Bi-State Gardening Conference brings together top speakers from Illinois
and Indiana
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 [December 19, 2024]
Covington, IND –The Bi-State Gardening Conference, known for its
insightful presentations from University of Illinois and Purdue
University, returns this year with an impressive lineup of speakers on
Jan. 14, 2025.
"We're thrilled to bring together such a distinguished group of
experts," says Phillip Cox, Purdue Extension Educator. "This conference
offers novice and experienced gardeners’ valuable knowledge, addressing
current challenges and practical solutions."
The conference kicks off with Heather Miller, Program Coordinator and
Instructor at the University of Illinois School of Earth, Society, and
Environment. Her talk, "Catch My Drift: Understanding Spray Drift and
Its Impact on Plants and the Environment," dives into the growing
concern of pesticide drift, its causes, and mitigation strategies.
Following, Kyle Daniels, Nursery & Landscape Outreach Specialist at
Purdue University, shares his expertise in "Beyond Glyphosate: Exploring
Effective Alternatives." Kyle will discuss alternative solutions for
managing weeds in landscaping.
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The afternoon session features Will Drews, Nursery Inspector, and
Compliance Officer at the Indiana DNR Division of Entomology and
Plant Pathology. Will's presentation, "Pests in the Green Industry
and Beyond," delves into the most prevalent nursery pests of 2024,
potential threats for 2025, and other ongoing pest-related efforts
by the DNR.
The full-day conference, starting at 10:30 a.m. and concluding at
1:30 p.m., costs $30, including a delicious lunch the Beef House
serves. Cash or checks will be taken at the door. Registration
closes on Thursday, January 9th.
For more information or to register, visit
go.illinois.edu/BiStateGarden.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please email
Phillip Cox at cox119@purdue.edu. Early requests are strongly
encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.
University of Illinois and Purdue University Extension provide equal
opportunities in programs and employment.
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