Interactive learning centers planned for 2017 Western

Learn the tips and tricks you need to know to help your business succeed at the 2017 Western. Join Western exhibitors in their island booths for 20-30 minute interactive education sessions. These sessions are designed so you can join in the conversation and ask questions or share your experience or listen to the conversation and learn about new plants, landscaping techniques and horticultural trends.

The following exhibitors will lead the Learning Center education sessions:

Ball Horticultural Company
• Men in the Garden: Recent trends in garden center retail show that age 18-34 guys are a great demographic to target!
• Social Media for Garden Centers: Be a part of the conversation!
• 4-Season Mixed Containers: How to wow customers - four times each year

Greenleaf Nursery Company
• Problem-Solving Plants
• Garden Debut and Greenleaf Nursery New Plants
• Achieving Predictable Quality

Loma Vista Nursery
• New Plants and Pests
• Transportation E-Log and Logistics
• Belgard — Elements
• Belgard — Design Studio
• Why Hardscapes Fail
• Good replacements for Ash trees

Watch wnla.org for more Learning Center sessions to be announced from:
• KAT Wholesale Outdoor
• PlantRight / Schwope Brothers Tree Farms
• Stockman Stoneworks

The 2017 Western is scheduled for January 19-20, 2017 in Kansas City, Mo.  More information can be found at wnla.org.