International Master Gardener Conference 2011

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Keynote Speakers

Anna Caroline Ball

Ball Horticultural Company

President and CEO of the 105-year-old Ball Horticultural Company, which specializes in all aspects of horticulture, including breeding, biotechnology, production, and marketing of hybrid flower seeds and other floriculture crops.

Anna received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and her MBA from Northwestern University.

Joe Lamp’l

“Green” Gardening Expert and Author

The author of The Green Gardener’s Guide, Joe’s interest in gardening and the environment can be seen in his writings and on his website.

Joe’s style of speaking enables him to present complicated topics in a manner that is easily understood by all. A nationally known speaker and environmental steward, Joe will educate and entertain conference guests. View his presentation topics...

Rick Darke

The Layered Landscape: Wild and Wonderfully Livable by Design

What is truly sustainable in an ever-changing world? Our modern landscape is a richly layered combination of evolving ecologies and cultures, and it is alive with wonder, serendipity, and opportunity. Rick Darke will demonstrate how we can embrace these dynamics and values in our gardens. He’ll illustrate ways of inviting authentic wildness into our design ethics, and how to blend art, history, and environmental science in the creation and stewardship of livable landscapes in sync with global resources. Read more about Darke...