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2015 Winter Conference & Expo
JANUARY 20-22 (Education Conference)
JANUARY 21-22 (Expo)
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 Fourth Street, louisville, Kentucky
Full Conference Registrants can earn...
7 General & 5 Specific Kentucky pesticide CEUs; or
9 ISA Arborists’ CEUs; or 5 Kentucky landscape Architect Board CEUs; or
18 Hours for plANET landscape Industry Certified recertification
2015 KLI WINTER CONFERENCE PROGRAM
You Are Invited!
Each year the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association, Kentucky Arborists’ Association,
Kentuckiana Greenhouse Association and University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service
jointly sponsor the Kentucky landscape Industries Winter Conference. The workshops at
this event are designed to assist the green industry in Kentucky with key information to ensure
businesses remain viable in this time of shrinking dollars. Join us for an outstanding program
featuring three full days of education on January 20-22, 2015 at the Kentucky International
Convention Center (KICC) in downtown Louisville. The Kentucky Landscape Industries Expo
will also be held on January 21-22, 2015 (also at KICC in Hall 1AB ).
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015
CREW ACADEMY
• CMV Safety in a World of Landscaping
Oﬃcer Jared Newberry, Kentucky State Police
This session consists of open discussion and presentation of
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration rules and regulations
as it applies speciﬁcally to persons involved in the agricultural,
landscape, and lawn care environment. Participants will be exposed to industry trends and best
practices when operating a commercial vehicle susceptible to Federal regulations. Participants
will also be exposed to Kentucky laws and regulations and best practices when operating a
commercial vehicle on the roadway. Q/A session immediately follows the presentation.
• Landscape Management in an Ever-changing Ohio Valley Weather Pattern
Matt Dixon, University of Kentucky
Weather information and accurate forecasts are key components when it comes to successfully
managing any outdoor operation, including that of landscaping. In doing so, this session
will focus on a variety of tools developed by the Agricultural Weather Center and various
specialists at the University of Kentucky, to assist in making weather related decisions and in
turn, maximizing production. Included in the lecture will be a summary of several forecast tools
for management and safety purposes, in addition to utilizing climatological data for usage in
planning stages. An overview of the Kentucky Mesonet will also be presented and its inclusion
into a wide variety of insect and disease prediction models for edible landscaping, particularly
fruit trees.
• Tree Wounds & Disease – Butt Rots and Collar Rots
Nicole Ward-Gauthier, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Many tree diseases are caused by secondary pathogens, meaning that injury or stress induces
infections by plant pathogenic fungi and bacteria. This session will cover basic concepts
of wood rots, cankers, and root decay. We will discuss prevention of butt rot and collar rot
diseases, as well as their management. Diseases to be covered include: Nectria canker,
Ganoderma rot, Hypoxylon canker, Armillaria shoestring rot, Bot canker, Phytophthora root rot,
and Xylaria root rot. A question and answer session will be included.
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• The Magic of Mulch
Bill Fountain, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Mulching can be one of the best landscape practices for trees and shrubs or one of the one of
the worst assaults. Improper mulching can destroy customer satisfaction with your company
and ruin the good will of the green industry. The simple act of placement and quality of
the mulching material is the key to sustainable healthy landscapes. Practicing these Best
Management Practices improves the environment and the bottom line of our industry.
• Landscape Maintenance in an Edible Environment
Ric Bessin, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
With the push for more local food and the high price of produce, many backyards serve the dual
roles of providing for leisure activities while providing fresh fruit and vegetables. But this has
the potential to cause some issues as some pests are shared between landscape plants and food
plants, and some food plants may be very sensitive to some landscape pesticides.
• Pruning FOR and WITH the tree, not the CLIENT
Dave Leonard, Dave Leonard Tree Specialists
Many of us have preconceived ideas of what a tree should look like when it is pruned. Let’s look
at pruning for structure and longevity of the tree rather than what an uneducated client wants.
Too often, in the landscape and tree care industries, Homeowners try to dictate how they think
their trees should be pruned. Most of the knowledge base of the homeowners comes from
old myths, poorly educated uncles, and well-meaning, but ignorant neighbors. Your job as a
professional is to cut through the disinformation and educate your clients about the science
and art of tree pruning. Armed with facts and research based practices, you will be able to grow
your business by providing your clients with excellent information and services.
NURSERY/GREENHOUSE PRODUCTION
• Substrate and Water Analysis for Better Management
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Container or raised bed substrate (growing medium) and
irrigation water testing are essential tools in managing
nursery and ﬂoricultural crops. Sampling and testing
procedures, interpretation of results and nutrient and
water quality management strategies based on these
interpretations will be discussed.
• Pruning and Fertilization of Nursery Crops to Reduce
Pests and Stress Disorders
Win Dunwell, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Training nursery trees, ﬂowering trees, and shrubs to increase growth and positive
environmental beneﬁts while reducing stress related pests and disorders when planted in
the landscape. Fertilization of nursery crops is complicated; some plants will respond to any
amount of fertilizer applied while others are salt intolerant and any amount of fertilizer will limit
growth and stress the plant leading to an increase in pest management. A discussion of plant
nutrient requirements, fertilizer characteristics and use will be presented.
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• Greenhouse Insect Biology and Management
Jen White, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Greenhouse insect pests can be a pernicious trial. This talk will focus on the biology of the pests
we love to hate, and integrated pest management techniques to help keep them under control.
• Field-grown Shrub Production System Analysis for Environmental Impact and Cost
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Eﬃciency in production practices for decreased cost and improved environmental impact is on
the mind of every business manager. Smaller proﬁt margins and consumers with increasingly
more concern about the environmental impact of their purchases and activities are driving the
need for us to systematically analyze our processes and procedures. Information will be given
about ﬁeld production systems relative to: 1) reduced operating costs, 2) positive environmental
impacts, and 3) a marketing advantage for the environmentally conscious customer base.
• A Sustainable Approach for Irrigation in Container-grown Nursery Crops
Carey Grable, University of Kentucky
Water use in container-grown nursery crops is a major cultural input. This presentation will
provide an overview of irrigation strategies used for container production and describe recent
developments in irrigation scheduling to conserve water use.
• Improving Eﬃciency is a Process Requiring Teamwork
Panel: Pat Carey, Riverfarm Nursery / Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D., University of Kentucky /
Todd Ryan, Valley Hill Nurseries / Jim Wallitsch, Wallitsch Nursery and Garden Center
Several managers discuss their perspectives on team-based systems and work space analysis. Each will share their experiences with implementing and maintaining change in their operations
to increase eﬃciency, reduce costs and increase team morale.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21, 2015
PLANTS/LANDSCAPE
• Top Perennial Selections for Kentucky Gardens
George Pealer, Millcreek Gardens
Herbaceous perennials have become very popular
in the last 25 years, partly because organizations
like the Perennial Plant Association have led the
way in educating people about these wonderful
plants. Demand has increased at the retail level
and in landscape usage. Meanwhile, breeders
and plant experts from around the world have
discovered and introduced a myriad of new perennial plants to
the industry. At times, the inﬂux of new introductions can be overwhelming. Which perennials
are the best ones to use for certain situations? Join George to learn the very best selections of
perennials for use in Kentucky gardens.
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• Useful Plants and Consideration of Their Use
Joseph Hillenmeyer, Joseph Hillenmeyer Garden Design
There are so many applications for plant material, whether using the same plant diﬀerently or
ﬁnding a new plant to ﬁll a hole in your plant pallet. They only way to get bored in this industry
is to quit looking around. I’ll show you examples I’ve seen around the world or used in my own
gardens of great plants to use in your gardens.
• Lesser-known Kentucky Native Plants of Landscape Value
Todd Roundsaville, The Arboretum, University of Kentucky
Kentucky is home to over 2,000 native plant species, only a fraction of which are readily available
commercially. This presentation will highlight some of the rare, overlooked, or underused
species with signiﬁcant merit both ecologically and ornamentally.
• The Magic of a Garden
Mary Vaananen, Jelitto Perennial Seeds
Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder. We plants-men and women all have our own unique
expression and use of nature’s gifts in our gardens. Our 5 senses bring to us the colors and textures
and fragrances that our favorite plants give to us. But is there more to discover? Can a greater
connection be made? Why would we want to delve deeper? There is magic in the garden! Tune in
to the earth’s mysteries and be amazed!
• Bed Preparation, Proper Plant Selection and Quality
Aftercare
Steve Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanic Garden
These are the key ingredients to a successful landscape
installation. By doing all three of these you will have success!
Whether you are a homeowner or major landscape contractor
these principles apply. We always seemed to be amazed at
how little our clients know about these things yet are we really
educating them about what it truly takes to have successful
landscapes? With the new excitement of rain gardens, bioswales, community gardens, and community tree planting
projects, many non- horticulturists are becoming drivers of
these projects. The success or failure of these projects will
depend on getting this right. When planting projects fail,
attitudes about plants drop. When planting projects succeed
people want more! Which one of these scenarios do we want
to be a part of? This talk will primarily focus on urban and
suburban areas where good landscapes are most needed yet most challenging.
• Changes in Construction Techniques Over Time – Why Won’t My Landscape Grow
Edwin Richey, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Before the widespread use of heavy equipment in subdivision development, very little soil
disturbance occurred outside of the building site. For example, footers and water lines were dug
by hand and were contained to that area. Commercial construction companies now typically
remove the topsoil on the entire site with heavy equipment, construct the building, then replace
some of the disturbed topsoil. This leads to compaction issues, thin topsoil, which makes for
more diﬃcult management to maintain residential landscapes and increases the amount of
irrigation required. Methods to contend with these management issues will be discussed.
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
• Eﬀective Management of Your Greatest Risk: Labor
Marcus vandeVliet, MV Enterprises
How eﬃcient is your greatest risk in business, your labor force. To manage our ﬁeld people
better we need to measure their performance, and determine who is truly helping our company
increased proﬁts. Marcus will share many real world examples of what actually happens when
we return to the oﬃce.
- Collect the ﬁeld data accurately.
- Job costing used to measure crew performance.
- How eﬀective is your communication to the ﬁeld.
- Use estimated information to set crew goals.
- Incentive programs to increase eﬃciency.
- Training of supervisors, foreman and crews.
- Are your crews setup for success?
• Cost Estimating for Landscape Architecture
Morgan McIlwain, McIlwain + Associates
The presentation will focus on the development of cost estimates for site and landscape
development including trails, parks, roadways, parking, plazas, site development for buildings
and other types of landscapes. Speciﬁc elements of site development will be reviewed such as
site clearing, earthwork and drainage, site utilities, site lighting, paving and hardscape, decks,
lawns and landscape plantings, etc. will be covered. The diﬀerent levels of estimating will be
explored, from conceptual budget level estimates to detailed unit cost takeoﬀs. Estimating
for each design phase of a project will be reviewed along with methods for organizing the
estimates, sources for cost data, contingencies and the other important elements of developing
a complete and reliable cost estimate.
• Job Costing, And Why It Is Critical To Maximize Your Proﬁts
Marcus vandeVliet, MV Enterprises
Job costing is required for a manager or supervisor to consistently track the performance of crews
when he cannot be in the ﬁeld. It is a vital tool to improve estimating and employee management.
Job costing allows us to get a proﬁt and loss statement for each project we complete. Marcus will
also discuss Job Costing software and reports.
- Setup estimating information correctly.
- How to analyze the job cost information, to improve proﬁts.
- How to collect ﬁeld data that is accurate and complete.
- How to improve the accuracy of estimating.
- How to use job costing as a tool to motivate your employees.
- Determine the strength and weakness of each crew.
- Types of job cost reports, including bid vs. actual.
- The link between accounting and job costing.
- Using software to manage job costing information.
KENTUCKY CERTIFIED NURSERYMAN’S EXAM
January 20, 2015
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Must be pre-registered to take exam.
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• Retail Panel:
Chip Fisher, Betty Gill, Steve King, Rob Stanfa
This panel consists of several garden center retailers who will discuss market trends and topics. This
question and answer style discussion will hit the highs and lows of our green industry and answer
the questions everyone wants to know from leading individuals in our ﬁeld. Tweet in questions
using the hashtag #KNLARetailPanel.
Trade Show Floor
• Vehicle Inspection Kentucky State Police
Oﬃcer Jared Newberry, Kentucky State Police
Oﬃcer Newberry will conduct an overview and inspection of a series of vehicles relating to
licensing and safety.
• ICPI Level 1 Overview Paver Construction
Terry Chapman, L. Thorn Company
Presentation will go through from the history of segmental pavements to present day practices.
ICPI certiﬁcation will be explained.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22, 2015
PEST MANAGEMENT
• Weed Management in Nursery Crops
Mark Czarnota, Ph.D., University of Georgia
Weeds eating your shorts? Come learn about
weed control methods that are available to
the nursery industry. Cultivation, mulches
and herbicides all have their place when
trying to eliminate competition for water,
nutrients, light and good quality high value
nursery crops.
• What’s New – Plant Diseases That Keep Me Up at Night
Nicole Ward-Gauthier, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
With the movement of plant material across state lines and across national borders, there’s
no wonder why we experience surges in invasive pathogens. The ﬁrst line of defense against
these invaders is awareness. In this session, we will discuss new and emerging diseases such as
impatiens downy mildew, boxwood blight, thousand cankers of walnut, and sudden oak death.
Most importantly, disease management and fungicide options will be presented. A question
and answer session will be included.
• Be Fair to Beneﬁcials
Blair Leano-Helvey, Entomology Solutions
When biological control fails upon being implemented for the ﬁrst time the common tendency
is to attribute the failure to the concept of biological control as a whole. Not unlike other
processes, such as surgery for example, it can be a great thing when done right. When done
wrong, it can be disastrous. We will explore the main causes for failure when using biological
control, as well as some “best practice” methods which can attribute to its success.
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• Weed Control for Diﬃcult Species
Mark Czarnota, Ph.D., University of Georgia
What is the name of that weed? How do I control it? Unfortunately, many plants have evolved
to become unwelcomed guests in our nurseries. We all have seen them, but just knowing a
weeds life cycle can be the key to controlling it. Is it an annual, perennial, or biennial? Is there
a selective herbicide that I can use to control this weed, or is cultivation best? Learn to identify
major weeds in the landscape, and how to control them.
• A Review of Worker Protection Standards: Reducing Pesticide Exposure
Lee Townsend, Ph.D., University of Kentucky
This presentation will review WPS requirements and cover reduction of exposure to pesticides.
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION
• Seeking Inspiration from Historic Gardens
Joseph Hillenmeyer, Joseph Hillenmeyer Garden Design
Often, so many of the world’s great gardens are of a scale and complexity that is diﬃcult to
translate into a residential scale. Here are gardens from around the world that I have found
inspirational and the gardens I’ve created using many of the same elements and concepts on a
smaller scale.
• Morgan Foods Corporate Retreat - An Olmsted Brothers Update
Bill Esarey, WEE Landscape Architecture
Olmsted Brothers Area
- History of the Olmsted Brothers Involvement
- Site Analysis, Inventory of what remained, and inconsistencies
- Being true to the Olmsted Brothers design in a 21st century upgrade
- Overall Design
- Hardscape
- Details
- Planting
- Olmsted Brothers details in the new design
- Taking details from other Olmsted projects
for new elements
- Elements Olmsted’s didn’t consider in 1938
and 1939
- Tour of the built project
Outside the limits of the Olmsted Plans
- Horses, Longhorns, and Buﬀalo
- Regenerating a farm
- Tree preservation
- Watershed protection
- Native plantings
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• Nature to Kids: Rethinking Outdoor Play
Claude Stephens, Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Research into the value and dynamics of nature-based free play for the healthy development of
children has led playground designers to rethink important guiding assumptions about design.
Bernhiem Arboretum and Research Forests’ Children at Play Initiative is a regional coalition of
people and organizations focused on connecting more children to nature through outdoor freeplay environments that:
- Inspire active connections with nature
- Improve health, creativity and interest in the environment
- Lead to an understanding of how free-play supports child development
- Imagine a new generation of improved outdoor play spaces
- Challenge assumptions around best practices in outdoor play
- Build lasting partnerships
• Functional Beauty – Managing Storm Water with Ornamental Gardens
Chad Franer, Indianapolis Museum of Art
Have you noticed communities placing more emphasis on managing storm water? Most cities
have outdated treatment facilities that cannot handle the more intense rain events happening
these days. Many are requiring that more of the storm water be captured so that it isn’t released
directly to streams and rivers. This session will focus on how an existing 24,000 square foot
parking lot was retroﬁtted so that all of the storm water was captured and allowed to percolate
into the ground eliminating sedimentation and contamination. This is a great improvement and
environmentally friendly, but its attractiveness combined with low maintenance is what sells it
to businesses and the public.
• Designing the Productive Landscape
Andrew Knight, MKSK
The world in which we participate is composed of a variety of landscapes, capable of transforming
the human experience. From pure nostalgia to food production, we all have our emotional
connection to the landscape. As landscape architects, we strive to design landscapes that are
both imaginative and productive, balancing the art and science of the spaces we engage. This
discussion will explore a series of MKSK projects that cover a variety of scales and contexts.
From intimate urban gardens to large regional parks, we focus on the inﬂuence of the designed
landscape to promote green infrastructure, health and wellness, tourism, and healthier cities;
environmentally, socially, and culturally.
Trade Show Floor
• Panel Discussion, Status of the
Industry
An open discussion located at the
center of the trade show ﬂoor. A
Moderator will solicit comments
from participants regarding current
input and output supplies, labor,
equipment, landscape trends, etc.
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Questions, Booth Rental and/or Sponsorship Information
Please direct any questions, special requests or dietary needs to Betsie A. Taylor,
KNLA executive director, by calling the KNLA headquarters 502.320.3733 or by
emailing [email protected].
CONFERENCE PLANNING COMMITTEE
Robert (Bob) McNiel, Ph.D.
HortAlliance & Highland Moor
Chairman
Win Dunwell, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky,
Department of Horticulture
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D.
University of Kentucky,
Department of Horticulture
Carey Grable
University of Kentucky,
Department of Horticulture
John Swintosky, L.A.
Louisville Metro Parks and
Viburnum Valley Farm
Paul Cappiello, Ph.D.
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Tracey Williams
GreenSleeves Design, LLC
Amy Aldenderfer
University of Kentucky
Cooperative Extension Service,
Hardin County
Jonathan Perkins, L.A.
Perkins Landscape
Architecture, LLC
Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference & Expo
Kentucky International Convention Center, downtown Louisville
January 20-22, 2015 - Winter Conference (Education) | January 21-22, 2015 - Expo
Registration for KLI Winter Conference & Expo will be in the Bridgeside Lobby
on Level 1 of the Convention Center.
Closest entry point is at corner of Fourth & Market or Fourth & Jeﬀerson Streets.
Please view the back of the program for directions to KICC and Parking Information.
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
A Special hotel rate is available for KLI Winter Conference & Expo 2015 at The Hyatt regency
downtown. There is a covered pedway from The Hyatt Regency to the Kentucky International
Convention Center.
Hyatt Regency Hotel
320 West Jeﬀerson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
King or Two Double Beds
$99 Single/Double
Complimentary self parking for overnight guests & Complimentary wireless internet
connection in guest rooms.
For Hyatt regency online reservations visit:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/kynurserylandscape2015
For Hyatt regency phone reservations Call: 1-888-421-1442 and ask for the Kentucky Nursery
and Landscape Association or Kentucky Landscape Industries Expo block
As a reminder, the cut-off date for all hotel reservations is January 12, 2015.
Airport Shuttle: http://www.sandollarlimo.com/AirportShuttle.htm
Toonerville Trolley: The trolley covers a large area of downtown Louisville and gives easy access
to many local attractions with the convenience of boarding in front of the hotel.
Cost: Free
Operation hours: Mon.-Sat. 7:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
LOUISVILLE AREA ATTRACTIONS
Louisville Ballet – 1 mile
New Downtown Louisville Arena – adjacent to our hotel
Louisville Orchestra – 1 block
Belle of Louisville – 1 block
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory – 4 blocks
Fourth Street Live! – 3 blocks
Actors Theatre of Louisville – across the street
Muhammad Ali Center – 3 blocks
Kentucky Center for the Arts – 1 block
Louisville Slugger Field – 5 blocks Home of the Louisville Bats
AAA Team
Antique Mall – 4 miles
Speed Art Museum – 4 miles
Churchill Downs and Kentucky Derby Museum– 5 miles
Louisville Science Center – 4 blocks
Louisville Glassworks – 8 blocks
Frazier Historical Arms Museum – 4 blocks
Louisville Zoo – 8 miles
Caesar’s Indiana – 15 miles
My Old Kentucky Dinner Train – 43 miles
Louisville Mega Cavern – 8 miles
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KLI CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & CEU APPROVAL KEY
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20 - Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. (EST)
CREW ACADEMY
NURSERY /GREENHOUSE
PRODUCTION
KENTUCKY CERTIFIED
NURSERYMAN’S EXAM
Rooms 209 - 211
Rooms 212 - 217
Room 207
CMV Safety in a World of
Landscaping
Jared Newberry
Substrate and Water Analysis for
Better Management
Kentucky Certified
Nurseryman’s Exam
(8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.)
KLI
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. –9:30 a.m.
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D.
● KDA -1 General Hour
★ ISA - 1 CEU
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Landscape Management in an
Ever-changing Ohio Valley
Weather Pattern
Mathew Dixon
● KDA -1 General Hour
★ ISA - 1 CEU
Pruning and Fertilization of
Nursery Crops to Reduce Pest and
Stress Disorders
Win Dunwell, Ph.D.
Tree Wounds and Disease –
Butt Rots and Collar Rots
Greenhouse Insect Biology and
Management
Nicole Ward-Gauthier, Ph.D.
Jen White, Ph.D.
● KDA - 1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 2, 3, 10, 12, 18, 20)
★ ISA - 1 CEU
● KDA -1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 2, 3, 10, 12, 18, 20)
Winston Dunwell, Ph.D.
● KDA -1 General Hour
LUNCH
(On your own)
11:40 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Magic of Mulch
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Bill Fountain, Ph.D.
Field-grown Shrub Production
System Analysis for
Environmental Impact and Cost
★ ISA - 1 CEU
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D.
● KDA -1 General Hour
2:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
Landscape Maintenance in an
Edible Environment
Ric Bessin, Ph.D.
● KDA - 1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 2, 3, 10 12, 18, 20)
★ ISA - 1 CEU
A Sustainable Approach for
Irrigation in Container-grown
Nursery Crops
Carey Grable
● KDA -1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 2, 3, 10, 12, 18, 20)
3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Pruning FOR and WITH
the Tree, not the CLIENT
Dave Leonard
Improving Efficiency is a Process
Requiring Teamwork
Panel:
Pat Carey
Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D.
Todd Ryan
Jim Wallitsch
★ ISA - 1 CEU
CEU ApprovAl KEy
● Kentucky Department of Agriculture pesticide CEUs
★ International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists
✖ Kentucky landscape Architect Board
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Note: The Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference is approved
for PLANET Landscape Industry Certified recertification at 1 CEU per
hour of instruction attended (18 hours total if attending the entire
conference). For more information on PLANET recertification, please visit
PLANET’s Recertification Center at LandcareNetwork.org.
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 21 - Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (EST)
KLI
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
PLANTS/LANDSCAPE
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Room 209 - 211
Room 212 - 217
Top Perennial Selections for Kentucky Gardens
George Pealer
Eﬀective Management of Your Greatest Risk – Labor
Marcus vandeVliet
✖ KLAB - 1 CEU
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.
Useful Plants and Consideration of Their Use
Joseph Hillenmeyer
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Lesser-known Kentucky Native Plants
of Landscape Value
Todd Roundsaville
(…Continued)
✖ KLAB - 1 CEU
Cost Estimating for Landscape Architecture
Morgan McIlwain
✖ KLAB - 1 CEU
LUNCH
(On your own)
11:40 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
2:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
3:10 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
The Magic of a Garden
Job Costing a Critical Part of Maximizing Your Profits
Mary Vaananen
Marcus vandeVliet
Bed Preparation, Proper Plant Selection
and Quality Aftercare
Steve Foltz
(…Continued)
● KDA -1 General Hour
4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Changes in Construction Techniques Over Time –
Why Won’t My Landscape Grow
Retail Panel:
Chip Fisher • Betty Gill
Steve King • Rob Stanfa
Edwin Richey, Ph.D.
ROOM 207
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
KNLA’s Annual Business Meeting Room
ON TRADE SHOW
FLOOR
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Vehicle Inspection KSP
Officer Jared Newberry
2:05 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.
ICPI Level 1 Overview Paver Construction
Terry Chapman
CEU ApprovAl KEy
● Kentucky Department of Agriculture pesticide CEUs
★ International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists
✖ Kentucky landscape Architect Board
Note: The Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference is approved
for PLANET Landscape Industry Certified recertification at 1 CEU per
hour of instruction attended (18 hours total if attending the entire
conference). For more information on PLANET recertification, please visit
PLANET’s Recertification Center at LandcareNetwork.org.
Attention K NLA Members
Make sure to Join us for the Annual KNLA Business Meeting
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 • 5:15 p.m. (EST) Room 207
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KLI CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & CEU APPROVAL KEY
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 - Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. (EST)
KLI
CONFERENCE
SCHEDULE
PEST MANAGEMENT
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Rooms 209 - 211
Room 207
LANDSCAPE DESIGN/
CONSTRUCTION
Rooms 212 - 217
Kentucky Department of
Agriculture, Division of
Environmental Services /
Pesticide Written Exam
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Weed Management
in Nursery Crops
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
(…continued)
Seeking Inspiration From
Historic Gardens
Mark Czarnota, Ph.D.
Joseph Hillenmeyer
● KDA -1 General Hour
9:35 a.m. – 10:35 a.m. What’s New – Plant Diseases That
Keep Me Up at Night
10:40 a.m. – 11:40 a.m.
Morgan Foods Corporate Retreat An Olmsted Brothers Update
Nicole Ward-Gauthier, Ph.D.
Bill E. Esarey
● KDA -1 General Hour
★ ISA - 1 CEU
✖ KLAB - 1 CEU
Be Fair to Beneficials
Blair Leano-Helvey
Nature to Kids: Rethinking
Outdoor Play
● KDA -1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 1A, 3, 10, 12, 18, 20)
★ ISA - 1 CEU
Claude Stephens
11:40 a.m. – 12:40 p.m.
PANEL DISCUSSION – STATUS OF THE INDUSTRY (Open Format)
12:40 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
LUNCH AT KLI EXPO
(Lunch ticket included in education conference registration)
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Weed Control for Difficult Species
Mark Czarnota, Ph.D.
● KDA -1 Specific Hour
(Cat. 1A, 3, 10, 12, 18, 20)
3:05 p.m. – 4:05 p.m.
A Review of Worker
Protection Standards: Reducing
Pesticide Exposure
Lee Townsend, Ph.D.
● KDA -1 General Hour
★ ISA - 1 CEU
CEU ApprovAl KEy
● Kentucky Department of Agriculture pesticide CEUs
★ International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborists
✖ Kentucky landscape Architect Board
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Functional Beauty – Managing
Storm Water with
Ornamental Gardens
Chad Franer
✖ KLAB - 1 CEU
Designing the Productive
Landscape
Andrew Knight
● KDA -1 General Hour
★ ISA - 1 CEU
Note: The Kentucky Landscape Industries Winter Conference is approved
for PLANET Landscape Industry Certified recertification at 1 CEU per
hour of instruction attended (18 hours total if attending the entire
conference). For more information on PLANET recertification, please visit
PLANET’s Recertification Center at LandcareNetwork.org.
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Ric Bessin, Ph.D., University of
Kentucky – Dr. Ric Bessin has worked at
the University of Kentucky since 1991 with
a full 100% extension appointment. His
activities include various aspects of insect
management on field and specialty crops,
and greenhouses and has worked to develop and evaluate
IPM decision guidelines and management strategies for
fruit, vegetable, and field crop insect pests in conventional
and organic production systems. He provides education to a
wide audience from Master Gardeners to youth groups to the
commercial agriculture industry. He has also provided the
entomology expertise to address economic, pest management,
and ecological issues surrounding the deployment of
genetically modified Bt corn in Kentucky. He serves as the
Kentucky Integrated Pest Management Coordinator and
Kentucky liaison to the IR-4 Project that helps to register
pesticides for minor uses and minor acreage crops.
Pat Carey, Riverfarm Nursery – Pat
Carey is a Louisville area native, growing
up in Oldham County, Kentucky, his family
was involved in many types of farming
which fueled his desire to learn more about
all different types of plants and making
them grow. This grew into a real love of trees and woody
ornamentals. While attending Western Kentucky University and
then the University of Louisville, Pat wanted to take that hobby
and turn it into a career as he began working at Riverfarm
Nursery. Riverfarm nursery is a 300 acre growing operation
specializing in shade trees and ornamentals located in Goshen,
Kentucky. Pat began working at Riverfarm as a crew member
in 1991 and through gaining knowledge of the horticulture
business, and many busy spring seasons, he was soon promoted
to production manager. Approximately ten years into his
employment, Pat was then given the opportunity to act as
General Manager of the nursery. Now after 21 years of service
with Riverfarm and the horticultural business the things Pat
enjoys most is growing plants that will stand the test of time in
many areas of the country and the many personal relationships
he has built over the years. Pat now serves as Past-President
of the Louisville Nursery Association Board of Directors and
enjoys representing nurserymen in the Kentucky and Louisville
area to support and enhance Kentucky grown products and
horticulture as a whole, as well as the opportunity to work with
all the great nurserymen we have in this state.
Terry Chapman, L. Thorn Company –
Terry has 21 years of Interlocking paver and
segmental retaining wall experience. He
is an ICPI (Interlocking Concrete Pavement
Institute) instructor and NCMA instructor.
Mark Czarnota, Ph.D, University of
Georgia – Dr. Mark Andrew Czarnota is
an Associate Professor (75% Research,
25% Extension) in the Department of
Horticulture at the University of Georgia,
Griffin Campus. His job responsibilities
include supporting the nursery and landscape, Christmas
tree, floriculture, and small fruit industries with weed control
problems they might be encountering. He has been involved
in the Plant Science Field all his life. He has held positions in
landscape maintenance, commercial nurseryman, nursery
sales, and as a laboratory technician between his many
years of schooling. He received a B.S. degree in Agriculture
specializing in Plant Science from the University of Delaware,
M.S. in Agriculture specializing in Weed Science from Virginia
Tech, and a Ph.D. in Floriculture and Ornamentals Horticulture
specializing in Weed Science from Cornell University. As an
extension specialist at the University of Georgia, he supports
the nursery, landscape, Christmas tree, and small fruit
industries by working with the agricultural chemical industry,
federal government, and local grower groups to try and solve
weed problems. Work has included publishing weed control
information in University fact sheets and bulletins, popular
articles, scholarly publications, as well as performing applied
and laboratory weed control research. He has generated over
$700,000 in grant monies, and over 1 million dollars in grant
money and donations. Major research interests are anything
related to applied herbicide research. Other research interests
include finding additional Christmas tree species for Southern
Christmas tree growers, herbicide formulations, invasive
weeds, and natural plant products. In his personal life, Dr.
Czarnota has been married for 18 years, has 2 children (13
and 8), 5 dogs, and array of other animals. His major hobbies
include gardening, taekwondo, weight training, woodworking,
welding, and enjoying time with the family!
Matt Dixon, University of Kentucky
– Matt is currently in his third year as
a meteorologist with the Agricultural
Weather Center (weather.uky.edu), located
at the University of Kentucky. As part of the
Cooperative Extension Service, the goal of
the Weather Center is to provide Kentucky residents the tools
and information needed to minimize weather-related surprise.
Before starting at UK, Matt attended Purdue University where
he received a Bachelor’s degree in Atmospheric Sciences. He
then went on to Mississippi State University, where he obtained
a Master’s in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied
Meteorology.
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Winston Dunwell, Ph.D., University
of Kentucky – Winston Dunwell was
born on Long Island in Southampton, NY.
He grew up in East Quogue, NY where
farming consisted of horticultural crops.
His neighbors grew either nursery crops
or vegetables. Dr. Dunwell worked in the nursery/landscape
industry throughout his teenage years and part time through
his military service and college education. He attended the
State University of New York at Farmingdale and received his
Associates Degree in Nursery Management. Following 4 years
in the US Air Force he attended the University of Wyoming and
received his Bachelors of Science in Plant Science/Horticulture.
He earned his Ph.D. at the University of Idaho where he worked
on the effects of cold stress on Ornamental Plants. In 1979, Dr.
Dunwell accepted a position with The University of Kentucky as
an Extension Horticulture Specialist for Nursery Crops housed
at the University of Kentucky Research and Education Center
(www.ca.uky.edu/HLA/Dunwell/Win1.html) at Princeton,
Kentucky. His area of interest is developing educational
programs related to sustainable ornamental plant introduction,
propagation, production, and utilization.
William E. Esarey, PLA LEED GA, WEE
Landscape Architecture – Bill is a
Landscape Architect with his firm, wee
landscape architecture in Lexington,
Kentucky. Bill is a 1981 graduate of Purdue
University. Bill started his professional
career in Houston, Texas where he worked on projects in New
York, Kansas City, Los Angeles and throughout Texas. It was at
Bill’s next stop in St. Louis where his career started to blossom. In St. Louis, Bill worked on the Defense Department’s Master
Plan for the Space Shuttle Launch Complex, projects in Egypt,
Saudi Arabia, and won his first American Society of Landscape
Architects award for the Union Electric Corporate Headquarters
in Downtown St. Louis. In 1988, Bill and his family moved
to Lexington Kentucky. Before starting his own practice Bill
developed the Landscape Architecture and Civil Engineering
department for the largest architecture firm in Kentucky. Bill’s
accomplishments include eight American Society of Landscape
Architecture Awards, featured in a PBS documentary, featured
in Architectural Digest and other regional publications. Bill has
designed some of Lexington’s highest profile horse farms. His
clients include Kentucky Derby winners and Kings of foreign
countries. He has worked on over 50 projects in China and is
currently working on an Olmsted Farm in Indiana, a Master Plan
to reimagine an old hospital site into a public space, and an
equestrian clubs in Qingdao and Beijing, China.
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Chip Fisher, Frank Otte Nursery and
Garden Center – Chip, Retail/Operations
Manager, has been with Frank Otte for 8
years and has served a variety of roles. He
now oversees day to day operations for
one of the largest volume garden centers
in the state. Chip implements many cutting edge techniques
to keep his store ahead of the curve and to keep his customers
successful.
Steve Foltz, Director of Horticulture,
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden –
Steve is responsible for one of the region’s
largest plant collections that include
3,500 varieties of trees, shrubs, tropical
plants, grasses, bulbs, perennials and
annuals. A graduate of the University of Kentucky with a B.S.
in Ornamental Horticulture, he is currently teaching Woody
Landscape plant classes at both Cincinnati State College and
at the University of Cincinnati. He also teaches a sustainable
plants class at CTC. Steve has been a member of the Ohio Plant
Selection Committee, serving as Chair of the committee for
two years. He is also a member of the Theodore Klein Plant
Awards Committee in Kentucky. He is also a former board
member of the Ohio Invasive Plant Council, and a member of
the International Plant Propagators Society, Eastern Region.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden is proud to be one
of only two botanical gardens in Ohio that is accredited by
the American Association of Museums. For more photos and
information on plants go to the website www.plantplaces.com
which Steve co-founded.
William M. Fountain, PhD, BCMA,
TRAQ, University of Kentucky – Bill
joined the University of Kentucky Dept
of Horticulture faculty in 1979 and is
professor of arboriculture and landscape
management. He has taught Woody Plant
Materials, trained arborists for the ISA Certified Arborist exam
and Tree Risk Assessment Qualification. His appointment also
involves training and assisting Cooperative Extension Agents
and diagnosis of problems. He has served on the ISA Board of
Directors, Chair of the Council of Representatives and numerous
committees. He is also involved with the Kentucky Arborists’
Association Board of Directors and instructor. Bill is a Board
Certified Master Arborist and Certified Tree Risk Assessor and
a certified instructor for this program. Additionally, Bill has
served National Junior Horticultural Association (NJHA) as
National Program Chair, state leader, and as a member of the
Board of Directors. He has traveled extensively in Asia where
he has trained arborists for ISA credentialing programs. He has
been called a tree geek and must be for who else would name
their Shetland sheepdog Nyssa aquatica…… Fountain?
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Chad Franer, Director of Horticulture,
Indianapolis Museum of Art – Chad
graduated from Ohio State University with
a B.S. in Horticulture. His early career was
in landscape construction and later with a
large wholesale nursery. He started at the
IMA in 1998 as a Horticulturist during the restoration of the one
acre Ravine Garden. In 2002 he began work on a $7 million
garden expansion that included a one acre intensive green roof.
This project involved working with landscape architects and
in-house staff to design, select, and install plants for the new
gardens. Recently he has overseen multiple diverse garden
restorations and installations including the Orchard, two rain
gardens, the 4-Seasons Garden, and the 100 acre Art and
Nature Park, all at the IMA. Chad emphasizes that all garden
installations should be designed so that storm water runoff is
captured.
Nicole Ward-Gauthier, Ph.D., University
of Kentucky – Nicole Ward-Gauthier is
an Extension specialist in the Department
of Plant Pathology at the University of
Kentucky. She is responsible for outreach
and research of diseases of ornamentals
and fruit crops across the state. As part of her Extension
duties, Nicole provides growers with disease management
recommendations including the identification, biology, and
management of pathological organisms. Her publications
range from traditional fact sheets to spray guides and social
media updates – all of which are intended to provide growers
and other professionals with quick disease management
solutions. Dr. Ward Gauthier earned her BS in Horticulture
Science and her PhD in Plant Pathology from Louisiana State
University. She also owned her own landscape business in
Louisiana, in which she installed landscapes, irrigation, low
voltage lighting, and water features. She joined the UK College
of Agriculture in 2011. Nicole looks forward to working with
county Extension agents, growers, and other stakeholders
around the state. Her publications can be found on her
webpage at http://www2.ca.uky.edu/agcollege/plantpathology/
people/ward.htm, while alerts and notifications can be found on
her on Facebook, Twitter, or Blogspot sites.
Betty Gill, Laurel Gardens – Betty
resides in the house in which she was born
in Keavy, KY. Currently she is Co-Owner
and Vice President of Laurel Gardens.
Betty attended David Lipscomb University,
Memphis State University and Eastern
Kentucky University with a major emphasis of study in English
and Art. In 1972, Betty along with her husband John, founded
Laurel Gardens, a retail garden center and a landscaping
company that has served southeastern Kentucky for the last
42 years. She continues daily involvement in purchasing,
merchandising, sales and advertising for the company. She
enjoys the interaction with customers, employees and
vendors. Betty also serves on an advisory board for Farm Credit
Mid-America. She is a member of the London/Laurel County
Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Kentucky Chamber of
Commerce. She is active in her Church and sings in the choir.
Carey Grable, University of Kentucky
– Born to a family of avid nature lovers,
Carey Grable was raised in the garden. Carey
completed his undergraduate degree in
Horticulture at the University of Kentucky
in 2009 before beginning work as an
Extension Associate for Nursery Crops at the UKREC in Princeton,
KY in 2010. Carey completed his Masters in Horticulture at
Murray State University in 2012. Carey’s research focuses on the
improvement on container production systems.
Joseph Hillenmeyer, Joseph
Hillenmeyer Garden Design – Joseph
was born in Lexington, Kentucky, into a
family with a Horticulture tradition dating
back to the 1700’s in France and Germany.
His great-great-great grandfather, Francis
xavier Hillenmeyer, came to America in 1838 after horticultural
training at the Baumann Brothers Nursery in France. His
arrival set into motion what has now been six generations of
Hillenmeyer’s in the horticulture industry based in Lexington.
While Joseph’s passion for horticulture started an early age, it
was time spent with renowned horticulturist Don Shadow that
solidified his future path. He continued his education, traveling
extensively throughout Europe, South America, New Zealand
and Turkey, where he spent a year at the Karaca Arboretum
outside of Istanbul. It was during this period that Joseph began
forming comprehensive ideas about design and the natural
connection between garden and home. After returning to
Lexington in 2001, Joseph’s design practice flourished. With his
focus on creating residential gardens that withstand the test of
time, Joseph has secured his position as one of the South’s top
young designers. In 2013 he received the David E. Laird Award,
presented by the Southern Nurserymen’s Association to the
year’s top horticulturist under forty
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Dewayne Ingram, Ph.D., University
of Kentucky – Dewayne Ingram is a
Professor of Horticulture at the University
of Kentucky with extension, research and
teaching responsibilities in sustainable
production systems with an emphasis
in nursery crops. He teaches Nursery and Floriculture Crop
Production. Dr. Ingram obtained his Ph.D. in Plant and Soil
Science from the University of Tennessee in 1977. He was a
Professor of Environmental Horticulture (Nursery Crops) at
the University of Florida from 1977-1990. Dr. Ingram was also
the Chair of the Horticulture Department at the University of
Kentucky from 1990 to 2009. Dr. Ingram is Past President of the
American Society for Horticultural Science. He has also received
the Nursery Extension Award from the American Nursery
and Landscape Association in 1988, and the Porter Henegar
Award for Outstanding Research from the Southern Nursery
Association in 1986.
Steve King, King’s Gardens – Steve is
the owner and founder of King’s Gardens,
one of the leading garden centers in the
nation. Steve has set his store in the front by
using excellent signage and merchandising,
and by showing his customers how to
be successful gardeners. Steve has played many roles in the
development and advancement of Kentucky garden center
retailers and landscapers.
Andrew Knight, PLA ASLA, MKSK – Andy
believes each project presents a unique
opportunity to be explored, to discover
something new yet familiar , and to provoke
a heightened sense of emotion. Andy’s
strengths lie in a holistic approach to
design. His experience with a variety of project types expresses
an integrated process where master planning, wayfinding,
landscape architecture, and architecture provide a larger
framework for design. His experience ranges from site specific
projects to municipal and campus planning projects. Andy’s
inspiration comes from his passion for high quality design
through an integrated and collaborative design process with
clients, users, consultants, contractors, and peers.
Blair Leano-Helvey, Entomology
Solutions – Blair Leano Helvey is
the owner of Entomology Solutions, a
Louisville-based company specializing in
biological control agents for commercial
producers, greenhouse growers, landscapers
and home gardeners. The company is currently in its fifth year,
and services a wide range of local and regional clients. Blair
received her B.S. in Agriculture with an emphasis in Entomology
from the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture.
Dave Leonard, Dave Leonard Tree
Specialists – Dave has been promoting
tree health care in Lexington, Kentucky
for 41 years. As an active member of the
International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) for 35 years, Dave has served as both
president and executive director of ISA’s Kentucky Chapter
and has been an active member of its Board of Directors for
25 years. Dave was part of the team that composed the ISA
Arborist Certification exam and the Board Certified Master
Arborist exam. He earned a Forestry degree from the University
of Kentucky in 1974 and became a member of the American
Society of Consulting Arborists in 1993. Dave has been a rider
in the Tour des Trees, an annual cycling event that raises money
for urban tree research and education 14 times, riding over
7,500 miles around the country. Dave has personally raised
over $45,000 for the TREE Fund. Dave is a founding member
of the Lexington Tree Foundation, a non-profit organization
in Lexington Kentucky, which strives to preserve heritage
trees in the Bluegrass as well as to promote and ensure the
highest standards of tree care. In 2009, Dave was recognized
by the ISA as one of the first seven recipients of their new “True
Professionals of Arboriculture” award, recognizing arborists
who help increase public understanding of arboriculture and
the skills of professional arborists. In 2010, he was awarded
the “Arborist of the Year” Award by the Society of Commercial
Arboriculture. He always strives to educate both himself and
others on the latest trends in arboriculture. Dave is supported
in his business, Dave Leonard Tree Specialists, by a great staff
of certified arborists and horticulturalists. The arborists at DLTS
Inc. are trained to provide all aspects of tree care in the most
sustainable manner possible, with a “safety first” philosophy
and production practices that follow the guidelines set forth by
the International Society of Arboriculture and ANSI.
Conference, Exam & Expo Registration Deadline
is Wednesday, January 14, 2015.
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Morgan McIlwain, ASLA, McIlwain +
Associates – Mr. McIlwain is a registered
Landscape Architect with over 40 years
experience in programming, planning, and
design. He is a graduate of the University
of Kentucky and Murray State University,
with an undergraduate degree in Landscape Architecture
and graduate and undergraduate degrees with majors in
Geography. Morgan is Principal of McIlwain + Associates and
prior to establishing his own firm in 1987, was employed by
several engineering firms, an architectural firm and a regional
planning agency. He has served on the Kentucky Landscape
Architectural Registration Board, Lexington Greenspace
Commission and a number of other Boards and Commissions
in Kentucky. His past project experience has ranged from
large scale regional and community planning to detailed site
design and includes parking and roadway design, building
and site development, community open space, parks, colleges
& universities, urban plazas and streetscapes, landscape
development and master planning. Notable works include the
renovation of Triangle Park, McConnell Springs Master Plan,
several phases of the Children’s Garden at The Arboretum,
Lexington Greenways Master Plan, Fee Glade at Berea College
and a master plan update for the Bernheim Arboretum.
of Directors of the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association and
the Perennial Plant Association. His outside interests include
gardening, tandem biking, and hiking.
Edwin Richey, Ph.D., University of
Kentucky – Edwin is Extension Soil
Specialist with the University of Kentucky
and located at the Princeton Research
and Education Center, Princeton, KY. His
education includes a BS degree from UT
Martin and a MS from UT Knoxville. The Ph.D. was obtained
at the University of Kentucky in 2010 in Soil Science. In his
role as the Extension Soil Specialist he is concentrating on
Best Management practices for nutrient management, soil
management, and waste management. He is a member of Soil
Science Society of America and is a Certified Professional Soil
Scientist.
Todd Rounsaville , Univeristy of
Kentucky – Todd has served as Curator
for the State Botanical Garden of Kentucky
for the past 4 years. He oversees the
preservation and development of ‘The Walk
Across Kentucky’, an 80 acre representation
of the flora and ecology from the 7 physiographic regions of the
Officer Jared Newberry, Kentucky
state. Prior to coming to Lexington, Todd worked for the Arnold
State Police – Erin Thompson is the City
Arboretum of Harvard University, the United States National
of Louisville’s Urban Forestry Coordinator.
Arboretum, The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College, and
Ms. Thompson received her undergraduate Juniper Level Botanic Gardens at Plant Delights Nursery. Todd
from the University of Kentucky (2009) and holds a BS in environmental horticulture from University of
is an International Society of Arboriculture
Rhode Island, and MS in Horticulture Science from NC State
Certified Arborist (2012). Ms. Thompson has worked in many
University, and is currently completing a PhD in Forest Ecology
avenues of forestry including geospatial tracking of invasive
from the University of Kentucky. His research and personal
plants, performing tree risk assessment evaluations, and
interests include invasive species biology, plant conservation,
establishing and maintaining reforestation strategies in the
plant adaptations, taxonomy, and urban forestry. He can be
park system of Louisville. In her current position, Ms. Thompson reached at [email protected]
will assist the City of Louisville to reach its goal of increasing its
tree canopy by establishing and implementing an Urban Tree
Todd Ryan, Valley Hill Nurseries – Todd
Canopy Plan.
Ryan, owner of Valley Hill Nurseries, in
Springfield, Kentucky is a second generation
George Pealer, Millcreek Gardens –
nurseryman. On his 350 acre farm, they
George is the owner and General Manager
specialize in shade and ornamental trees
of Millcreek Gardens LLC, a wholesale
ranging in size from 1 ¾” to 5”. Mr. Ryan
greenhouse and nursery operation located
obtained his Bachelor of Science in Horticulture from the
near Columbus, OH. Millcreek specializes
University of Kentucky in 1986. Mr. Ryan is also Past President
in growing container-grown Perennials,
of the Kentucky Nursery and Landscape Association and is
Herbs, Annuals, Edibles, Ferns, Vines, Succulents, and
current President of the Kentucky Horticulture Council.
Ornamental Grasses. They sell to Independent Retail Garden
Centers, Landscape Contractors, Farm Markets, etc. in Ohio
and the surrounding states. George and his wife Lynda started
Millcreek Gardens in 1978 after he graduated with a B.S. degree
in Agriculture from The Ohio State University, specializing in
Pomology and Greenhouse Management. He leads the day to
day operations as General Manager and he also oversees the
Marketing and Sales departments. He has served on the Board
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Rob Stanfa, Rolling Hills Nursery – As
an 18 year resident of IL Rob left after high
school to attend undergraduate school
at Murray State University . After school
he moved to South Carolina to become
a county extension agent for Clemson
University . After 3 years he and his wife moved to campus
and began graduate school in Clemson , SC. Upon completion
they returned to Kentucky and in 1989, purchased an existing
garden center and landscaping business. They began operations
at the same location in Murray and finally out grew the space. Nine years later purchased a 10 acre tract north of town and
began construction on a new facility from the ground up. With
the help of some consultants and visiting many garden centers
on tours with ANLA he finally decided on a plan. The buildings
that exist now serves us well to merchandise and market our
garden products that our customers have told us they want. We, at Rolling Hills Nursery, are wrapping up our 25th of
business and its not over.
Herbaceous Plant Litter collection. This blatant pro-woody bias
strengthened her resolve to spread the word about perennials.
After her employment at Bernheim, Ms. Vaananen then
accepted a position at Jelitto Perennial Seeds where she began
as an assistant to Allen Bush. She is currently managing the
North American operation and preaching on the virtues of seed:
Mother Nature’s perfect propagule. Ms. Vaananen currently lives
and gardens in Louisville.
Marcus vandeVliet, MV Enterprises –
Marcus has been a full-time consultant and
speaker for the past 13 years. In that time
he is traveled coast-to-coast consulting
for Green Industry companies, in areas of
estimating, administrative and production
systems, sales and training. Marcus has also developed an
Estimating software program designed for the Landscape
Industry. Marcus’s experience includes: President of a $7 million
high-end residential landscape construction company, and
special projects manager for a diverse $23 million landscape
Claude Stephens, Bernheim Arboretum construction company. Marcus has been a speaker for many
and Research Forest – Claude is facilitator national and state trade associations. He is past president of
the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association, and is a
of Outreach and Regenerative Design at
member of the Horticultural Standards Committee.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest,
has more than 29 years of experience in
informal education. With an academic
background in biology and evolutionary ecology, Claude has
helped develop and implement numerous programs, exhibits
and design projects that span natural history, nature based
design, sustainability and building creative communities. He
is the project leader for Bernheim’s Children at Play Initiative.
In addition to his work at Bernheim, Claude is a sustainability
consultant, father and urban homesteader. He currently serves
on the boards of the Food Literacy Project, the Urban Design
Studio, Pecha Kucha Louisville, and the Metro Louisville Tree
Commission.
Lee Townsend, Ph.D., University of
Kentucky – Lee is Extension Entomologist
and Coordinator of the Pesticide Safety
Education Program for Kentucky.
Mary Vaananen, Jelitto Seed – Mary
began her horticulture career working for
Joe Kunkel at Akin Back Farm, a perennial
and herb nursery in La Grange, KY. From
there she joined the University of Kentucky
Cooperative Extension service working with
retired extension agent, Donna Michael where she worked
with homeowners and their garden challenges. The next step
in her journey was serving as a Horticulture Technician at
Bernheim Arboretum (under the direction of Dr. Paul Cappiello)
where she managed what was disdainfully referred to as the
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Jim Wallitsch, Wallitsch Nursery and
Garden Center –Jim Wallitsch has been
owner and president of Wallitsch Nursery
and Garden Center, Inc. since 1996.
Wallitsch Garden Center, established in
1948 is a 10-acre retail garden center with
greenhouse production of annuals and perennials sold at the
store located at 2608 Hikes Lane in Louisville, Kentucky. Jim
is a 1980 graduate of Bellarmine University with a B.S. degree
in accounting and business administration. In the nursery
industry, Jim has over 30 years experience as a grower and
endeavors for excellence in both the quality and selection
of plants offered. He leads his staff in realizing his vision
of a garden center that is truly a sensory experience and an
inspiration to customers. The garden center was recently
awarded the 100 Most Revolutionary Garden Centers distinction
by Today’s Garden Center magazine for the fifth time in six
years. Jim keeps abreast of changes and innovations in the
industry through his travels and his involvement in both local
and national trade organizations. He is past president of the
Kentucky Greenhouse Association and past-president of the
Kentucky Nursery Landscape Association (2003-2004). Jim is
currently serving his second term on the board of directors of
the Ohio Florists’ Association and is a past board member of
the Southern Nurseryman Association (SNA). He is an active
member of the ANLA, LNA and most recently GCA. Jim also
promotes the green industry through his involvement in civic
and church organizations, including Brightside and FFA on both
the state and national level.
Jen White, Ph.D., University of
Kentucky –Jen received her PhD in
Ecology, Evolution and Behavior from
the University of Minnesota in 2005, and
is an associate professor of entomology
at the University of Kentucky. She is a
research entomologist who studies the basic biology of insect
pests and the natural enemies that attack them, with a long
term objective of improving biological control. Her extension
responsibilities include greenhouse insect pest management.
Kentucky Landscape Industries
HOURS:
Wednesday, January 21, 2015 • 9 a.m - 5 p.m
Thursday, January 22, 2015 • 9 a.m - 2 p.m
If you are registered for the Winter
Conference, your badge is Free.
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Notes:
Hotels
Trolley Stop
Attractions
Churchill Downs
Main & Market Street Trolley - Free
4th Street Trolley - Free
RIVER
LOUISVILLE
DOWNTOWN
MAP
Kentucky International Convention Center
Hospital
KY Exposition Center
From St. Louis: I-64 east to the Ninth Street exit. At the
traffic light at the end of the Ninth Street exit ramp, turn left
on to Market Street. Take Market Street to Fourth Street. The
convention center is located at Market and Fourth Streets.
From Indianapolis: I-65 South to the Jefferson Street exit.
Take the Jefferson Street exit and the convention center is
located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.
From Cincinnati: I-71 to I-64 west to the Third Street exit.
Take Third Street to Jefferson Street. Turn right on to Jefferson
Street. The convention center is located at Jefferson and
Fourth Streets.
From Lexington: I-64 west to the Third Street exit. Take
Third Street to Jefferson Street. Turn right on to Jefferson
Street. The convention center is located at Jefferson and
Fourth Streets.
DIRECTIONS
Nursery & Greenhouse Growers
Garden Center Operators
Arborists
Landscape & Irrigation Professionals
Lawn, Tree, Grounds & Gardening
professionals
Parking: For those not using the Hyatt garage, the Kentucky International Convention
Center offers two parking garages for visitors. The Cowger Garage is located at Fourth and
Market Streets. The Commonwealth Garage is located on Jefferson Street between Third
and Fourth Streets (next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel).
From Nashville: I-65 north to the Brook Street exit. Take the Brook Street exit. Continue
on Brook Street to Jefferson Street. Turn left on to Jefferson Street. The convention center
is located at Jefferson and Fourth Streets.
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January 20-22, 2015
2015 Winter Conference & Expo
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P.O. Box 6827
Frankfort, Kentucky 40602-6827
(502) 320-3733
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