Seminars
Created by the Oregon Association of Nurseries — your local plant and landscape experts — the Yard, Garden & Patio Show started as an exciting opportunity to share the many benefits of gardening . A visit to the exquisite display gardens or a conversation with an exhibitor on the latest garden accessory or new plant variety are just a few of the attractions awaiting for you on the exhibit hall floor. Just walking the floor is a fun and adventurous learning experience!
The show includes over 65 hours of free educational seminars, sponsored by Monrovia, that will be sure to turn the thumb any gardener to a permanent shade of green. Whether you are an avid gardener or just beginning, there are seminars for you. These seminars offer a diverse schedule of topics and a dynamite speaker lineup.
In addition to the many seminars focused on plant material and landscape/outdoor living design, this year's show offers four topic series:
Sustainable gardening: whether you are currently practicing sustainable gardening or you are interested in transitioning to a sustainable home garden, this is the series for you. Water conservation, soil development, organic maintenance and working with nature to make your garden the best it can be are just some of these topics. 
Edible plants: From vegetables and fruits to herbs this series includes a wide variety of gardening techniques an tips to help bring your garden into your kitchen. Creating a design to incorporate edible plants is easier then you may think!
Small space gardening: Don't have the space or time to maintain a large yard and garden? No need! This year's Small space gardening series has something for everyone. Whether you have a small balcony garden or just looking to ad something small to your backyard this is the series for you. Maximizing color, design and impact in a small space is just a container or too away.
Entertainment and Lifestyle Gardening: Gardens are not just something beautiful to look at anymore, they are an extension of our home and a space meant to be enjoyed by you, your friends, family and four legged friends! Learn how to exercise, relax or plan the perfect party in your outdoor oasis.
Sessions take place all three days of the show: Friday-Sunday, February 15-17, in the Oregon Convention Center's "B" hall. Seminars are free!
Check out our full seminar schedule with topics, times and speaker biographies of everybody participating in the 2008 Yard, Garden & Patio Show Seminars sponsored by Monrovia.
