Conference announces speaker line up

BOSTON, Mass. – New England GROWS has announced its speaker line up for the conference which will be held Nov. 30 - Dec. 2, 2016 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center. 
 
At GROWS, some of the brightest minds in horticulture, landscape and tree care come together to share their insight and advice with green industry colleagues. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of design, technology, consumer trends and business best practices. From new plant introductions and disease management strategies to employee recruitment and eco-friendly landscapes, New England GROWS covers a wide range of topics. 
 
Acclaimed authors, influential environmentalists and successful entrepreneurs are among the speakers at the conference. Educational highlights include:
 
* Tracy DiSabato-Aust - internationally acclaimed landscape designer, horticulturist and best-selling author - will speak on "Designing with color, texture & form" as well as "High impact, low-care plants." DiSabato-Aust will also autograph copies of her popular books at the show.
 
* As landscape contractor for the award-winning television series, This Old House, Roger Cook, inspires millions with expert advice learned over the course of a lifetime in landscaping. He'll share his expertise in "Using natural stone construction in the landscape."
 
* What consumer trends will be game changers in the green industry? Trend spotters, Suzi McCoy and Katie McCoy Dubow of the Garden Media Group will unveil their predictions for trends to watch in 2017. 
 
* Popular entomologist and speaker, Michael Raupp, Ph.D. dives deep in a thought-provoking presentation "Can insect pests be managed organically?" and addresses world-wide concern in "Mosquito smackdown: What you can do to stop the bite." 
 
In all, conference participants may choose from more than 30 educational sessions over the course of three days. Continuing Education Credit from a gamut of professional organizations is available at many sessions.
 
The GROWS exposition is packed with 400 of today's leading industry suppliers, ready to make deals, including special GROWS-only offers from select vendors. Green industry professionals can check out the latest solutions, view demos, and get hands-on access to the tools, plants and technology they need to grow their business. 
 
In addition to in-depth conference sessions, interactive educational opportunities are available throughout the show on the expo floor. Attendees can pick up quick information hits at 15-minute Sprint Sessions; take in a training session at the new Safety Arena, check out an emerging trends vignette, or challenge themselves at the plant ID contest.
 
Registration options start at just $29 for all three days of the show and early registrants realize the most savings. For the complete agenda or to register, visit NewEnglandGrows.org. The GROWS mobile app is available on iTunes or GooglePlay and is a great way to stay up to date with conference details.