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ADVANCE PROGRAM Jan. 10-12, 2023

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Table of Contents

Advertiser Index........................................4 Schedule Overview...................................4 Association Meetings...............................4 Trade Show Hours.....................................4 Master Classes (Tuesday)........................6 Green Industry Awards Celebration.........7 Wednesday-At-A-Glance..........................8 Keynote Address.......................................9 CEO & MGMT. Track..................................9 Wednesday Sessions.........................10-15 Register Your Way...................................12 Connect Over Coffee..............................13 Free Gift for First-Timers........................24 Northern Green App on Whova..............17 Thursday-At-A-Glance............................16 Interactive Track.....................................17 Grand Prize Drawings.............................17 Thursday Sessions........................... 18-24 Hotels......................................................22 Have Fun Downtown...............................22 Continuing Education Units (CEUs).......24 Where to Find Handouts.........................24 Exhibitors........................................... 26-27 Trade Show Features Jeffrey Earnhardt..............................28 Lakeshore Campfire.........................28 Innovation & Inspiration Theater.....28 Career Central...................................28 Free Lunch........................................28 The Sandbox.....................................29 Seek & See........................................29 Hardscape LIVE!...............................29 Backyard Campfire...........................29 Grand Prize Drawings.......................29 Registration Options and Form........ 30-31 App Job Board.........................Back Cover

Advertiser Index

Ancom Communications Inc and Midwest Radio Rentals.....................21 Anderson Nurseries, Inc...........................7 Bachman's Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes.........................................3 BCS...........................................Back Cover Borgert.......................................................7 Circle K Pro..............................................11 COWSMO, INC.........................................25 Ditch Witch..............................................23 Ivanhoe Nursery & Farms.......................19 Minnesota Propane Association............25 Plaisted Companies..................................2 Rain Bird Corporation.............................20 Rock Hard Landscape Supply................25 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.........15 Ziegler CAT ...............................................5

SCHEDULE OVERVIE W TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Going Beyond Leadership 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Selection and Use of Plants in the Landscape 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Natural Stone Wall Building 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Green Industry Awards Celebration

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. CEO & MGMT. Track, Pt. 1 10:05 a.m. – 4:50 p.m. Campfire, Sandbox, and Theater Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. CEO & MGMT. Track, Pt. 2 3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m. Concurrent Sessions

7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PLT Relicensure 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Pesticide Recertification Cat. P 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Native Plants for Minnesota Landscapes 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Pesticide Recertification Cat. A & E

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Free coffee in Lobby B (while supplies last) 7:30 a.m. – 8:20 a.m. Early Bird Session 8:30 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. Opening Keynote – All attendees and exhibitors welcome! 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Trade Show Open

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12

9:05 a.m. – 10:05 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Free coffee in Lobby C (while supplies last) 9:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Campfire, Sandbox, and Theater Sessions 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. MNLA Annual Meeting MPSTMA Annual Meeting 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Early Bird Session MAC Luncheon 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Trade Show Open MGCSA Annual Meeting 8:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Interactive Track, Pt. 2 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Interactive Track, Pt. 1 Concurrent Sessions

Trade Show Hours Visit the Northern Green exhibitors in a 198,000 square foot exhibit hall. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 12 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Disclaimer: Although every reasonable effort is made to provide the speakers, topics, and sessions listed, some changes or substitutions may occur. Speakers and sessions are subject to cancellation or changes up to and including the day the session(s) are scheduled to be held. Changes or cancellations are made at the discretion of MNLA/MTGF and may be done without notifying attendees. If sessions are changed or cancelled, no refunds should be expected. Submission of the registration form acknowledges acceptance of this provision.

ASSOCIATION MEETINGS

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023

• 7:00am – 8:00am MNLA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 10:45am – 11:45am MPSTMA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG. • 12:00pm – 1:00pm MAC Luncheon. Lounge A. • 12:30pm – 1:30pm MGCSA Annual Meeting. Room 101FG.

Northern Green is presented by the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association (MNLA) and the Minnesota Turf & Grounds Foundation (MTGF).

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CLASSES

MASTER 1

PLT RELICENSURE

7:30am - 4:30pm

Speakers: Keith Radatz and Alex Hyatt

Licensed applicators with Categories A and E who last attended a recertification workshop in 2021, and newly-licensed pesticide applicators in 2022, must attend an MDA-approved workshop by December 31, 2023. By attending the Pesticide Recertification class and scanning in and out onsite with staff of MDA, applicators will obtain recertification credit.

10:00am - 4:00pm

Facilitator: Dr. James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions The class will focus on the principles and theory of plant design, site analysis, and specifically plant selection. Attendees will also learn how to develop quality bedlines, mix and match plants based on function and landscape characteristics, how to build flexibility into the plant design process, and the importance of the relationship between design and implementation. Class includes lecture periods and in-class exercises.

GOING BEYOND LEADERSHIP

Cat. P: 7:30 -9:00am Cat. A & E: 9:15am-4:00pm

Pending approval by the Minnesota Dept. of Agriculture (MDA), this workshop meets Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements for Category A (Core), Category E (Turf and Ornamentals), as well as an option to add Category P (Vertebrate Pest Control).

This course has been submitted to the Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry for approval for eight hours of continuing education requirements for the Power Limited Technician License, including 2 hours of code and 6 hours of technical training oriented specifically toward the landscape industry.

SELECTION AND USE OF PLANTS IN THE LANDSCAPE

PESTICIDE RECERT. (CATEGORIES A, E, & P)

Speakers: John Loegering, Angie Anbourn, Prof. Vera Krischik, Jolene Hendrix, Dominic Christensen, Nick Neylon, and more

Course Approval Code #: Pending on approval from MN Dept. of Labor and Industry

Attend a Tuesday Master Class at Northern Green, Jan. 10, 2023 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

9:30am - 4:00pm

Speaker: Steve Keating, Toro, Inc. Think you already “know enough” about leadership? Well guess again. That attitude will cause poor leaders to fall behind the people who are open minded enough to realize that there will always be more to learn. This session will focus on helping you learn the right tools to be an inspiring leader, not just a manager. Managing is about stuff, like budgets, buildings, inventories and spreadsheets. We manage stuff. Leading is about people and only people. No one leads a business, they manage the business. They lead the people who work at the business. Leadership at its core is helping people deal with what’s happening in their lives. It is about helping ordinary, often “messy” people achieve extraordinary results. Helping people achieve those results often means leading through change. With the speed that the marketplace is changing these days there has never been more for leaders to learn about how to lead effectively. Change is hard for most of us and leading through change is even harder. Come and learn effective leadership tools and techniques to put to work every day. Plus, hear directly from four green industry leaders on what has worked successfully, and what has not, for them in their leadership journey.

NATURAL STONE WALL BUILDING

10:00am - 4:00pm

Speakers: Daniel Arabella, Arabella Stone Co. and Scott Frampton, Landscape Renovations, Inc Stonework has become the pinnacle of the greatest landscape work, but that is a misleading stereotype. It is what is on the inside that counts. How are your techniques in building helping create a legacy that we can look back on? No matter what material you choose to use in your construction techniques, there needs to be a greater emphasis on the depth of character in the design and installation. In this session, local dry stone expert Daniel Arabella will cover topics from design and construction techniques to trends in natural stone, and the latest in tools, skills, and equipment for installation. Additionally, local landscapers will present case studies on recent projects – they will discuss the projects from start to finish including successes and how they overcame obstacles along the way. Finally, the session will cover how to estimate and bid these projects so they are profitable!

NATIVE PLANTS FOR MINNESOTA LANDSCAPES

8:00am - 4:00pm

Speakers: James Wolfin, Twin Cities Seed; Brandon Miller, University of Minnesota; Dan Shaw, Board of Water and Soil Resources; Mary Meyer, Retired – University of Minnesota; and Gary Johnson, Retired – University of Minnesota As urbanization continues to expand, native plants are often displaced by highly cultured species in these unnatural landscapes. The utilization of native plant species – where appropriate – can have significant value to pollinators and wildlife, to name a few. In this Master Class you will learn from experts which native plants would be most appropriate in practical settings such as lawns, landscapes, prairies and wetlands. Topics will include: lawns and pollinators, woody plants and managed landscape horticulture, native wetlands and prairies, native grasses, and native trees.

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CELEBRATE TUESDAY EVENING AT THE HILTON MINNEAPOLIS!

GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS

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R EC O G N I Z I N G E XC E L L E N C E I N M I N N E S OTA’ S G R E E N I N D U S T RY

TUESDAY, JAN. 10, 4:30-6:30 P.M.

AWARDS

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Join colleagues and special guests in the Gallery at the Hilton Minneapolis for a celebration of Minnesota’s green industry on Tuesday, January 10, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Enjoy an evening with your fellow professionals, delectable food, outstanding projects, and fun as we celebrate service, research, leadership, creativity, innovation, and dedication. Kick off your year in style at the Green Industry Awards Celebration! $75.00 per ticket. One drink, all food stations, dessert & coffee included Special thanks to our sponsors: with ticket purchase. Cash bar is available throughout the event. WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES

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WEDNESDAY AT-A-GLANCE Some session titles and other details subject to change.

7:30 AM University of Minnesota Turf Research Update 8:20 AM Eric Watkins | 101 CDE

1:45 PM 2:15 PM

Sports Field Design for the Monday Morning Quarterback Ryan DeMay | Theater Landscape Diversity In The Upper Midwest: Underutilized Woody Plants | Brandon Miller | Lakeshore Website/Google Marketing Domination David Kaminski | Backyard

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Online Payments for Crew-Based Businesses Mark Bradley | 102 ABC Gator Base... Yes, This Stuff Really Works Keith Ehmke | Aud 3 Low Maintenance, High-Impact Perennials by Season | Kerry Ann Mendez | Aud 2 Irrigation Auditing 101 Craig Otto | 102 DEF Training and Standards For Seasonal Staff Kathryn Connell | Aud 1 Reduced-Risk Management: The What, the Why, and the How Paul Koch | 101 CDE

2:00 PM 3:00 PM

Hardscape LIVE! How to Bid, Sell and Install Pavers and Slabs for Optimum Efficiency and Profits Frank Bourque | Sandbox

2:00 PM 4:00 PM

CEO & MGMT Track: INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, Pt. 2 Dr. Jermaine Davis | 101 AB

2:20 PM 2:50 PM

Stationary Rope Systems (Climbing Demo) Session 1 Wesley Full | Theater Landscape Lighting Hot Products | Steve Pallas | Lakeshore Hot Topics In Retail Katie Elzer-Peters | Backyard

10:40 AM Rain Gardens—Design and Maintenance for Water 11:10 AM Quality and Habitat | Matt Kumka | Theater

3:00 PM 3:30 PM

Stationary Rope Systems (Climbing Demo) Session 2 Wesley Full | Theater Beneficial Insects in the Greenhouse Vera Krischik | Lakeshore The Future of Outdoor Water Use in the Landscape Tim Malooly | Backyard

11:00 AM MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo 12:00 PM Sandbox

3:10 PM 4:10 PM

My Favorite Plant | Mike Heger, Debbie Lonnee | Aud 2 The Top 10 Green Industry Legal Issues You Need to Know About! Patrick McGuiness | Aud 3 Pollinator-Safe Pesticide Options, Techniques, Timing Marissa Schuh | 102 DEF Green Cities - Good Health: A Review of the Science Kathleen Wolf | 102 ABC Virtual Consultations Panel: What You Should Know Diana Grundeen, Cindi Olson, Jason Rathe | Aud 1 Plant Pathology: Dollar Spot and the Microbiome Paul Koch | 101 CDE

4:20 PM 4:50 PM

Digital Presence Katie Elzer-Peters | Theater Golf Turf Panel Discussion: "Going Greenish" In Golf Dan Ament, Paul Koch, Chris Aumock, Matt Cavanaugh | Lakeshore Top 10 Weeds and Their Controls Dominic Christensen | Backyard

8:30 AM Opening Keynote: Communicating for Maximum Impact 9:45 AM

Laura Katen | Main Auditorium

10:00 AM 5:00 PM Trade Show Open 10:00 AM LMN Landscape Case Study 11:00 AM Mark Bradley | Aud 3

Reducing Soggy Turf with Three Drainage Solutions John Raﬃani | 102 DEF The Millennial Retailer Hayden Lawler | Aud 1 Landscape Plants That Are Rocking the Industry Kerry Ann Mendez | Aud 2 Reduced-Risk Management at Theodore Wirth Golf Course Chris Aumock | 101 CDE ANSI Pruning Standards Update Dr. Chad Rigsby | 102 ABC

10:00 AM CEO & MGMT Track: INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP, Pt. 1 12:00 PM Dr. Jermaine Davis | 101 AB 10:05 AM FEWA: How to Employ Legal Temporary Labor: Navigating H-2A 10:35 AM and H-2B

Arnulfo Hinojosa | Theater Landscape Management Industry Chat Lakeshore Introducing Innovative New Adhesives from Belgium Chandler Carlson | Backyard

MNLA Certification Exam: Study Tips John Moe, Cert. Task Team | Lakeshore Research For The Real World: The Year In Review Jim Calkins | Backyard

11:20 AM Design/Incorporating Fruits in the Landscape 11:50 AM Brian Smith | Theater

Arborist/Tree Care Industry Chat Lakeshore Invasive Species/Noxious Weed Status Update Jim Calkins | Backyard

12:15 PM Pan American Seed: New Varieties 12:45 PM Mark Gross | Theater

Hosting a “First Green” Field Trip at Your Facility Nikk Dickerson | Backyard Landscape Design Industry Chat | Lakeshore

12:15 PM Hardscape LIVE! Setting Up Your Teams with the Right 1:15 PM Hardscape Tools, Equipment and Technologies

Frank Bourque | Sandbox

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

Measure Twice, Apply Once: Practical Reductions of Pesticide and Fertilizer Usage | Ryan DeMay | Theater Professional Gardening Industry Chat Lakeshore Soil Moisture Sensing Technology John Raﬃani | Backyard

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NORTHERN GREEN 2023 KEYNOTE

COMMUNICATING FOR MAXIMUM IMPACT!

2023 KEYNOTE WED., JAN. 11, 8:30–9:45 AM MAIN AUDITORIUM

LAURA KATEN has more than 20 years experience in the communication industry. She travels over 100 days a year for speaking engagements, and has spent the last 15 years speciﬁcally focused on helping individuals to increase self-awareness around communication habits that either support or unconsciously undermine their success.

Join us as we kick off the Northern Green in the main auditorium with international author and communication specialist, Laura Katen! Her talk titled Communicating for Maximum Impact! will highlight some of the most important communication strategies that could mean the difference between your professional—and personal—success or stagnation. This talk will focus around: • • • • • • •

Critical characteristics assumed Reversing a negative impression Nonverbal messaging Undermining words to avoid Giving your message immediate value Communicating your credibility The dos and taboos of virtual communication

We are thrilled to welcome Laura Katen as our 2023 Keynote Speaker! GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:

UPGRADE YOUR EXPERIENCE WED., JAN. 11 10:00am-12:00pm & 2:00-4:00pm

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INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP

Dr. Jermaine Davis, Jermaine M. Davis Seminars & Workshops, Inc. As the workforce sees the biggest shift in our lifetime, are you focusing on how to recruit and retain employees? Are you focusing on the right things to make sure your culture is attractive? Is your organization’s climate friendly or unfriendly to diversity? Does your organization say you are welcoming to diversity when in reality you are not? As a leader, it is imperative all team members learn how to communicate inclusively and work effectively across ALL dimensions of diversity. “Treating everyone the same” may sound logical initially, however it is a plan for disaster and colossal failure within diverse environments. Leading with an inclusive mindset is the key to building culturally inclusive teams and work environments as well as recruiting and retaining employees. In this engaging and thought-provoking workshop, the instructor teaches leaders how to behave, communicate, and think with an inclusive lens to create an environment that’s respectful of everyone. Identifying leadership blind spots is a key component to moving forward in this area. It’s important to engage in courageous conversations about diversity-related issues. Dr. Jermaine teaches people how to address sensitive issues without feeling awkward, guilty, fearful, or uncomfortable.

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS 7:30 AM - 8:20 AM | 101 CDE

University of Minnesota Turf Research Update

Eric Watkins, University of Minnesota This presentation will update you on the latest projects being conducted at the Turfgrass Research, Outreach, and Education (TROE) Center and infield settings throughout the state of Minnesota. Topics will include reducing water use on urban and suburban lawns, low-input turfgrass species, cultivar evaluations results, no-mow fine fescues, winter stresses research, bee lawns, improving shade tolerance, seed mixture studies, and updates on UMN turfgrass breeding projects. 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM | Main Aud.

Opening Keynote Address: Communicating for Maximum Impact Laura Katen, Katen Consulting See full description on page 9.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 ABC

ANSI Pruning Standards Update

Dr. Chad Rigsby, The Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories In this talk, we will cover the background of ANSI Standards, the ANSI A300 Tree Care Standards, and the ANSI A300 Standards for pruning. This includes field work flow, should vs. shall statements, and job responsibilities. We will spend the majority of the session covering pruning specifications and work practices. Finally, in our discussion on the new pruning specifications, we will contrast these specifications with the former ANSI A300 Pruning Specifications so these can be easily translated to the new specifications and language. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 3

LMN Landscape Case Study

LMN Representative, LMN Please see the Northern Green app for this session description. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 102 DEF

Reducing Soggy Turf with Three Drainage Solutions

John Raffiani, Raffiani’s Automatic Sprinkler Service Soil moisture sensing has been around for many decades. This course will highlight current technology and products that are readily available to the industry and discuss applications that the landscape contractor and irrigator can employ.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 1

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Backyard

Hayden Lawler Come and hear from a panel of Tonkadale professionals (i.e. media creator, rare plant enthusiast/buyer, greenhouse manager) about their influence on the next generation of retail sales.

Chandler Carlson, Crossroads Sales & Marketing / Evolution Polymeric Sand Introducing T-Rex Fast Grab adhesive for stone and cement and Soudafoam Easy adhesive foam for stone and cement.

The Millennial Retailer

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Aud 2

Landscape Plants that are Rocking the Industry

Kerry Ann Mendez, Perennially Yours Are you looking to create gorgeous, easyto-maintain landscapes for your clients that will also generate more referrals? This lively presentation will introduce landscape professionals to ‘superhero’ plants that provide three or more seasons of color and enjoyment for the homeowner but are lower maintenance. These high-performing plants need less pruning, deadheading, water, and fertilizer. Natives and other pollinator-friendly plants play a key role in crafting these breathtaking landscapes. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | 101 CDE

Reduced-Risk Management at Theodore Wirth Golf Course

Chris Aumock, Minnesota Golf Course Superintendents Association The goal of reduced-risk management is to lower turf maintenance inputs on a golf course. Through intense discussions with the City of Minneapolis, it was evident that maintenance practices needed to adapt. Theodore Wirth Golf Course was chosen as a pilot program to test a reduced-risk approach to chemical programs. This session will explore the pilot program implemented at Theodore Wirth Golf Course, how the program was implemented and supported, and what are the opportunities golf course superintendents can implement now. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 101 AB

CEO & MGMT TRACK: Inclusive Leadership, Part 1 Dr. Jermaine Davis, Seminars and Workshops, Inc. See full description on page 9.

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Lakeshore

Landscape Management Industry Chat Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green.

Introducing Innovative New Adhesives from Belgium

10:05 AM - 10:35 AM | Theatre

FEWA: How to Employ Legal Temporary Labor: Navigating H-2A and H-2B

Arnulfo Hinojosa, FEWA Having a hard time finding temporary help? For many companies, legally hiring foreign workers is the answer. Whether you're a veteran, or a newcomer to the federal guest worker programs, the process is ever changing, and can be overwhelming to keep up with. This seminar focuses on the current H-2A and H-2B environment including how to manage your company’s H-2A and H-2B efforts; what’s happening in D.C., how to ensure your company is compliant with federal regulations, and how the programs can become part of the solution to your labor demands. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Theater

Rain Gardens: Design and Maintenance for Water Quality and Habitat

Matt Kumka, City of Minnetonka Learn how rain gardens should be sited, design specifics, and planting strategies. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lakeshore

MNLA Certification Exam: Study Tips John Moe, Pangaea Design Members of the MNLA Certification Task Team will provide information on the MNLA Certification Exam, including study exam tips. Make this campfire session your first step to becoming an MNLA Certified Professional in 2023! 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Backyard

Research for the Real World: The Year in Review

James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Since its early beginnings, the nursery and landscape industry has benefited from basic and applied research designed to increase our basic understanding of plant science and how the application of that scientific knowledge can be used to enhance the success and profitability of the green industry. Research efforts that have the potential to benefit the nursery and landscape industry include everything from improved production practices like

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) more effective propagation techniques and more efficient container fertility management, to a better understanding of consumer preferences and associated marketing strategies, to new and improved plant selections resulting from plant breeding and selection programs. Clearly, green industry professionals have a vested interest in nursery and landscape research and continue to benefit from such efforts today. This Northern Green Backyard Campfire session will highlight current trends in nursery and landscape research and some of the research findings that have been reported during the past year. It will also provide an opportunity for MNLA members to comment on industry research needs and to provide input on this MNLA Foundation initiative.

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Theater

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Sandbox

11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Backyard

We'll have a truck and trailer set up for the demo and a Minnesota State Patrol officer will be on hand to discuss the most frequent types of commercial vehicle citations and how to satisfy state and federal requirements. Bring your questions!

James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Although jumping worms have been in the state for some time, the fear that these invasive earthworms would be found in a nursery facility became a reality in 2021 and jumping worms have become the leading

Design/Incorporating Fruits in the Landscape

Brian Smith, UW-River Falls Department of Plant and Earth Science Learn the pros and cons of formal and informal integration of fruit species in the landscape, depending on intended purpose. Examples will be given regarding fruit species (ground covers to tree fruit), maintenance difficulty, and seasonal allure. 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore

Arborist/Tree Care Industry Chat

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Invasive Species/Noxious Weed Status Update

MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo

REGISTER YOUR WAY! 1. ONLINE – Visit NorthernGreen.org to register at your convenience (online reg. closes January 3). 2. MAIL – Use the registration form in

the Advance Program (or download from NorthernGreen.org) and send your registration and payment by mail to the address listed.

3. FAX – Use the registration form in the Advance Program (or download from NorthernGreen.org) and fax back to 651.633.4986 with payment.

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4. ONSITE – If you miss the Jan. 3 pre-registration

deadline, you must register onsite Jan. 10-12.

Receive a discount on registration when you register by January 3! Plus, members of the following associations receive a $20 discount: MNLA, MGCSA, MPSTMA, MAC, MASMS, MSA, MTA, and MTSC. Don’t forget that when you register by December 19th, your badge will be mailed to you in advance. If you register between December 20 - January 3, you will be able to utilize Self-Check-In onsite. Questions? Contact the Northern Green oﬃce for assistance at 651.633.4987.

example of an invasive species that poses a threat to the nursery and landscape industry and native ecosystems. The continuing spread of Oriental bittersweet and Japanese hops in southeastern Minnesota, the damage caused by garlic mustard and common and glossy buckthorn as these species continue to spread across the state, the finds of Palmer amaranth in west-central and southern Minnesota, the growing threat of oak wilt, and the potential impacts of invasive insects like the brown marmorated stink bug, lily leaf beetle, spotted wing drosophila, and viburnum leaf beetle are just a few more examples of the many other invasive species that already pose a threat in Minnesota. And, sadly, there are many other invasive species that have not yet found their way to Minnesota like boxwood blight, mountain pine beetle, spotted lanternfly, and Asian longhorned beetle. Clearly the spread of invasive species is a growing concern in Minnesota and nationwide and the response varies from doing nothing, to a wait-and-see perspective, to regulation and proactive management depending on the level of the threat and the politics of a given invasive species. Take a few minutes to learn how plants, including landscape species, and other organisms are assessed for possible regulation in Minnesota, gain a better understanding of how invasive species are regulated in the state, and learn how noxious weeds and other invasive species are managed in Minnesota including information about the development of a statewide, speciesspecific weed management plan. This is also an opportunity for green industry professionals to learn about the potential role of the green industry in the introduction and spread of invasive species and which species (including landscape species) are currently under review for potential listing and regulation as noxious weeds or invasive species in Minnesota. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Pan American Seed: New Varieties

Mark Gross, Pan American Seed Mark will provide highlights of new annuals, perennials, cut-flowers and vegetables for the spring 2023 season, plus a few highlights of what PanAm is working on for 2024 and beyond. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore

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12:15 PM - 1:15 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: Setting Up Your Teams with the Right Hardscape Tools, Equipment and Technologies

Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape and Hardscape Business Consultant Explore the most important tools, equipment, and technologies to reduce labor, expedite jobs, and eliminate guesswork in your installation. There will be demonstrations of the tools on our build as we introduce them. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Backyard

Hosting a “First Green” Field Trip at Your Facility

Nikk Dickerson, Owatonna Country Club How to tap into STEM education and community outreach and transform your golf course into a living laboratory. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore

Professional Gardening Industry Chat Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard

Soil Moisture Sensing Technology

Measure Twice, Apply Once: Practical Reductions of Pesticide and Fertilizer Usage

Ryan DeMay, Field Source Now more than ever, turfgrass managers are under increased scrutiny regarding the types of products and the amounts of said products they apply. In this session, we cover simple ways to evaluate products, communicate with stakeholders on the importance of Best Management Practices (BMPs), and reduce the overall use of pesticides and fertilizers. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Theater

Sports Field Design for the Monday Morning Quarterback

Ryan DeMay, Field Source Together we will look at the wins and losses of past construction and renovation projects to better understand where winning or losing plays were made.

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2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 2

Brandon Miller, University of Minnesota As severe weather events and the introduction of invasive pests occur more frequently in the United States, the resiliency of managed landscapes has come into question. The need to identify, develop, and utilize diverse species and selections of landscape plants capable of tolerating the demands of a changing climate is a forefront issue in horticulture. A variety of factors influence the adoption of novel species and desirable plants may be limited by unique challenges in the nursery production pipeline. Brandon Miller will introduce some underutilized woody plants that merit broader use, describe their ornamental appeal, and explain ways to use them in the landscape.

Kerry Ann Mendez, Perennially Yours Discover spectacular perennials for sun and shade that brighten your client's landscape spring through fall. Many new varieties will be featured, as well as natives and nativars. As one perennial stops blooming, it 'passes the baton' to the next 'winner'. Your patrons will be standing in applause!

Landscape Diversity in the Upper Midwest: Underutilized Woody Plants

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Backyard

Website/Google Marketing Domination David Kaminski, Collaborate FIRE YOUR MARKETING TEAM! Learn how to make your website a DOMINATING customer finding force that drives leads and revenue into your business without paying for ads. The Collaborate Team will share free tips and ideas you can implement for your website or your Google Maps right away to improve results. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 3

Gator Base...Yes, This Stuff Really Works

Keith Ehmke, Alliance Designer Products We will discuss what Gator Base is, what it does, and how to install it. We will cover its applications and limitations, as well as the benefits that Gator Base provides. We will also present feedback from contractors as to how their projects have performed over time and cover how Gator Base tests out.

Low Maintenance, High-Impact Perennials by Season

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 102 ABC

Online Payments for CrewBased Businesses

Mark Bradley, Landscape Management Network Please see the Northern Green app for this session description. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 102 DEF

Irrigation Auditing 101

Craig Otto, Global Irrigation Solution Understand the goals for the audit. This helps determine tasks and focus on solutions. Identify common problems with irrigation systems that cause inefficiency and discuss cost effective solutions. Improve irrigation scheduling: irrigate at the right time, on the correct days for the right amount of time. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Aud 1

Training and Standards for Seasonal Staff

Kathryn Connell, League of Minnesota Cities During this session, we will discuss what is required and best practices for training and standards for seasonal staff. We will also discuss what safety policies should be in place, including OSHA required training. Other topics that we will touch on is age restrictions, work attire, time off, terminating, injuries/accidents that occur on the job and personal policies.

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WEDNESDAY SESSIONS (continued) 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | 101 CDE

Reduced-Risk Management: The What, the Why, and the How

Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Plant Pathology Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center Pesticides are a vital piece of an effective pest management plan, but their use is coming under increasing scrutiny and pesticide-free alternatives have yet to provide commercially viable alternatives. In this seminar, we'll discuss the science behind implementing a reduced-risk pest management program and strategies that you can employ to reduce risk in your own pest management plan using our work at Theodore Wirth Golf Course as a case study. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: How to Bid, Sell and Install Pavers and Slabs for Optimum Efficiency and Profits

Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape and Hardscape Business Consultant Learn best practices for design, estimating, sales and installation of pavers and slabs installations. We will also cover tips, tricks, efficiencies, and management of installations. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | 101 AB

CEO & MGMT TRACK: Inclusive Leadership, Part 2 Dr. Jermaine Davis, Seminars and Workshops, Inc. See full description on page 9. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Backyard

Hot Topics in Retail

Katie Elzer-Peters, Garden of Words Do you really need to offer e-commerce? Yes! Customers expect this service from just about every retailer now, at least in specific, limited ways. Is there a way for garden retail businesses to successfully offer e-commerce options for customers? Yes! In this session learn five keys to make online ordering and curbside pickup work for you. 2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Theater

Stationary Rope Systems (Climbing Demo) Session 1

Wesley Full, Rainbow Treecare In this course you will learn how to set up a proper anchor for ascent and what devices are compatible with SRS climbing. We will also demonstrate how to work a tree on a stationary line including what a redirect is and how to use it. You will also learn how to set up a quick 3:1 system to help get back in from limb walks.

2:20 PM - 2:50 PM | Lakeshore

Landscape Lighting Hot Products

Steve Pallas, Hunter Industries Wondering about the latest and greatest in landscape lighting products? This is the session for you. Join Pallas to learn about what's new for 2023. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Theater

Stationary Rope Systems (Climbing Demo) Session 2

Beneficial Insects in the Greenhouse Vera Krischik, University of Minnesota Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs for landscapes, nurseries, and greenhouses require the use of insecticides that conserve beneficial insects released to manage pest insects. Technical information on beneficial insect ecology and use of insecticides to manage pests will be discussed. 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Backyard

The Future of Outdoor Water Use in the Landscape

overall plant geeks who love to work with their favorites. Expect a great mix of woody plants, perennials, and annuals and hopefully you’ll be inspired to use something that is a favorite of a colleague. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 3

The Top 10 Green Industry Legal Issues You Need to Know About!

Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen and McGuiness, PLLC Find out about the biggest legal issues green industry businesses are currently facing! Join attorney and MNLA Board member Patrick McGuiness to learn what big legal issues he is seeing around the industry and have your questions answered too. From mechanic's liens to overtime issues, contracts to collections, there are lots of ways that the law effects your business even if you didn't know it. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 102 DEF

Pollinator-Safe Pesticide Options, Techniques, Timing

Marissa Schuh, University of Minnesota As public awareness around pollinators becomes more widespread, so does public demand for pollinator-safe yard and landscape management. This session will cover the tools in a professional's toolbox when it comes to keeping up with customer expectations around their property's appearance and protecting pollinators.

Tim Malooly, Water in Motion Landscape irrigation, once a luxury limited to specific purposes or to the wealthy, has, in many advanced societies, become a commonplace appliance in the urban landscape. In the U.S. since around 2012, some irrigation systems have been branded as stormwater management tools to help mitigate damage to waterways from development. What role will landscape irrigation play in the planted landscape as we face increasing societal concern over resource use and sustainability? What changes might the green industry contemplate to assure water is available for use in the landscapes of the future?

3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | Aud 1

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Kathleen Wolf, University of Washington, College of the Environment School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Professionals who work in green industries intuitively know about the good feelings and stress reduction that happens when one spends time in nature. But key decision makers and clients may not take 'tree huggers' seriously. Yet in

My Favorite Plant

Mike Heger, Ambergate Horticultural Consulting It’s back! By popular request, MNLA members will have the opportunity to learn from their fellow nurserymen and women on what plant is their favorite. You’ll hear from designers, retailers, growers and

Virtual Consultations Panel: What You Should Know

Diana Grundeen, Trio Landscaping; Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces; Edi Renick, Bachman's, Inc.; Cindi Olson, County Materials Corporation The pandemic forced many into virtual consultations with clients. Join a panel of local landscape designers to hear what has been successful about virtual meetings and what could use some improvement. Walk away with useful tips and techniques to help you down the road. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 102 ABC

Green Cities - Good Health: A Review of the Science

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recent decades there has been a surge of scientific research confirming health benefits - often in surprising ways. Dr. Wolf will provide an overview of the research, and translate the science to practical steps for better community health. 3:10 PM - 4:10 PM | 101 CDE

Plant Pathology: "Dollar Spot and the Microbiome"

Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin - Madison, Department of Plant Pathology Molecular and Environmental Toxicology Center Recent scientific advances have allowed researchers to identify huge numbers of microbes associated with humans and plants, oftentimes referred to as the microbiome. Research into the turfgrass microbiome has the potential to change how we manage golf courses, including reduced input strategies for disease control, fertilization, and irrigation. In this seminar we will focus on recent research detailing the microbes present on and under turfgrass, the impact that various practices such as pesticide use have on the microbes, and how the microbiome

can lead to improved biocontrol of turfgrass diseases such as dollar spot.

the pros and cons of recent programs implemented at MPRB golf courses.

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Dominic Christensen, University of Minnesota What are common weeds competing with turfgrass? How can they be reduced, managed, or tolerated to improve the aesthetics and use of our landscapes? You will learn how to identify common weeds in turfgrass areas, strategies of weed management, and the latest research on home lawn diversity.

Katie Elzer-Peters, Garden of Words When was the last time you looked at your website? Really looked at it? Now's the time to review it and your other digital marketing initiatives (email, SMS, and social media) with fresh eyes. Learn the six quick fixes you can do to make your digital assets work harder for you in 2023.

Top 10 Weeds and Their Controls

Digital Presence

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Golf Turf Panel Discussion: "Going Greenish" In Golf

Matt Cavanaugh, Rush Creek Golf Club; Chris Aumock, MCGSA; Dan Ament, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; and Paul Koch, University of Wisconsin This panel will discuss alternative approaches to turf management plans, including reduced-risk programs and organic management opportunities. Panelists will explore

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THURSDAY AT-A-GLANCE Some session titles and other details subject to change.

7:00 AM Using the Soil as an Ally, Not a Foe: Regenerative Golf 8:00 AM Dan Ament | 101 CDE

7:00 AM – MNLA Annual Meeting | 101 FG 8:00 AM 4:00 PM Trade Show Open 8:00 AM Connecting the Dots: Landscapes, 8:50 AM Human Health and Climate Change

Kathleen Wolf | 102 ABC Translating the Wild into Designed Landscapes Thomas Rainer | Aud 2 Global Trends in Retail Garden Centers John Kennedy | Aud 1 Greenkeeper App! Transforming the Way Turf Managers Make Decisions Bill Kreuser | 101 CDE The Equipment of Today Bill Gardocki | Aud 3 PCA Smart Salting Brooke Asleson | 102 DEF

11:15 AM MN State Patrol Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo 12:15 PM Sandbox 11:20 AM Turfgrass Economics 101: 2023 Edition 11:50 AM Ryan DeMay | Lakeshore

Protecting and Winterizing Minnesota Plants Julie Weisenhorn | Backyard

12:00 PM Hardscape LIVE! Outdoor Kitchen Installations Made Easy 1:00 PM Frank Bourque | Sandbox

12:00pm – MAC Luncheon | Lounge A 12:15 PM Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 1 | Theater 12:45 PM Garden Center/Retail Industry Chat

Backyard Accepting and Adapting to an Open-Graded Paving Base Keith Ehmke | Lakeshore 12:30pm – MGCSA Annual Meeting | 101 FG

1:00 PM 1:30 PM

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 2 | Theater Landscape/Hardscape Contractor Industry Chat Lakeshore Green Industry Legislative Update Felipe Illescas, Tim Malooly | Backyard

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Interactive Track: NAME THAT PLANT – PLANT ID TRAINING, Pt. 2 Facilitator: Dr. James Calkins | 101 AB

8:00 AM Interactive Track: 10:00 AM NAME THAT PLANT – PLANT ID TRAINING, Pt. 1

Facilitator: Dr. James Calkins | 101 AB

9:05 AM Hardscape Trends Panel | Aud 3 10:05 AM

Life Below Ground: Stem Girdling Roots Kent Honl | 102 ABC Benefits of Managing Smart Application of Water John Raﬃani | 102 DEF Functional Planting: Creative Adaptive Plant Systems Thomas Rainer | Aud 2 Soil Science 101: The Basics Kristina Walker | Aud 1 Sustainability through Precision Turfgrass Management Bill Keruser | 101 CDE

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Deer-Resistant Plants: Really? Julie Weisenhorn | Theater Purpose | Mike Hodges | Backyard Shop Renovation: The Do's and Don'ts Hector Velazques | Lakeshore

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Touchstone Lighting—Hands-On Landscape Lighting Design Mark Hanson | 102 DEF Working with HOAs Panel: Design to Maintenance Patrick McGuiness, Juliann Kor, and Matt Sweeny | Aud 1 Dealing With Scale Dr. Kendra Wagner | Aud 3 Modern Peonies Nate Bremer | Aud 2 Picking Your Fights with Nonnative/Invasive Vegetation: Right-Sizing Effort For Best Value and Outcome Paul Bockenstedt | 102 ABC

9:10 AM Local Garden Retail Trends: Pt. 1 9:40 AM John Kennedy | Theater

Update On Palmer Amaranth, A Prohibited Eradicate Noxious Weed In Minnesota Shane Blair, Denise Theide | Lakeshore Top 10 Diseases from The Plant Disease Clinic Brett Arenz | Backyard

9:45 AM Local Garden Retail Trends: Pt. 2 10:15 AM John Kennedy | Theater

Conifer Needle Cast Diseases Gary Wyatt | Lakeshore Park and Sports Turf Industry Chat Backyard

10:00 AM Hardscape LIVE! How to Bid, Sell and Install Walls, 11:00 AM Patios and Steps for Optimum Efficiency and Profit

How Do Residents Compare Artificial vs. Natural Turfgrass Michael Barnes | Lakeshore Grower Industry Chat Backyard

Frank Bourque | Sandbox

10:40 AM The Professional Wrench 11:10 AM Hector Velazquez | Theater

Shady Opportunities: Understanding Shade from a Landscape & Garden Perspective and Choosing Plants for Shady Sites | Jim Calkins | Lakeshore Mycorrhizae Use for the Landscaper Melissa Flora | Backyard 10:45am – MPSTMA Annual Meeting | 101 FG

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NAME THAT PLANT PLANT ID TRAINING

Facilitator: Dr. James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions Plant identification can be challenging but is an important and essential skill for all green industry professionals. This hands-on training will cover plant identification basics of: shrubs (deciduous and evergreen), herbaceous perennials, roses, vines, small fruits, and trees (both deciduous and evergreen). This training is for anyone wanting to develop or improve their plant identification skills and will appeal to many green industry professionals including landscape management staff, garden center staff, landscape designers, landscape contractors, and professional gardeners. Given the time of year, the focus will be on the identification of plants in the winter condition which accounts for more than half of the year and is a time when identifying plants is especially challenging given the lack of leavers and other herbaceous structures. Bring your observation skills for this hand-on training session.

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THURSDAY SESSIONS 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM | 101 CDE

Using the Soil as an Ally, Not a Foe: Regenerative Golf

Dan Ament, Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board Join us for a look into the world of organic turfgrass management and whether it can be used to provide acceptable conditions for golf courses. Ament will explain the pros and cons to going organic, and what he has learned these past three years conducting the trial. He will also speak about using what is in your soil and how to maximize the soil food web. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 102 ABC

Connecting the Dots: Landscapes, Human Health and Climate Change

how to identify wild precedents for urban landscapes and how to translate them for today’s aesthetic and environmental challenges.

can improve your management decision making and show how GreenKeeper App can simplify the process.

8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 1

Interactive Track: Name That Plant: Plant ID Training, Part 1

Global Trends in Retail Garden Centers John Kennedy, John Kennedy Consulting Join John Kennedy as he offers insight and innovations to the world of garden center retail. From the UK to Australia and all points in between, learn the trends of the consumer and reaction from the retailer and see the "hits" and "misses" on the horizon in 2023 and beyond. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | Aud 3

The Equipment of Today

Kathleen Wolf, University of Washington, College of the Environment School of Environmental and Forest Sciences Trees and quality landscapes are the solution for so many urban challenges! Recent projects have explored the intersection of climate and health cobenefits provided by urban landscapes and tree canopy. Dr. Wolf will share recent research about the experience of nature and mental health, and ideas for how to optimize tree and landscape plantings for multiple co-benefits. A focus will be climate adaptation and human mental health.

Bill Gardocki, Interstate Landscape The saying “work smarter not harder” certainly applies to hardscaping. The tools and equipment of today are more efficient and productive than ever. Spend some time with Gardocki and review the cuttingedge tools, construction equipment, and trucks that can help increase your field production and profits. Why switch-ngo truck bodies are making the dump truck a dinosaur. How to determine the right size piece of equipment for the task at hand. How heavier compaction equipment can add dollars to your bottom line. Ask him about his toys and more.

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Translating the Wild into Designed Landscapes

Thomas Rainer, Phyto Studio Join leading planting design thinker, Thomas Rainer, as he explores

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PCA Smart Salting

Brooke Asleson, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Join us to learn about the MPCA's Smart Salting training program and how it can help you reduce damages to the properties you maintain and save your business money - all while providing safe surfaces and protecting our lakes and streams. This program has grown over the years to include a range of resources and tools aimed at helping businesses reduce chloride pollution. 8:00 AM - 8:50 AM | 101 CDE

Greenkeeper App! Transforming the Way Turf Managers Make Decisions

Bill Kreuser, Greenkeeper App Turfgrass managers rely on observations and data to maximize resource use, enhance sustainability, and maintain consistent playing conditions. GreenKeeper App is a new decisionsupport tool based on decades of university research to help turfgrass managers make the best agronomic decisions possible. This session will cover the new agronomic model that

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM | 101 AB

James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions See full description on page 17. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 101 CDE

Sustainability through Precision Turfgrass Management

Bill Kreuser, Greenkeeper App Precision management uses data to drive decision making. Well timed applications, precision applications, and data-driven cultivation can improve the both the environmental and economic metrics of sustainability. This session will cover practices that can be implemented now and into the future to improve turfgrass sustainability. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 2

Functional Planting: Creating Adaptive Plant Systems

Thomas Rainer, Phyto Studio The ability of landscape architectural projects to mitigate the worst effects of climate change will depend upon designed plant systems. Yet most landscape design is still rooted in a horticultural approach to planting design that creates high maintenance, low impact plantings. This talk outlines an alternative: new principles and methods for designing biodiverse plant systems for urban sites. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | 102 DEF

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Life Below Ground: Stem Girdling Roots

Kent Honl, Rainbow Treecare Almost any tree grown in a nursery and planted by humans can end up with stem girdling roots. Proper care at planting can prevent the problem, but most of the time we are trying to save trees that are already established. The trouble is trying to figure out what to do with these trees.

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Hardscape Trends Panel

Bill Gardocki, Interstate Landscape - Moderator Come and hear from a panel of industry peers about the latest and greatest trends in the hardscape world. What products and techniques will be featured in 2023? You'll find out here. 9:05 AM - 10:05 AM | Aud 1

Soil Science 101: The Basics

Kristina Walker, University of Minnesota Crookston Soil is the reservoir for water and nutrients needed for plant growth and development. In this seminar, we will explore the physical, biological, and chemical properties of soils that influence soil quality and soil health.

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Theater

Local Garden Retail Trends: Pt. 1

John Kennedy, John Kennedy Consulting Kennedy will facilitate a more local flavor to the trends and invite audience members to voice their successes and failures over 2022 with lessons learned for 2023. On the table is technology and the utilization of the digital space to streamline your operation. 9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Lakeshore

Update on Palmer Amaranth

Shane Blair, Denise Theide, Minnesota Department of Agriculture Since 2016 Palmer amaranth has been introduced via multiple pathways into Minnesota. A review of these pathways shows the potential for the introduction and movement of noxious weeds. These case studies also highlight the efforts that will be required to manage species with the potential to harm agricultural and natural lands going forward.

9:10 AM - 9:40 AM | Backyard

Top 10 Diseases from the Plant Disease Clinic

Brett Arenz, University of Minnesota In this session Arenz will discuss common diseases seen on landscape and ornamental plants in 2022. 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Theater

Local Garden Retail Trends: Pt. 2

John Kennedy, John Kennedy Consulting Kennedy will continue to facilitate relevant trends and invite audience members to voice their successes and failures over 2022 with lessons learned for 2023. On the table is talent acquisition and retention as we build the teams of the future. 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Lakeshore

Conifer Needle Cast Diseases

Gary Wyatt, University of Minnesota For years we have known about Rhizosphaera needle cast disease browning the needles on the lower branches of spruce trees, mainly Colorado blue spruce. Now, there is a second needle cast disease, Stigmina which is affecting more varieties of spruce trees which

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may have been tolerant of Rhizosphaera. We will discuss current lab findings, treatment challenges, management and possible spruce varieties that may show tolerance to needle cast diseases. Come with your questions and experiences. 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM | Backyard

Park and Sports Turf Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: How to Bid, Sell and Install Walls, Patios and Steps for Optimum Efficiency and Profit

Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape and Hardscape Business Consultant Learn modern, efficient installation tactics for an age-old product: the segmental retaining wall. Compaction, stacking, labor efficiencies, and common pitfalls for estimating, sales and installations will also be covered.

10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Backyard

Mycorrhizae Use for the Landscaper Melissa Flora, Mycorrhizal Applications Flora will be discussing the role of mycorrhizal inoculants for landscaping purposes. We will briefly discuss what mycorrhizae are and how they work, and then dive deeper into how they can benefit landscape plantings. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Theatre

The Professional Wrench

Hector Velazquez, Hector's Shop In this session, we will cover how to have a successful career as a professional Equipment Manager. We will cover your relationship between tech and superintendent, and between tech and crew. 10:40 AM - 11:10 AM | Lakshore

Shady Opportunities: Understanding Shade from a Landscape & Garden Perspective and Choosing Plants for Shady Sites

James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions This Northern Green Lakeshore Campfire session will focus on understanding light

and its effects on plants, the variable light conditions commonly found in landscape settings, and the light requirements of specific plants with the goal of designing the shady areas landscapes and gardens that will be successful in both the short and long term. Too often, shade is viewed negatively as an insurmountable challenge when designing landscapes, but this shouldn’t be the case. Instead, let’s view shade as the inescapable and important component of designed landscapes that it is and as an opportunity to create beautiful, shaded spaces using shade tolerant plants. 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM | Sandbox

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Lakeshore

BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM A limited number of discounted room rates have been secured for Northern Green 2023 at these hotels. Because there are a number of conventions in Minneapolis the week of Northern Green, we encourage you to book your rooms early to ensure you get the ideal room and rate for your circumstances.

HILTON MINNEAPOLIS 1001 Marquette Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $129 (single/double rate) Reservations: 888-933-5363 or 612-376-1000 MILLENNIUM HOTEL MINNEAPOLIS 1313 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $129 (single/double rate) Reservations: 844-202-5924 or 612-332-6000 HYATT REGENCY MINNEAPOLIS 1300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate: $122 (single/double rate) Reservations: 877-803-7534 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 225 South 11th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 Rate:$105.95 (single/double rate) Reservations: 612-341-3300 (Reference Group Code: MNL)

HAVE FUN DOWNTOWN! • MUSIC AFICIONADO? Check out the calendar for the Dakota Jazz Club, First Avenue & the 7th Street Entry for live performances. • FABULOUS FOOD AND DRINK? Check in with the folks at Meet Minneapolis at their booth in the lobby at Northern Green. If you tell them your cuisine of choice, they will make recommendations and even make a reservation for you on the spot! Some favorites with Northern Green attendees: • Crooked Pint Ale House Weekly Trivia: This craft beer bar hosts Sassy Lassy Music & Movie Trivia every Wednesday starting at 8pm, where points are awarded for correct answers and wrong answers delivered with enough sass. You can also catch “Big Games on the Big Screen” on the biggest television screen in downtown Minneapolis, and if you cheer up an appetite you can dig into a full menu of Lucy-style burgers, from the Wrangler Lucy stuffed with jalapeños and cheddar to the PB & Bacon Lucy stuffed with peanut butter. • Brit’s Pub: The perfect spot for the late-night anglophile, this piece of the UK in the Twin Cities has something British for every season, including cozy nights by the fireplace with a pint of Boddingtons with the snow falling outside. • BAD AXE CITY CENTER: One of the largest Bad Axe facilities to date at 8,000 square feet, this venue features 18 targets. and it's located right in the center of all the downtown Minneapolis action. If booked ahead of time, throwing slots are open until 11:00pm.

Turfgrass Economics 101: 2023 Edition

Ryan DeMay, Field Source Come and hear the latest on how to kill, contIn the face of supply chain issues, budget crunches, price increases, and lead times how are turfgrass managers to keep up? In this session we'll take a deep dive into the strategies to plan better, work with suppliers, and better anticipate your operations needs further in advance. We look at four major categories affecting all of us in the industry: supplies, equipment, services, and labor.rol and prevent scale insects. 11:20 AM - 11:50 AM | Backyard

Protecting and Winterizing Minnesota Plants

Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Winter can be really tough on plants – freeze and thaw cycles, animal browsing, drought conditions. University of Minnesota Extension horticulture educator Julie Weisenhorn goes over methods of protecting landscape plants against the coldest and sometimes most unpredictable time of the year. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Sandbox

Hardscape LIVE!: Outdoor Kitchen Installations Made Easy

Frank Bourque, Frank Bourque Landscape and Hardscape Business Consultant In this session, we will demonstrate how to install yard enhancement options such as a grill island and an outdoor kitchen and show how to reach different markets for different budgets, better margins, and best profits. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 1

Learn about this year's MNLA Landscape Awards from the people behind the project. You'll see a presentation using the photos submitted with the entry and hear the details behind the plan from those who executed it. Award-winning landscapes offer innovation and inspiration for all green industry professionals. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Lakeshore

Accepting and Adapting to an Open-Graded Paving Base

Keith Ehmke, Alliance Designer Products Open-graded paving base systems are relatively new and they are not going away. However, they do come with some quirks. Certain components that are used in a densely-graded base system, namely

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restraint edging and joint materials, may not be the best solution for use with an open-graded base system. Learn how Nitro and Xtreme Edge provide real solutions in these applications. 12:15 PM - 12:45 PM | Backyard

Garden Center/Retail Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Theater

Landscape Awards Presentations, Pt. 2

See description above at 12:15pm.

Green Industry Legislative Update

Tim Malooly, Water in Motion; Felipe Illescas, MNLA Malooly, MNLA Government Affairs Committee Chair, and Illescas, MNLA Director of Government Affairs will host a discussion about ongoing public policy issues impacting the Green Industry in Minnesota. Topics will include labor and workforce immigration reform, water regulations and backflow reform, pest management issues, and other topics relevant to MNLA members throughout Minnesota. 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 101 AB

Interactive Track: Name that Plant: Plant ID Training, Part 2

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Lakeshore

Landscape and Hardscape Contractor Industry Chat

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Backyard

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green.

James Calkins, Sustainable Horticultural Solutions See full description on page 17. 1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Lakeshore

How Do Residents Compare Artificial vs. Natural Turfgrass

1:45 PM - 2:15 PM | Backyard

Grower Industry Chat

Networking and making connections is what it's all about. Connect with and learn from your industry peers at a networking meeting during Northern Green. 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Lakeshore

Shop Renovation: The Do's and Don'ts Hector Velazques, Hector's Shop Looking to spruce up your shop? Think it's not in the budget? We will show you ways to bring your shop to the next level on a budget! We will cover the do's and don'ts for a successful shop renovation.

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STAND-ON SKID STEER

Michael Barnes, University of Minnesota With many locations facing issues around

the inputs used by natural turfgrass, the adoption of artificial turfgrass has expanded across both public and private landscapes. However little work has been done to understand how residents feel about these new artificial surfaces. This session explores new research about how residents compare artificial and natural turfgrasses and why these perceptions should matter to a variety of managers, decision-makers, and the public at large.

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THURSDAY SESSIONS (continued) FREE GIFT FOR FIRST-TIMERS! Are you planning to attend Northern Green for the first time? If so, we’re glad you’ll be there! In fact, we’d love to give you a free gift just because you decided to join us. Be sure to stop by the Welcome Center in Lobby B to turn in the ticket you received with your name badge to receive your free gift. We’d also like to say “hello,” give you a New Attendee Tip List, and answer any questions you may have.

CEUs Northern Green will once again provide you the opportunity to maintain many common green industry certifications and licensures. If you’re looking to stay current, be sure to attend one of the following programs: • Pesticide Applicator Recertification (categories A & E), Vertebrates Recertification (category P), will be available as part of the Pesticide Recertification Master Class on Tuesday. • Recertification for Power Limited Technicians will also be available as a Master Class on Tuesday. • All sessions during Northern Green qualify for MNLA-CP recertification points. Many other sessions will also qualify for CEUs from various organizations including: International Society of Arboriculture, ASLA-MN, Irrigation Association, APLD, MGCSA, MN Tree Inspector Recertification, and National Concrete Masonry Association. Each certified or licensed individual is responsible to determine which sessions meet each organization’s differing requirements and to track them independently.

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Theater

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 2

Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Are there truly deer-resistant plants out there and if so, what are they? University of Minnesota Extension horticulture educator Julie Weisenhorn has compiled a list up for debate.

Nate Bremer, Solaris Farms Peonies are an excellent choice for the landscape and have historically been overlooked for a number of reasons. Recent new cultivar developments and supporting information is available which better fit landscape use. This program is designed to provide provide a brief overview of the possible choices, uses and requirements of the peonies for the landscape. Join American Peony Society President, grower, hybridizer and owner of Solaris Farms – Nate Bremer for an upto-date informational program which will inspire the use of peonies in the landscape.

Deer-Resistant Plants: Really?

2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Backyard

Purpose

Mike Hodges, Belgard Studies show that people need to be outside more. Yet, we spend up to 93% of our lives indoors. Belgard is dedicated to helping people get outdoors and reconnect with each other through nature. Let us not only show you how, but even more importantly, why. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 102 DEF

Hands-On Landscape Lighting Design

Mark Hanson, TouchStone Accent Lighting How to best design lighting into new and existing landscapes, hardscapes, walls, walkways, and driveways. 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 1

Best Practices for Working With Management Companies and HOAs

Patrick McGuiness, Zlimen and McGuiness, PLLC, Juliann Kor, Gassen Management, Matt Sweeny, Outdoor Images Discuss best practices for contracting with and working with Homeowner's Associations and other multi-housing properties. Whether you are new to multi-unit contracting or a seasoned veteran, come find out how to increase your odds of landing a contract and how to keep property owners happy. Plus, find out what property managers are responsible for and how to best work with them to ensure success for everyone.

Modern Peonies

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | 102 ABC

Picking Your Fights with Non-native/ Invasive Vegetation: Right-Sizing Effort for Best Value and Outcome Paul Bockenstedt, Stantec Establishing native/pollinator habitat in turf areas can be an effective approach to reducing overall maintenance cost and improving wildlife habitat. We'll talk about approaches to selecting sites, converting turf, and enhancing existing native vegetation. Specific examples of native and naturalized plant species will be discussed and the benefits they provide. We will also discuss how to pick your fights when it comes to managing non-native, invasive vegetation - there are definitely some plants and some settings where they should be treated, but there are other instances where treatment provides limited benefit.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM | Aud 3

Dealing with Scale

Dr. Kendra Wagner, Rainbow EcoScience Come and hear the latest research on controlling and preventing scale insects.

When provided by the speaker, digital session handouts are available on the Northern Green app or at www.NorthernGreen.org.

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Decorative Rock Black Dirt Stone Fabrication Pond Supplies Pavers Rock Drilling Basalt Mexican Beach Pebbles Lighting

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THIS YEAR'S EXHIBITORS Visit Northern Green 2023's exhibitors in the 198,000 square-foot exhibit hall. For the latest listings, check www.NorthernGreen.org.

Company Name..........................Booth

A Top Notch Equipment...................305 Ceres Environmental Services, Inc....815

Fox Ridge Nursery..........................1422

Company Name..........................Booth A1 Rent It.........................................1430

Cherokee Manufacturing.................601 Frost Inc............................................. 915

Albert J. Lauer, Inc............................ 715

Circle K Pro......................................1800 Gardenworld, Inc...............................509

Alliance Designer Products...........1532

Club Car Minnesota........................ 1132

Alpha Professional Tools............... 1413

Collaborate...................................... 1305

Alta Falls & Pond Supplies............. 1121

Compeer Financial............................709

Amcon Concrete Products............ 1215 Contree Sprayer & Equipment Company, LLC...............................826 Anderson Nurseries, Inc...................708 County Materials.............................1309 Arborjet | Ecologel............................835 COWSMO, INC...................................809 Armada Technologies......................722 Crossroads Sales LLC......................503 Arrowhead Ornamentals................ 1013 Crushing Mechanics.......................1509 Aspen Equipment Co......................1802 Crysteel Truck Equipment, Inc.........447 Astleford International..................... 241 Cushman Motor Company...............441 B & B Hoffman Sod Farms, Inc........704 Custom Truck..................................1449 Bachman's Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes................. 701 D Rock Grizzly................................. 1705

Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply..............735 Goodmark Nurseries, LLC.............. 1110 Gopher State One Call......................635 Green Space.................................... 1925 Greenleaf Nursery Company...........201 GreenLife Supply............................. 1125 Greenscape Companies Inc............. 516 Grove Nursery...................................401 Grower Direct Supply...................... 1721 Happy Land Tree Farms, Inc.......... 1011 Hartman Companies Inc................ 1241 Hennen Equipment, Inc....................736

Bailey Nurseries................................901

Ditch Witch of Minnesota, Inc........ 1341

HLS Outdoor....................................1603 Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape............... 812

BCS/Max Distributing..................... 1821

Don Marjama Nursery Co. Inc........1112

Belgard Hardscapes....................... 1415

Duininck Golf...................................1033

BFG Supply Co................................1006

Dundee Nursery and Landscaping....515

Bissell Commercial......................... 1136

Dutchman Tree Spade.................... 1420

Borgert Products, Inc....................... 317

East Jordan Plastics.........................949

Breiwick Companies, Inc................ 1744

EC Grow Inc.......................................629

Brenny Transportation Inc.............1040

Eco Works Supply...........................1021

Brickworks Supply..........................1437

Eden - Valders Stone......................1400

Bridgewater Tree Farms................... 811

EDI Treemover................................. 1103

Bullis Insurance Agency, LLC...........301

EnviroTech Services, Inc...................442

Buyers Products Company..............205

ERS-MidWest.................................. 1623

C5 Stone - A division of Plaisted Companies....................................908

Esch Construction Supply, Inc....... 1701 Johnson's Nursery, Inc..................... 913 Evolve ActionCOACH............................ 8 Kankakee Nursery Company...........603

Carlin Sales/ProGreen Plus........... 1414 Cast Lighting, LLC...........................1204 Central Landscape Supply.............1001

Hotsy Minnesota.............................1544 Hunter Industries............................ 1221 IBG Magic..........................................729 Innovo Automation.........................1225 Iseli Nursery, Inc...............................400 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co..............726 Jirik Sod Farm, Inc............................806 John Deere Company/ Midwest Machinery/ Minnesota Equipment................1801

Excel Turf & Ornamental................ 1016 Keen Edge Company......................1722 Exmark Manufacturing................... 1731 Klaus Nurseries.................................907

Central Turf Farms............................ 621

Fahey Sales.....................................1007 Krukowski Stone Co. Inc..................724 Kubota Tractor Corp./ FeedbakWretch Web Design & Niebur Tractor & Equipment......... 741 Marketing..................................... 1313

Central Wood Products - Rivard..... TBD

ForeverLawn Minnesota, Inc.......... 1127 Landscape Management Network....633

Central Turf & Irrigation Supply..... 1617

List is current with booths reserved as of October 25, 2022. For the most up-to-date listings, visit www.NorthernGreen.org, or download the Northern Green app from Whova.

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PLUS, VISIT THEM ONLINE!

Connect with exhibitors all year long by visiting the Trade Show Floor online at www.NorthernGreen.org.

TRADE SHOW SCHEDULE FOR 2023

Wednesday

Thursday

JANUARY 11 JANUARY 12 10:00 am–5:00 pm 8:00 am–4:00 pm

Company Name..........................Booth Company Name..........................Booth Company Name..........................Booth LandscapeHub................................ 1541 Peat, Inc............................................. 910 T.C. Winter Services........................1637 Lano Equipment, Inc................. 841, 941 Plaisted Companies, Inc..................801 Techniseal.......................................1508 LPA Retail Systems Inc.................. 1010 Plaisted Landscape Supply..............906 Terra Products................................ 1321 M.H. Eby, Inc......................................849 Plantpeddler Inc................................827 The Tessman Company...................407 Magic Turf.........................................625 Plants Beautiful Nursery................ 1015 The Toro Company - Irrigation/ Unique Lighting........................... 1613

Maguire Agency................................707 Plehal Blacktopping LLC..................932 Master Mark / Avon Plastics......... 1625 Plow World Power Equipment.......1847 McKay Nursery Company................604 Polycor............................................. 1301 Metro Hardscape Supply LLC.......... 414 Prairie Restorations, Inc................... 417

MIDC Enterprises............................1234 Prince Corporation.........................1202 Midland Concrete Products...........1206 ProGreen Synthetic Turf...................727 Midwest Landscapes.......................808 Project 2 Payment..........................1229

Tillmann Wholesale Growers......... 1210 Titan Machinery, Inc.......................1503 Top Notch Equipment..................... 1641 TouchStone Accent Lighting, Inc.....1012 Tree Trust.......................................... 810 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc................. 541, 641

Trimax Mowing Systems................ 1814 Purple Wave Auction........................637 Midwest Machinery/ Truck Central................................... 1901 Trimax Mowers..............................1812 Quality Forklift/ Quality Equipment......................1655 TURFCO...........................................1500 Midwest Stihl..................................1401 Milow Outdoors.............................. 1424 Ramy Turf Products........................1533 Twin City Seed Co........................... 1621 Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition....1512 RDO Equipment Company............. 1717 Twin Star Equipment & Manufacturing.............................1833 Minnesota Mulch & Soil.................1405 Reinders, Inc......................................924 Twinkly Pro...................................... 1214 Minnesota Sodding Company.........837 Rochester Concrete Products.........721 Twisted Elements, Inc.................... 1133 Rock Hard Landscape Supply........ 1513 Minnesota State Horticultural United Greenhouse Systems, Inc.....1224 Society..............................................313 Sand Box......................................... 1949 United Label & Sales.........................702 MN Propane Association............... 1627 Sester Farms Inc...............................823 Univ of WI - River Falls.................. CC 04 MN State Patrol.............................. 1941 Simple Flow, Inc..............................1322 Univ. of MN - Crookston............... CC 05 Monroe Truck Equipment...............1333 SiteOne Landscape Supply............ 1201 Versa-Lok Retaining Monrovia Nursery...........................1200 Skid Heaven LLC.............................1243 Wall Systems............................... 1231 MTI Distributing, Inc.........................921 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.. 517 Wagner Greenhouses, Inc.............. 1317 Muskox............................................ 1713 Specialized Environmental Walters Gardens, Inc........................733 Technologies/The Mulch Store....1433 ND State Univ................................ CC 07 Wandell's Nursery, Inc.................... 1105 Netherland Bulb Co..........................1116 Spring Meadow Nursery...................832 Wheeler Landscape Supply...........1409 Norby Golf Course Design, Inc.......1027 StoneWall Retaining Walls/ Trench'N edge Trencher............... 617 Willow Creek Paving Stones..........1330 Northern Family Farms.................... 716 Wilson's Nursery, Inc........................ 817 Stoneworks Architectural Precast/ Northern Salt Inc............................. 1741 Cast Stone.....................................807 Wilt-Pruf Products, Inc.....................909 Northland Monument, Inc................ 740 Storm Equipment..............................448 WinField United.................................821 Nuss Truck and Equipment............ 1841 Stumper Industries.........................1037 Wolcyn Tree Farms & Nursery.........608 Oregon Pride Nurseries, Inc.............728 Superior Tech Products.................... 612 Xylem, Ltd. / Oscar Wilson Engine and Parts.....1535 Superior Turf Services Inc..............1023 Golden Valley Hardscapes LLC.... 912 Ostvig Tree Care............................. 1101 Sustane Natural Fertilizer, Inc.........1117 Ziegler CAT...................................... 1041

Par Aide Products Co.......................922 Swanston Equipment..................... 1122 Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC Attorneys at Law.........................1441 Passageway Financial.................... 1315 SynaTek Solutions/ Secure Winter Products...............720 PBI-Gordon Corporation................1029 www.NorthernGreen.org

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TRADE SHOW FEATURES Lakeshore Campfire

Connect + Grow on the go! Campfires are hubs for gathering and learning, but they’re not your typical general session.

COURTESY OF:

Come to booth 1127 and meet NASCAR driver, Jeffrey Earnhardt, grandson of racing legend, Dale Earnhardt Sr. Get your picture and an autograph, and a selection of Team Earnhardt swag! This theater with a huge screen in the center of the action hosts a variety of live events, featured interviews, video highlights, and educational content all tailored for green industry professionals.

SUPPORTED BY:

Innovation & Inspiration Theater

FREE LUNCH ON

Generously Supported by: WHOLESALE NURSERY & HARDSCAPES

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Booth 701

Booth 901

W E D N E S D AY *

Booth 1800

Booth 735

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On Wednesday, grab a FREE lunch gift card* at a lunch sponsor's booth to use at the Mill City Grill concession stands, the trade show cafés, or the Dunn Brothers Coffee in Lobby C. Pick up your lunch gift card at one of the booths shown here! *Available to the first 1,800 attendees. Only one gift card per person can be given. Redeemable on Wednesday ONLY. More details on the back of your gift card.

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Our Commercial Vehicle Inspection Demo includes a truck and trailer set up together. A Minnesota State Patrol officer will be on hand to discuss the most frequent types of commercial vehicle citations, and how to satisfy state and federal requirements.

SEEK & SEE

NE W ! 10 exhibitors have 2023 items hidden in their booths. Find them all, then drop off your completed card in the big drum in Lobby C to be entered into a drawing!

 THROUGHOUT THE TRADE SHOW!

The Sandbox

Looking to grow more efficient on your hardscape sites? Join Frank Bourque and his team of presenters for live, hands-on demonstrations and interactive sessions that will help improve your team's efficiency. • Hardscape Tools & Technologies • How to Significantly Increase Paver and Slabs Installation Efficiency • New Technologies and Techniques to Increase Your Retaining Wall & Raised Patio Installation • Features and System Automation for Outdoor Sound, Light, and Fire Features

HARDSCAPE

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These unique learning spaces include hosted discussions, trade show floor walkabouts, demonstrations, and more…

NEW in! 2023

GRAND

PRIZE

Gather at the Innovation & Inspiration Theater late on Thursday afternoon to win a share of $5,000 cash! Generously Supported by:

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Green Industry Awards Celebration Ticket (Tuesday) Premium Wednesday Upgrade: CEO & MGMT Track INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP (Requires Wed. Reg. Above)

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Premium Thursday Upgrade: Interactive Track NAME THAT PLANT: PLANT I.D. TRAINING (Requires Thurs. Reg. Above)

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RATE LOCK

+ UPGRADES & EXTRAS

Attention Snow & Ice Management Companies:

Worried about snow on show days? Try our "Snow Insurance" Rate Lock. This nonrefundable $20-per-person ticket qualifies the ticket holder for pre-registration rates onsite. Plus, your $20 advance payment will be applied to the onsite registration fee. Offer only available for Northern Green Wednesday & Thursday, and must be purchased during pre-registration dates. If ticket holder cannot attend show, $20 payment is non-refundable.

1 Register on or before Dec. 19 to receive badges in the mail. The deadline for pre-registration is Jan. 3 and all who pre-register between Dec. 20 and Jan. 3 have the option of printing a name badge at the Self Check-In Kiosk onsite. 2 Available to the ﬁrst 1,800 attendees on Wednesday. *Group Discount: A 10% discount is available to an individual company registering 10 or more people for a 1-Day educational pass or greater. Not valid for student or trade show only passes. Valid only for pre-registration completed online with all registrants entered in one registration. Not valid with other discounts/promotions. **A limited number of Green Industry Awards Celebration tickets are available onsite.

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GREEN INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION (Tues.)

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Tuesday Registration must select a Master Class (see side two for options/descriptions). More details on the Upgrade Tracks is also on side two of this sheet. Safety Acknowledgement, Liability Waiver, and Release of Liability: I acknowledge the contagious nature of the COVID-19 virus and that the CDC and many other public health authorities still recommend precautions. Northern Green cannot guarantee that participants will not become infected with COVID-19. I acknowledge that I must comply with all procedures and rules set in place to reduce the spread of COVID-19, whether those rules are implemented by Northern Green, the Minneapolis Convention Center, the City of Minneapolis, or the State of Minnesota. I understand that failure to follow rules may result in a removal from Northern Green without any refund provided. Liability Waiver and Release of Claims: I hereby release and agree to hold harmless Northern Green, the Minneapolis Convention Center, the Minnesota Turf and Grounds Foundation, the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, and the aforementioned organization’s employees, agents, boards of directors, volunteers, and representatives (collectively the “Released Parties”) from all liability, claims, and demands to the fullest extent of the law. This release includes damage or losses caused by the negligence, fault, or conduct of any kind of the Released Parties, including all illness and bodily injury up to and including death. This release extends to my heirs, assignees, designated representatives and other relatives and next of kin acting on my behalf. Assumption of Risk: I am voluntarily participating in Northern Green and acknowledge that my participation increases the risk of exposure to COVID-19. While procedures, rules, and personal discipline may reduce the potential for exposure to COVID-19, this risk cannot be eliminated. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks related to infectious diseases, including COVID-19, even if such risks arise from the actions or inactions of the Released Parties. By participating in Northern Green as a vendor, attendee, or volunteer, I conﬁrm that I agree with all of the above.