticulturist, author, and speaker, celebrated for her innovative approach to suburban gardening. With a passion for promoting sustainable practices, Brie has made significant contributions to the fields of horticulture and agriculture, particularly through her advocacy of foodscaping—a concept that integrates edible plants into traditional ornamental landscapes. Based in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, she has worked extensively to educate the public on the benefits of organic gardening, soil health, and biodiversity. Brie is the author of several books, including “The Foodscape Revolution” and “Gardening with Grains,” where she shares her expertise in creating productive, beautiful gardens. Through her YouTube channel, ‘Brietheplantlady,’ and her numerous speaking engagements, Brie inspires gardeners of all skill levels to embrace ecological gardening practices that contribute to healthier communities and a more sustainable future.
Dr. Nöel Kingsbury is an internationally known writer regarded as one of the prime architects of the ecological or naturalistic approach in modern planting design. Equally brilliant and prolific, he’s written some 25 books on various aspects of plants and gardens over the years, four of them in collaboration with legendary Dutch designer and plantsman Piet Oudolf. He has also written for Gardens Illustrated, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, The Garden, Hortus, The New York Times and many other publications.
Watch Nicholas Staddon, Tom Foley, and Suzie Wiest visit the Forest Grove, OR, farm during the 2023 Horticultural Encounter!