1st Presentation - ECOLOGICAL GARDENING FOR BEAUTY AND BIODIVERSITY: A 10-STEP BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS

For centuries, gardens have existed for one main purpose; to bring beauty to our lives. Today, we know that gardens can offer so much more than that. In the light of habitat loss, alarming increases in threatened wildlife species now on the verge of extinction, and the ever increasing threats from climate change, it’s time to think beyond gardening for just ourselves. The new gardening ethic considers gardening in a way that enhances the surrounding environment for the benefit of all other life as well through the practice of ecological gardening. This presentation will explore how we’ve arrived at this point, why now, and provides a solid, 10-step blueprint for success that we can all implement, regardless of where we live or garden. It’s not only important that we act now, it’s essential!

2nd Presentation - GROWING A GREENER WORLD - A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT SOME OF OUR MOST POPULAR STORIES FROM THE PAST 12 SEASONS

In this inspiring and motivational session, Joe draws on his extensive travels across America to produce and host his National Emmy Award-winning public television series, Growing a Greener World®. With an extensive collection of stories over 200 episodes, through beautiful high definition video and award-winning photography, you’ll meet some of the most fascinating people, see some of the most interesting places and discover organizations doing great things for the planet, all with an emphasis on organic gardening and a common thread that will empower each of us to advance the cause of these gardening heroes in our own communities.