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Dallas
February 6

Salt Lake City
February 20

Chicago
March 6

Minneapolis
March 13

Vancouver
March 26 and 27

Boston
April 24

$85 per person 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
(includes catered luncheon)

Now only $75
$10 off early registration.

"Engaging speakers." "Wonderful ideas."
"Great giveaways." "Fabulous food."

That's what gardeners had to say about last year's first-ever Outdoor Living Extravaganza events in Chicago and Boston. This year Proven Winners is bringing this enjoyable and educational gardening seminar to additional cities across North America.

You'll learn from our experts about creative new ways to use color, the easiest ways to grow plant varieties, how to put together exceptional containers, and much more. P. Allen Smith, The Today Show’s gardening expert, will be at some locations with fun and practical advice, and later you can join him for book signings and photos.

In addition, you'll be treated to a goody bag of exciting gifts-including a plant; you'll enjoy delicious lunch, beverages, and snacks; and you'll have plenty of chances to win great prizes. Even your non-gardening friends will enjoy this relaxed and entertaining look at what’s new in outdoor decor, Proven Winners style.

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Date:	Location:	Speakers:
February 6	Dallas Eddie Deen's Ranch in Downtown Dallas 944 South Lamar Dallas, TX 75202 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	P. Allen Smith John Gaydos Carmen Johnston Jimmy Turner
February 20	Salt Lake City Huntsman Institute Auditorium University of Utah Campus 2000 Circle of Hope Salt Lake City, UT 84112 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	P. Allen Smith Kerry Meyer Carmen Johnston Tony Bielaczyc
March 6	Chicago The Meadow Club 2950 W. Golf Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	Kerry Meyer Tim Wood Stacey Hirvela Paul Epsom
March 13	Minneapolis Edinburgh Club 8700 Edinbrook Crossing Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	Amy Sitze John Gaydos Jane Beggs-Joles Rebecca Kolls
March 26	Vancouver Minter Gardens 52892 Bunker Rd. Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	P. Allen Smith Brian Minter Ingrid Hoff John Gaydos
March 27	Vancouver Minter Gardens 52892 Bunker Rd. Rosedale, BC V0X 1X0 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	P. Allen Smith Brian Minter Ingrid Hoff John Gaydos
April 24	Boston Four Points by Sheraton Norwood 1125 Boston-Providence Turnpike Route 1 (18 miles south of Boston) Norwood, MA 02062 Agenda Download Event Poster Download Event Flyer	P. Allen Smith Kerry Meyer Tim Wood Amanda Thomsen

Speakers are subject to change due to unforeseeable circumstances.

Marshall Dirks
Proven Winners
Event Moderator

Your ring leader for the day and marketing guru for Proven Winners, Marshall's global travels have given him an insight on gardening and trends that will delight and inspire you. Be sure to butter him up as he'll be announcing the special gifts throughout the day!

Speaker's:
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P. Allen Smith Today Show Gardening Expert	John Gaydos Proven Winners	Kerry Meyer Proven Winners	Jane Beggs-Joles Spring Meadow Nursery	Tim Wood Spring Meadow Nursery
P. Allen Smith's Entryway WOW! Join award-winning designer P. Allen Smith to learn the secrets of creating "stop the car" entryways for your home. Allen shows you how to turn a plain entrance into one with lots of pizzazz with colorful combinations of Proven Winners plants. Use Allen's fail-safe system for accenting all of your home's important first impression areas such as front and back doors, steps, walkways and garden entrances. Don't miss this fun and engaging presentation.	Only The Best for Your Garden Proven Winners is dedicated to bringing only the best plants to the gardens of North America. Working closely with plantsmen and breeders from around the world, new & innovative potential Proven Winners' plants are vigorously trialed for years before introduction. The process of product development will be discussed in depth as well as unveiling the new introductions for your 2010 garden.	Only The Best for Your Garden Proven Winners is dedicated to bringing only the best plants to the gardens of North America. Working closely with plantsmen and breeders from around the world, new & innovative potential Proven Winners' plants are vigorously trialed for years before introduction. The process of product development will be discussed in depth as well as unveiling the new introductions for your 2010 garden.	Hydrangeas Made Simple Few flowering shrubs are as colorful Hydrangeas, but getting them to flower can be tricky. Tim will share with the secrets to being successful with hydrangeas. Come and learn which varieties are best for your area, how to prune them and show to get loads year after year.	Hydrangeas Made Simple Few flowering shrubs are as colorful Hydrangeas, but getting them to flower can be tricky. Tim will share with the secrets to being successful with hydrangeas. Come and learn which varieties are best for your area, how to prune them and show to get loads year after year.
Jimmy Turner Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens	Amanda Thomsen Horticulture Magazine Blogger	Amy Sitze Gardening How-To Editor	Ingrid Hoff University of BC Botanical Gardens	Carmen Johnston Nectar and Company
Trial by Flower! Jimmy Turner, Senior Director of Gardens for the Dallas Arboretum will share the best performing Proven Winners varieties from the Dallas Arboretum Trial Gardens, and share his tips and tricks with you on combinations, culture and uses from their sixty-six acre display garden.	Lush: Using Scale And Texture To Create Container Tapestries Do you have the best containers on the block? How to choose annuals, perennials, shrubs and other elements for their scale and texture to create rich, interesting plantings in containers of any shape and size. Interesting and unexpected container "recipes" for sun, shade and all four seasons.	Top 10 Tips for Perfect Containers If you’ve ever wondered how to keep your container plantings from looking tired, how to add some zip to your container designs, or how to keep the color coming all season long, this session will give you the answers you’ve been looking for. Amy will cover soil, pot, plants, design and maintenance. You’ll leave with the knowledge you need to creat an eye-catching containers full of thriving, healthy flowers that will last from spring to fall.	Squish It or Not - A Gardener's Guide to Insects Is it a plant-munching monster, a superhero beneficial insect or is it going to turn into a beautiful butterfly? Learn a few tricks on how to attract the "good bugs" and beautiful butterflies to your garden. Ingrid writes a regular column called Bug Bytes in Gardens West magazine. She will fill you in on the do's and don'ts of managing healthy balance in your garden by learning about and living with nature instead of fighting against it. You'll be surprised at how easy it is.	Uncontained Carmen Johnston, owner of Nectar and Company in Thomaston, Georgia, has a flair for creative container gardening. Known to place potted plants in a birdcage, turn a strawberry jar into a table, or use lanterns and chicken feeders as containers. She will be sharing not only her expertise in growing, but also her tips on how to find beauty and whimsy in unexpected places.
Brian Minter Minter Gardens	Stacey Hirvela Martha Stewart Living Magazine	Tony Bielaczyc Martha Stewart Living Magazine	Paul Epsom PBS's The Victory Garden	Rebecca Kolls Host of NBC's Rebecca's Garden
Outrageous Containers The art of gardening has evolved from simply putting plants into pots to creating ‘works of art’ – but art with a difference, where the ordinary is transformed to the extraordinary and anything goes. Sit on the edge of your seat and prepare to be dazzled.	Gardening for – and with – all five senses Gardeners like to get hands dirty, breathe in fresh air, listen to the birds sing, eat ripe berries straight from the plant, and see the results of our hard work. Learn simple, satisfying ways to heighten the sensory experience of working in and enjoying your garden, making it a more transformative and meaningful experience for everyone. From unexpected plant material to adding the restorative sound of water, these fun and easy ideas will get you ready for your best, most beautiful season ever.	*Explore Gardening with your Five Senses* The brilliantly colorful flower that started your love for gardening is just the beginning of the full range of the senses that can be discovered in your own backyard. Learn ways of capturing and working with the true beauty of color, the lure of scent, layers of sound, tastes to savor and the irresistible satisfaction of getting your hands dirty in the process. Whether it’s the height of summer or the long days of winter, there’s always a sensation to be had. So come along to explore gardening in the five senses.	My Gardening Future: How I’m Creating My “E-Garden” An exploration of current gardening trends in the US and how to use these trends to create a successful garden. In his discussion of contemporary gardening styles and methods, Paul will highlight ways to create an effortless, environmentally conscious, enabled, edible, extraordinary garden in your very own backyard.	The Frugal Gardener Learn how to dig for dollars in your own backyard! Rebecca Kolls from HGTV's "Rebecca's Garden" will teach you how to become the ultimate frugal gardener. Bring your notebook as Rebecca's light-hearted and humorous presentation will arm you with great kitchen cupboard recipes for an ailing garden, tips, information and more.

Comments:

I have to tell you that my daughters and I had a wonderful garden retreat day last Saturday in Foxboro MA. Thanks for all that hard work, and especially your huge bag of delightful gifts. From now on, I'll be telling everyone I know about the beauty of Proven Winners plants!
Dolores from Massachusetts

I attended your PW seminar in Chicago, this weekend. Loved it! It was a wonderful day! Thank you!
Nancy from Wisconsin

I was at your Chicago show over the weekend and I would like to compliment you on a great time! All of the speakers were wonderful and I really learned from them. I would love to attend another show! I just wish it wasn't winter in Chicago I am ready to attack the yard! Thank you for an enjoyable Saturday!
Kathy from Illinois

My husband and I were among the fortunate gardeners who attended the Outdoor Living Extravaganza in Chicago yesterday. Thank you, thank you, thank you for an inspiring, fun, and informational day. We've been serious gardeners for over 40 years and have never experienced a garden seminar that could even come close to the experience you provided. We hope this will become an annual event. Again, thank you for a wonderful day.
Kim from Wisconsin

Refund Policy: We are happy to refund the price of your ticket if you contact the main office one month prior to the event date. If it is after that
timeframe, we will be unable to refund the ticket and suggest giving or selling it to a friend or family member who would like to attend.
Thank you for your understanding.

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Dallas February 6

Salt Lake City February 20

Chicago March 6

Minneapolis March 13

Vancouver March 26 and 27

Boston April 24

$85 per person 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (includes catered luncheon)

Now only $75 $10 off early registration.

"Engaging speakers." "Wonderful ideas." "Great giveaways." "Fabulous food."

REGISTER HERE Connect to our online store to purchase your seat(s) or select the city below.

February 6

Dallas

February 20

Salt Lake City

March 6

Chicago

March 13

Minneapolis

March 26

Vancouver

March 27