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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Meeting and Trade Show 2022
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE!\n2022 VNLA Summer Meeting & Trade Show\nAugust 25\, 2022 – 9 am – 4:30 pm\nUVM Horticulture Research and Education Center\n65 Green Mountain Drive\nS. Burlington\, VT  05403\nEXHIBITOR & ATTENDEE REGISTRATION:  HERE
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-summer-meeting-and-trade-show-2022/
LOCATION:UVM Horticulture Research and Education Center\, 65 Green Mountain Drive\, South Burlington\, VT\, 05403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220714T193000
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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Twilight Gathering:  Middlebury College Campus Tour
DESCRIPTION:July 14\, 2022 – Thursday\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\nMiddlebury College Campus Tour\n72 Porter Field Road\nMiddlebury\, VT  05753\n\nPlease join us for a tour of the Middlebury College Campus tour with Tim Parsons.  Tim has been the College’s Landscape Horticulturist since 2006 and is responsible for the maintenance and care of the trees and all plantings\, including new installations.  Tim also manages the the athletic fields using sustainable practices.   Come see what it takes to keep the landscape of a college campus thriving and enjoy some beautiful plants along the way.  We will meet up at the Mahaney Center for the Arts where there is plenty of parking.  \nLight refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@vnlavt.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/13137/
LOCATION:Middlebury College – Mahaney Arts Center\, 72 Porter Field Road\, Middlebury\, VT\, 05753\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20220601T165436Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Twilight Gathering:  Glebe Mountain Gardens & Landscaping Tour
DESCRIPTION:July 7\, 2022 – Thursday\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nGlebe Mountain Gardens &\nLandscaping Tour\n3714 Route 11\nLondonderry\, VT  05148\nPlease join us for a tour of Glebe Mountain Gardens & Landscaping Tour with owner Curtis and Martha Cowles.  Glebe Mountain Gardens is a family-owned business that was started in 1995.   They offer a full service garden center as well as landscaping and lawn and garden maintenance services.  Please visit their website to learn more about them HERE. \nLight refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@vnlavt.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-summer-twilight-gathering-glebe-mountain-gardens-landscaping-tour/
LOCATION:Glebe Mountain Gardens & Landscaping\, 3714 Route 11\, Londonderry\, VT\, 05148
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220623T200000
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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Twilight Gathering:  Elmore Roots Fruit Tree & Berry Nursery
DESCRIPTION:June 23\, 2022 – Thursday\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nElmore Roots Fruit Tree & Berry Nursery\n759 Symonds Mill Road\nElmore\, VT  05680\nDavid showing off his roots! \n  \nPlease join us for a tour of Elmore Roots Fruit Tree & Berry Nursery by owner David Fried.  David will also give a tour of a new growing method they have implemented using gravel beds systems that were developed in Missouri.   After 3 years of experimentation they are sharing their success with this new and innovative growing method\, which you won’t want to miss!   There also was a feature article in the 2021 Winter Issue of The Dirt about this.   \nLight refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@vnlavt.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening! \nAbout Elmore Roots Fruit Tree & Berry Nursery:\nAnika and Ari at work in the gravel beds. \nIn 1981 David was invited to live on the land in Elmore where he planted new orchards and began the nursery. It has expanded into neighboring fields over the years. Back then\, when David approached the local extension agent to see what he could grow here\, he was told not to try any fruit other than a few very hardy apples\, as they surely would not grow. Being a bit stubborn and having the experience of crossing the Sahara Desert and jumping in and out of freight trains in his travels\, he decided he would see for himself what could really grow here. The result is over 40 years of pioneer work in northern Vermont with various fruit trees\, nut trees and berry plants. \nHaving excellent mentors and working over the years with great dedicated young budding horticulturists\, this old hillside dairy farm is now a thriving nursery and food forest. Elmore has been growing northern kiwiberries\, hazelberts\, many kinds of plums and pears and cherries with great success. we make grape juice from our grapes\, jam from our berries\, and supply beer companies with our plums and pears.  Please visit their website to learn more:  https://elmoreroots.com/.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-summer-twilight-gathering-elmore-roots-fruit-tree-berry-nursery/
LOCATION:Elmore Roots Fruit Tree & Berry Nursery\, 631 Symonds Mill Road\, Elmore\, VT\, 05680
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220615T200000
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SUMMARY:VNLA Summer Twilight Gathering:  Vermont Zen Center Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:June 15\, 2022 – Wednesday\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nVermont Zen Center Garden Tour\n480 Thomas Road\nShelburne\, VT  05482\n  \n \nPlease join us for a tour of the gardens and grounds at the Vermont Zen Center.   Take a break and enjoy this beautiful location with VNLA friends and colleagues .  Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@vnlavt.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening! \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-summer-twilight-gathering-vermont-zen-center-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vermont Zen Center\, 480 Thomas Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20211217T153502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220125T151639Z
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SUMMARY:2022 VNLA Annual Winter Meeting & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:February 10\, 2022\n8:30 am – 5:00 pm – VIRTUAL as of 1/24/22\nVNLA Annual Winter Meeting & Trade Show\nUVM Conference & Event Services\nBurlington\, VT  05401\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/2022-vnla-annual-winter-meeting-trade-show/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20210927T180924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T181111Z
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SUMMARY:Snake Worms in Horticulture - Are There Any Solutions?
DESCRIPTION:October 3\, 2021 – 3:00 – 5:00 pm\nNorth Branch Nature Center\n713 Elm Street\nMontpelier\, VT  05602\nRSVP:  kristina@vnlavt.org\nFREE!  There will be no registration fee however we will gratefully accept donations at the door to cover the cost of the room rental.  \nCOVID POLICIES AT NORTH BRANCH NATURE CENTER:  Masks are required indoors for all staff\, visitors\, and participants; masks are optional outdoors.  You can read more HERE. \nJoin the VNLA and Professor Josef Gorres\, University of Vermont Plant and Soil Science Department on Sunday\, October 3\, 2021 to learn about the invasive snake worms (Amynthas spp.) in Vermont\, which includes: \n\n identifying the tell-tale signs of their presence \nhow to identify snake worms clearly and distinguish them from the lumbricid species that have been introduced from Europe a few centuries ago\ntheir impact on the environment and why they are so numerous in horticulture \nrecent advances in how to manage them. \n\nAnd\, with a bit of luck we will find some live specimens at North Branch and the nearby Montpelier Tree Nursery.   This gathering will take place both indoors and outdoors.   \nMORE ABOUT SNAKE WORMS   \nSnake worms are aggressively invasive earthworms that hail from Japan and Korea and were introduced to North America probably a century ago. In the Northeast they were first described in horticultural settings such as greenhouses and zoological gardens mid-20th century. Now they are found more widely spread at nurseries\, gardens and hardwood forests. They are regarded as a long term threat to the sugar maple industry as they are one factor in the reduction in forest regeneration. Some plant damage has also been reported from containerized plants at nurseries. Customers of horticultural goods are not keen on importing them to their gardens. \nResearchers at the University of Vermont\, including Professor Gorres\,  have been studying these worms for the past 12 years and potential biological controls for the past three years. Especially with respect to biological control there have been some development that may as part of a larger strategy help manage these invaders.  They welcome any VT growers to participate in trials next year.  You can read more about this work HERE. \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/snake-worms-in-horticulture-are-there-any-solutions/
LOCATION:North Branch Nature Center\, 713 Elm Street\, Montpelier\, VT\, 05602\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210909T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Summer Twilight Gathering @ Greenhaven Gardens & Nursery
DESCRIPTION:September 9\, 2021 \n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\n2638 Ethan Allen Highway\nNew Haven\, VT   05472\nPlease join us @ Greenhaven as they look forward to welcoming our colleagues and friends to a social evening at their nursery/garden center! Celebrating 30 years\, Greenhaven is Addison County’s largest full service garden center/nursery. They grow annuals\, perennials and vegetable plants as well as selling a large selection of shrubs and trees. The store has a full line of unique garden accessories and supplies.  We hope you can join us for this gathering and tour at Greenhaven.  Refreshments will be provided.    Please RSVP:  kristina@vnlavt.org.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-summer-twilight-gathering-greenhaven-gardens-nursery/
LOCATION:Greenhaven Gardens & Nursery\, 2638 Ethan Allen Highway\, New Haven\, VT\, 05472\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20210709T160756Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Burlington's City Hall Park Tour
DESCRIPTION:July 29\, 2021\n5:30 pm – 7:00 pm\nMain Street\nBurlington\, VT   05401\nPlease join the VNLA and host Burlington City Arborist\, VJ Comai for a tour of the new City Hall Park!   After nearly 8 years of planning and public participation\, this renovation project of City Hall Park was completed last September and the grand opening of the park was held in October.  Almost one year later the park is a sight to see!  Five VNLA member firms participated in the completion of  this project. \nWhile the project met many challenges along the way\, it has resulted in an innovative and sustainable design that future generations will enjoy.  We hope you can join us.  Please RSVP:  kristina@vnlavt.org. \nAfter the tour all are invited to gather at Zero Gravity Craft Brewery\, 716 Pine Street\, which is open for outdoor dining.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-burlingtons-city-hall-park-tour/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Burlington\, VT\, 149 Church Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05473\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association":MAILTO:hello@vnlavt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20210112T164258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210112T164258Z
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SUMMARY:2021 VIRTUAL VNLA Winter Meeting and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:February 11\, 2021\n8:30 am – 4:30 pm\nUVM Conference & Event Services\nClick HERE for the program and registration.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/2021-virtual-vnla-winter-meeting-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20201014T172542Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  City Hall Park Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 21\, 2022\n4:30 pm – 6:00 pm\nMain Street\nBurlington\, VT   05401\nPlease join the VNLA and host Burlington City Arborist\, VJ Comai for a tour of the new City Hall Park!  Also joining VJ to lead the tour will be Landscape Architect Jeff Hodgson from Wagner Hodgson Landscape Architecture.  After nearly 8 years of planning and public participation\, this renovation project of City Hall Park is now complete.  Five VNLA member firms participated in the completion of  this project.  \nWhile the project met many challenges along the way\, it has resulted in an innovative and sustainable design that future generations will enjoy.  We hope you can join us.  Please RSVP:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org. \nPLEASE NOTE:  MASKS ARE REQUIRED.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-city-hall-park-tour/
LOCATION:City Hall\, Burlington\, VT\, 149 Church Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05473\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20200904T154810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200910T175355Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Sunday Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:September 20\, 2020 – 2pm – 4pm (Postponed from 9/13/20 due to weather forecast)\nJudith Irven’s Home\nOutdoor Spaces Landscape Design\n423 Goshen-Ripton Road\nGoshen\, VT  05733\n\nRain Date:  September 19\, 2020\nPlease  join fellow members and friends of the VNLA for a Sunday afternoon social gathering garden stroll at Judith Irven’s Goshen garden\, which is situated in the Green Mountain National Forest above Brandon.  For the past twenty five years Judith and her husband and photographer\, Dick Conrad\, have made their home in Goshen\, gradually transforming an old hill farm into their extensive but very personal private garden.  Fall blooming flowers will be in full force!  Judith blogs about her gardens and you can also view many photos of her gardens at www.northcountryreflections.com.  This is a chance to gather\, chat and see some beautiful gardens! \nPANDEMIC GUIDELINES:  Given the COVID-19 situation this tour will be limited to 10 people and everyone is asked to wear a mask. Please RSVP with Kristina at:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-sunday-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Judith Irven\, 423 Goshen-Ripton Road\, Goshen\, VT\, 05733\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20200805T160923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200805T161048Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Kayak/Canoe Twilight Gathering
DESCRIPTION:August 20\, 2020 – 5pm – 8pm\nKayak / Canoe Trip on the Lamoille River\nw/ Vermont Canoe and Kayak\n4805 VT Route 15\nJeffersonville\, VT  05464\nhttps://vtcanoeandkayak.com/\n\nRain Date:  August 28\, 2020\nThe VNLA is happy to host a way we can all get a bit of down time\, enjoy some amazing VT scenery and wildlife\, and gather together outdoors with social distancing in place!  Please join us for a canoe/kayak trip down the Lamoille River on Thursday\, August 20\, 2020\, launch time at 5pm.  It will be a 4.5 mile trip down the Lamoille which takes approximately 1.5 hours to paddle.  There are places to stop along the way and picnic.   All equipment and the shuttle van are sanitized after each use and masks are encouraged while in the shuttle and whenever social distancing is not possible.   While this is no replacement for our Summer Meeting and Trade Show we hope to see many of our members w/friends and family for this trip down the Lamoille! \nCOSTS\nVermont Canoe and Kayak is offering our VNLA group a discounted rate.  Rentals include a life jacket\, paddle\, and shuttle transport.  You can also bring your own life jacket.  The rates are as follows and include tax: \n\nSingle kayak or paddle board:  $38.16\nTandem Kayak or Canoe:  $66.78\nCanoes:  3 adults or 2 adults and 2 small children (combined weight 150lbs.):  $66.78\nShuttle your own boat:  $15 per boat\n\nREGISTRATION / RSVP\nWe are asking that your reserve your boat/spot directly with Vermont Canoe and Kayak.  Let them know you will be with the VNLA group.  You can pay over the phone or the day of.  The DEADLINE to register/RSVP is Tuesday\, August 18\, 2020.  PLEASE CONTACT: \nBronwyn Decker @ Vermont Canoe and Kayak\nthedeckers5@icloud.com\n802-644-8336\nFOOD\nBring along your own picnic or order FOOD that you can pick up right next door at: \nThe Cupboard Deli & Bakery\n802-644-2069\nhttps://thecupboarddeli.com/\n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-kayak-canoe-twilight-gathering/
LOCATION:Vermont Canoe and Kayak\, 4805 Vermont Route 15\, Jeffersonville\, VT\, 05464\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association":MAILTO:hello@vnlavt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200623T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20220523T155250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220526T191530Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Twilight Gathering  / VT Zen Center Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:June 15\, 2022 – Wednesday\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nVermont Zen Center Garden Tour\n480 Thomas Road\nShelburne\, VT  05482\n  \n\n  \nPlease join us for a tour of the gardens and grounds at the Vermont Zen Center.   Take a break and enjoy this beautiful location with VNLA friends and colleagues .  Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@vnlavt.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-twilight-gathering-vt-zen-center-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Vermont Zen Center\, 480 Thomas Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200603T143000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20200528T144705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200528T144947Z
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SUMMARY:Webinars for Home Gardeners & Educators
DESCRIPTION:New Directions in the American Landscape (NDAL)\nEcology and the Residential Landscape: At Home With Nature – Webinar Series\nNDAL is presenting a series of live\, interactive webinars with a renowned group of instructors\, including Douglas Tallamy and Larry Weaner. This series is co-sponsored by the American Horticultural Society\, and Wild Ones-Native Plants\, Natural Landscapes.   One hour webinars are $25 and 30 minute webinars are FREE. The dates and topics for the series are below.\nRegister for a webinar:  www.ndal.org\nMay 28\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nDesigning for Nature At Home\nTwo Experts Converse\nw/ Douglas Tallamy & Larry Weaner\nJune 3\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nNative Meadows – Let’s Get Real\nw/ Larry Weaner\, FAPLD\nJune 4\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nThe Self-Sufficient Landscape\nBeing Your Own Plant and Seed Source\nw/ Ian Caton\nJune 9\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nNative Design\, Planting\, and Maintenance\nBreaking the Rules\nw/ Larry Weaner\, FAPLD\nJune 11\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nForaged Flavors – More than Just “Edible”\nw/ Tama Matsuoka Wong\nJune 16\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nLiving in the Wild – My Home Landscape\nw/ Larry Weaner\, FAPLD\nJune 17\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nConversations with an Owner-Operator Landscape Gardener\nw/ Douglas Smith MD & Larry Weaner\, FAPLD\nJune 18\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nBringing our Food Waste “Back to the EArth”\nThe Five Easy Steps to Home Composting\nw/ Colleen Faliciki\nJune 23\, 2020 – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nDealing With Weeds\, Deer\, and Other Garden Hurdles\nw/ Larry Weaner\, FAPLD\nJune 24\, 2020 – – 1:30 – 2:30 pm EST\nHow to Navigate Nature With Children\nw/ Scott M. Zgraggen\, Ed.D.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/webinars-for-home-gardeners-educators/
LOCATION:VT
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Start of the Season Catch Up/Twilight Gathering! - POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:April 28\, 2020 – Cheers & Beers! – POSTPONED\n6:00 – 8:00 pm\nZero Gravity Brewery\n716 Pine Street\nBurlington\, VT  05401\nPlease join us for a “start of the season” gathering with fellow VNLA members\, colleagues and friends to talk about just how long the winter really was and how quickly the season kicks into gear!   Catch up with friends and colleagues and share the ups and downs of our industry as the phone starts to ring off the hook!  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.   We hope you can join us for this informal evening gathering!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-start-of-the-season-catch-up-twilight-gathering/
LOCATION:Zero Gravity Brewery\, 716 Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200324T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:   Twilight Gathering / Oliver Seed Company Tour-POSTPONED
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nMarch 24\, 2020 – POSTPONED TO A FUTURE DATE\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\nOliver Seed Company Tour\n26 Sunset Avenue\nMilton\, VT  05468\nWe hope you can join us for a tour of Oliver Seed Company (OSC) led by Steve Hardy.  OSC was established in 1971 and started custom GMF fertilizer and Catamount seed in 1978.  OSC distributes throughout VT\, NH\, ME\, and MA.  They distribute a full complement of soils\, bark mulch\, organic fertilizers along with our own branded products. \nSteve has been with the company since 1989. and has held many positions from laborer\, foreman\, operations manager\, salesman\, crop consultant\, CEO and the last as owner.  Steve will give a tour of the facility as well as speak about the importance of cover crops and how they relate to soil health as well as the many fertilizer options.  Please RSVP if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  We hope to see you there! \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-twilight-gathering-oliver-seed-company-tour-2/
LOCATION:Oliver Seed Company\, 26 Sunset Avenue\, Milton\, VT\, 05468\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200115T203000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190106T201009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200114T181706Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA Wednesday Twilight:  Good Food & Music
DESCRIPTION:January 15\, 2020 – 6:30 – 8:30 pm\nThe Double E (formerly Mad Taco)\nEssex Shoppes & Cinema\n21 Essex Way #300\nEssex Junction\, VT  05453\n802-876-7152\nWith only a few weeks into “winter” we thought it would be fun to try something new!  We hope you can join us for a fun evening of good food and music as we gather together with friends and colleagues at the Double E for drinks and good food.  VNLA member Jamie Masefield and his friend\, Doug Perkins have so generously agreed to come play music for the evening (we will be passing the hat!).  In addition to being a stone mason\, Jamie is the founder and leader of the eclectic Jazz Mandolin Project\, an acoustic jazz fusion group that has played around the country and recorded multiple studio albums. \nThere is no fee for this gathering!  Please RSVP to let us know you will be attending:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-tuesday-twilight-tuesday-tacos-music/
LOCATION:Essex Experience\, T-Rex Theater / Double E Lounge\, Essex Town\, VT\, 05452\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20191119T192504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T192504Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  End of the Season Gathering!
DESCRIPTION:December 10\, 2019\n5:30- 7:00 pm\nZero Gravity Brewery\n716 Pine Street\nBurlington\, VT  05401\nPlease join us for this end of the season gathering with fellow VNLA members\, colleagues and friends to talk about the season’s ups and downs as we raise a glass and begin to look toward the 2020 season.     Catch up with friends and colleagues and share your stories of this past season and what is to come.   Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for this informal gathering! \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-end-of-the-season-gathering/
LOCATION:Zero Gravity Brewery\, 716 Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association":MAILTO:hello@vnlavt.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190809T171129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T171129Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works Twilight Gathering:  Oliver Seed Company Tour
DESCRIPTION:October 2\, 2019\n6:30 – 8:00 pm\nOliver Seed Company Tour\n26 Sunset Avenue\nMilton\, VT  05468\nWe hope you can join us for a tour of Oliver Seed Company (OSC) led by Steve Hardy.  OSC was established in 1971 and started custom GMF fertilizer and Catamount seed in 1978.  OSC distributes throughout VT\, NH\, ME\, and MA.  They distribute a full complement of soils\, bark mulch\, organic fertilizers along with our own branded products.  \nSteve has been with the company since 1989. and has held many positions from laborer\, foreman\, operations manager\, salesman\, crop consultant\, CEO and the last as owner.  Steve will give a tour of the facility as well as speak about the importance of cover crops and how they relate to soil health as well as the many fertilizer options.  Please RSVP if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  We hope to see you there!\n \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-twilight-gathering-oliver-seed-company-tour/
LOCATION:Oliver Seed Company\, 26 Sunset Avenue\, Milton\, VT\, 05468\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association":MAILTO:hello@vnlavt.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190809T171346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190809T171346Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works Twilight Gathering:  Green Mountain Compost Tour
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, 2019\n6:00 – 7:30 pm\nGreen Mountain Compost Facility Tour\n1042 Redmond Road\nWilliston\, VT  05495\nWe hope you can join us for this tour led by Dan Goossen\, the Director of Composting Operations for the Chittenden Solid Waste District.  2019 has brought some big changes to Green Mountain Compost as they have transitioned to a wholesale model only in an effort to become even more efficient and sustainable.   \nTheir long-term goal is to manage resources in the most environmentally sound\, efficient\, effective and economical manner possible.  CSWD is preparing for the new state law (Act 148) which goes into effect July 2\, 2020 which will require Vermonters to keep their food waste out of the landfill.  The tour will prove to be eye-opening and informative.  There is no fee and refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-twilight-gathering-green-mountain-compost-tour/
LOCATION:Green Mountain Compost\, 1042 Redmond Road\, Williston\, VT\, 05495\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association":MAILTO:hello@vnlavt.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190626T203709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190727T122509Z
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SUMMARY:2019 VNLA Summer Meeting & Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:2019 SUMMER MEETING\n& TRADE SHOW\nAugust 1\, 2019\nFairfax Perennial Farm\n7 Blackberry Hill Road\nFairfax\, VT  05454\nPRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.\nWALK-IN REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE.\nPROGRAM\nOur keynote speaker is Larry Weaner.  Larry has been creating native landscapes since 1977. He founded Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in 1982 and has gained a national reputation for combining ecological restoration with garden design traditions. In 2008 he received the top three design awards from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\, and his work has been profiled in regional and national publications\, including The New York Times. An active guest lecturer and instructor for horticultural and environmental organizations throughout the U.S\, he developed New Directions in the American Landscape\, a conference series dedicated to advancing the art and science of natural landscape design. Larry will be giving two presentations in the morning. \nAfter lunch we will hold our annual “Summer Auction” which helps us fund our educational initiatives and programs.  Following the auction there will be a presentation “Beekeeping in the Nursery and Beyond” w/Ralph Fitz-Gerald of Horsford Gardens & Nursery. The rest of the afternoon will be open for everyone to participate in the “Fairfax Perennial Farm Amazing Race” where you can test your greenhouse/nursery skills and get a real taste of what “perennial farming” is all about.  The complete schedule/details are below as well as registration.  The pre-registration deadline is July 22\, 2019. \nSCHEDULE\n8:00 – 9:00 am – Trade Show Registration \n8:00 -10:30 am – VCH Exam \n9:00 -10:00 am –  Keynote Speaker:  Larry Weaner\, founder of Larry Weaner Landscape Associates – “Finding Your Niche: Establishing an Ecological Focus for Your Firm”. \nDemand for ecologically beneficial landscapes is increasing\, and businesses with an ecological focus realize an expanded client base and an invigorated creative atmosphere.  Offering an ecological approach\, however\, requires knowledge and skills rarely taught in horticulture and design programs.  This presentation guides landscape architects\, designers\, contractors\, and others through what’s needed to establish a respected\, visible presence in the fields of ecological landscape design and management.  Participants gain a new understanding of local plant communities\, learn about design projects modeled on regional ecosystems\, acquire practical design\, restoration\, and management techniques\, and discover new ways grow their skills and businesses. \n10:00 – 10:30 am – Visit with Vendors \n10:30 – 11:30 – “Living in the Liberated Landscape”\, w/Larry Weaner.   \nAll too often in our gardens and landscapes we think of static compositions of carefully placed and managed plants.  But our approach can be more dynamic—and arguably more rewarding—than that by taking advantage of plants’ natural abilities to reproduce and proliferate.  Learn how designer Larry Weaner combines design with the reproductive abilities of plants as well as ecological processes to create compelling\, ever-evolving landscapes that bring new meaning to partnering with nature.  Using examples from his own property as well as diverse client projects\, Larry will share how this give-and-take approach can result in compelling\, low-maintenance landscapes that free plants to perform according to their natural abilities and liberate people from having to cater to their landscapes’ every need. \n11:30 – 12:00 pm – Visit with Vendors/Tour \n12:00 – 1:00 pm – Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 pm – VNLA/Green Works Live Auction \nPlease consider donating a plant\, book\, tool\, or item of your choice for the live auction! Proceeds from the auction fund horticulture-related education awards the Association grants each year. These students are the future of our industry. Bring your wallet! \n2:00 – 2:30 pm Visit with Vendors \n2:30 – 3:30 pm “Beekeeping in the Nursery & Beyond” \, w Ralph Fitz-Gerald\, Horsford Gardens & Nursery. \nJoin Ralph as he shares one of his passions with us- beekeeping! Learn about what it takes to keep bees\, including the equipment you need to get started. \n3:30 – 4:30 pm – “The Fairfax Perennial Farm Amazing Race”. \nHannah\, Dana\, and their staff have put together a series of tasks where you can test your greenhouse/nursery skills and get a real taste of what “perennial farming” is all about. We will break up into teams and a friendly competition will ensue\, complete with prizes at the end of this Amazing Race! We don’t want to give away too many of the details – be prepared for anything! \nSPEAKER PROFILES\nLarry Weaner has been creating native landscapes since 1977. He founded Larry Weaner Landscape Associates in 1982 and has gained a national reputation for combining ecological restoration with garden design traditions. In 2008 he received the top three design awards from the Association of Professional Landscape Designers\, and his work has been profiled in regional and national publications\, including The New York Times. An active guest lecturer and instructor for horticultural and environmental organizations throughout the U.S\, he developed New Directions in the American Landscape\, a conference series dedicated to advancing the art and science of natural landscape design. \n  \n  \n \nRalph Fitz-Gerald has been with Horsford Gardens & Nursery for 31 years and manages the field growing side of things. In his spare time Ralph spends time tending to his bees. \n\nYou can download the brochure here:  VNLA:Green Works 2019 Summer Meeting Brochure Attendees \n  \nEXHIBITOR INFORMATION\nEXHIBITOR SET-UP:\nSet-up time is between 7 am – 8 am Thursday morning. If you would like to make other arrangements please contact Kristina in the office. Registration for attendees begins at 8 am. \nEXHIBIT SPACE: \nBooth spaces are available outside or inside in one of the greenhouses. \nAUCTION:\nPlease consider donating an item(s) to our annual summer auction which helps raise funds for educational awards the Association sponsors. \nACCOMMODATIONS:\nClose by are:  Hampton Inn by Hilton\, Colchester\, VT – 802.655.6177; Inn at Buck Hollow Farm Bed & Breakfast\, Fairfax\, VT -802-849-2400; DoubleTree by Hilton\, S. Burlington\, VT-802.865.6600\, or Holiday Inn\, S. Burlington\, VT -802-863-6363. \nEXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:\nYou can register below or download the registration form and mail it into the office:  2019 VNLA Summer Meeting Exhibitor Registration \n  \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/2019-summer-meeting-trade-show/
LOCATION:Fairfax Perennial Farm\, 7 Blackberry Hill Road\, Fairfax\, VT\, 05454
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:kristina@greenworksvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190405T185139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T185139Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Plant ID Refresher & Nursery Tour Tuesday Twilight Gathering
DESCRIPTION:July 16\, 2019\n6:30 – 8:00 pm\nCobble Creek Nursery\n991 Tyler Bridge Road\nBristol\, VT  05443\n  \nPlease join owner John Padua for a plant ID refresher on woody plants as we tour Cobble Creek Nursery.  We hope you can join us for a fun evening of  “plant talk”!   Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope to see you there!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-plant-id-refresher-nursery-tour-tuesday-twilight-gathering/
LOCATION:Cobble Creek Nursery\, 991 Tyler Bridge Road\, Monkton\, VT\, 05443\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:kristina@greenworksvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190405T183530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T183638Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  Garden Tour Wednesday Twilight Gathering
DESCRIPTION:June 19\, 2019 – Wednesday\n6:30 – 8:00 pm\nVermont Zen Center Garden Tour\n480 Thomas Road\nShelburne\, VT  05482\n  \n\n  \nPlease join us for a tour of the gardens and grounds at the Vermont Zen Center.   Take a break and enjoy this beautiful location with VNLA friends and colleagues .  Light refreshments will be served.  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for a lovely evening!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-garden-tour-wednesday-twilight-gathering/
LOCATION:Vermont Zen Center\, 480 Thomas Road\, Shelburne\, VT\, 05482\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:kristina@greenworksvermont.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190405T182325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190409T190552Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works:  2019 Season Kick-Off-Tuesday Twilight Gathering
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 2019 – Cheers & Beers!\n5:30 – 7:30 pm\nGrowler’s Garage\n30 Main Street\nBurlington\, VT  05401\nPlease join us for a beginning season gathering with fellow VNLA members\, colleagues and friends to talk about just how long the winter really was and how quickly the season is upon us!   Catch up with friends and colleagues and share what it is that keeps you up a night worrying about the season to come and your ideas on how to keep your customers/clients happy as the phone starts to ring off the hook!  Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.   We hope you can join us for this informal evening gathering!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-2019-season-kick-off-tuesday-twilight-gathering/
LOCATION:Growler’s Garage\, 30 Main Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05473\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190106T200608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T181142Z
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SUMMARY:VNLA Tuesday Twilight:  Pruning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:March 19\, 2019 – 1:00 – 3:00 pm\nHorsford Gardens & Nursery\n2111 Greenbush Road\nCharlotte\, VT  05445\nPlease join Ralph Fitz Gerald\, Horsford’s growing field manager \, VJ Comai\, City of Burlington Arborist\, Tim Parsons\, Middlebury College\, and Adam Becker of A.B. Tree Care for an afternoon to talk about all that is pruning with lots of different perspectives from the presenters!  Come walk the nursery with Ralph and VJ and learn about tree pruning techniques on a wide variety of trees. They will look at pruning newly established trees\, semi-mature shade trees\, as well as mature and over-mature specimens. They will also look at young tree training\, crown cleaning\, crown raising\, and retrenchment pruning. Come prepared to walk and use the Greenbush Road entrance! \nThere is no fee for this workshop but please RSVP here:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-tuesday-twilight-pruning-workshop/
LOCATION:Horsford Gardens & Nursery\, 2111 Greenbush Road\, Charlotte\, VT\, 05445\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190304
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20181211T153523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T233645Z
UID:7104-1551398400-1551657599@vnlavt.org
SUMMARY:Vermont Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Early Bird Discount! Save $1 Per Ticket Purchased Before February 28th!
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vermont-flower-show/
LOCATION:VT
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T061909
CREATED:20190123T001149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T200337Z
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SUMMARY:2019 Annual Winter Meeting and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:2019 WINTER ANNUAL MEETING & TRADE SHOW\n\nPROGRAM\nOur keynote speaker will be Daniel Winterbottom\, RLA\, FASLA. Daniel is a landscape architect and Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington. In 1995 he developed a design/build program\, through which he and his students work with communities to design and build projects that provide amenities\, address social of ecological concerns and provide therapeutic environments for those struggling with traumatic experiences and mental health issues. His book Healing Gardens\, co-authored with Amy Wagenfeld was released by Timber Press in 2015. His awards include the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture Outstanding Educator award\, 2007\, the University of Washington 2006 S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award\, American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award for Community Service 2007\, ALSA Honor Awards for Community Service 207\, 2011 and 2013\, the EDRA/Places Great Places Award\, 2010 and he was inducted as a Fellow in ASLA in 2011. \nOther presentations during the day will include the VNLA Industry Award winner presentations\, a business roundtable forum\, research presentations\, and more. \n\nSCHEDULE\n8:00 – 9:00 am – Trade Show Registration \n8:00 -10:30 am – VCH Exam \n9:00 -10:30 am – Keynote Address w/Daniel Winterbottom\, Landscape Architect & Professor of Landscape Architecture\, University of Washington. \n“The Restorative Benefits of Nature”. Join Daniel as he discusses the concepts and benefits of healing gardens\, including the theory behind the process of creating therapeutic environments as well design strategies he uses. Daniel will talk about the practical application of therapeutic garden design and installation and present some case studies.  Daniel is the co-author of Therapeutic Gardens:  Design for Healing Spaces. \n10:30 – 11:00 am – Visit with Vendors/Trade Show \n11:00 am-Noon – VNLA/Green Works Business Meeting – includes presentation of awards. \n12:15 – 1:00 pm – Lunch \n1:00 – 2:00 pm – VNLA/Green Works Industry Award Winners Presentation of Projects.\nThe winners of the 2018 Industry Awards Program will present their winning entries complete with a description of their project and photos. \n2:00 – 2:30 pm – Visit with Vendors/Trade Show \n\nCONCURRENT SESSIONS\n2:30 – 3:00 pm – “Bringing in Un-BEE- lievable Beneficials” w/Cheryl Frank Sullivan UVM\, Entomology Research Laboratory. Cheryl will speak about her current research related to providing habitat in greenhouse-nursery settings to attract pest-fighting pollinators and other beneficial insects. \nOR \n2:30 – 3:30 pm – “The Role of Soil Biology in Earth’s Systems” w/Bill Landesman\, Green Mountain College\, microbiologist. Soils are one of the most biologically diverse and significant portions of earth’s biosphere. Scientific research on soil biology and chemistry continues to reveal striking insights. During this presentation we will explore how some of the smallest organisms (e.g. microarthropods\, nematodes\, bacteria and fungi)\, hidden away in the tiniest cracks and crevices of the earth\, play such a central role in processes of importance to humanity. In particular\, we will focus on the complex and micro-scale habitats created by soils\, how soil microbes contribute to soil fertility and the impact of soils on the global climate. \n3:00 – 4:30 pm – “Let’s Talk! Business Roundtable Discussions Continue” – Whether you are new to the group or retuning for our 4th year together\, we’re inviting all participants who are interested in listening and sharing their experiences in business. Entrepreneurs\, employees\, managers or those just starting out\, can benefit from this unique opportunity to learn from each other. Bring your questions\, concerns and challenges to the group for answers & reciprocal dialogue among peers. Be energized\, remember your goals and ever stop learning! Facilitators Ashley Robinson and other VNLA board members will help guide the conversation. We look forward to talking! \nOR \n3:30 – 4:30 pm. – “A Survey of Current Issues Affecting Best Management Practices for Enhancing Soil Health” w/Natasha Duarte\, the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont (CAV). Natasha will discuss a variety of topics related to compost and soil health\, including the recent updates to Vermont’s Storm Water Manual and current recommendations for when and how to use different compost and compost products to promote soil health and water quality; lawn care management for resilience in the face of increasing extreme climate events; containment and prevention of snake worm infestations; and more! There will be plenty of time for Q&A throughout the session. \nTHANK YOU TO THE USDA-RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR THEIR GENEROUS GRANTS AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEETINGS! \n  \nSPEAKER PROFILES\nDaniel Winterbottom\, RLA\, FASLA is a landscape architect and Professor of Landscape Architecture at the University of Washington. In 1995 he developed a design/build program\, through which he and his students work with communities to design and build projects that provide amenities\, address social of ecological concerns and provide therapeutic environments for those struggling with traumatic experiences and mental health issues. Mr. Winterbottom developed and incorporates a participatory design process in these service-learning projects to create responsive design solutions for communities in need. His book Therapeutic Gardens:  Design for Healing Spaces\, co-authored with Amy Wagenfeld was released by Timber Press in 2015. His awards include the Council of Educators of Landscape Architecture Outstanding Educator award\, 2007\, the University of Washington 2006 S. Sterling Munro Public Service Teaching Award\, American Society of Landscape Architects Honor Award for Community Service 2007\, ALSA Honor Awards for Community Service 207\, 2011 and 2013\, the EDRA/Places Great Places Award\, 2010 and he was inducted as a Fellow in ASLA in 2011. \n  \n  \nCheryl Frank Sullivan\, MS\, University of Vermont\, Entomology Research Laboratory. Cheryl specializes in the Integrated Pest Management ‘IPM’ of insect pests. She primarily conducts research using plant-based systems to attract and sustain biological control agents in greenhouse-high tunnel-nursery settings. She also assists growers with the development of their IPM programs. Phone: (802) 656-5434\, Email:cfrank@uvm.edu \n  \n  \n  \n  \nBill Landesman is an environmental microbiologist who applies molecular techniques to study how microbial communities – that is\, the assembly of bacteria\, fungi and other microscopic organisms – affect ecosystem processes of importance to humanity. Bill maintains two major areas of research: a) the microbial ecology of Lyme disease and b) the biogeography of soil microbial communities. In recent yearshe has diverted all of his attention to studying the ecological factors affecting the risk of acquiring Lyme disease in Vermont. Specifically\, Bill studies how tick population sizes\, as well as the infection prevalence of Borrelia burgdorferi\, the spirochete bacterium that causes Lyme disease\, change over time and space. In addition\, Bill is investigating a potential link between the composition of the tick microbiome and the probability that a tick is a carrier for Borrelia burgdorferi. His research is carried out in collaboration with a team of undergraduate researchers at Green Mountain College. When he is not in the field or the lab\, he teaches Ecology\, Microbiology and Soil Ecology. \n  \n  \n \nAshley Robinson is the VNLA Vice-President and was educated at the Landscape Institute in Cambridge MA\, and worked for a renowned landscape architect\, in MA. Ashley has managed several retail flower & garden shops\, then moved to Vermont 10 years ago to start her own landscape design business. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nNatasha Duarte is the Director of the Composting Association of Vermont (CAV); she coordinates with partners for compost and soil health-related outreach and education projects and represents CAV in policy initiatives. CAV sees the use of compost as vital to soil health through practices that contribute to water quality\, plant vigor\, and environmental resilience. Natasha is also the Chair to the Farm to Plate Food Cycle Coalition. She has an M.S. in Soil Science from N.C. State University and a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Vermont. \n  \n  \n  \nATTENDEE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION\n  \nPre-registration deadline is EXTENDED UNTIL  January 30\, 2019; price goes up at the door after that!\nYou can register below or download the registration form and mail it into the office. \nPARKING:  As part of your registration parking is free.  A permit will be mailed to you a few days prior to the show.  You should display this permit in your window.\n  \n*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE* \n  \n\n\n  \nEXHIBITOR INFORMATION & REGISTRATION\n  \nThe Vermont Nursery & Landscape Association/Green Works would like to invite you to exhibit at our Annual Winter Meeting and Trade Show on Thursday\, February 7\, 2019. The meeting will be held at the UVM Davis Center\, US Route 2\, Burlington\, VT. We expect 100-150 attendees to visit our Winter Meeting & Trade Show and have set aside time throughout the day for attendees to visit exhibitors. \nExhibitor registration includes full meeting attendance for one representative and includes morning refreshments\, lunch\, and admission to the educational seminars. Each registered exhibitor will be provided a 6’ skirted banquet table. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at approximately 4:30 p.m. Please complete the enclosed registration form and return it to the Green Works/VNLA office by January 21\, 2019. \nSET-UP:\nSet-up time is between 6:30 am – 8 am February 7\, 2019. Once you register we will email you specific information about move-in and set up. Registration for attendees begins at 8 am. \nACCOMMODATIONS:\nThe DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Burlington (our presenting/hotel sponsor for the 2019 Vermont Flower Show) is located at 870 Williston Road\, S. Burlington\, VT 05403 – 802-865-6626.   Other hotels in the area include the Holiday Inn – 800-315.2605; and Trader Duke’s Hotel\, 1117 Williston Road\, S. Burlington\, VT – 844-631-0595. \nEXHIBITOR REGISTRATION:\nYou can register below or download the registration form and mail it into the office. \n  \n*ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE* \n  \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/2019-annual-winter-meeting-and-trade-show/
LOCATION:UVM Davis Center\, US Route 2\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:VNLA/Green Works Tuesday Gathering:   Cheers\, Tears & Beers
DESCRIPTION:November 27\, 2018\n4:30- 6:30 pm\nZero Gravity Brewery\n716 Pine Street\nBurlington\, VT  05401\nPlease join us for this end of the season gathering with fellow VNLA members\, colleagues and friends to talk about the season’s ups and downs as we raise a glass and begin to look toward the 2019 season.     Catch up with friends and colleagues and share your stories of this past season and what is to come.   Please RSVP with Kristina in the office if you would like to attend:  kristina@greenworksvermont.org.  There is no fee to attend.  We hope you can join us for this informal gathering! \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/vnla-green-works-tuesday-gathering-cheers-tears-beers/
LOCATION:Zero Gravity Brewery\, 716 Pine Street\, Burlington\, VT\, 05401\, United States
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SUMMARY:Montreal Botanic Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:September 17\, 2018 – Monday – A SECOND BUS HAS BEEN ADDED!\nYou will not want to miss this day tour to one of the world’s top garden attractions\, the Montreal Botanic Gardens\, and a chance to see their famous fall Chinese lantern display.   Leaving the Horticulture Research Center in So. Burlington at 8am\, returning around 7pm\, we’ll travel in a Premier luxury coach. This tour is sponsored by the Vermont Nursery and Landscape Association/Green Works\, \, in collaboration with Dr. Leonard Perry\, Horticulture Professor Emeritus from the University of Vermont\, and his Green Mountain Horticulture Tours. \nRefreshments will be served going and coming\, and the videos on the bus will give you an overview of these gardens—among the largest in the world– and show you the development of them on the way up\, and showcase other gardens on the way back. The tour price includes admission to the greenhouse conservatories and gardens\, and includes an optional hour guided tour. Lunch may be purchased at the gardens\, or you may bring your own. Keep in mind the mileage alone (figured at the federal rate) if you drove would be more than the total price of this tour\, would entail dealing with Montreal traffic\, and wouldn’t even include parking and gardens admission\, as well as the chance to meet and learn from Dr. Perry and others with garden interests–all part of this tour. \nThis display of hundreds of hand-made silk Chinese lanterns is of course stunning at night\, but is even more colorful and easily seen in daylight. Each year the main display represents a new theme and new lanterns\, some floating in the pond\, some over 10 feet high. The theme this year focuses on “Natural Harmony.” This display is found throughout the largest Chinese garden outside China (done in the style of the Ming Dynasty)\, where you’ll also find the largest Penjin (Chinese bonsai) collection in North America. Nearby you’ll find the modernistic Japanese garden\, tea room and bonsai collection; and many specialty gardens such as rock garden\, perennials\, roses\, design ideas\, trees and shrubs. The 11 greenhouses have changing seasonal displays\, and extensive collections of plants such as orchids\, begonias\, ferns and cacti. \nAny family or friends interested in joining you? Send in your registration NOW in order to guarantee seats on this relaxing\, comfortable and educational tour which usually sells out early. If you have any questions or special needs (seating\, accessibility)\, please let me know: 802-318-8453\, leonard.perry@uvm.edu. \nCOSTS\n$98 per person \n$88 per person prior to May 31\, 2018 \n$88 per person prior to Aug. 30 for VNLA/Green Works members and Vermont Master Gardeners) \nTO REGISTER\nThe registration deadline is August 20\, 2018.  To register please download this form and mail it to:   Green Mountain Horticulture Tours\, PO Box 735\, Milton VT 05468. \nDownload Registration Form Here
URL:https://vnlavt.org/event/montreal-botanic-garden-tour/
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