- Two seminars will qualify attendees to receive pesticide recertification credits
- Retailer-oriented session to focus on differentiation in the container-gardening category
- New-variety seminar to cover highlights from the 2017 California Spring Trials
- Online registration for Expo attendees is now open at www.griffins.com
Tewksbury, Mass., June 27, 2017 – Griffin
recently announced the schedule of educational sessions for its 2017 Griffin
Grower & Retailer Expos.
The schedule
includes two seminars in which attendees may qualify for pesticide
recertification credits. The first, “Hot Topics in Pest Control,” is presented
by GGSPro Technical Support Manager Rick Yates. In this one-hour session, Yates
will review the latest new products and best practices in pest and disease
management. He’ll also share reviews on how recent introductions have performed
for growers in real-world conditions. “Hot Topics in Pest Control” is an annual
staple, and the most heavily attended Expo seminar each year.
In “How to
Fight Foliar Diseases,” Yates will lead a deep dive into prevention and control
of foliar diseases including Botrytis,
Rhizoctonia, fungal and bacterial
leaf spots, as well as downy and powdery mildew. Attendees will learn about
detailed rotation strategies, cultural best practices and practical prevention
tips. This session and “Hot Topics in Pest Control” are geared toward growers
at every level, from beginner to advanced.
“Beyond
the Plants: The Magical Mad Potter Tour” is a retail-oriented session presented
by John Johnston, Griffin’s retail education manager. Expo visitors are invited
to discover custom looks in containers, planting vessels and more to
differentiate their retail offer in the all-important container-gardening
category. Johnston will share examples from forward-thinking IGCs across the
country.
Hundreds
of new varieties come to market each year, but which of this year’s
introductions deserve a closer look? Griffin Business Manager Jeanne Svob will
share top picks from the 2017 California Spring Trials in her seminar, “Meet
Your Future Favorites: New Varieties for 2017-18.”
The 2017
Griffin Expos will also include educational sessions presented by HC Companies
and Dosatron.
The
Massachusetts Expo will take place August 23-24, 2017, at the DCU Center in
Worcester, Mass. This marks a change of venue for the Massachusetts Expo,
formerly held at the Eastern States Exposition Center in West Springfield,
Mass.
The
Pennsylvania Expo is set for September 27-28, 2017, at the Lancaster County
Convention Center in Lancaster, Penn.
Online
registration for the 2017 Griffin Expos is now open. For schedule details and
to register, log on to http://griffins.com/griffin-expo.
About Griffin
Griffin
Greenhouse Supplies, Inc., headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass., has served the
needs of growers in greenhouse and nursery production, and independent garden
centers for 70 years. Griffin operates 15 fully stocked service centers,
serving growers and retailers nationwide. The business also distributes live
goods including seed, cuttings and young plants. Griffin is among the premier
distributors in the U.S., with an outstanding reputation for operational
excellence, high-quality products and superior customer service. For more
information, please visit www.griffins.com.
