Speakers, Demos, and Talks

Canada Blooms' incredible line-up of speakers included the industry's best-known horticultural specialists. Visitors were able to Learn from their wealth of knowledge and experience through educational seminars and interactive demonstrations on every garden-related topic you can imagine
(see the schedule below)!

To find out more about the 2013 speakers, click here.
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Canada Blooms is excited to announce that we have added a number of workshops from well known instructors: Trish Symons and Ashley Waltho

Sunday March 17: All You Need is Cheese (and Ontario Wine)
Thursday March 21: Taking a Great Garden Picture (NOTE DATE CHANGE)
Saturday March 23: Fresh Floral Easter Centrepiece

Whether you're a beginner or a veteran gardener, this was your chance to learn from the experts - you were able to leave Canada Blooms ready to tackle an exciting new gardening project!

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Sundays are SUPER at Canada Blooms! 
Enjoy having a Master Gardener of your very own.  For twenty minutes of undivided attention your very own expert Master Gardener will talkexclusively to you about your garden.  Bring pictures, ideas and lots of questions.  Learn what to plant where, what never to plant and how to simply create the garden of your dreams.  Drop in during your visit to Canada Blooms, sign up online for this complimentary event.  Do it for your garden!



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Below is our 2013 daily program schedule of speakers, demos and talks!

PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES. Remember to refresh the page so that you have the most up to date information.

Unilock
Master Gardeners of Ontario Toronto Botanical Garden Scotts Canada
    Grey Power

Each day at a glance:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Each Stage

Garden Solutions Stage Salon 102 Main Stage Scotts Stage

Speakers Schedule - Friday March 15
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN		 What's New at Blooms? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM MIRIAM GOLDBERGER Celebrating Wildflowers from Seed to Vase Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM LILLIAN BROWN Dividing Perennials Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM BOB THE BUILDER
presented by KIDOMO
NHS SPEAKER SERIES
 Come Meet Bob the Builder Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM SANDRA PELLA presented by TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Spring Gardening With Perennials Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM NEVILLE MACKAY presented by OASIS FLORAL PRODUCTS & FLORALIFE
 Not Just Your Mothers Bloomers! Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM MARK AND HEATHER CULLEN A Perspective on Garden Design from Two Generations
featuring Gardens of Boston and Through the Garden Gate Toronto		 Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM ALDERSHOT GREENHOUSES How To Care For Helleborus Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM RHONDA SAGE-URSULAK
 Survival: How Well Do You Know The World Around You? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM NIKI JABBOUR The Year Round Vegetable Garden Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM SYD PELL
SCOTTS CANADA		 Starting a Vegetable Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM NEMO NAUTA & "ELVIS PRESLEY" (ROY LEBLANC) presented by pickONTARIO
Flowers & Rock'n'Roll Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM SENGA LINDSAY Senga's Seven Edible Garden Ideas to Inspire Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM CARSON ARTHUR preasented by RTF WATER SAVER GRASS SEED Is Your Grass Really Green? The Changing Canadian Lawn Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM DENISE WILD
presented by Janome and Camelot Fabrics
NHSSPEAKER SERIE
 Fabric Trends & Easy Ways to Redecorate Using Fabrics Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
4:00 PM WOLFEGANG BONHAM Evening Gardening: Garden Design After Dark Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
5:00 PM TREVOR EDWARDS
presented by TOURISM IRELAND		 Gardening in Ireland Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
7:00 PM CHINESE CULTURAL EVENING presented by
NTDTV CANADA		 Come Celebrate Chinese Culture

 Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Saturday March 16
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN		 What's New at Blooms? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM ROB SPROULE Edible Container Gardening: Having a Garden Without a Yard Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Conversations With CWF's Favorite Gardener Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM SANDRA PELLA presented by TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Toronto Botanical Garden: The Little Garden with Big Ideas Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM SUZANNE ZACHARCZYK
ETOBICOKE MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Night Stalkers and Day Streakers Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
SCOTTS CANADA		 Starting A Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM PAUL LAFRANCE NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
 The Backyard Revolution Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM KATHLEEN LANG
LANARK MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Vertical Gardens on the Rise! Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM ALDERSHOT GREENHOUSES How to Care For Helleborus Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM FRANK FERRAGINE
 Garden Crazy: Fable, Folklore and Facts About the Crazy World of Gardening Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM GINI SAGE and
INGRID JANSSEN
DURHAM MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Trees for Small Spaces Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Why Dream It When You Can Live It? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM INGRID JANSSEN and
GINI SAGE
DURHAM MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Shrubs for All Seasons Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM TED OORSPRUNG NORTHEND GARDENS Caring For Medinillas Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM NEVILLE MACKAY presented by OASIS FLORAL PRODUCTS & FLORALIFE Get Wired! Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
4:00 PM MARTHA KANTORCZYK
MISSISSAUGA MG MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 How to Have a Garden in ANY Space, including "UP" Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
5:00 PM MARY DOBSON presented by LEVELOR
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Getting That Custom Look Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Sunday March 17
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM MICHAEL UPSHALL presented by BRITECH
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 The Renovation Process Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A
11:30 AM EDEL SCHMIDT Spring Pruning Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM FRANK FERRAGINE
 Garden Crazy: Fable, Folklore and Facts About the Crazy World of Gardening Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A
12:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM RAMSIN KHACHI & AMANDA FROST presented by NUHEAT & HONEYWELL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 East vs. West Design Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Master Gardener Sunday Series Rm 103, Hall A
1:30 PM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Conversations With CWF's Favorite Gardener Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM NEVILLE MACKAY presented by OASIS FLORAL PRODUCTS & FLORALIFE Now That Was Easy, Tips From a Pro Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Master Gardener Sunday Series Rm 103, Hall A
2:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
SCOTTS CANADA		 Container Gardening Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Why Dream It When You Can Live It? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A
3:30 PM PAUL GAGNON
presented by TUNPETTI		 Regal PetticoatŪ Maple
- A Journey of Discovery		 Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM TOURISM IRELAND Salute to St. Patrick's Day Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Monday March 18
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM CHARLIE DOBBIN and
DENIS FLANAGAN		 What's New at Blooms? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM TBA   Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Showcasing What is New Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Get Gardening With Ken Beattie Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM ASTRID MUSHALLA
ETOBICOKE MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Recipe for a Great Food Garden Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
SCOTTS CANADA		 Front Yard Gardens Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM MICHAEL UPSHALL presented by BRITECH
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 The Renovation Process Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM MARSHA GETTAS
ETOBICOKE MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 The Rose: Romace is Back - Minus the Disease Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Conversations With CWF's Favorite Gardener Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM JOHN COMPTON & LONNIE MCINNIS presented by MARCH OF DIMES
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Your Home, Your Independence Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM ROBERT PAVLIS
GUELPH-WELLINGTON MG MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Gardening Myths Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM FLORAL DESIGNERS presented by The Garden Club of Toronto Floral Designs from Around the World Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM HELEN BATTERSBY TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 The Lowdown on Low Maintenance Gardening Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Conversations With CWF's Favorite Gardener Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM FLORAL DESIGNERS
presented by The Garden Club of Toronto		 Floral Designs from Around the World Cont'd Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
5:00 PM MARC ATIYOLIL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW		 The Art of Upcycling Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Tuesday March 19
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN		 What's New at Blooms? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM VERONICA SLIVA Great Gardens of the World Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:00 PM BETH EDNEY Trends in Landscape Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM MARJORIE MASON
 Beauty and the Feast: Gardens that Look Great and Taste Great Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS
presented by pickONTARIO		 Design Challenge Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM J. PAUL LAMARCHE Plants Bugs Die For! Gardening without Pesticides Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM NEW PRODUCTS SPEAKER Showcasing What is New Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM SHOANA JENSEN presented by CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Tips & Tools for an Organized Life Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM TRISH SYMONS Photographing Gardens:
Keep It Simple		 Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM KEN BEATTIE
SCOTTS CANADA		 Sustainable Gardening Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM BECKIE FOX
Presented by GARDEN MAKING MAGAZINE		 Smart, Simple and Stylish Containers Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM JEFF MASON The Stunning Hellebore Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM AARON HARPNELL
Presented by EVERGREEN BRICKWORKS
 Using Ontario Native Plants in Your Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM HALINA CATHERINE & MELISSA DAVIS presented by CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION NHS SPEAKER SERIES The Basics of Shopping a Yard Sale, and Turning the Perfect Find into a Showcase Centerpiece Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
5:00 PM LEIGH-ANN ALLAIRE PERRAULT presented by CANADIAN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION NHS SPEAKER SERIES Calling all Yard Salers... Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Wednesday March 20
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN		 What's New at Blooms? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM HELEN BATTERSBY TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Why Cry Dry?
Gardening in Dry Shade		 Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM KEN BEATTIE presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION Conversations With CWF's Favorite Gardener Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM GABRIEL VERKADE Bring Outdoor Trends to Life Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM CATHY KOSZMA
TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Successful Pollinator Gardens Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
SCOTTS CANADA		 Container Gardening Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM LIZ HOOD presented by TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN Growing Up Green: Lessons from 15 Years of Working with Kids in theToronto Botanical Garden’s Teaching Garden Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM CATHERINE KAVASSALIS
HALTON MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Fabulous Ferns Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM MING-LI WU, IKEBANA INTERNATIONAL Ikebana for Everyone Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM JOHN COMPTON & LONNIE MCINNIS presented by MARCH OF DIMES CND. NHS SPEAKER SERIES Your Home, Your Independence Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM TENA VAN ANDEL
TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 The Orchid - Daunting Diva,
Evocative Evolutionary or Humble Houseplant?		 Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM KEN BEATTIE
presented by CANADIAN WILDLIFE FEDERATION		 Get Growing With Ken Beattie Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM PAT DE VALENCE
TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Temptation in the Garden: The Good & Evil of Landscape Trees Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM TENA VAN ANDEL How To Repot an Orchid Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM MICHAEL UPSHALL presented by BRITECH NHS SPEAKER SERIES The Renovation Process Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Thursday March 21
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Tips for Around the Home Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM DAVID HOBSON A Potpourri of the Unique and Unusual Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM JOE GENOVESE/ADAM PRESTON presented by GENOSCAPE The Art of Water Features Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM CHRIS H. OLSEN Anything But Typical: Create the Perfect Retreat Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM KEN BROWN Vertical Vegetables Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM CHARLIE DOBSON Increase Your Curb Appeal with Great Containers Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM PAT WEBSTER Art in the Garden: What, Where and Why Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM ANNABEL YARNELL presented by THISTLES AND TWINES Office Nibble Arrangements & Dress up Your Supermarket Bouquets Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM "ELVIS PRESLEY"
(ROY LEBLANC)		 Meet Elvis Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM LIZ CROOKSTON and SCOTT ADAMS Blogs, Networks & Communities – How to
Garden Online		 Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM KEN BEATTIE
SCOTTS CANADA		 Sustainable Gardening Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM MARY DOBSON presented by LEVELOR
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Getting That Custom Look Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM RODGER TSCHANZ
Presented by GARDEN MAKING MAGAZINE		 What You Absolutely Need to Grow in 2013 Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
presented by MASTER GARDENERS
Spring Planting and Dividing Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM KARL STENSSON presented by SHERIDAN NURSERIES A Changing Landscape Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
6:30 PM INDUSTRY NIGHT presented by Canada Blooms and Landscape Ontario Canada Blooms Feature Garden Awards Ceremony

Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Friday March 22
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM VICKY SANDERSON NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Banish The Winter Blues Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM CAROLYN LECKER presented by RICHTER'S HERBS A Fragrant Tactile Garden: Gardening for the other senses Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM MARTINA RECKL
Presented by SHERIDAN NURSERIES		 Make 'n Take - Lil' Diggers Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM SANDRA PELLA presented by TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Tour the Toronto Botanical Garden: Toronto’s Oasis in the City Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
ETOBICOKE MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 All About Hydrangea Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM SYD PELL
SCOTTS CANADA		 Starting a Vegetable Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Whky Dream It When You Can Live It? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM ANKARET DEAN
LANARK MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Willow the Wonder Shrub -
Simple to Grow, Fun to Build With		 Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM CAROLYN LECKER
presented by RICHTER'S HERBS		 Creating Fragrant Tactile Gardens: Gardening for Other Senses Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM ALBERT GRAVES presented by ONTARIO GROWERS AND HUMBER COLLEGE Flower Arranging With Flair Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM ANITA VINCENTE PEREIRA and BETH COOK
DURHAM MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Planning a Successful Garden Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM GLEN PELOSO
presented by GLIDING SHELF SOLUTIONS & YORK FABRICA
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Cooking up a Functional & Beautiful Kitchen Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM ISIA YEO and PAM LOVE
DURHAM MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Jump Start Your Garden in Spring Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM SHERIDAN NURSERIES Make 'n Take - Fairy Gardens Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS presented by pickOntario Design Challenge Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
4:00 PM VERONICA CALLINAN
TORONTO MG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES		 Low Maintenance Plants Master Gardener Speaker Series Rm 102, Hall A
5:00 PM YANIC SIMARD presented by Dormeo Octaspring
NHS SPEAKER SERIES
 How to Sleep Better Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
6:30 PM BRYAN BAEUMLER presented by BAEUMLER APPROVED
NHS SPEAKER SERIES
 Home Improvement Done Right Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Saturday March 23
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM ED BEAULIEU presented by AQUASCAPE The Importance of Adding a Water Feature Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM KATE SEAVER Easy 15 Minute Bouquets Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
11:30 AM CAROLYN LECKER presented by RICHTER'S HERBS Creating Fragrant Tactile Gardens: Gardening for Other Senses Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM CANADIAN OLYMPIAN ROSIE MACLENNAN
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Healthy Active Living Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM TONY POST
presented by GARDEN MAKING MAGAZINE
 The Best New Perennials for 2013 Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
12:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM ALBERT GRAVES presented by pickONTARIO Flower Arranging With Flair Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV
1:00 PM VINCENT VILLANIS The Wonders of Bamboo Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
1:30 PM PIPPA DE LEONARDIS & JOANNE YOUNG Presented by MORI GARDENS Inspired Containers Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM JANETTE EWEN
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Tips for Around the Home Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM SHAWN GALLAUGHER Otium: Combining Landscape and Exercise Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
2:30 PM EDEL SCHMIDT
SCOTTS CANADA		 Starting a Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM CHARLIE DOBBIN The Story Behind Canada Blooms Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM DUGALD CAMERON Clematis: A Garden Wall Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
3:30 PM NEW PRODUCTS SPEAKER Showcasing What is New Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
4:00 PM MARY DOBSON presented by LEVELOR
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Getting That Custom Look Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
4:00 PM THERESA FORTE Take a Great Garden Picture, With the Camera You Have. Grey Power
Garden Solutions Series
Rm 102, Hall A
5:00 PM DENISE WILD presented by JANOME
NHS SPEAKER SERIES		 Fabric Trends & Easy Ways to Redecorate Using Fabric Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage

Speakers Schedule - Sunday March 24
TIME SPEAKER TOPIC LOCATION
11:00 AM LEXI DEARBORN Designing Award Winning Children's Gardens: It's All Child's Play Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
11:00 AM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A
11:30 AM ALEX ZALEWSKI, BES, CLT Presented by PARKLANE NURSERIES The Irish Connection Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
12:00 PM JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Why Dream It When You Can Live It? Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
12:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Master Gardener Sunday Series Rm 103, Hall A
12:30 PM SYD PELL
SCOTTS CANADA		 Starting a Garden Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
1:00 PM JANETTE EWEN
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES		 Tips for Around the Home Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
1:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Master Gardener Sunday Series Rm 103, Hall A
1:30 PM CHRISTINE GRACEY Presented by D.A. Gracey & Associates What's New in Landscaping Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
2:00 PM ALBERT GRAVES presented by ONTARIO GROWERS & HUMBER COLLEGE Flower Arranging With Flair Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
2:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Master Gardener Sunday Series Rm 103, Hall A
2:30 PM SCOTTS CANADA Get The Best Lawn Ever Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A
3:00 PM GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO Garden Hall Awards Ceremony Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV Hall A, Main Stage
3:00 PM MASTER GARDENERS Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A
3:30 PM SEAN JAMES
FERNRIDGE LANDSCAPING		 Big Mistakes in Landscaping Scotts Miracle-Gro
Learning Stage
Booth G22, Hall A


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