specialists, and water conservation managers.
In 2015, the show will be Nov. 10-12 in Long
Beach, California, with the Irrigation Symposium.
2014 ASLA Annual Meeting & Expo
Nov. 21-24 in Denver, Colorado,
aslameeting2014.com
The American Society of Landscape Architects'
annual event will include classes, workshops, guest
speakers and seminars. Attendees can see new
products, technology applications, services and de-
sign solutions. There will be more than 500 exhibi-
tors. In 2015, the show will be in Chicago Nov. 6-9.
Lawn Care Summit
Dec. 3-5 in Tampa, Florida, landcarenetwork.com
The National Pest Management Association
(NPMA) and the Professional Landcare Network
(PLANET) will host the sixth annual Lawn Care
Summit, an educational program offering both
technical and business management sessions for
lawn care professionals, including owners, manag-
ers and technicians.
This event will cover technical and business is-
sues with educational sessions, regulatory updates,
interaction with industry suppliers and networking
with industry peers. Educational seminars include
topics such as how to deal with employees out on
medical leave, enhanced efficiency fertilizers and
pesticide issues.
Mid-Atlantic Horticulture
Short Course (MAHSC)
Jan. 20-23, 2015 in Newport News, Virginia,
mahsc.org
Sponsored by the Virginia Horticultural Founda-
tion, the MAHSC provides seminars, lectures and
presentations by horticultural experts. The event
will cover proper horticultural techniques, environ-
mental sensitivity, pesticide certification and overall
instruction in proper care for soil, landscaping and
particular varieties of flowers, shrubs and trees for
professionals. The keynote speakers will address
"Leading Innovation and Change in the Expanding
Economy" and "Trends in Horticulture Retail and
Service Business."
CENTS Marketplace
Jan. 7-9, 2015 in Columbus, Ohio,
centsmarketplace.com
The Central Environmental Nursery Trade Show
(CENTS) draws landscape contractors, arborists, turf
and pest management professionals, growers and
independent garden centers. Educational classes
include John Deere Landscapes University, an
irrigation installation hands-on workshop, expand-
ing your plant palette, cost-based estimating for
projects and maintenance, keys to design/build
success, pesticide safety and landscape lighting.
Equipment and other green industry manufac-
turers will also have booths at the event for land-
scapers to see machines and products.
2015 GIE+EXPO
Oct. 21-23, 2015 in Louisville, Kentucky,
gie-expo.com
The 2014 show was held last month, but now
is the time to start planning ahead to attend next
year. GIE+EXPO is co-located with Hardscape North
America (HNA) and gives landscapers the first look
at new equipment and technologies. They can
talk with network, attend educational seminars
and operate the equipment in the 19-acre outdoor
demonstration area. If you don't attend anything
else, pick this one to go – there's something for
everyone, no matter your services.
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Get ideas, learn new skills and earn CEUs for agriculture and
landscape/golf irrigation at the Irrigation Show & Education Conference.
Classes include techniques and real-world applications.
