The New Varieties Theatre sets the stage for the Hort Happening crowd on the 700 level, offering a wonderful backdrop to the number of speakers planned for the five-day show. Look to Landscape Ontario experts as they talk about architecture in the residential landscape, creating a low-maintenance garden and creating focal points in a garden. They will also spur excitement and answer questions on the latest plant introductions for 2003, some of which will be highlighted in a display garden. The garden, designed by Beth Edney of Designs by the Yard and Landscape Ontario’s Kristen McIntyre, incorporates new plant varieties introduced in 2003 and available at local garden centres this spring. Each plant will be labeled for easy identification.
The Landscape Trades special edition features descriptions and colour photos of 260 of the latest in annuals, perennials, woody plants and roses. Gardeners will read about growth and flower characteristics, blooming times, as well as planting and maintenance considerations. They can also view some of the beautiful award-winning landscape retreats created by Landscape Ontario members. A list of garden centres inform gardeners on where they may pick up the latest selection of plants. This fabulous edition will be handed out with each purchase of the Canada Blooms’ show guide – at the New Varieties Theatre and throughout the show.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 – 3:30 P.M.
Architecture in the residential landscape
Kent Ford, Kent Ford Design Group
Wednesday, March 12, 2003 – 4:30 P.M.
New plant introductions for 2003
Beth Edney, Designs by the Yard
Thursday, March 13, 2003 – 3:30 P.M.
From paving stones to pruning…
Tom Leedle, Leedle Landscaping
Thursday, March 13, 2003 – 4:30 P.M.
New plant introductions for 2003
Denis Flanagan, HGTV
Friday, March 14, 2003 – 3:30 P.M.
Creating a low-maintenance garden
Margarete Schlorke, Landscape Garten
Friday, March 14, 2003 – 4:30 P.M.
New plant introductions for 2003
Charlie Dobbin, HGTV
Saturday, March 15, 2003 – 3:30 P.M.
Be good to your lawn and the environment
Ken Pavely, Landscape Ontario
Saturday, March 15, 2003 – 4:30 P.M.
New plant introductions for 2003
Rodger Tschanz, University of Guelph
Sunday, March 16, 2003 – 2:30 P.M.
Creating focal points in a garden
Beth Edney, Designs by the Yard
Sunday, March 16, 2003 – 3:30 P.M.
New plant introductions for 2003
Janet Anderson, JEA Perennials
NOTE: Offer to LO retail members
Landscape Ontario will distribute a select quantity of the “Special Edition for Home Gardeners” magazine. Copies will be available to LO members to hand out at their retail location. Printing is free; we ask that members pay only for the shipping charges. One box holds 150 copies. No costs are attached to those boxes picked up directly at the LO office. Limited quantities available.
Contact:
New Varieties Theatre: Kristen McIntyre, 905-875-1805, ext. 321
Landscape Trades Special Edition for Home Gardeners: Lee Ann Knudsen, 905-875-1805, ext. 314
