2025 Online Agenda
Saturday March 1
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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12pm ET
Kamili Bell Hill
Houseplant Container Design
In this presentation, Kamili will share the art of designing beautiful container arrangements using houseplants that share the same watering and lighting needs. Florists and big box stores often sell beautiful plant arrangements with plants whose needs are incompatible, and of course the arrangement ends up killing at least one of the plants. This session reveals how to select and combine plants that not only look great together but also thrive together. After picking compatible plants, Kamili will demonstrate how to arrange them for an eye-catching plant display in any space.
1pm ET
Kevin EspirituJacques Lyakov
What We're Excited to Grow in 2025 - Part 1
Each spring brings the opportunity to try new things in the garden. Kevin and Jacques have their tried and true favorites like we all do but in this three part series discover the crops, varieties and stories behind what’s getting them really excited for the 2025 season.
2pm ET
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
3pm ET
Jennifer McGuinness
Gardening for the Birds
Learn how to make your garden spaces – small, medium or large – more welcoming for songbirds. With an emphasis on organic gardening and native plants, this presentation shares ways to attract common birds and migrators to the garden, emphasizing the components birds need for a safe habitat: food, shelter/nesting areas and access to fresh water.
4pm ET
Penny Barthel
The Cannabis Gardener
Are you ready to grow your own cannabis outdoors in the sun? In this approachable yet thorough seminar Penny teaches everything a canna-curious green thumb needs to know to grow healthy cannabis plants in the garden using all natural gardening practices starting with legality and limits on growing cannabis at home.
Sunday March 2
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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12pm ET
Moderated by:
Jacques Lyakov
Small Space Solutions (panel discussion)
Jacques Lyakov from Epic Gardening hosts this engaging discussion with three well known small space gardeners – Ashlie Thomas, Bailey Van Tassel and Wendi Phan. Each participant has their own take on the best way to grow successfully in small spaces. Join this unique opportunity to learn from the pros as they learn from each other!
1pm ET
Ashlie Thomas
Tiny Seeds to Big Feasts: Growing Nutritious Gardens in Limited Spaces
What does “small space gardening” mean? Do small space gardening techniques differ from a large space? Yes, even small spaces can provide abundant food, beauty and resilience for their gardeners. In this session learn key concepts, explore your motivation and discover that no matter what your garden yields, it’s always worth the wait.
2pm ET
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
3pm ET
Bailey Van Tassel
Grocery Gardening
In this hands-on planning session learn how to map out your vegetable garden to replace the grocery store. In addition to key takeaways to map out your veg garden, you’ll learn about companions, prioritizing plants, ROI for each plant, quantities based on your family size plus effective spacing.
4pm ET
Wendi Phan
Trellis Tricks
Wendi is a gardening content creator focusing on rare plants and growth in small-spaces. Partnering with local growers is Wendi’s passion as she believes in building a community of home growers. Her journey began with providing fresh foods and herbs for her beloved dog Lotus as she struggled with geriatric health issues. From there, Wendi’s interests expanded to rare varieties of healing plants that could help restore the health of pets and humans alike. Learn more at wendiland.com.
Saturday March 8
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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12pm ET
Kate David
Container Geometry
A well designed container arrangement is no accident. Neither is it the result of the old adage “thriller, filler, spiller.” In fact, it is the result of a careful curation of shape and line. It is the product of Container Geometry!
Join Kate to discuss and demystify the basics of container geometry… how shape, proportion, lines and surfaces can be woven together to create a container masterpiece in your own garden.
Sean & Allison McManus
Bulbs for the Bees
Learn about the top 10 flowering bulbs that bees and other pollinators love from early spring through summer. Readily available from different bulb purveyors, discover how you can easily incorporate bulbs – including native bulbs – and learn why some bulbs produce nectar and others do not. If you’re just starting on your bulb journey, find out smart choices that will look great in your garden and help your tiny pollinator neighbors, too!
2pm ET
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
3pm ET
Resh Gala
Abundance in All Spaces
Don’t let a small space stop you from enjoying a lush and bountiful kitchen garden! Author and professional kitchen garden designer, Resh Gala, shares her tricks for tasty abundance no matter where you’re planting. Using containers and vessels, Resh shows examples on how to maximize harvest and beauty while minimizing work.
4pm ET
Kevin EspirituJacques Lyakov
What We're Excited to Grow in 2025 - Part 2
Kevin and Jacques are the dynamic duo behind Epic Gardening, the world’s most-followed gardening brand. Kevin founded Epic Gardening in 2013 to teach millions how to grow plants in any space and has authored two best-selling books. Jacques, known as “Jacques in the Garden,” joined EG in 2022, bringing his passion for organic, low-till gardening and DIY projects. Together, they inspire a global community to grow their own food and connect with nature.
Sunday March 9
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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12pm ET
Moderated by:
Jacques Lyakov
So You Want to homestead? (Panel)
Is 2025 the year you go beyond the garden and take your first steps toward your own homestead? Jacques Lyakov from Epic Gardening hosts a panel of some of social media’s brightest voices in growing beyond the garden… Shannie McCabe, Meagan Lloyd and Nikki Husted share their expertise on food forests plus keeping bees and chickens. Get a chance to ask your burning questions during this panel then watch their unique sessions afterwards – and ask more questions!
1pm ET
Shannie McCabe
Food Forest Feast!
Shannie Mccabe has worked professionally in horticulture for the past 15 years. She has traveled the globe for the heirloom seed industry and grown diverse vegetable gardens in a range of climates. A passion for gardening and knack for writing and communication has helped her to teach countless intrepid gardeners how to grow smarter.
2pm ET
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
3pm ET
Meagan Lloyd
Beginning with Bees
Meagan, known online as @meggrowsplants, is a North Carolina-based gardening creator who encourages others to grow, preserve, and cook their own food. With a low-effort, ecosystem-based approach, she promotes gardening in harmony with nature, embracing a philosophy of “garden like nature.” Her lively backyard includes chickens and bees, adding to her mission of sustainable, nature-focused living.
4pm ET
Nikki Husted
Considering the Coop?
Hello! My name is Nikki I’m a mom, wife, educator & animal lover living in Ohio! I adore chickens! I hatched my first egg in 2006 and I’ve been obsessed with them ever since. My current flock of 50 gets treated like the amazing pets they are. I teach others about caring for backyard chickens through my social media channels @purelychickens on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Lemon8, and YouTube!! I also released a book called Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple.
Saturday March 15
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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12pm ET
Elizabeth Richardson
Wonderful Window Boxes
Elizabeth is the founder of Adorn, a custom container garden and outdoor décor company based in Oklahoma City. With over 20 years of gardening experience, she launched Adorn in 2013 to help clients create stunning first impressions for their homes and businesses. Inspired by her parents’ love for gardening, Elizabeth combines creativity and expertise to design impactful, unique planters that enhance curb appeal.
1pm ET
Kevin Espiritu
Jacques Lyakov
What We're Excited to Grow in 2025 - Part 3
Each spring brings the opportunity to try new things in the garden. Kevin and Jacques have their tried and true favorites like we all do but in this three part series discover the crops, varieties and stories behind what’s getting them really excited for the 2025 season.
2pm ET
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
3pm ET
Favorites for the Cut Flower Garden
Jennifer Gulizia is a flower farmer and owner of The Flowering Farmhouse in Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer shares tips, stories, and insights from fellow cut flower growers. Through The Dahlia Patch, her online garden community, she educates and inspires others to grow their own dahlias. Jennifer’s mission is to help others cultivate gardens that bring beauty, joy, and fulfillment.
4pm ET
Matt Mattus
Essential Guide to Perennial Gardening AHS
American Horticulture Society has recently published their Essential Guide to Perennials and Matt Mattus is going to give us an overview of his favorite book takeaways on selecting, growing and caring for perennials in your garden. Strategies for designing the perennial garden of your dreams or incorporating perennials into an existing garden. From advice on selecting the best perennials for your climate and design to techniques for fostering a robust and adaptable garden that requires lower maintenance… stick your toe in the water with the wide world of perennials.
Sunday March 16
Watch great sessions while chatting with other gardeners and asking the pros your questions!
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Moderated by:
Mary Phillips
Knowing Native Plants (Panel)
The craze for native plants has taken hold by millions of gardeners who want to help pollinators. But there’s no one definition of “native plants” and confusion abounds region-to-region in the US. One region’s native plant is another region’s invasive species. How do you get past the hype to parse through all the info and find what truly works for the pollinators in your garden? Join this unique panel of experts as they talk about some of the common misconceptions about native plants and help you unravel the confusion.
1pm ET
Juliet Sargeant
From the Ground Up: Start with Soil
Dr. Juliet Sargeant swapped science for art & has now run her UK garden design practice for 30 years. She heads The Sussex Garden School, where she is known for delivering inspiring creative workshops. She has been a judge for Royal Horticultural Society & Soc. Garden Designers. She has several design awards & has been named in the Evening Standard Top 100 People & BBC 100 Women.
Inspiration Hour
Highlights from our in-person shows? Garden conservatory tours? Slow Flower farms across the country? Year of plant picks from National Garden Bureau? Lots of surprises in store! We get around the gardening world both literally and figuratively and want to share the tidbits and inspiration we find along the way. Join us for this exciting hour of beauty, gardens and the humans who love them!
Noelle Johnson
Watersmart Gardening
It’s time to talk about how much water we are using in our gardens. Groundwater supplies throughout the country are decreasing quickly due to drought and water overuse. Many regions are experiencing higher temperatures and less rain, which means that we are having to water our plants more.
From your plant choices, soil amendments, and where you place your plants to exploring efficient irrigation methods and rain harvesting – there are many ways to decrease your reliance on supplemental water for your plants.
We will also discuss waterwise techniques for container gardens and vegetable gardening. Overuse of water invites us to re-examine our relationship with water and not take it for granted. You’ll come away with actionable steps that can be implemented in your own outdoor spaces.
David Mizejewski
Five Gardening Rules to Ignore
Beautiful gardens and well-designed landscapes are pleasing to the eye and give us a place to enjoy nature, right? Wrong. Though it might look green and natural, the standard American landscape is anything but and often does more harm than good to our planet. But it doesn’t have to be that way! National Wildlife Federation Naturalist David Mizejewski will break down the five common gardening practices that hurt the natural world and offer alternatives that will help you create the perfect slice of nature, right outside your door for you and the wildlife that calls your space home, too.