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The Gardens at Ball
1017 Roosevelt Road
West Chicago, IL 60185
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
800 879-BALL
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Darwin Perennials Day 2013
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Come experience the sweet smell of success!
Everything you need to succeed is right here:
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8 a.m. – 9 a.m.:
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“Grab ’n Go” breakfast
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8 a.m. – 3 p.m.:
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Meet with more than 25 Ball Perennial and Woody Ornamental Suppliers and see their 2014 lineups
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8:30 a.m. – Noon:
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Information Stations open for discussions and demonstrations
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- NEW 2014 Introductions from Darwin Perennials
- Large liner vs. bareroot grow-out comparisons
- First-year flowering and overwinter production comparisons from Kieft Seed
- Unique mixed container recipes on display
- New variety focus on woody shrubs from Ball Ornamentals
- Perennial Display Garden Tours
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Noon – 1 p.m.:
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Barbecue lunch
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1 p.m. – 3 p.m.:
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Guest Speakers
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Maria Zampini, Plant Promoter and Writer: "The Fellowship of the Green Rings" Maria will use the Lord of the Rings trilogy to illustrate how our modern-day industry can unite.
Grower BUZZ Live! With Chris Beytes:
An open discussion with a panel of your peers.
- Variety selection
- First-year flowering vs. traditional production
- Pot sizes: bigger or smaller?
- Getting retailers to buy more
- How to better serve consumer needs
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