2019 Nursery/Landscape Expo

The quest for more productivity pushes everyone to increasingly use digital and social media tools to interact with others, but are we really bette... More...

Tradeshow Hours

08 Aug 19

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Tradeshow Opening Ceremonies (Room lobby)

08 Aug 19

10:30 AM - 10:35 AM

Tracks: Events

Located at Tradeshow Entrance Sponsored by Athens Tree Farm, located in the lobby More...

Hemp your Business (Room 224)

08 Aug 19

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Hemp Is Legalized: Let's talk Production & the Texas Green Industry Thursday, August 8, 2019 | 11am - 12:15 pm | Room 224 PRE... More...

Growing Digital: The Dirt on Social Media Marketing – Daniel Cunningham (Room 302 AB)

08 Aug 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Daniel Cunningham

If social media is not a growing part of your marketing strategy, It should be! Learn proven and practical tips to help dig your roots into social ... More...

Mid-Year Economic Outlook – Dr. Charlie Hall *Sponsored by Garden-Ville (Room 301 BC)

08 Aug 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

Speaker(s): Charlie Hall

In this presentation, Dr. Charlie Hall will discuss green industry performance to date in 2018 and will set the stage for the fall season and 2019.... More...

Painting a Lighting Portrait; The Art of Landscape/Architectural Lighting - Nate Mullen (Room 303 A)

08 Aug 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker(s): Nate Mullen

How well a project can be lit is not determined by the quantity of light fixtures. This course will teach you how to comprehensively design a great... More...

Stunning Succulents – Dr. Olyssa Starry (Room 301 A)

08 Aug 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Speaker(s): Olyssa Starry

Succulents are becoming increasingly popular in the horticultural industry. This session provides an overview of different succulents that can be f... More...

Water Conservation & St. Augustinegrass; How Do They Piece Together? – Dr. Tim Pannkuk (Room 304 AB)

08 Aug 19

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Landscape

Speaker(s): Tim Pannkuk

Landscape water conservation continues to be a critical strategy for securing future water demands, especially in locations experiencing frequent d... More...

Protect Texas Citrus (Room 224)

08 Aug 19

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

CALLING ALL Growers, Landscapers and Retailers If You are Selling, Planting and Maintaining CITRUS then YOU need to be at this meeting! Thurs... More...

Connecting to Consumers Through Social Media – Brie Arthur (Room 302 AB)

08 Aug 19

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): Brie Arthur

Join author, industry consultant and social media aficionado Brie Arthur to learn about current approaches to increase your influence through socia... More...

Create a NEW Niche for Your Business by Designing Outdoor Learning Environments by Dr. Charles Klein (Room 301 BC)

08 Aug 19

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): Charles Klein

Hear how your business can get involved with designing, installing and maintaining Outdoor Learning Environments and here about new guidelines that... More...

Proper Lighting Installation with Comprehensive Plan D.I.D. - Nate Mullen (Room 303 A)

08 Aug 19

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): Nate Mullen

Proper outdoor lighting installation prevents lighting systems from failing. Following proven steps to avoid mistakes during construction and under... More...

Succulents for Texas – Data, Sales Trends and Plant ID – Heather Fleeger TCNP (Room 301 A)

08 Aug 19

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): Heather Fleeger

Learn sales trends on succulents based off of sales info around Texas markets as well as customer wants and give a prediction of what may be popula... More...

Turfgrass Nutrient Management – Dr. Becky Grubbs (Room 304 AB)

08 Aug 19

1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Speaker(s): Becky Grubbs

This talk will provide a comprehensive overview of turfgrass nutrient management including background on essential elements for plant growth, ident... More...

Financial Management - Using Your P&L to Effectively Run Your Business - McFarlin Stanford (Room 302 AB)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Speaker(s): McFarlin Stanford

How do you utilize a dashboard that matters? The scorecard in business starts with your Profit & Loss statement! This session will provide the ... More...

Margin Compression in the Green Industry – Dr. Charlie Hall (Room 301 BC)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Charlie Hall

The cost of inputs used in the green industry has risen faster than the prices of plant materials, causing a cost-price squeeze for all firms in th... More...

Photography for the Green Industry – Lisa Lennon (Room 303 A)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Lisa Lennon

In todays’ social media environment, photographs are vitally important in that split-second decision to stop and click-- or keep scrolling. W... More...

Sky Gardening: Growing Plants for Green Roof & Green Wall Installations - Dr. Olyssa Starry (Room 301 A)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Olyssa Starry

Green roofs increase the space available for gardening, especially in urban environments. This talk reviews some basic green roof design elements t... More...

Time to Think Green…Infrastructure – Shannon Currey (Room 304 AB)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Speaker(s): Shannon Currey

Plants for green infrastructure (GI)—and the expertise to grow, design, and maintain them—offer our industry new opportunities. Get an ... More...

TNLA PAC Trustees Meeting (Room 222)

08 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

TNLA PAC Trustees Meeting - By Invitation Only More...

Women in Horticulture Get Together (Room 220)

08 Aug 19

3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Tracks: Events

Women in Horticulture Get Together with Keynote Speaker Brie Auther, Sponsored by Landscape Art, Creekside Nursery, Leaf Landscape Supply, Magnolia... More...

Welcome to San Antonio Party (Stars at Night Ballroom, Third Level)

08 Aug 19

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Welcome to San Antonio Party as we Go Over the Rainbow - Sponsored by TreeTown USA includes live music and complimentry drink ticket - FREE with Tr... More...

TNLA Certified Professionals’ Reception (Cantilever Room, #220)

08 Aug 19

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Tracks: Events

TNLA Certified Professionals’ Reception — Cantilever Room 220, Partnered by: GO TEXAN, Honoring active TCNPs, TMCNPs, TCLA... More...

EXPO Registration (Room Lobby, Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center)

09 Aug 19

7:00 AM - 4:30 PM

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Coffee Before Keynote

09 Aug 19

7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Coffee before Keynote Keynote Presentation & EXPO Education Conference sponsored by Landmark Nurseries, Inc. More...

EXPO Education Keynote Presentation (Stars at Night Ballroom, Third Level)

09 Aug 19

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Business Development

*EXPO Education Keynote Presentation — “LeaderSHIFT” with Keynote Speaker John Kennedy. 3rd Floor Ballroom, FREE With Trade... More...

LeaderSHIFT - John Kennedy

09 Aug 19

9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Speaker(s): John Kennedy

There are four levels of leadership and John Kennedy will address each of these with a dynamic and thoughtful approach to being not just good and l... More...

Tradeshow Hours

09 Aug 19

10:30 AM - 4:30 PM

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Emerging Disease Issues with Nursery & Greenhouse Crop Production – Dr. Kevin Ong (Room 301 BC)

09 Aug 19

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): Kevin Ong

The Bugs & Fuzz Team will be exploring current hot topics as well as topic that are on the radar regarding potential damage should it show up i... More...

Hands On Session: Mosquito & Lighting All-In-One? - Rachelle Kemp TMCNP, TCLP (Room 303 A)

09 Aug 19

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): Rachelle Kemp, TCLP, TMCNP

Changing landscape lighting to mosquito repellent is as easy as one, two, three! This session is hands-on to show you how to change landscape light... More...

Plant Panel 2019 – Arnold/Creech/Owings (Room 302 AB)

09 Aug 19

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): Allen Owings ; David Creech ; Mike Arnold

Hear from Green Industry and academic leaders on what they see are new and trending plants for 2019. This will be a panel discussion. CEUs Avail... More...

Putting Success in Your Succession Planning - John Kennedy (Room 301 A)

09 Aug 19

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): John Kennedy

John Kennedy has been facilitating strategic and succession planning workshops for a decade. John will walk you thought the tough conversations and... More...

When the Dirt Hits the Plan PART I – Jeffrey Knight *Sponsored by EWING Irrigation (Room 304 AB)

09 Aug 19

10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Speaker(s): Jeffery Knight

All too often there exists a disconnect between the irrigation design and the actual construction of the irrigation system. Explore the number one ... More...

TNLA Student Rally (Room 225 C & D)

09 Aug 19

11:00 AM - 12:15 PM

TNLA Student Rally for High School and College Students - FREE for Students Only, Student VIP seating at Keynote Presentation at 9:00am and Rally ... More...

Marketing to Generation Me – Brie Arthur (Room 302 AB)

09 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): Brie Arthur

Marketing to Generation Me’ will inspire green industry professionals to take the lifestyle of gardening to the next level. Brie discusses op... More...

Recruiting for Stability – Finding & Sustaining a Team Focused on Growth - McFarlin Stanford (Room 301 A)

09 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): McFarlin Stanford

How do you spend your time recruiting for your team and make sure you don’t loose the team members you already have? Our session will take yo... More...

Reignite Your Plant Passion – Heidi Sheesley (Room 301 BC)

09 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): Heidi Sheesley

This presentation will highlight a mix of special shade and ornamental trees, shrubs and perennials (focusing on butterfly and hummingbird plants a... More...

Turfgrass Weed Management – Dr. Becky Grubbs (Room 303 A)

09 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): Becky Grubbs

Precision Turfgrass Management (PTM) is a method of managing turfgrass that considers variable needs across or within unique turfgrass sites. By ad... More...

When the Dirt Hits the Plan PART II – Jeffrey Knight *Sponsored by EWING Irrigation (Room 304 AB)

09 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Speaker(s): Jeffery Knight

We'll dig deep into the topic of compost and answer several questions: What is it? What are its uses? How does it benefit your soil? What are s... More...

A Native Perspective: Novel Ecosystem Approaches and Strategies - John Hart Asher MLA (Room 301 A)

09 Aug 19

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speaker(s): John Hart Asher

An ever-increasing number of cities are incorporating ecological restoration as part of a larger strategy to ensure resilience while also promoting... More...

Grapevines in the Landscape: Considerations & Maintenance – Dr. Edward Hellman (Room 303 A)

09 Aug 19

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speaker(s): Ed Hellman

Grapevines can be an interesting feature in a landscape and the fruit is popular for fresh eating or for making wine, juice and jelly. This present... More...

Professional Sales Tactics for the Green Industry - McFarlin Stanford (Room 302 AB)

09 Aug 19

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speaker(s): McFarlin Stanford

What sales tactics can you use and coach others to use that will help you close the deal?! Proper preparation for sales and thus business developme... More...

Putting Success in Your Succession Planning - John Kennedy (Room 304 AB)

09 Aug 19

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speaker(s): John Kennedy

John Kennedy has been facilitating strategic and succession planning workshops for a decade. John will walk you through the tough conversations and... More...

Water Conservation + Research + Industry = Changes to Your Business! - Melinda Knuth (Room 301 BC)

09 Aug 19

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Speaker(s): Melinda Knuth

Dive into past research papers on water conservation and related topics like how people use water inside and outside the home, and/or possible inte... More...

TNLA Foundation Meeting (Room 222)

09 Aug 19

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

TNLA Foundation Meeting, By Invitation Only More...

Emerging insect pests and new management tools - Erfan Vafaie (Room 304 AB)

09 Aug 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): Erfan Vafaie

The Bugs & Fuzz Team will help you train your eyes to detect new invasive insect pests, both current and anticipated. Also learn about some rec... More...

Greenhouse Production Secrets - Lloyd Traven (Room 303 A)

09 Aug 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): Lloyd Traven

CEUs Available: 1 TNLA More...

Hands-On Session: Updating & Retrofitting Irrigation Systems - Rick McNabb (Room 301 BC)

09 Aug 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): Rick McNabb

This class will cover the demand for and principles of how to update and retrofit existing irrigation systems both hydraulically and electronically... More...

Moving Mountains - John Kennedy (Room 301 A)

09 Aug 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): John Kennedy

John Kennedy will present his method of “Moving Mountains” by crafting your “pebbles, rocks, and boulders” from our Nursery... More...

Peckerwood Garden’s Exciting Plant Introductions – Adam Black (Room 302 AB)

09 Aug 19

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Speaker(s): Adam Black

A wide variety of distinctive plants have originated from Peckerwood Garden's plant collecting expeditions over the decades, and more surprises... More...

Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership (TALL) Alumni Reception (Cantilever Room, #220)

09 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: Events

Texas Agriculture Lifetime Leadership (TALL) Alumni Reception By Invitation Only Sponsored by: Landmark Nurseries, Inc., Nelsons P... More...

867-5309! – Lloyd Traven (Room 304 AB)

09 Aug 19

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Speaker(s): Lloyd Traven

Nationally acclaimed speaker, Lloyd Traven brings a whole new perspective to growing and selling plants. Lloyd uses his many years of experience in... More...

Digging Deep into Compost – Paul Tomaso TCNP (Room 303 A)

09 Aug 19

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Speaker(s): Paul Tomaso TCNP

We'll dig deep into the topic of compost and answer several questions: What is it? What are its uses? How does it benefit your soil? What are s... More...

Landscape CSI – Dr. Mengmeng Gu (Room 301 BC)

09 Aug 19

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Speaker(s): MengMeng Gu

When there is (plant) death happening in landscapes, a 'crime scene investigation' (CSI) is warranted. Could it be insects, diseases or env... More...

New & Exciting Plants for Your Landscape – Buddy Lee *Sponsored by PDSI (Room 302 AB)

09 Aug 19

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Speaker(s): Buddy Lee

A look at some of the new and exciting plants. Care, maintenance and issues are discussed to help professionals educate homeowners for success clie... More...

Opportunities with Native Plants in Landscape Designs - Mike Pecen PLA (Room 301 A)

09 Aug 19

3:45 PM - 4:45 PM

Speaker(s): Mike Pecen MLA

This presentation will explore what can be planted and where, for outstanding designs that perform. Discussions will include pairing microclimates ... More...

TNLA Chairs' Reception (Grand Hyatt - Texas Ballroom)

09 Aug 19

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Events

TNLA Chairs’ Reception — (By Invitation Only) Sponsored by Hotchkiss Insurance, KBW Supply & Whiz-Q Stone More...

TNLA Awards Fiesta

09 Aug 19

6:45 PM - 8:45 PM

Tracks: Events

TNLA Awards Fiesta — Awards Presentation +$ honoring the TNLA Arp, Young Leader, Summit and Texas Excellence in Landscaping (TEIL) Awa... More...

EXPO Registration (Room Lobby, Henry B Gonzalez Convention Center)

10 Aug 19

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

EXPO Registration More...

Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast (Room Hall 2 Behind Product Showcase)

10 Aug 19

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Events

Exhibitor Appreciation Breakfast For Exhibitors Only Thank you to sponsor Haviland Plastic Products Co. More...

Labor Summit *Sponsored by FEWA (Room 302 AB)

10 Aug 19

8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

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TNLA Certifications FAQ (Room 301 A)

10 Aug 19

8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

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TNLA Past Chairs Meeting (Cantilever Room, #220)

10 Aug 19

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Events

TNLA Past Chairs Meeting - By Invitation Only More...

Getting the Value out of Your TNLA Certification (Room 301 A)

10 Aug 19

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Arborists, Business Development, Designer, Growers, Irrigation, Landscape, Pest/Disease, Retail, Turf Management

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Tradeshow Hours

10 Aug 19

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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PAC Auction Results (Room Left Side of PAC Lounge)

10 Aug 19

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Bid 2 Win! PAC Auction Results will be live at EXPO at noon on Saturday. Stop by and see the action! Located to the left of the PAC Lounge. More...

Exhibitor Move-Out

10 Aug 19

3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Exhibitor Move-Out Useful Links: Tips for Your Driver Arriving at the Loading Dock Parking Move-Out Instructions A co... More...

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