2012 Grounds Management Symposium

Hosted by The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories and Arboretum
Charlotte, NC
March 29-30, 2012
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Immerse yourself in the latest research from leading plant experts on the development and establishment of landscape trees. Read more.

IMLS Grant Gives APGA and VCU Opportunity to Document Why Public Gardens Are Important in Creating Sustainable Communities

In a project funded by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), APGA partnered with Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) to document and analyze the programs and contributions of eight APGA member gardens to their communities. Read more.

Traveling Exhibits at a Discount for
APGA Member Gardens

Rent one (or more!) of FOUR traveling exhibits at a 10 percent discount (for APGA member gardens only).
APGA receives many requests about how to find new exhibits that will attract more visitors and increase membership. This year, FOUR APGA member gardens- NC Arboretum, Morton Arboretum, Franklin Park Conservatory, and Longwood Gardens - have developed traveling exhibits, and have agreed to offer an exclusive discount to APGA member gardens.
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Exhibit! at Garden Paths 2012: The APGA
Conference in Columbus, Ohio

The APGA Conference is the networking arena for public garden professionals throughout North America.

APGA member gardens welcome, educate, and influence over 75 million visitors each year and have the purchasing power of over 600 million dollars. To encourage attendees to visit your booth, APGA will host the Opening Reception and Lunch in the Exhibit Hall. Read more.

NAPCC Featured in The American Gardener

APGA's North American Plant Collections Consortium is featured in the November-December 2011 issue of American Gardener, a publication of American Horticultural Society. NAPCC is the recognized standard for excellence in plant collections management and demonstrates a garden's enduring commitment to global efforts to save plants. Author Patricia Taylor spent months researching NAPCC, and conducted numerous interviews and garden visits in preparation for this in-depth article. Read this article. PDF courtesy of American Horticultural Society with permission to distribute.