Indiana Green Expo 2015 Show Program

2015 New tools for Growth Trade Show Open Thursday, January 22: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, January 23: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Landscape Challenge Thursday, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq. ft. landscape/ garden project in 4 hours!

Lunch on Trade Show Floor Thursday & Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 pm Awards Programs: INLA & MRTF Thursday, 5:00 – 7:00 pm Convention Center Join the Conversation INLA Live Auction immediately on Twitter #IGE15 following awards program.

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The Indiana Green Expo is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive green industry educational conference and trade show serving Indiana and the Midwest.

The 2015 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is sponsored by the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. Unlike some for-profit trade shows, all proceeds from the IGE are used directly to better our industry through research, educational programming and other supporting functions.

Since the IGE is managed by green industry professionals for green industry professionals, you’ll find targeted, industry-specific products, information, education and networking that you can use immediately in your profession.

This year Purdue University and industry have worked together to bring you the best line up yet! Our educational programming has something for all facets of the green industry. The trade show features vendors with new products and show specials to make it worth your while. Take your time to visit as many as possible!

We thank you for joining us this year and look forward to seeing you again in 2016!

Table of Contents Page Wednesday Education (January 21)............................................... 2–6 Thursday Education (January 22)..................................................8–17 Friday Education (January 23).................................................... 18–27 Speakers List........................................................................................... 28–29 Educational Credits.......................................................................................30 CCH/CEU Information..................................................................................31 Trade Show................................................................................... 32–39 Sponsors..................................................................................................32 New Product Showcase.........................................................................33 Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund Silent Auction............................34 Hot Auction Items for INEF Silent Auction................................... 35–36 Annual Landscape Challenge...............................................................37 Exhibit Floor Plan............................................................................ 38–39 Exhibitors..................................................................................... 40–57 Exhibitors (alphabetically)............................................................. 40–55 Exhibitors (by booth number)....................................................... 56–57 CEU Fulfillment Tracking Form......................................................... 58 INLA & MRTF Calendar..................................................................... 59 Advertisers......................................................................................... 60

Wednesday Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Today’s Highlights Education: workshops a through K today Exhibitor Set Up: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Join the Conversation: #IGE15

Workshop A / Room 134 What’s That Turf? Keys to Identifying Turf and Turf Seeds Quincy Law, Gabe Macke, and Geoff Schortgen, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm / CCH = 3b: 3.0/RT: 3.0 Learn to identify the most common turf species and a few look-alike grassy weeds. Instructors will use live grass samples to help teach you the fundamentals of turfgrass identification. Additionally, participants will learn how to identify seeds and take home their own turf seed identification set.

Workshop B / Room 135 The Influence of Your Spray Tank Water Quality on Pesticide Performance Aaron Patton, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CCH = 2: 3.0/3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/5: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0 Turf managers routinely use water to mix and apply pesticides, but rarely do we consider pH, hardness, alkalinity, and other qualities of water that can dramatically affect pesticide efficacy. Learn more about what happens within the tank and what the latest research says about enhancing pesticide activity through adjuvant use.

Workshop C / Room 232 Organizing Your Shop and Your Fleet for Maximum Effectiveness Stephen Tucker, International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Learn how to properly organize your workshop from equipment layout to parts room management. We will also look at how to properly manage an equipment fleet with rising costs and decreasing budgets. Learn new ways to evaluate your fleet, save money, and get the most out of your equipment.

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Wednesday Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Workshop D / Room 233 What YOU Need to Know About Permeable Pavers Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Permeable Paver Systems –Ecological advantages are the focus of permeable paver systems; explore impacts of runoff and compliance with current storm water management regulations.

County Materials Course Number: 000011 Approved AIA/CES Credits: 1 LU/HSW/SD Hour Workshop E / Room 234 Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-Exterior) Review and Written Exam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 – 10:00 am: CLT Review (additional fee) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: CLT Exam Jim Messmer will review the basics of CORE training plus applicable modules (Softscape, Hardscape, Irrigation, Turf and Ornamental) followed by the written exam. Contact the INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee.

Workshop F / Room 235 ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course Pete Baloglou, Rick Bischoff, Techo-Block January 21: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm January 22: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm This two-day course equips individuals currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry with training and tools to properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. Participants have the opportunity to pursue certification at the end of the workshop, as well as potential industry recognition in the future.

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Wednesday Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Workshop G / Room 134 Identifying Turf, Landscape, & Nursery Weeds Leslie Beck & Geoff Schortgen, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm CCH = 3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0 Weed identification is crucial to proper control with herbicides. Learn how to identify 50 common turf and landscape weeds. This will be a hands-on workshop with live samples of most (if not all) of these common weeds. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this workshop will provide a lot of good information.

Workshop H / Room 135 The Mobile Superintendent William Brown, CGCS, Turf Republic 1:00 – 4:00 pm • CCH = 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 Being a mobile superintendent provides you the agility to access applications, streamline business processes, and collaborate wherever and whenever you need. In this seminar you will: - Learn Evernote and other key mobile apps - Identify cases to protect your mobile investment - Review mounts to access to your mobile device in the field.

Workshop I / Room 232 Equipment Maintenance and Purchasing Strategies for Declining Budgets Stephen Tucker, International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association • 1:00 – 4:00 pm In this seminar we talk about strategies to maintaining equipment, from the lease/purchase aspect to the preventive maintenance practices employed by facilities. We will also discuss the pros and cons of leasing vs purchasing equipment. We break down the actual costs and talk through the financial impact making the right decision has on your facility.

Wednesday’s schedule continues on page 6.

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Wednesday Education

Wednesday, January 21, 2015 Workshop J / Room 233 Saving by Knowing and Calibrating: Calibrating Sprayers and Understanding Weeds for More Effective Pest Control Randy Zondag, Ohio State University and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm CCH = 2: 3.0/3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/5: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0 This class will help you reduce the amount of pesticides used and increase your understanding of weeds so that you will be prepared in the coming season. Learn calibrating techniques for various types of sprayers as well as ‘herbicide math’, types of nozzles, valves, PSI, how to use technologies to decrease amount of pesticides, and the basics of weed biology.

Workshop K / Room 234 Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) Review and Exam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired 1:00 – 5:00 pm 1:00 – 3:00 pm: IAH Review (additional fee) 3:00 – 5:00 pm: IAH Exam As an educator and experienced IAH facilitator, Jim will aid you in preparing for the afternoon exam. There will be ample time for questions and individual attention. The review is also a great refresher for those already certified — earn IAH CEUs by attending. Contact the INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Today’s Highlights

Thursday Education

IGE 2015 Opening Session 8:00 – 10:15 am • Rooms 130–133 - Welcome with keynote by David Mellor, Boston Red Sox/Fenway Park.

Free Spanish Workshop Today Workshop L: Profesionalismo en la Industria Verde 8:00 – 10:00 am • Room 134 • Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co.

Trade SHow Open • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – 3rd Annual Landscape Challenge 10:30 am – 2:30 pm • Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq foot landscape/garden project in 4 hours with products from participating exhibitors!

Attendees and Judging Committee will vote on the winners.

– Lunch at the Trade Show!

A great bargain which allows you more time to spend checking out new products! Tickets available at registration.

– Free Consulting Opportunities Carol Rau of Career Advantage LLC will be available to meet with attendees seeking individual career consulting for 15-minute increments from 9:30 – 11:30 am on Thursday on the trade show floor.

Jeff Korhan, New Media & Small Business Marketing, available to meet with attendees seeking consultation on Thursday and Friday at booth #138, True Nature, Inc..

– Trade Show Lounge Serving refreshments and a comfortable place to meet with clients.

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INLA Scholarship Silent Auction (One day only!)

8:00 am – 3:30 pm • Scholarship Registration Table Bid on your favorite item... including the Landscape Challenge projects!

All proceeds benefit the INLA Scholarship Fund (INEF).

MRTF Awards Ceremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm • Convention Center, Room 134 Join us for presentation of scholarship and award winners.

We will be honoring Tim Gibb with the 2014 MRTF Distinguished Service Award.

INLA Annual Meeting and Awards Reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm • Convention Center, Room 140 Presentation of 2014 landscape and special achievement awards, introduction of 2015 board, announcement of Landscape Challenge winner and live auction. A don’t miss event for INLA members!

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Thursday Morning

Lawn Care

Plant Material Installation/ Maintenance

Indiana Green Expo Opening Session

Sports Turf

Production

Purchase tickets at registration desk.

Urban Forest Changes/Future of Urban Forestry

Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor

Can Eye Tracking Increase Display Sales?

Are Your Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticide?

Trade Show Opens (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) / Landscape Challenge starts at 10:30 am

Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Hot Issues for the Green Industry: Invasive Species, Bees and Insecticides The Cooperative Extension Service: 100 Years of Benefit, Jay Akridge, Purdue University Keynote Address: The Other Side of the Fence, David Mellor, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park

Golf

Thursday Education

How Do Customers Perceive Your Business?

Business

Thursday, January 22, 2015

Schedule at-a-glance

5:00–7:00 pm

4:30–5:00 pm

4:00–4:30 pm

3:30–4:00 pm

3:00–3:30 pm

2:30–3:00 pm

2:00–2:30 pm

1:30–2:00 pm

1:00–1:30 pm

MRTF Award USGA Green Section: Year in Review

Future of Lawn Care in the Midwest MRTF Award

Bermudagrass Field Survival: Lessons Learned from the 2013-2014 Winter

Grass Fields Can Take More!

MRTF Award

How to Fix Drainage Problem in Your Field

Quick Fixes for Athletic Fields

Sports Turf

Safety in Tree Work

How NOT to Prune

Installation/ Maintenance

Hardy Landscape Roses

Maintenance of Native Plant Communities

Urban Forest Effects Are Your Wasting on Environment/ Money by Wasting Pesticide?

Human Health

Native Plants for Urban Areas

Invasive Plants, Legislation, and the Green Industry

Plant Material

Invasive Species and the Green Industry: A Panel Discussion

Plant Introductions: Current Trends

Long-Term Tree Success

Production

How to Implement a Social Media Strategy

Relationship Selling in the Trust Economy

Panel Discussion: Recruit/Retain Young People

Market Yourself: Online Branding/Career Advancement

Business

MRTF Award Ceremony / INLA Annual Meeting,Award Reception and Live Auction, Convention Center

Stand Out and Advance Your Career

Social Media and Building Your Brand

Golf

Smart Experimentation, Sharp Execution for Smaller LCOs

Unusual Insect Pest Problems

Trends in Product Formulations

Lawn Care

Thursday Education

Thursday Afternoon

Thursday, January 22, 2015 Schedule at-a-glance

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday Education

Workshop L / Room 135 Profesionalismo en la Industria Verde Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co. 8:00 – 10:00 am ¿Profesionalismo en la industria verde? Dentro de la industria verde tenemos muchas debilidades y estas las podemos hacer fuertes si las podemos identificar. Como empleado, trabajador y compañero, podemos hacer un trabajo profesional. Pero que es el ¿profesionalismo? “Se denomina profesionalismo a la capacidad y a la preparación para el desempeño de una tarea por la que se obtiene un beneficio”

Opening Session / Room 130–133

8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Aaron Patton, Chris Piske, MRTF, Robert Johnstone, INLA, and Kyle Daniel

8:30 – 9:15 am Hot Issues for the Green Industry: Invasive Species and Bees and Insecticides Aaron Patton, Kyle Daniel, and Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7A: 1.0/RT: 1.0

9:15 – 9:35 am The Cooperative Extension Service: 100 Years of Benefit Jay Akridge, Purdue University

9:35 – 10:15 am The Other Side of the Fence: Life experiences on and off the field during my 31-year MLB career and my journey of overcoming adversity to live, One-Base-at-a-Time David Mellor, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Lawn Care / Room 130–131 1:00 – 1:45 pm Trends in Product Formulation & Industry Pricing Ken Hutto, FMC CCH= 2: .75/3a: .75/3b: .75/5: .75/6: .75/7A: .75/RT: .75

1:45 – 2:30 pm Unusual Insect Pest Problems Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 2: .75/3a: .75/3b: .75/7A: .75/RT: .75

2:30 – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 – 4:00 pm Smart Experimentation, Sharp Execution for Smaller LCOs Mark Utendorf, Emerald Lawn Care CCH= 3b: 0.25/RT: 0.25

4:00 – 4:45 pm The Future of Lawn Care in the Midwest Mark Utendorf, Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association and Bob Andrews, Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

4:45– 5:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Tom List, MRTF

Thursday Education

Golf / Room 132–133

1:00 – 2:30 pm Social Media and Building Your Brand William Brown, CGCS, Turf Republic

2:30 – 3:00 pm Rounds 4 Research Adoption in Indiana MRTF, GCSAA, and GCSA Chapters

3:00 – 4:00 pm Stand Out and Advance Your Career Carol Rau, Career Advantage LLC

Consulting Opportunity: Ms. Rau will be available to meet with attendees seeking individual career consulting for 15-minute increments from 9:30 – 11:30 am on Thursday on the trade show floor.

4:00 – 4:15 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Ryan Cummings, MRTF

4:15 – 5:00 pm USGA Green Section, North Central: Year in Review Keith Happ USGA Green Section CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday Education

Sports Turf / Room 135

1:00 – 2:00 pm Quick Fixes for Athletic Fields Evan Buckley, J&D Turf and Joey Stevenson, Indianapolis Indians CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 2:45 pm How to Fix Drainage Problems in Your Fields Jamie Mehringer, J&D Turf CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

2:45 – 3:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Joey Stevenson, MRTF

3:00 – 4:00 pm Grass Fields Can Take More!

Jerad Minnick, Growing Innovations CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

4:00 – 5:00 pm Bermudagrass Field Survival: Lessons Learned from the 2013-2014 Winter Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Plant Materials / Room 136–137

10:30 – 11:30 am Do I Care Where They Look: Can Eye Tracking Increase Display Sales?

Jennifer Dennis, Purdue University

11:30 am– 1:00 pm Break & Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Invasive Plants, Legislation, and the Green Industry: What You Need to Know Phil Marshall, Indiana Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm Native Plants for Urban Areas Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Nursery and Restoration CCH= 3a: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Urban Forest Effects on Environmental Quality and Human Health David Nowak, U.S. Forest Service CCH= 2: 1.0/ 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

4:00 – 5:00 pm The Cutting Edge in Hardy Landscape Roses David Zlesak, University of Wisconsin-River Falls CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Thursday Education

Installation/Maintenance / Room 138–139 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Urban Forest Changes and the Future of Urban Forestry David Nowak, U.S. Forest Service CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

12:00– 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm How NOT to Prune: Learning the Right and Wrong Way to Properly Prune Larry Caplan, Vanderburgh Co. Extension CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm Safety in Tree Work Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co. CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Are You Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticides?

Randy Zondag, The Ohio State University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/ 7a: 1.0 /RT: 1.0

4:00 – 5:00 pm Maintenance of Native Plant Communities in the Landscape Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Nursery and Restoration CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Production / Room 232

10:30 – 11:30 am Are You Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticides?

Randy Zondag, The Ohio State University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7a: 1.0 /RT: 1.0

11:30 am– 1:00 pm Break & Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm At the Root of the Problem: Long-term Tree Success Starts with You Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm The Plant Introduction Pipeline: Current Trends from Breeding through Marketing David Zlesak, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

3:00 – 3:30 pm Break

3:30 – 5:00 pm Invasive Species and the Green Industry: A Panel Discussion Phil Marshall and Megan Abraham, IDNR, Entomology and Plant Pathology & Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.5/3a: 1.5/3b: 1.5/5: 1.5/6: 1.5/RT: 1.5

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Business / Room 233

12:00– 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Market Yourself: Online Branding & Career Advancement Carol Rau, Career Advantage LLC

2:00 – 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Young People in the Green Industry Dean Ricci, Ricci Landscape Management, Gabriel Glusenkamp, Designscape Hort Services, and Brian Julius, Walnut Ridge Nursery and Garden Center

3:00 – 4:00 pm Relationship Selling in the Trust Economy Jeff Korhan, Jeff Korhan New Media and Small Business Marketing Consulting Opportunity: Consulting with Mr. Korhan will be available to meet with attendees seeking consulting information on Thursday and Friday at booth #138, True Nature, Inc..

4:00 – 5:00 pm How to Implement a Social Media Strategy Jeff Korhan, Jeff Korhan New Media and Small Business Marketing Consulting Opportunity: Consulting with Mr. Korhan will be available to meet with attendees seeking consulting information on Thursday and Friday at booth #138, True Nature, Inc..

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Thursday Education

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Show Off Your Professionalism: How Do Your Customers Perceive Your Business George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery and Jim Messmer, Vincennes University

Friday, January 23, 2015 Today’s Highlights Workshop M: Basic Turf Training 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Room 235 Leslie Beck, Quincy Law and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University Trade Show Open: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Refreshments available in the IGE trade show lounge!

Lunch at the Trade Show A great bargain which allows you more time to discover new products! Tickets available at registration.

Friday Education

Join the Conversation: #IGE15

Trade Show Lounge

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Choosing New Bentgrass Cultivars for Higher Quality

Golf Course Renovation

Plant Materials Installation/ Maintenance

Incorporating Permeable Pavers in Design

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Purchase tickets at registration desk.

Burnt Out on Fire Blight

Plants with Toxins, Landscape Design: Understand Basics Thorns, and to Successful Design Enticing Fruit

Practical Science of Planting Design Planting Trees to Fit Your Lifestyle

Principles of Arboriculture: Ethical Practices

Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor

Growing Pot! (a.k.a.

Successful Container Gardening)

A Passion for Plants: New & Underused Plants for Your Region

Introduction to Conifer Identification

12:30–1:00 pm

Why Fields Sometimes Fail

Keys to Maintaining High Traffic Fields on a Budget

Evaluation & Prep of Fields for HeavyUse

Trade Show Opens (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

Sports Turf

12:00–12:30 pm

Irrigation for 11:00–11:30 am Healthy Lawns and 11:30 am–12:00 pm Water Savines

Q&A Session with Panelists

Feeding Your Lawn, Rebuilding Medinah How Much Is Course #1 Too Much?

10:00–10:30 am

10:30–11:00 am

Renovation of Fort Wayne Country Club

Trends/Innovations Renovating and Rehabilitating Lawns in Golf Course Design

Enhancing Yellow Nutsedge Control

Lawn Care

9:30–10:00 am

9:00–9:30 am

8:30–9:00 am

8:00–8:30 am

Trade Show Hours

Friday Morning

Friday Education

Permeable Pavers: A to Z for the Hardscape Industry

Natural Stone: Do’s & Don’t of Installing

Hardscape

Friday, January 23, 2015

Schedule at-a-glance

Update from ISCO

Distinguish and Control Look-A-Like Weeds

2:30–3:00 pm

3:00–3:30 pm

3:30–4:00 pm

Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here!

Species and Cultivars for Low Input Lawns

2:00–2:30 pm

1:30–2:00 pm

1:00–1:30 pm

Lawn Care

Management of Zoysiagrass in the Northern Transition Zone

Survival and Persistence of Fairway Grasses: What Should I Grow?

USGA Green Section, North Central: Year in Review

Using Turf Colorants on Golf Courses

Disease Control 2014 – Making Good Decisions with Great Products

White Grub Spatial Biology and Management

Southern Golf

Northern Golf Installation/ Maintenance

Tropical Plants and Temperate Landscapes

Are You Staying in Front or Lagging Behind?

Update from Indiana State Chemist’s Office

Effective Landscape Pest Control With or Without Neonicotinoids

Save Fuel & New IAH Chapters Maintenance Casts Diagnosing Using Propane Plant Problems

Plant Materials

Friday Education

Friday Afternoon

Green Infrastructure Solutions

Designing with CAD

Selling the Senses

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

(12:30 – 3:00 pm) Hardscape Experts Answer YOUR Questions and Discuss Updates in the Industry

Friday, January 23, 2015 Schedule at-a-glance

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Workshop M / Room 235 Basic Turf Training Leslie Beck, Quincy Law, and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • CCH = 3b: 5.0/6: 1.0/RT: 4.0 This workshop provides the foundations of turfgrass management, covering plant growth, turfgrass establishment, cultural practices, pest management, and pesticide safety. A great workshop for the whole staff — beginners and experienced professionals.

Friday Education

Lawn Care / Room 130–131

8:00 – 8:45 am Enhancing Yellow Nutsedge Control Ken Hutto, FMC CCH= 3a: 0.75/3b: 0.75/6: 0.75/RT: 0.75

8:45 – 9:30 am Renovating and Rehabilitating Lawns Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

9:30 – 10:00 am Break 10:00 – 11:00 am Feeding Your Lawn, How Much Is Too Much?

Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Irrigation Considerations for Healthy Lawns and Water Savings Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Be Green While Saving Time and Money – Choosing Species and Cultivars for Lower Input Lawns Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 2:30 pm Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here! What You Need to Know Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3a: 0.5/3b: 0.5/6: 0.5/RT: 0.5

2:30 – 3:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz , Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2: 0.5/3a: 0.5/3b: 0.5/5: 0.5/6: 0.5/7A: 0.5/RT: 0.5

3:00 – 4:00 pm How to Distinguish and Control Common Look-A-Like Weeds, Leslie Beck, Purdue University CCH= 3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Sports Turf / Room 135

8:00 – 9:00 am Evaluation and Preparation of Fields for Heavy Use Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

9:00 – 10:30 am Keys to Maintaining High Traffic Fields on a Budget Jerad Minnick, Growing Innovations CCH= 3b: 1.5/RT: 1.5

10:30 – 11:30 am Why Fields Sometimes Fail Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

11:30 am – 12:30 pm Lunch

12:30 – 2:30 pm Indiana STMA Luncheon and Demonstration *** HELD at Victory Field *** 2:30 – 3:00 pm Indiana Chapter of the STMA – Business Meeting *** HELD at Victory Field *** Friday Education

Golf Course Renovation / Room 132–133

8:00 – 8:45 am Choosing New Bentgrass Cultivars for Higher Quality and the Modern Game Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

8:45 – 9:30 am Current Trends and Innovations in Golf Course Design and Construction Todd Quitno, Lohmann Companies

9:30 am – 10:15 am Renovation of Fort Wayne Country Club Brian C. Chalifoux and Brian J. Chalifoux, Fort Wayne Country Club CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

10:15 – 11:00 am Rebuilding Medinah Course #1 Curtis Tyrrell, Medinah Country Club CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

11:00– 11:45 pm Q&A Session with Panelists Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed, Brian C. Chalifoux and Brian J. Chalifoux, Fort Wayne Country Club, Curtis Tyrrell, Medinah Country Club, Todd Quitno, Lohmann Companies CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

Friday’s schedule continues on page 24.

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Northern Golf / Room 132–133

1:00 – 2:00 pm Disease Control 2014-- Making Good Decisions with Great Products Rick Latin, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 –3:00 pm White Grub Spatial Biology and Management Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here! What You Need to Know Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/6= 1.0/RT: 1.0

Friday Education

Southern Golf / Room 134

1:00 – 2:00 pm Using Turf Colorants on Golf Courses Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 –3:00 pm Management of Zoysiagrass in the Northern Transition Zone Pat O’Brien, Hyde Park Golf and Country Club CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Survival and Persistence of Fairway Grasses: What Should I Grow?

Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Plant Materials / Room 136–137

8:00 – 9:00 am Introduction to Conifer Identification: “I have this pine tree…”

David Hanson, Minnesota Dept. of Transportation CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

9:00 – 10:00 am Break

10:00 –11:00 am A Passion for Plants: New and Underused for Your Region Nicholas Staddon, Monrovia Growers CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Growing Pot! Now That I Have Your Attention, Here’s What Your Customers Need for Successful Container Gardening Rosie Lerner, Purdue University

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm Diagnosing Plant Problems: An Introduction to Brand New IAH Chapter 15 & Newly Revised Chapters 8 & 9 Janna Beckerman, Cliff Sadof, Purdue University and George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm Are You Staying in Front….Or Lagging Behind?

Nicholas Staddon, Monrovia Growers

3:00 – 4:00 pm Carmen Miranda in the Midwest: Tropical Plants and Temperate Landscapes Irvin Etienne, Indianapolis Museum of Art

Friday’s schedule continues on page 26.

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Friday Education

Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Installation/Maintenance / Room 138–139 8:00 – 9:00 am Principles of Arboriculture: A Framework for Ethical Practices, Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

9:00 – 10:00 am The Practical Science of Planting Trees Gary Watson, Morton Arboretum

10:00-11:00 am Armed and Sometimes Dangerous: Plants with Toxins, Thorns, and Enticing Fruit David Hanson, Minnesota Dept. of Transportation CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Burnt Out on Fire Blight Janna Beckerman, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch

Friday Education

1:00 – 2:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7A: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm How to Save on Fuel Costs, Maintenance Cost, and Be Environmentally Friendly…Use Propane Bob Callaghan, Landscape Solutions, Inc.

3:00 – 4:00 pm Making Effective Landscape Pest Control Decisions with or without Neonicotinoids Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Landscape Design / Room 232

8:00 – 9:00 am Incorporating Permeable Pavers in Design: What Landscape Architects and Designers Need to Know Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation 9:00 – 10:00 am Planting Design to Fit Your Lifestyle Wayne Gruber, Neimeyer’s Landscape Supply

10:00 am – 11:00 pm Landscape Design: Understanding the Basics to a Successful Design Josh Perkins, Jay-Crew Landscape

12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 pm Selling the Senses Dallas Foster, Landscapes by Dallas Foster

2:00 – 3:00 pm Designing with CAD Blake Herbst, Aspen Outdoor Designs

3:00 – 4:00 pm Green Infrastructure Solutions Jay Gehler, Agrecol, LLC

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Trade Show Hours: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Hardscape / Room 233

8:00 – 9:00 am

Natural Stone: That Pallet Isn’t Going to Lay Itself.

Some Do’s and Don’ts of Installing Stone David LaFara, Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply

9:00 – 9:30 am Break 9:30 – 11:00 am Permeable Pavers: A to Z for the Hardscape Industry Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation

11:00 am – 12:30 pm Break and Lunch

Are you still specifying like it’s 1955?

Time to raise your exSPECtations!

Team EJP presents a new direction in specifications — beyond materials, dimensions and brands — to meet your total needs for the future:

Safety Certifications • Smarts about Water • Training for the Future Delivery Capabilities • Emergency Service

Contact us for your free Beyond Specs package today!

1-800-EJP-24HR ejprescott.com/Beyond-Specs WATER, WASTE WATER & STORMWATER SOLUTIONS

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Friday Education

12:30 – 3:00 pm Leading Hardscape Experts Answer YOUR Questions and Discuss Updates in the Industry Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation, ‘Paver’ Pete Baloglou and Rick Bischoff, Techo-Bloc, Robert Johnstone, Fireboulder, and David LaFara, Tiffany Lawn and Garden

Speakers List Thank you

Education

The Indiana Green Expo would not be possible without the contributions of our dedicated speakers who give their time to provide exceptional educational programming, and the vendors who believe in developing relationships and supporting the sponsoring associations. We thank each and every one of you!

Agrecol - Jay Gehler

Growing Innovations - Jerad Minnick

Aspen Outdoor Designs - Blake Herbst

Hyde Park Golf and Country Club - Pat O’Brien

Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park - David Mellor

Indiana Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology - Phil Marshall

Career Advantage LLC - Carol Rau County Materials Corporation - Russ Stout Davey Tree Expert Co. - Eduardo Medina Designscape Horticultural Services - Gabriel Glusenkamp

Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association, - Bob Andrews Indianapolis Indians - Joey Stevenson Indianapolis Museum of Art - Irvin Etienne

DLF-Pickseed - Leah Brilman

International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association - Stephen Tucker

Emerald Lawn Care & Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association - Mark Utendorf

J&D Turf - Evan Buckley - Jamie Mehringer

Fireboulder - Robert Johnstone

Jay-Crew Landscape - Josh Perkins

FMC - Ken Hutto

Jeff Korhan New Media and Small Business Marketing - Jeff Korhan

Fort Wayne Country Club - Brian C. Chalifoux - Brian J. Chalifoux

Landscape Solutions - Bob Callaghan

Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery - George Brenn 28

Landscapes by Dallas Foster - Dallas Foster

Lohmann Companies - Todd Quitno

Ricci Landscape Management - Dean Ricci

Medinah Country Club - Curtis Tyrrell

Spence Nursery and Restoration - Kevin Tungesvick

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation - Randy Brehmer - Tom List - Ryan Cummings

Techo-Bloc - Pete Baloglou - Rick Bischoff

Minnesota Department of Transportation - David Hanson Monrovia Growers - Nicholas Staddon Morton Arboretum - Gary Watson

North Carolina State University - Grady Miller Office of the Indiana State Chemist - Joe Becovitz Ohio State University - Randy Zondag Purdue University - Jay Akridge - Leslie Beck - Janna Beckerman - Cale Bigelow - Kyle Daniel - Jennifer Dennis - Glenn Hardebeck - Rick Latin - Quincy Law - Rosie Lerner - Gabe Macke - Aaron Patton - Chris Piske - Lindsey Purcell - Doug Richmond - Cliff Sadof - Geoff Schortgen

Turf Republic - Bill Brown U.S. Forest Service - David Nowak University of Minnesota - Sam Bauer University of Wisconsin-River Falls - David Zlesak USGA Green Section - Keith Happ Vanderburgh County Extension - Larry Caplan Vincennes University - Jim Messmer Walnut Ridge Nursery and Garden Center - Brian Julius

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Education

Neimeyer’s Landscape Supply - Wayne Gruber

Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply - David LaFara

Educational Credits (For all educational programs)

All programs are eligible for Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) and Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-E) continuing education units (CEUs).

Other continuing education units requested from this program include: • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) • Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) • National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) • Master Gardener • Pesticide Recertification Credits for Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky can be made available by advanced request. Call 765-494-8039.

Education

Credits approved by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist Sessions Attended

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Turf One Day (Friday) Nursery/Landscape One Day (Thursday)* Nursery/Landscape One Day (Friday) Workshop A: Turfgrass Identification

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Workshop B: Spray Tank Water Quality Workshop G: Identifying Weeds Workshop H: The Mobile Superintendent Workshop J: Saving by Calibrating Workshop M: Basic Turf Training

* CCH totals include attendance at the Opening Session from 8:00-10:15 am on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

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CCH/CEU Information (For all educational programs)

Continuing Education Requirements for a variety of certification programs are as follows and are based on one hour: • Indiana Accredited Horticulturist — 7 hours per two year period for recertification. Reference www.inla1.org • Landscape Industry Certified — 24 per two year period for recertification. Reference www.landcarenetwork.org

• American Society of Landscape Architects — 24 per two year period for recertification. Reference www.asla.org

• International Society of Arboriculture — three year period for recertification. Reference www.isa-arbor.com Certified Arborist – 30 Utility Specialist – 36 Municipal Specialist – 42 Tree Worker Climber Specialist – 15 Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist – 15 Master Arborist – 60 • International Concrete Paver Institute — two year period for recertification. Reference www.icpi.org Certified Installers – 8 NOTE: Please reference your individual continuing education criteria to assure Indiana Green Expo programs apply.

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Education

• Pesticide/Fertilizer License — five year period for license renewal.

Reference www.isco.purdue.edu Category 2 – 10 Category 3A – 15 Category 3B – 20 Category 5 – 15 Category 6 – 15 Category 7a – 20 Category RT – 8

Sponsors — ­ We thank you!

Corporate Sponsor

Corporate Sponsor

Lunch Sponsors: BASF Reading Rock Lounge Decor: Engledow Group

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Wednesday Workshop Break: M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc.

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New Product Showcase The 2015 Indiana Green Expo is pleased to feature our first NEW PRODUCT SHOWCASE.

BASF­(Booth 528) Lexicon Intrinsic Brand Fungicide Research has shown that using Lexicon Intrinsic brand fungicide as the foundation of a healthy fungicide program can deliver superior disease control and plant health. Use sites are golf courses, sports and athletic fields, parks and recreational areas, residential lawns, commercial and municipal lawns, cemeteries, sod farms, and other maintained turfgrass areas.

Xzemplar™ Fungicide New leader in Dollar Spot Control Xzemplar™ fungicide gives you ultimate control over dollar spot. It combines the fast stopping power of a contact with long-lasting preventative action.

Plant Growth Management Systems (Booth 335)_ Mirimichi Pro Turf Enhancer 40# Professional blend of premium organics and USDA Certified BioActivated Carbon designed to permanently improve the health and efficiency of the soil.

Nutri-Release 2-0-2 Patent-pending technology based on unique organically complexed fermentation extracts, designed to extend nutrients availability in fertilizers and soil and spray solutions.

Soil O2 Solutions (Booth 630) Air2G2 The Air2G2 is a revolutionary aeration machine. Its benefits over conventional aeration methods include: Aerate anywhere, anytime — rain or shine; Immediate playability — no mess, no clean-up; Eliminate complaints about aeration; ‘Re-oxygenate” the soil and turf roots; Minimum disruption to playing surface, Maximum impact to soil and roots.

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Trade Show

ShortStop 2SC Tree Growth Regulator 1 Gallon ShortStop 2SC is a systemic plant growth regulator used to slow tree and woody shrub growth and transfer energy production from shoot growth to other areas of the plant, including root hair production, carbohydrate storage and chlorophyll production.

INEF Silent Auction Dear IGE Attendee, This past year, donations from exhibitors helped the Indiana Nursery Scholarship Fund (INEF) grant one scholarship to a very distinguished high school senior enrolling in the Horticulture program at Purdue University or Vincennes University.

2014-2015 INEF Scholarship Winner: Mitchell Mercer, Eastbrook High School, Marion, IN Attending Vincennes University — Horticulture Again many exhibitors will donate an item, or their entire booth, to the INEF auction in an effort to generate proceeds for the scholarship fund.

Auction bid tickets will be available inside front entrance of trade show hall starting Thursday, January 22.

Thank you for supporting this worthy cause.

Sincerely, Dan Gluesenkamp Designscape Hort Services & President of INEF

Trade Show

INEF Scholarship Details and Application The Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund is offering a $2000 scholarship to be awarded to a full time student enrolling at Purdue University or Vincennes University in landscape horticulture. The scholarship recipient will receive $1000 at the beginning of the fall semester.

The final $1000 will be awarded to the recipient at the beginning of the third semester provided they are still enrolled in landscape horticulture at Purdue University or Vincennes University and have achieved a “C” grade average.

Application deadline: April 15.

Scholarship application form is online at www.inla1.org.

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Hot Auction Items

INLA Scholarship Silent Auction Donations as of 1/7/15.

See the updated list and minimum bids in your registration packets!

Unilock (Booth 341) Entire booth (exc pergola; winner must re-palletize) Value $6,000 BASF (Booth 528) Insignia SCI Organic Fungicide (4x1220) will treat 16 acres @ 30.5 oz. per acre Value $5,880 Indiana Flower & Patio Show (Booth 405) 10x10 booth to a new company for 2015 Value $1,790 Belgard (Booth 311) Two pallets of Belgard Mega LafiH (winner must re-palletize) Value $1,347 Studebaker Nurseries (Booth 604) Plant Material Value $500 Home Nursery (Booth 211) Plant Material Value $500

Trade Show

CM Hobbs Nursery (Booth 401) Two $250 gift certificates Cardno JFNew (Booth 404) 2 Kits that each contain: • 1- 50 count Bird & Butterfly plant plug kit gift certificate • One Bird & Butterfly seed packet • One Blue Bird Box Value $150.00 each Greendell Mulch & Mix (Booth 141) $250 gift certificate IPLLA (Booth 113) 2 passes for 2015 Summer Field Day Value $125 each 35

Growth Products LTD (Booth 234) 1 case of essential 1-0-1 fertilizer Value $285 Hyatt Regency Hotel (see INEF registration desk) Overnight Stay Value $200 Price Nurseries (Booth 608) 2 Pacers vs Maverick Tickets for March 29th Sec 20, Row 31 ($95 face value) Value $190 Stone Center (Booth 237) Two Indy Fuel Tickets — great floor seats for 4/4/15 game, on the glass Value $88

Trade Show

CM Hobbs Nursery (Booth 401) IDNR book ‘Native Trees of Indiana’ Value $45

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3rd Annual Landscape Challenge Thursday 10:30 am – 2:30 pm • Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq. foot landscape/garden project in 4 hours with products from participating exhibitors!

Attendees and Judging Committee will vote on the winners.

The winning team will earn the prestigious title of “Masters of the 2015 Landscape Challenge,” a plaque, plus team cash prize!

Past Winners________________________________________ 2013: M.G. Landscape and Irrigation

2014: JDK Hardscapes

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Entrance

Trade SHow Hours: Thursday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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Exhibitor List (alphabetical) Acorn Farms...........................222 Anne Quinzer 7679 Worthington Rd Galena, OH 43021 Phone: 614-891-9348 Fax: 614-891-1002 anneq@acornfarms.com www.acornfarms.com Description: A wholesale nursery that grows and distributes container trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals along with balled and burlapped trees and shrubs.

Advanced Turf Solutions.......225 Susan Logan, Pat Kelley 12840 Ford Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-1088 Toll Free: 877-433-7037 Fax: 317-842-1847 slogan@advancedturf.com www.advancedturf.com Description: Turf care & sports fields products.

EXHIBITORS

Agrecol LLC............................ 214 Jay Gehler 10101 N Casey Rd Evansville, WI 53536 Phone: 608-223-3571 Fax: 608-884-4640 jay.gehler@agrecol.com www.agrecol.com Description: Native seed and plants. Native vegetated mat.

Ameri-Turf..............................204 Robert Sharpe 4238 E 100 S, Anderson, IN 46017 Phone: 765-378-0256 Fax: 317-803-2815 rsharpe@ameri-companies.com www.ameri-turf.com Description: Sod, seed, fertilizer, erosion control, landscape mulch, ice melt.

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Andersons, The......................334 David Louttit 924 Aaron Ct Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 312-909-4909 Fax: 219-663-1014 dave_louttit@andersonsinc.com www.andersonspro.com Description: Fertilizers, Humates, Spreaders, Herbicides.

Aquatic Control, Inc...............632 Matthew Johnson PO Box 100, Seymour, IN 47274 Phone: 812-497-2410 Toll Free: 800-753-5253 Fax: 812-497-2460 sales@aquaticcontrol.com www.aquaticcontrol.com Description: Lake & pond management products and services. Fountains and aeration systems. Complete lake management supplies.

Automatic Irrigation Supply.....................................325 Jim Held 116 Shadowlawn Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-3123 Toll Free: 800-842-3911 Fax: 317-845-0977 jheld@automaticirrigation.com www.automaticirrigation.com Description: Irrigation, landscape lighting, water features, tools.

Bailey Nurseries.................... 231 Casey Schmidt 1325 Bailey Road St. Paul, MN 55119 Phone: 651-459-9744 Toll Free: 800-829-8898 Fax: 651-459-5100 casey.schmidt@baileynurseries.com

www.baileynurseries.com Description: Nursery stock

BASF.......................................528 Gerald Huseman 11182 Ailes Rd Maplewood, OH 45340 Phone: 937-604-5617 gerald.husemann@basf.com www.betterturf.basf.com Description: Manufacturer of plant protection products for growers including herbicides, fungicides and insecticides.

BAYER......................................617 John Turner 40 W 665 Campton Woods Dr Elburn, IL 60119 Phone: 630-443-7807 john.turner@bayer.com www.bayer.com Description: Plant protectants for the golf/lawn/nursery markets.

Belgard Hardscapes............... 311 Brock Harmon 901 E Troy Ave Indianapolis, IN 46203 Phone: 317-339-3048 brock.harmon@oldcastle.com www.belgard.com Description: Largest manufacturer of hardscapes in North America.

Hardscapes include: pavers, retaining walls & CMV’s.

BFG Supply Company........... 119 Michelle Hull PO Box 479 Burton, OH 44021 Phone: 440-834-1883 Toll Free: 800-645-6126 Fax: 440-834-1885 michelle.hull@bfgsupply.com www.bfgsupply.com

Blue Grass Farms...................409 Kevin McCart 1915 W 53rd St Anderson, IN 46013 Phone: 765-649-1012 Toll Free: 800-346-0272 Fax: 765-640-2006 kmccart@bluegrassfarms.net www.bluegrassfarms.net Description: Wholesale nursery & greenhouse — trees, shurbs, perennials, groundcovers, natives, annuals, hardgoods.

Bobcat of Indy........................439 Joe Bright 2935 Bluff Rd Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 317-787-2201 Fax: 317-787-2202 joebright@bobcatofindy.com www.bobcatofindy.com Description: Construction equipment sales, parts, service and equipment rentals of major brands.

Brehob Nursery, Inc.............. 301 Judy Brehob 4316 Bluff Rd Indianapolis, IN 46217 Phone: 317-783-3233 Toll Free: 800-921-3233 Fax: 317-783-0544 jbrehob@brehobnursery.com www.brehobnursery.com Description: Shade and ornamental trees, conifers, shrubs, perennials, groundcover, mulch, edging, weed barrier, tools.

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C.M. Hobbs, Inc...................... 401 Rick Haggard 1201 S 1050 E Indianapolis, IN 46231 Phone: 317-837-8301 Toll Free: 800-428-6765 Fax: 317-837-8743 cmhobbs@cmhobbs.com www.cmhobbs.com Description: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Ground Covers, Fruit, Hardgoods, Mulch.

Cardno JFNew........................404 Mark O’Brien 128 Sunset Dr Walkerton, IN 46574 Phone: 574-586-2412 Fax: 574-586-2718 mark.obrien@cardno.com www.cardno.com Description: Producer of native plants & seed. Provider of ecological consulting and restoration.

Exhibitors

Caudill Seed Co...................... 210 Roger Valentine PO Box 441 North Vernon, IN 47265 Phone: 502-724-3644 Toll Free: 866-715-4448 Fax: 812-346-2075 rvalentine@caudillseed.com www.caudillseed.com Description: Selling turf grass seed, erosion control products, Turface products and fertilizer Cisco Companies, The...........220 Natalie Markle 602 N Shortridge Rd Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: 317-357-7013 Toll Free: 800-888-2986 Fax: 317-357-7572 nataliemarkle@ciscoseeds.com www.ciscoseeds.com Description: Turf seed, lawn & landscape supplies, fertilizer, pond products.

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CoreBiologic LLC.................... 218 Richard Whipp 4415 Winding Brook Rd Fort Wayne, IN 46814 Toll Free: 888-390-8838 Fax: 888-390-8838 rickw@corebiologic.com www.corebiologic.com Description: 100% natural micorbial products to stimulate turf and plants.

CountryMark..........................224 Steve Thomas 225 S East Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 317-238-8218 Toll Free: 800-808-3170 Fax: 317-238-8210 steve.thomas@countrymark.com www.countrymark.com Description: Premium fuel and advantage lubricants.

Curley Brothers Brick and Masonry LLC........................... 115 Michael Curley 727 SR 32 W Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-867-2566 Fax: 317-896-1877 cecy@curleybm.com www.curleybm.com Description: Brick and Masonry retail store.

Direct Solutions.....................309 Mark Sampson 1100 Woodland Ct Lowell, IN 46356 Phone: 219-313-5545 msampson@agriumat.com www.directsolutions.com Description: Direct Solutions is the industries leading supplier of controlled release fertilizers, plant protection products, water management tools, as well as quality grass seed.

DOW AgroSciences................503 Greg Fletcher 7050 Greybudd Dr Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-727-2241 Fax: 317-387-0702 gwfletcher@dow.com www.dow.com Description: Manufacturer turf products.

Drainage Solutions, Inc.........339 Terry Noriega 771 International Dr Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: 317-346-4110 Fax: 317-346-4109 tnoriega@drainagesolutionsinc.com

www.drainagesolutionsinc.com Description: Drainage & erosion control products.

Eason Horticultural Resources...............................525 Joan Albert 939 Helen Ruth Dr Ft. Wright, KY 41017 Phone: 859-578-3535 Toll Free: 800-214-2221 Fax: 859-578-2266 tradeshows@ehrnet.com www.ehrnet.com Eby’s Evergreen Plantation, Inc........................ 114 Jeff Alexander 51669 CR 33 Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574-848-4520 Fax: 574-848-9669 jeff@exceptionaltrees.com www.exceptionaltrees.com Description: B & B evergreens and cut Christmas trees.

Eco Surface Solutions............607 Debbie Sweazy 803 Logan St Goshen, IN 46528 Phone: 574-533-1109 Toll Free: 800-227-4156 Fax: 574-533-0614 dsweazy@brunk-ajp.com www.ecosurfacesolutions.com Description: Winter De-icing & Anti-icing products. Liquid & dry Enterprise Marking Products (EMP)...................................... 140 Libby Bright 17450 Tiller Court Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-867-7600 Toll Free: 800-753-0622 libbyb@emp4labels.com www.emp4labels.com Description: Horticulture labels, printers, scanners, ribbons, tech service.

Forest Commodities, Inc....... 213 Kelly Hall 1789 S Old SR 67 Martinsville, IN 46151 Phone: 765-349-3291 khall@fcimulch.com, rwestern@ fcimulch.com Description: Manufacturer of premium mulch & hardscape products.

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Exhibitors

Forrest Keeling Nursery........305 Kim Lovelace Young PO Box 135 Elsberry, MO 63343 Phone: 573-898-5571 Toll Free: 800-356-2401 Fax: 573-898-5803 info@fknursery.com www.forrestkeeling.com Description: Quality RPM (Root Production Method) liners for nursery growers and restoration projects.

Grass Masters Sod Farm....... 314 Joseph Bammer 2300 W 350 N Patoka, IN 47666 Phone: 812-779-5468 Toll Free: 888-763-3276 Fax: 812-779-5478 jpbammer@gmail.com www.grassmastersindiana.com Description: Sod Farm Grasshopper Company..........425 Connie Estep, Mike Jansma PO Box 637 Moundridge, KS 67107 Phone: 620-345-8621 Fax: 620-345-2301 show@grasshoppermower.com www.grasshoppermower.com Description: Grasshopper true zeroturn riding rotary mowers and quik-converter attachment system for year round implements.

GreenCycle of Indiana........... 118 2695 Cicero Rd Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-773-3350 Fax: 317-773-3356 noblesville@greencycle.net www.greencycleindy.com Description: Mulch, top soil, compost & stone.

Exhibitors

Greendell Mulch & Mix......... 141 Frank Gieseking, Shaun Yeary 749 W SR 42 Mooresville, IN 46158 Phone: 317-996-2826 Toll Free: 888-237-7331 Fax: 317-996-2032 syeary@greendellmulch.com www.greendellmulch.com Description: Mulch, landscaping supply, hardscapes.

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Greenleaf Nursery Co...........328 Ashely Rogers 28406 Hwy 82 Park Hill, OK 74451 Toll Free: 800-331-2982 Fax: 918-457-5550 ashley_rogers@greenleafnursery.com

www.greenleafnursery.com Grigg Brothers....................... 611 Steve Sweet 202 Twin Eagles Blvd., West Huntertown, IN 46748 Phone: 260-450-4772 Fax: 866-519-3261 steve@griggbros.com www.griggbros.com Description: Efficient foliar & granular fertilizers.

Growth Products, Ltd............234 Armand Mallory 80 Lafayette Ave White Plains, NY 10603 Phone: 914-428-1316 Toll Free: 800-648-7626 Fax: 914-428-2780 amallory@growthproducts.com www.growthproducts.com Description: Liquid fertilizers, Micronutrients, natural organics & Biological fungicide.

Harrell’s.................................. 515 Deborah Cuzzone 720 Kraft Rd Lakeland, FL 33815 Phone: 863-687-2774 Fax: 863-904-1540 dcuzzone@harrells.com www.harrells.com Description: Harrell’s is a leading producer of custom blended fertilizers distributor of chemicals and grass seed for golf, sports turf, landscape management and horticulture industries.

Heartland Growers................ 511 Austin Kirtley 2621 East 186th St Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-896-9355 Fax: 317-896-2732 akirtley@heartlandgrowers.com www.heartlandgrowers.com Description: Annuals, wholesaler.

Home Nursery, Inc................. 211 Crystal Gebke PO Box 128 Albers, IL 62215 Phone: 618-248-5194 Toll Free: 800-628-1966 Fax: 877-731-9319 sales@homenursery.com www.homenursery.com Description: Midwestern supplier of quailty landscape size upright Junipers, B&B Taxus, container deciduous shrubs & conifers.

Broad range in plant selection; affordable shipping rates with speedy deliveries into the Indianapolis area over 90 years experience.

Hortech, Inc............................208 Drew Edwards PO Box 533 Spring Lake, MI 49456 Phone: 616-842-1392 Toll Free: 800-875-1392 Fax: 616-842-3273 drew@hortech.com www.hortech.com Description: Perennials, ground covers, ornamental grasses, live walls, live roof, etc.

IDNR, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology..................... 531 Kathleen Prough 402 W Washington, Rm W290 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-4120 Fax: 317-232-2649 kprough@dnr.in.gov www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo Description: State nursery inspections & regulation.

Illinois Indiana Sea Grant/ Illinois Natural History Survey ................................................633 Greg Hitzroth 1000 Lake Cook Rd Glenco, IL 60022 Phone: 217-300-0182 hitzroth@illinois.edu www.iiseagrant.org Description: Education and outreach about invasive aquatics — we are part of the Univ. of Illinois.

Indiana 811............................. 631 Chuck Muller PO Box 219 Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: 317-893-1404 cmuller@indiana811.org www.indiana811.org Description: Call before you dig!

Indiana Flower & Patio Show.............................405 Kim Hirschfeld PO Box 502797 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-576-9933 Fax: 317-576-9955 kimhirschfeld@yahoo.com www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com

Description: Promotion of local consumer show.

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Indiana Invasive Species Council.................................... 132 Purdue University West Lafayette, IN 47907 iisc@purdue.edu www.entm.purdue.edu.iisc/index.php

Description: Organization.

Indiana Irrigation Co., Inc.....504 Mark Torkelson 12 Main St Onward, IN 46967 Phone: 574-626-3398 Fax: 574-626-2095 inirrigation@gmail.com www.indianairrigation.com Description: Drip and sprinkler irrigation for greenhouses, field production. Kifco travelers for turf.

Indiana Mulch & Stone..........529 Mark Strominger 1451 S West St Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 317-638-8334 Fax: 317-638-3321 mstrominge@aol.com www.indianamulch.com Description: Mulch, wall rock, bulk stone, flagstone, soil. Fireboulders.

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Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association............................. 131 Donna Sheets 7915 S Emerson Ave Ste 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 dsheets@inla1.org www.inla1.org Description: Membership Association

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Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association.......... 113 Bob Andrews PO Box 481 Carmel, IN 46082 Phone: 317-575-9010 Fax: 317-846-7142 rea@thegreenskeeper.com www.iplla.com Description: Trade association Indianapolis Landscape Association............................. 130 Rick Haggard 4000 W 106th St., Ste 160 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-664-1653 info@indylandscape.com www.indylandscape.com Description: Association Indy Bubbling Boulders........602 George Kakasuleff 9619 E 241 St Cicero, IN 46034 Phone: 317-410-6252 indybubblingboulders@yahoo.com

www.indybubblingboulders.com Irrigation Association............ 134 Michael White 116 Shadowlawn Dr Fishers, IN 4608 Phone: 317-842-3123 Fax: 317-845-0977 mwhite@automaticirrigation.com www.irrigation.org Description: Trade Association.

Irrigation contractors, irrigation designers.

J&D Turf..................................225 Jamie Mehringer, Michelle Hancock 12840 Ford Dr, Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-1088 Fax: 317-359-1195 michelleh@j-dturf.com www.j-dturf.com Description: Sports fields products, consulting, maintenance and distribution.

J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co....320 Jeff Lafrenz PO Box 189 Boring, OR 97009 Phone: 503-663-4128 Toll Free: 800-825-8202 Fax: 503-663-2121 talk-to-us@jfschmidt.com www.jfschmidt.com Description: Grower of bareroot & containerized deciduous shade & flowering trees & shrubs. B&B specialty plants.

Jacobsen — Great Lakes........539 Mike Thorsen 5329 Clay Ave SW Ste A Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Phone: 616-241-6610 Toll Free: 800-398-0388 Fax: 616-241-6612 mthorsen@textron.com www.jacobsengreatlakes.com Description: High quality turf equipment including walking greens, riding greens and fairway mowers, utility vehicles, sprayers and aerators in addition to providing dedicated support.

John Deere Landscapes......... 519 Mark Walbolt 20238 Hague Rd Noblesville, IN 46062 Phone: 317-770-8950 Fax: 317-770-8952 mwalbolt@johndeerelandscapes.com

www.johndeerelandscapes.com Description: Distributor of seed, fertilizer, irrigation, lighting, ice melt, chemicals, turf equipment, hardscapes and nursery material.

Kankakee Nursery Co...........629 Tom Fister PO Box 288 Aroma Park, IL 60910 Phone: 815-937-9358 Toll Free: 800-344-7697 Fax: 815-937-9389 sales@kankakeenursery.com www.kankakeenursery.com Description: We grow quality container and B & B trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials. We deliver from Canada to Colorado with prompt, courteous and professional service.

Kenney Machinery Corporation.....................135-136 Mike Clohessy 8420 Zionsville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-872-4793 Fax: 317-879-2331 mike.clohessy@kmcturf.com www.kmcturf.com Description: Golf course & sports field turf equipment / landscape & irrigation products.

Knox Fertilizer........................ 215 Craig Filley 622 Dice St, South Bend, IN 46614 Phone: 219-871-4076 cfilley@knoxfert.com www.knoxfert.com Description: Granular fertilizer products.

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LaCrosse Seed........................ 221 Joe Kelich 12071 N SR 37, PO Box 445 Elwood, IN 46036 Phone: 765-557-4455 Toll Free: 800-562-2459 Fax: 765-557-4460 jkelich@laxseed.com www.laxseed.com Description: High quality forage, turf and cover crop seeds, fertilizers and erosion control products.

LaPorte County Nursery....... 612 Brian Bunge 7657 W SR #2 LaPorte, IN 46350 Phone: 219-785-2891 Fax: 219-785-2756 lcls@comcast.net www.laportecountynursery.com Description: Trees, shrubs, plant material.

Lastec LLC...............................620 Hollie Bear 7865 N CR 100 E Lizton, IN 46149 Phone: 317-892-4444 Toll Free: 800-515-6798 Fax: 317-892-4188 info@lastec.com www.lastec.com Description: Articulating lawn mowers Quality rotary mowers for a world that isn’t flat.

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Lebanon Fertilizer and Seed................................. 112 Randy Rogers 2843 E Grand River Ste 255 East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 248-613-1710 rrogers@lebsea.com www.lebanonturf.com Description: Golf & lawncare, landscape fertilizers and combination products. Seed, foliar fertilizers and several organic lawn and tree products. The new CC MD. Links Aerification Plus.......... 133 Dan Gamble, Robyn Hamilton PO Box 99 Noblesville, IN 46061 Phone: 317-627-4368 robynhamilton2@gmail.com www.linksaerificationplus.com Description: Commercial aerification services - serving athletic fields sports complexes & golf courses.

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LT Rich Products.....................202 Andy Walters 920 Hendricks Dr Lebanon, IN 46052 Phone: 765-482-2090 Fax: 765-482-2050 awalters@z-spray.com www.z-spray.com Description: Manufacturer of zero turn ride on sprayer/spreader and ride on aerators.

M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc............................336 Kim Glass 55 Monument Cir., Ste. 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-639-5679 Toll Free: 888-639-5679 Fax: 317-639-6910 kglass@mjsis.com www.mjschuetzinsuranceservices.com

Description: Insurance/ Commercial Macro-Sorb Technologies / SMS Additive Solutions.................333 Michael Kubinec 25 Roland Ave Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Phone: 724-980-5511 michael@macro-sorb.com www.macro-sorb.com Description: Amino acid fertilizers, soil surfactants and spray adjuvants.

Mid-State Truck Equipment..............................432 Mike Eby 11020 Allisonville Rd Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-4903 Fax: 317-849-6441 beveby@mid-statetruck.com www.mid-statetruck.com Description: Distributor of lawn & truck equipment.

Midwest Groundcovers.........523 Jill Bondi PO Box 748 St Charles, IL 60194 Phone: 847-742-1790 Fax: 847-742-2655 jbondi@midwestgroundcovers.com

www.midwestgroundcovers.com Description: Full line of nursery products.

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation............................. 111 Aaron Patton PO Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996 Phone: 765-494-8039 Fax: 765-496-6335 tgoodale@purdue.edu www.mrtf.org Description: Supporting the turfgrass industry through research and education since 1945.

Millcreek Gardens.................505 George Pealer 15088 Smart Cole Rd Ostrander, OH 43061 Toll Free: 800-948-1234 Fax: 877-964-6446 george@millcreekplants.com www.millcreekplants.com Description: Container grown perennials & herbs.

Mower Shop, The.................. 219 Steve Williamson 12923 Ford Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-9500 Fax: 317-849-9557 swilliamson@themowershop.com www.themowership.com Description: Sales &service of Toro, Toro Dingo, Hustler & Echo.

Muscatatuck Water & Electric.................................229 Michael Jones 315 E CR 20 N North Vernon, IN 47265 Phone: 812-528-5534 texasgator1@comcast.net Description: Irrigation pumping systems, authorized service provider. Design, build, service, repair, preventative maintenance, remote monitoring.

National Nursery Products.................................. 610 LuAnn Houle 4530 Runyon Deer Ln Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: 317-652-5927 Fax: 888-435-0419 luannhoule@aol.com Description: Sales of trees, shrubs, perennials, plugs, Oregon products.

Natorp’s Wholesale Nursery................................... 116 Dan Callahan 8601 Snider Rd Mason, OH 45040 Phone: 513-509-9312 Toll Free: 888-628-6777 Fax: 513-459-7548 dcallahan@natorp.com www.nlsupply.com Description: Full line grower/ wholesaler of annuals, perennials and woody nursery stock.

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New Pro Containers.............. 106 Melanie Dearringer 10650 Andrade Dr Zionsville, IN 46077 Toll Free: 800-869-9285 melanie@newprocontainers.com www.newprocontainers.com Description: Manufacturer of plant containers.

Northland Farms....................509 Al Garter 11161 120th Ave West Olive, MI 49460 Phone: 616-846-1477 Toll Free: 800-253-1812 Fax: 616-846-5228 agarter@northlandfarmsllc.com www.northlandfarmsllc.com Description: Wholesale nursery grower specializing in container trees, shrubs and perennials.

Nufarm Americas................... 613 Jamie Heydinger 1062 Sturbridge Dr Medina, OH 44256 Phone: 330-636-1490 Fax: 866-372-0517 jamie.heydinger@us.nufarm.com www.nufarm.com Description: Supplier of plant protection products for turf & ornamental markets.

Office of Indiana State Chemist......................... 105 Joe Becovitz 175 S University St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-1589 Fax: 765-494-4331 becovitz@purdue.edu www.oisc.purdue.edu Description: State agency that regulates seed, feed, fertilizer and pesticides.

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PBI / Gordon..........................230 Bret Rush 411 Haldale Dr Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-432-6195 brush@pbigordon.com www.pbigordon.com Description: Pesticides

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Pennington Seed....................429 Kyle Pinger 9530 LeSaint Dr Fairfield, OH 45230 Phone: 513-490-0726 Fax: 513-860-3472 kpinger@penningtonseed.com www.pennington.com Description: Supplier of seed, fertilizer, chemicals, sports field amendment and erosion control.

Perennials Plus...................... 501 John & Suzie Platte 4510 W 166th St Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-867-5504 Fax: 317-867-5508 suzie@perennials-plus.com www.perennials-plus.com Description: Wholesale and retail growner of perennials, annuals, shurbs & trees, ornamental grasses, ground cover, and distributor of Campania International Pottery.

Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab / Purdue University.................. 103 Gail Ruhl 915 W State St West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-4641 Fax: 765-494-3958 ruhlg@purdue.edu www.ppdl.purdue.edu Description: We specialize in the identification of plant diseases, insects and plants, as well as in the diagnosis of plant health related problems.

Plant Growth Management Systems...................................335 Laurie Mann PO Box 214 Niles, MI 49120 Phone: 269-663-7467 Toll Free: 877-902-7467 Fax: 269-663-7467 info@pgmstgr.com plantgrowthmanagementsystems.com

Description: Products that help with drought stress, reduce fertilizer needs and reduce costs of maintenance.

Power Equipment Distributors............................203 Laura Schmidt 69250 Burke Dr Richmond, MI 48062 Toll Free: 800-624-3932 Fax: 800-562-1956 lschmidt@powereqp.com www.powereqp.com Description: Distributor of premium outdoor power equipment brands.

Price Nurseries, Inc...............608 Jim Kenny 7880 King Rd Plymouth, IN 46563 Phone: 574-936-4459 Fax: 574-936-3026 jim@pricenurseries.com www.pricenurseries.com

Professional Golfcar..............330 Augie Busch PO Box 250 Bloomington, IN 47402 Phone: 812-322-5168 Toll Free: 800-742-4064 Fax: 812-822-1745 augiebusch1@gmail.com www.pgcgolfcar.com Description: New and pre-owned E-Z-Go golfcars, turf and shuttle vehicles.

Purdue Extension - The Education Store........ Hall J Foyer Ellen Milligan 700 Ahlera Dr West Lafayette, IN 47949 Phone: 765-496-6398 Toll Free: 888-398-4636 Fax: 765-496-1540 milligan@purdue.edu www.the-education-store.com Description: Sell digital and hardcopy educational material produced by Purdue Extension, Purdue Agriculture.

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Pro Angle Bunker Sand.........332 Eric Ludewig 6900 Madison Rd Thompson, OH 44086 Phone: 440-298-3232 Fax: 440-951-1921 eludewig@rwsidley.com www.pro-angle.com Description: Golf course bunker sand supplier.

Pro-Ap Products By Frick Services...................................232 Adam Leatherman 1510 Simmons Lane Ligonier, IN 46767 Phone: 630-740-0677 Fax: 630-870-1740 adam@pro-ap.com www.pro-ap.com Description: Professional grade lawn fertilizer, combination products and once a year fertilizer.

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Reading Rock, Inc..................300 Jill Fouts 8610 E 106th St Fishers, IN 46037 Phone: 317-913-9442 foutsj@readingrock.com www.readingrock.com Description: We offer a variety of building materials & services that provide solutions for any commercial, residental, new construction or renovation projects. We are committed to partnering with you on projects & providing the best service in the industry.

Residex LLC............................ 101 Paul Witte 5753 West 85th St Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-471-8309 Fax: 317-471-8326 pwitte@residex.com www.residex.com Description: Full line distribution service to the turf & pest industries.

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Reynolds Farm Equipment.... 621 Eric Hungate PO Box 218 Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-0810 Toll Free: 800-382-9038 Fax: 317-849-0106 ehungate@rfemail.com www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com Description: Mowers, vehicles, construction equipment products for the landscape, turf and commercial mowing industry.

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Seal Smart LLC....................... 521 Roy Vermillion PO Box 667 Monett, MO 65708 Phone: 417-425-3868 Toll Free: 877-273-2511 Fax: 417-235-8862 angela.sealsmart@gmail.com www.seal-smart.com Description: Permanent sealant for wood, concrete and masonry.

Sepro Corporation................. 212 David Ross, Amy Brooks 11550 N Meridian St., Ste 600 Carmel, IN 46232 Phone: 317-580-8282 Fax: 317-428-4577 amyb@sepro.com www.sepro.com Description: Manufacture & sell turf, landscape & ornamental chemicals, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, turf growth regulators.

Shade Trees Unlimited.......... 310 Mike Hollis PO Box 152 Columbia City, IN 46725 Phone: 260-248-2733 Fax: 260-434-1960 michael.hollis@ shadetreesunlimited.com www.shadetreesunlimited.com Description: Wholesale grower of deciduous shade and ornamental trees and shrubs

Snider Recreation, Inc...........533 Linda Glick 10139 Royalton Rd., Ste. K North Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: 440-877-9151 Toll Free: 800-888-2889 Fax: 440-877-9159 lindaglick@cvsnider.com www.cvsnider.com Description: Provides the park and recreation community with playground equipment, trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, boat docks, bleachers, outdoor fitness, sports and athletic equipment.

Soil O2 Solutions...................630 Mike Plague PO Box 180091 Utica, MI 48318 Phone: 586-915-9281 mjplague@gmail.com www.soilo2solutions.com Description: Distributor of A2 G2 Equipment and contract aerification services.

Stone Center..........................237 Alan Drane 5272 E 65th St Indianapolis, IN 46220 Phone: 317-849-9100 Fax: 317-849-9794 alan.drane@stonecenterofindiana.com

www.stonecenterofindiana.com Description: Hardscape products.

kphillips@studebakernurseries.com

www.studebakernurseries.com Description: Container and field grown evergreens, shrubs and trees. Specializing in upright taxus and proven winners.

Syngenta................................. 312 Troy Rippy 10344 Alto Ct Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-431-3318 Fax: 317-770-1845 troy.rippy@syngenta.com www.syngenta.com Description: Turf chemical manufacturer.

Techo-Bloc..............................435 Mike Rizzo 852 Pennsylvania Ave Pen ArgylePA18072 Phone: 330-418-7303 mike.rizzo@techo.bloc.com www.techo-bloc.com Tenbarge Seed Co., Inc..........609 Chad Will 100 E Haub St, PO Box 187 Haubstadt, IN 47639 Phone: 812-768-6157 Toll Free: 800-467-0158 Fax: 812-768-5530 chaddwill@gmail.com www.tenbargeseeds.com Description: Turfgrass seed and supplies.

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Stoops Freightliner................233 Tim Allison 1910 W Thompson Rd Indianapolis, IN 46217 Phone: 317-916-6526 Toll Free: 800-899-1533 Fax: 317-781-4387 timallison@truckcountry.com www.truckcountry.com Description: Complete line of semi truck brands, plus new, used trucks and trailers.

Studebaker Nurseries............604 Kent Phillips 11140 Milton Carlisle Rd New Carlisle, OH 45344 Phone: 937-405-5588 Toll Free: 800-845-0584 Fax: 937-845-1935

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Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply, Inc..............................329 David Lafara 4931 Robison Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-228-4900 Toll Free: 800-365-5678 Fax: 317-228-4910 david.lafara@tiffanylawn.com www.tiffanylawn.com Description: Mulchs, hardscape material, seed, fertilizer, gravels, pond supplies, tools, quality service.

Turf Fuel.................................200 Steve Loveday 5753 West 85th St Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-471-8309 Toll Free: 800-398-8567 Fax: 317-471-8326 sloveday@residex.com www.turffuel.com Description: Turf Fuel is a line of unique purducts to enhance plant strength and prepare intensely managed turf for extreme growing conditions.

Tri State Foliage, Inc.............. 129 Bryan Johnston 10520 Pippin Rd Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: 513-825-1885 Toll Free: 800-733-0164 Fax: 513-742-0644 mail@tristatefoliage.com www.tristatefoliage.com

Twixwood Nursery LLC.........308 Jill Roberts PO Box 247 Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Phone: 269-471-7408 Fax: 269-471-2495 regionalaccounts@twixwood.com www.twixwood.com Description: Permier wholesale grower of groundcovers, perennials, stepables, vines, ornamental grasses, shrubs, green rood plants and modules.

True Nature, Inc..................... 138 Jeff Korhan 4330 Castle Rock Cr Aurora, IL 60504 Phone: 630-774-8350 speaker@jeffkorhan.com www.jeffkorhan.com Description: Training, coaching and information products for marketing and selling green industry services in a digital and social buying environment.

Unilock Chicago, Inc.............. 341 Kyle Trippeer 301 E Sullivan Rd Aurora, IL 60505 Phone: 630-892-9191 ashely.brown@unilock.com www.unilock.com Description: Paver manufacturer.

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USA Insulation....................... 201 Ernie Brown 2101 W US 40 Greenfield, IN 46140 Phone: 317-577-9999 Fax: 317-577-9008 ebrown@usainsulation.net www.usainsulation.net Description: 100% non-toxic green injection foam insulation and Aeroseal. USDA & EPA developed and certified product.

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Vine & Branch, Inc.................627 Jud Scott 4721 E 146th Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: 317-846-3778 Fax: 317-846-3788 treeconsultant@aol.com www.vineandbranch.net Description: Tree care, plant health care, consulting arborist services.

Walters Gardens.................... 615 Brian Aaron 417 W Maywood Ave Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: 309-258-1630 Fax: 309-258-1630 beatreeman@aol.com www.waltersgardens.com Description: Perennial liners, bare root and plugs.

Wehrkamp Enterprises.........535 Brock Dilbone 621 Commercial Dr St. Henry, OH 45883 Phone: 419-678-8666 Fax: 419-678-9106 greens@bright.net www.wehrkampenterprises.com Description: Aerification, Verticutting, seeding, plant air, Sisis, Amazon, Baroness Dealer

Wilson Outdoor Solutions....628 Kip Wilson 4231 S 580 W Russiaville, IN 46979 Phone: 765-461-9026 Fax: 765-753-5002 kipewilson@gmail.com Description: Golf course and grounds maintenance equipment.

Wolf Creek Company............ 110 Len Dunaway 6051 Wolf Creek Pike Trotwood, OH 45426 Phone: 937-470-2799 Toll Free: 800-488-7305 Fax: 937-854-6420 ldunaway@wolfcreekcompany.com

www.wolfcreekcompany.com Description: Jacobsen, Ventrac, Smithco,Cushman, Golf Lift, Planet air, Ryan Sweep-N-Fill Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc............................209 Pete Berg PO Box 259 Lizton, IN 46149 Phone: 317-994-5487 Fax: 317-994-5494 sales@woodywarehouse.com www.woodywarehouse.com Description: Container grown native trees and shrubs.

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101 ����������� Residex LLC 103 ���������� Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab / Purdue University 105 ���������� Office of Indiana State Chemist 106 ���������� New Pro Containers 110 ����������� Wolf Creek Company 111 ����������� Midwest Regional Turf Foundation 112 ����������� Lebanon Fertilizer and Seed 113 ����������� Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association 114 ����������� Eby’s Evergreen Plantation, Inc 115 ����������� Curley Brothers Brick and Masonry LLC 116 ����������� Natorp’s Wholesale Nursery 118 ����������� GreenCycle of Indiana 119 ����������� BFG Supply Company 129 ���������� Tri State Foliage, Inc 130 ���������� Indianapolis Landscape Association 131 ����������� Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 132 ���������� Indiana Invasive Species Council 133 ���������� Links Aerification Plus 134 ���������� Irrigation Association 135/136 ��� Kenney Machinery Corp.

138 ���������� True Nature, Inc 140 ���������� Enterprise Marking Products (EMP) 141 ����������� Greendell Mulch & Mix 200 ���������� Turf Fuel 201 ���������� USA Insulation 202 ���������� LT Rich Products 203 ���������� Power Equipment Distributors 204 ���������� Ameri-Turf 208 ���������� Hortech, Inc

209 ���������� Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc. 210 ����������� Caudill Seed Co. 211 ����������� Home Nursery, Inc 212 ����������� Sepro Corporation 213 ����������� Forest Commodities, Inc. 214 ����������� Agrecol LLC 215 ����������� Knox Fertilizer 218 ����������� CoreBiologic LLC 219 ����������� Mower Shop, The 220 ���������� Cisco Companines, The 221 ���������� LaCrosse Seed 222 ���������� Acorn Farms 224 ���������� CountryMark 225 ���������� J&D Turf 225 ���������� Advanced Turf Solutions 229 ���������� Muscatatuck Water & Electric 230 ���������� PBI / Gordon 231 ���������� Bailey Nurseries 232 ���������� Pro-Ap Products By Frick Services 233 ���������� Stoops Freightliner 234 ���������� Growth Products, Ltd. 237 ���������� Stone Center 300 ���������� Reading Rock, Inc 301 ���������� Brehob Nursery, Inc 305 ���������� Forrest Keeling Nursery 308 ���������� Twixwood Nursery LLC 309 ���������� Direct Solutions 310 ����������� Shade Trees Unlimited 311 ����������� Belgard Hardscapes 312 ����������� Syngenta 314 ����������� Grass Masters Sod Farm 320 ���������� J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. 325 ���������� Automatic Irrigation Supply 328 ���������� Greenleaf Nursery Company 329 ���������� Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply, Inc 330 ���������� Professional Golfcar 332 ���������� Pro Angle Bunker Sand

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Booth.... Company

333 ���������� Macro-Sorb Technologies / SMS Additive Solutions 334 ���������� Andersons, The 335 ���������� Plant Growth Management Systems 336 ���������� M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc 339 ���������� Drainage Solutions, Inc 341 ���������� Unilock Chicago, Inc 401 ���������� C.M. Hobbs, Inc. 404 ���������� Cardno JFNew 405 ���������� Indiana Flower & Patio Show 409 ���������� Blue Grass Farms 425 ���������� Grasshopper Company 429 ���������� Pennington Seed 432 ���������� Mid-State Truck Equipment 435 ���������� Techo-Bloc 439 ���������� Bobcat of Indy 501 ���������� Perennials Plus 503 ���������� DOW AgroSciences 504 ���������� Indiana Irrigation Co. 505 ���������� Millcreek Gardens 509 ���������� Northland Farms 511 ����������� Heartland Growers 515 ����������� Harrell’s 519 ����������� John Deere Landscapes 521 ���������� Seal Smart LLC 523 ���������� Midwest Groundcovers 525 ���������� Eason Horticultural Resources

528 ���������� BASF 529 ���������� Indiana Mulch & Stone 531 ���������� IDNR, Division of Entomology & Plant Pathology 533 ���������� Snider Recreation, Inc 535 ���������� Wehrkamp Enterprises 539 ���������� Jacobsen - Great Lakes 602 ���������� Indy Bubbling Boulders 604 ���������� Studebaker Nurseries 607 ���������� Eco Surface Solutions 608 ���������� Price Nurseries, Inc 609 ���������� Tenbarge Seed Co., Inc. 610 ����������� National Nursery Products 611 ����������� Grigg Brothers 612 ����������� LaPorte County Nursery 613 ����������� Nufarm Americas 615 ����������� Walters Gardens 617 ����������� BAYER 620 ���������� Lastec LLC 621 ���������� Reynolds Farm Equipment, Inc 627 ���������� Vine & Branch, Inc 628 ���������� Wilson Outdoor Solutions LLC 629 ���������� Kankakee Nursery Co 630 ���������� Soil O2 Solutions 631 ���������� Indiana 811 632 ���������� Aquatic Control, Inc 633 ���������� Illinois Indiana Sea Grant - Illinois Natural History Survey

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CEU Fulfillment Tracking Form Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program (7 hours of continuing education required over a two-year period, must be accompanied by a recertification fee—$25 for INLA members and $45 for non-members.)

IAH CEUs can be earned by attending any of the educational sessions, excluding INLA Annual Meeting. One (1) hour of education equals one (1) CEU (continuing education unit).

Name: ______________________________________________ Company:____________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_________________________________________ Manual #: _________ Certification Expiration Date:__________ Attended Education Programs Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Return your completed form to: Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave. Suite #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 • Fax: 317-889-3935 • www.inla1.org

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INLA & MRTF Calendar February 2015 18 INLA Joint Committee Meeting at Engledow Group, Carmel 10 am–1 pm; Registration at www.inla1.org 23, 25 Garden Center Personnel Training, 4 regional workshops 2/23: Noblesville; 2/25: Floyds Knobs (+2 workshops in March) Contact: Kyle Daniel, 765-494-7621, daniel38@purdue.edu website: www.hort.purdue.edu/greenindustry March 2015 3 NWINLA Winter Seminar, Avalon Manor, Merrillville www.nwinla.com 3, 5

Garden Center Personnel Training, 4 regional workshops 3/3: Merillville; 3/5: Fort Wayne Contact: Kyle Daniel, 765-494-7621, daniel38@purdue.edu website: www.hort.purdue.edu/greenindustry

April 2015 10-11 2015 Landscape Industry Certified Written and Hands-On Exam (CLT), Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood, www.inla1.org/certification 25

IN FFA Landscape Career Development Event, Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood. Industry judges will be needed.

July 2015 14 Turf & Landscape Field Day; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette www.mrtf.org 30

Lawncare Diagnostic Training; Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette www.mrtf.org

August 2015 TBD INLA Annual “Shooting for Scholarships” Sporting Clays Fundraiser Fishers, www.inla1.org TBD

INLA bringing the Summer Tour back!

November 2015 11–12 MRTF Turf and Landscape Training, Daniel Center, West Lafayette www.mrtf.org December 2015 3, 8, MRTF Herbicide Workshops throughout Indiana 10 www.mrtf.org January 2016 20–22 Tentative dates — Indiana Green Expo, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

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Advertisers Ameri-Turf........................................................................................................7 Bayer CropScience LP.................................................................................. 17 Belgard Hardscapes...........................................................inside back cover Blue Grass Farms of Indiana.......................................... outside back cover Brehob Nursery, Inc.......................................................................................3 EJ Prescott (EJP)............................................................................................27 Kankakee Nursery........................................................................................15 Purdue University Bookstore........................................... inside front cover Sundown Gardens..........................................................................................9 Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc................................................................19

Thank you for attending the 2015 Indiana Green Expo.

The 2015 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is presented by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.

Unlike some for-profit trade shows, all proceeds from the IGE are used directly to better our industry through research, educational programming, and other supporting functions. Since the IGE is managed by green industry professionals for green industry professionals, you’ll find targeted, industry-specific products, information, education, and networking that you can use immediately in your profession. and

Executive Director: Dr. Aaron Patton Associate Director: Dr. Cale Bigelow Exec. Secretary: Tammy Goodale P.O. Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285 email: admin@mrtf.org Phone: 765-494-8039 Fax: 765-496-6335 www.mrtf.org 60

Executive Director: Donna Sheets 7915 S. Emerson Avenue, #247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Email: dsheets@inla1.org Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 www.inla1.org

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