This year we have a jam-packed schedule of 15 different breakout sessions over the course of Sunday and Monday. These insightful and dynamic sessions will be taught from leaders in the industry, focusing on horticulture, writing, technology, business, publishing and much more! 

8:30AM - 9:30AM

Creating World-Class Displays for Your Garden
Dan Benarcik, Chanticleer
Tag: Horticulture 

Collaboration: From Co-Authoring to Ghost Writing 
Tom Christopher, Author & Ruth Rogers Clausen, Clausen Associates
Tag: Writing, Business 

Who are You Influencing as You Create a Presence on Social Media
Seth Reed, GrowIt! & Mason Day, GrowIt!
Tag: Technology, Communications

9:45AM - 10:45AM

Foodscaping: A Landscape Practice that Embraces Beauty and Utility in its Function
Brienne Gluvna Arthur, Brie Arthur Consulting
Tag: Horticulture, Sustainability

25 Ways to Communicate About a Tree
Beth Botts, The Morton Arboretum and The Garden Beat
Tag: Writing

Live Streaming Strategies in the Age of Video 
Chris Sabbarese, Corona Tools
Tag: Technology, Communications

The Pollinator Victory Garden: Winning the War on Pollinator Decline
Kim Eierman, EcoBeneficial!
Tag: Horticulture, Sustainability

Eavesdropping on Editors
Kathy Jentz, Washington Gardener, Steve Bender, Southern Living, David Ellis, American Horticultural Society, Rochelle Greayer, Pith + Vigor,  & Jo Ellen Meyers Sharp, Write for You! 
Tag: Writing, Publishing

Contemporary Southern Gardens
Tom Johnson, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Tag: Horticulture

Enticing Future Gardeners
Angela Treadwell-Palmer, Plants Nouveau
Tag: Writing 

The New Plant Roundup
Kelly Norris, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden & Maria Zampini, UpShoot LLC
Topic: Horticulture

Beyond the Plant Tag: Design Ideas for Writers
Karen Chapman, Le Jardinet & Christina Salwitz, The Personal Garden Coach
Tag: Writing

DIY Book Publishing: From Plan to Manuscript to Digital and/or Print Book
Katie Elzer-Peters, The Garden of Words & Claire Splan, Author & Freelance Editor
Tag: Writing, Publishing, Business

Designing Stunning Plant Communities that Stand the Test of Time
Claudia West, North Creek Nurseries & Thomas Rainer, Grounded Design
Tag: Horticulture, Sustainability

In addition to these thought-provoking sessions, we are also including a roundtable discussion around eight different topics on Saturday afternoon. This will be a great time of connecting, learning and growing with your colleagues.

Head over to our website to plan ahead which sessions you’ll want to attend during your time in Atlanta!

Also, don't miss this year's welcome keynote speakers and Georgia natives, Coach Vince Dooley and Dr. Michael Dirr, as well as The Weather Channel's meteorologist and co-host of "Weekend Recharge", Maria LaRosa.

Haven’t registered? Register today and join you friends (new and old) in Atlanta!