Logo courtesy of Perennial Plant Association
The registration deadline for the Perennial Plant Association’s 2025 National Symposium is approaching, on July 15.
The symposium is July 28-31 at the Des Moines (Iowa) Marriott Downtown, with tours exploring into surrounding areas.
From tours of public and private gardens to education crafted for diverse industry interests, attendees will have the opportunity to explore botanical gardens, see the work that leading companies are undertaking and learn from top experts in the field. Comprised of education, tours, socials, dinners and a trade show, attendees can choose to participate in the weeklong experience, with PPA hosting “add-on” bus tours on Monday and the core symposium (Tuesday through Thursday).
Session highlights include:
- “The Prairie – Past, Present and Future” with Neil Diboll
- “Designing Landscapes of Place” with Darrel Morrison
- “Strategies for a Thriving Fall Perennial Program,” with a panel of grower professionals
- “Innovative Alternatives to Traditional Lawns” with Liz Anna Kozik
More than 65 sponsors and exhibitors have supported the efforts to be able to offer a week-long experience for attendees.
For more information on the National Symposium and to register, click here.
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