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February 7, 2018 Lunch Included! 7:30am - 5:00pm

7:30am - 5:00pm Wednesday

February 7, 2018

Holiday Inn Clinton – Bridgewater 111 W. Main Street

Clinton, New Jersey

PROGRAM AGENDA

● New & Improved Plants for Demanding Conditions

● Perennials That Drink Responsibly

● Oh Deer! What now?

● Perennials From Spring To Fall

● Boxwood… Now You See Them,

… Soon You Won’t

● Installing Veneer Stone

● Paver Sealing 101

● Designing & Installing LED Outdoor Lighting

● Estimating Hardscape Project to Maximize Profits

● Accurately Calculating Hardscape Material Needs

● Marketing in the Digital Age

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ICPI CEC PA and NJ

Pesticide CEC Credits Available

Wednesday February 7

487 ELIZABETH AVE., SOMERSET NJ PHONE: (732) 560-5060 FAX: (732) 560-5064

6525 SULLIVAN TRAIL., WIND GAP PA PHONE: (610) 863-6006 FAX: (610) 863-6384

NJ CNLP Recertification

CEU’s pre-approved

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APLD CEU’s 1 Credit each

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PROGRAM 1 — ROOM #1 PROGRAM 2 — ROOM #2 TIME EVENT EVENT

7:30AM - 8:00PM REGISTRATION WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST REGISTRATION WITH CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST

8:00AM - 8:45AM PROVEN WINNERS “New and Improved Plants for Demanding Conditions”

Presented by Jane Beggs Joles from Spring Meadow Nursery. Jane has a B.S. in Horticulture and an M.S. in Agricultural Economics both from Michigan State University. Go Green! She has worked in the wholesale nursery industry for over 20 years. Her current job is marketing Proven Winners shrubs to the landscape industry.

“Installing Veneer Stone” The steps for installing thin veneer stone will Be covered, starting with preparing the substrate through adhering the veneer stone and mortaring the joints.

Presented by Malvin Ayala of Vermont Thinstone. Malvin is their Architectural Rep with over 8 years of experience in the Hardscape and Masonry industry.

8:45AM - 9:45AM “Perennials That Drink Responsibly” Stephanie makes the case for choosing plants - native or nonnative - that are not overly thirsty. If a plant is in the right place, you can give it what it needs in spring and just wave at it the rest of the year.

Presented by Stephanie Cohen The Perennial Diva, a contributing editor for Fine Gardening, former advisory board and contributing editor for Green Profit and PHS‟s Green Scene, and a writer for the Blooms of Bressingham Plant Program.

“Designing and Installing LED Outdoor Lighting Systems” Join Joe to learn the basics of Designing and Installing Outdoor Lighting Systems. He will also discuss how to best use the different fixtures.

Presented by Joe Biondo, Alliance Outdoor Lighting Territory Manager. Joe has been in the Landscape Lighting industry since the early 90’s starting as a landscape business owner / installer, to distribution In 2000 and then to manufacturing. Joe teaches the fundamentals of Landscape Lighting / LED Lighting.

9:45AM - 10:00AM BREAK BREAK

10:00AM - 11:00AM “OH DEER, NOW WHAT?”

Did you look out your window and see someone looking back at you? You may have Odocoileus virginianus. You know deer!

Presented by Sharee Solow One of the Mid-Atlantic region’s most respected certified horticulturists Sharee Solow PCH ASLA blends a lifetime of accomplishments and international learning to offer uniquely sophisticated landscape designs. She now uses her degrees in landscape architecture (BS) and horticulture (BS) marketing (MS) theater (BFA) as a freelance designer to create digital designs for commercial institutional and residential environments.

“Designing and Installing LED Lighting” continued Presented by Joe Biondo, Alliance Outdoor Lighting Territory Manager.

11:00AM - 12:00PM “Perennials From Spring To Fall” Stephanie will tell you how to have seasonal displays in your perennial gardens for every season. Develop super impact for spring, summer sizzle, flowers and foliage for fall, and possibly a winter wonderland if you can see it above the snow line.

Presented by Stephanie Cohen, The Perennial Diva

Empire Outdoor Living Join us to learn about designing and installing Propane or Natural Gas burning outdoor elements utilizing Crossfire Technology and why it is superior to the other burners on the market. We will also discuss Custom Outdoor Kitchens.

Presented by Jason Gerhard, Empire Distributing Outdoor Products Manager. Jason has been a Sales Trainer in retail sales and outside sales since 2009. He is a Product Specialist for Outdoor

12:00PM - 1:00PM LUNCH LUNCH

1:00PM - 2:00PM “Marketing in the Digital Age” Join Ryan to learn how Digital advertising is different from traditional methods and how to maximize its effectiveness. Ryan will discuss Website creation and SEO. Facebook ads and the benefits of using other Social media platforms, among other topics

Presented by Ryan Ravalli, Southern NJ Techo-Bloc Territory Representative Ryan has 12 years experience in the Hardscape Industry and graduated from Delaware Valley University in 2007.

“Estimating Hardscape Projects to Maximize Profits” Join Mike to learn the cost recovery methods that ensure profitability on every project.

Presented by Mike Conway Northeast Sales Manager for Techo Bloc. Mike is an ICPI and NCMA instructor, he is also PICP certified. He specializes n territory management and business development. He has a passion for giving excellent service to dealers and contractors, for construction, and getting the job done the right way.

2:00PM - 3:00PM “Boxwood…Now You See Them. Soon You Won’t!” Recognizing Diseases of Boxwood and their Management

Presented by Richard Buckley, Director, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory at Rutgers. Rich runs the Plant Diagnostic Lab and Nematode Detection Service at the Ralph Geiger Turfgrass Education Center. After earning his BS in Entomology and Plant Pathology from the University of Delaware, Rich received an MS in Turfgrass Pathology from Rutgers University. 2 PA and NJ Pesticide CEC

“Paver Sealing 101”

Paver Sealing 101 is designed to teach you the basics of sealing concrete and natural stone pavers! We'll begin with an overview of the various types of sealers on the market and then move into prepara-tion tips and installation techniques. We'll then close things out with a discussion on common sealer issues and how to address them.

3:00PM 3:15PM BREAK BREAK

3:15PM - 4:00PM “Accurately Calculating Hardscape Material Needs” “Paver Sealing 101” continued

Have you ever lost money because you made a mistake measuring for a stone project? Join us to learn how to prepare accurate material needs lists from jobsite or landscape plan measurements.

Presented by Glenn Tager and Chris Krupa of Cambridge Pavers. Chris is the Territory Manager for Cambridge Pavers and Wall Systems, Central and Southern New Jersey. He has 11 years dedicated to Hardscapes with extensive knowledge of Paver, Wall and Permeable Installations. He is a CEU Provider for AIA, ICPI and ASLA. Glenn is the Territory Manager for Cambridge Pavers and Wall systems, PA and DE. He has 25 years hardscape experience. with an OH Design Degree from Delaware Valley College. Glenn previously owned a Hardscape company in Connecticut. He is a CEU Provider for AIA,ICPI and ASLA.

4:00PM - 5:00PM Stone Farm Living Learn about outdoor living products including Outdoor Fireplace kits.

Presented by David Derosa and Stephen Singlak Steve is the founder and owner of Stone Farm LLC. David is the Sales Manager for Stone Farm, he has nearly 30 years in the Construction business as a laborer, mason, site manager and sales professional, Dave has become a resource for all of the dealers and contractors he supports throughout the entire Northeast.

Date: February 7, 2018 One Day Event! Time: 7:30AM - 5:00PM

Location: Holiday Inn - Clinton-Bridgewater, 111 W. Main Street Clinton, NJ

Cost: Only $45.00 per person* LUNCH INCLUDED

487 ELIZABETH AVE., SOMERSET NJ PHONE: (732) 560-5060 FAX: (732) 560-5064

6525 SULLIVAN TRAIL., WIND GAP PA PHONE: (610) 863-6006 FAX: (610) 863-6384

NJ CNLP Recertification CEU’s pre-approved

*Non-refundable payment. Payment cannot be charged to Northern Nurseries account.

1.5 ICPI CEC’s

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1 ICPI CEC

Drawing held at the end of the day, Feb. 7 You don’t need to be present to win

One entry per attendee

1 ICPI CEC