The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is one of the horticulture industry’s largest and most B2B trade shows. Thousands of industry professionals gather at MANTS in January to connect, source plants and products, discover what’s new, and build business relationships. All education happens peer-to-peer on the show floor, making MANTS the marketplace where the green industry moves forward together.
The Crop Expo is an annual event designed to support and strengthen the agricultural community by focusing on three core pillars: Farms, Family, and Faith.
It serves as a platform where growers can learn from one another and from industry experts, gaining valuable insights to help their operations thrive. The event provides education, resources, and encouragement for family farms, nurseries, and greenhouses—helping them improve efficiency, enhance profitability, and continue producing high-quality products.
Guided by a commitment to faith, the Crop Expo emphasizes responsible stewardship of the resources God has provided and encourages business practices rooted in integrity and respect.
Early registration for the event is now closed, but you can still register at the door. The cost is $40.00 per person, and it covers both days.
The upcoming show is poised to be another great success. Attendees, check out our expanded education sessions and get help on business issues that may keep you up at night. Learn about plant availability concerns or find new suppliers, products, and ideas on the trade show floor. Our exhibitors are eager to learn more about your needs and how they may be of service to your business. See you in Mobile!
The Southeast’s premier green industry event is back in 2026 with a three-day education conference and two-day Marketplace trade show. The Green & Growin’ 26 Education Conference features an impressive lineup of specialty workshops, certification courses and general education sessions. This program is packed with CEUs for green industry professionals looking to expand their knowledge and earn credits for licenses and certifications.
Northern Green is the largest green industry trade show and educational conference in the north-central region. It’s where outdoor pros connect and grow.
Promoting a healthy economic futre for the Green Industry through ideas, interaction and inspiration. Presented by the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association.
What you’ll find there:
Educational sessions and workshops covering best practices, trends, and technical topics relevant to landscaping, nursery operations, horticulture, and more.
Trade show exhibits where companies showcase products, services, and innovations for the industry.
Networking opportunities to connect with peers, suppliers, and experts.
Raise the bar for nonstop, colorful flower gardens that welcome pollinators and slash maintenance. This presentation features clever design tips and foliage-dazzling plants with pollinator-friendly flowers for year-round, head-turning gardens in sun or shade. Neighbors will be dumbfounded when they rarely see you maintaining these showcase gardens.
This lecture is best suited for gardeners in hardiness Zones 3-8.
Kerry will show you:
Design techniques featuring gorgeous foliage as the focal point
Gardens with dramatically reduced maintenance and nonstop color
Plants with fascinating foliage: size, shape, texture, or fragrance
Superstars by leaf color: yellow/gold, blue, silver, maroon/red/black, and more
This eye-opening lecture will take the guesswork out of which perennials and flowering shrubs are the best choices, especially for more challenging growing conditions. You simply cannot tell if a plant is a great performer year after year by looking at a pretty picture or attractively maintained inventory at garden centers. For over 30 years I have trialed hundreds of plants. I’m excited to share my results, as well as those of many reliable plant trials across the country. Some of the 'winners' may surprise you! Many natives and nativars will also be spotlighted.
This lecture is best suited for gardeners in hardiness Zones 3-8.
Kerry will show you:
Long-blooming, pollinator-friendly perennials requiring no deadheading, unlike many commonly sold varieties
Outstanding alternatives to favorite perennials that are short-lived; disease-prone; rapid-spreading; aggressive reseeders; or stake-requiring
No prune or rarely pruned glamorous flowering shrubs
Improved stalwarts for dry shade
Replacing exotic plants with natives that have similar-looking flowers
Join Us for the 4th Annual Garden Crossings Signature Garden Event! Saturday, June 13 | 9 AM – 4 PM
Experience an expanded day of inspiration with Heidi and our team! Explore our display gardens at peak color, meet the growers and designers, and enjoy:
Guided Garden Tours – See our ‘living catalog,’ get landscaping ideas, and preview new 2027 annuals.
Informative Speakers – Details coming soon.
Behind-the-Scenes Facility Tours – Greenhouses and shipping area.
Hands-On Planting – Create a combination container with our Garden Center team.
Boxed Lunch & Snacks, Swag Bag & Door Prizes, and Special Garden Center Deals
As a Proven Winners Destination Garden Center, we offer all shrub and perennial lines and 90% of the annuals.
Details:
Limited to 100 guests – register early.
Fee: $225 per person. All sales final.
Dress for weather; rain or shine. Comfortable closed-toe shoes recommended. Most areas not wheelchair accessible.
We can’t wait to spend the day with you! Once your registration is confirmed, we’ll reach out to enhance your experience.
Save the date for our largest onsite event of the year! Get to know Walters Gardens better as we combine education with customer appreciation in a day filled with tours, new plants, and informative sessions. We hope to see you there!
