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Trade Show Open Thursday, January 7: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Friday, January 8: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Landscape Challenge Thursday, 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq. ft. landscape/ garden project in 4 hours! Lunch on Trade Show Floor Thursday, January 7: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Award Receptions: INLA & MRTF Thursday, January 7 See page 8 for time and locations.
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The Indiana Green Expo is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive green industry educational conference and trade show serving Indiana and the Midwest. The 2016 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is sponsored by the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. Unlike some for-profit trade shows, all proceeds from the IGE are used directly to better our industry through research, educational programming and other supporting functions. Since the IGE is managed by green industry professionals for green industry professionals, you’ll find targeted, industry-specific products, information, education and networking that you can use immediately in your profession. This year Purdue University and industry have worked together to bring you the best line up yet! Our educational programming has something for all facets of the green industry. The trade show features vendors with new products and show specials to make it worth your while. Take your time to visit as many as possible! We thank you for joining us this year and look forward to seeing you again in 2017! Table of Contents Page Wednesday Education (January 6)................................................. 2–6 Thursday Education (January 7)....................................................8–17 Friday Education (January 8)...................................................... 18–28 Speakers List........................................................................................... 30–31 Educational Credits.......................................................................................32 CCH/CEU Information..................................................................................33 CEU Fulfillment Tracking Form...................................................................34 Trade Show................................................................................... 35–39 Sponsors..................................................................................................35 New Product Showcase.........................................................................36 Indiana Nursery Endowment Fund Silent Auction............................37 Hot Auction Items for INEF Silent Auction..........................................38 Annual Landscape Challenge...............................................................39 Exhibit Floor Plan............................................................................ 40–41 Exhibitors..................................................................................... 42–58 Exhibitors (alphabetically)............................................................. 42–56 Exhibitors (by booth number)....................................................... 57–58 INLA & MRTF Calendar..................................................................... 59 Advertisers......................................................................................... 60
Wednesday Education
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Today’s Highlights Registration Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Education: workshops a through G today, plus Golf Course Session - Bunker Construction Exhibitor Set Up: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Join the Conversation: #IGE16
Workshop A / Room 134 Scheduling Fungicides for Turf Disease Control Rick Latin, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • CCH = 3b:3.0, RT:3.0 This workshop will address three approaches (damage-based, weather-based, and calendar-based) to scheduling fungicides for turf disease control. We will discuss advantages and disadvantages of each approach in terms of disease risk and economic cost. Participants will learn important considerations in implementing each approach – and will learn the essentials of developing a fungicide program to protect against important diseases on golf turf. The workshop also will include background information on individual fungicides and fungicide classes in terms of spectrum of activity and resistance risk.
Workshop B / Room 135 Building Quality Lawn Care Programs Aaron Patton, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • CCH = 3b:3.0, RT:3.0 Lawn Care Professionals have the difficult task of balancing agronomics (turf care), economics (staying profitable), and politics (satisfying clients) when building lawn care programs. It is possible, but not easy, to do all three. In this workshop we will cover the fundamentals to building a quality lawn care programs, learn tips on selecting the best products, and learn new and innovative practices you should consider as you build your client’s lawn care programs.
Wednesday’s schedule continues on page 4. 2
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Wednesday Education
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Workshop C / Room 233 Rain Gardens: Design, Installation, and Maintenance Kara Salazar, Jane Frankenberger, Laura Esman, Kris Medic, Rosie Lerner, and John Orick, Purdue University 9:00 am – 5:00 pm • CCH = 2:2.0, 6:2.0, RT:2.0 Rainscaping includes the use of sustainable landscape design and management practices at both the household and community scales to prevent polluted runoff from reaching water bodies by directing stormwater to be absorbed by plants and soils. This full-day workshop is focused on rain gardens as a rainscaping practice that can be installed in a residential setting or small scale public space. Participants will earn a Purdue Rainscaping Certificate and are eligible for 6 hours of CEUs in the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist program.
Workshop D / January 6 & 7 / Room 235 ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course Jesse James, Rick Bischoff, Techo-Block January 6: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm January 7: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm This two-day course equips individuals currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry with training and tools to properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. Participants have the opportunity to pursue certification at the end of the workshop, as well as potential industry recognition in the future. Lunch included both days.
Workshop E / Room 134 Are You Ready to be a Superintendent? Steven Biehl , Naperville Country Club 1:00 – 4:00 pm This workshop will help prepare assistant golf course superintendents for an outstanding future. This workshop will cover how to be a better assistant now, and how to be a better superintendent when that step comes. Topics will range from managing budgets, employees, politics, facility governance, and working with other leadership at the golf course.
Wednesday’s schedule continues on page 6. 4
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Wednesday Education
Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Workshop F / Room 135 Soils – Understanding Urban Soils Cale Bigelow, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm • CCH = 3b:3.0, RT:3.0 Topics to be presented include 1. Soil physical properties: (texture, structure color, and water relations in the soil like drainage, retention and availability), 2. Chemical properties (essential plant nutrients, soil pH, nutrient availability) and 3. The importance of soil biology (who is present and what do they exactly do?). Further, the importance of soil organic matter and proper cultural practices will be emphasized. An overview of how to read and interpret soil test reports will also be discussed.
Workshop G / Room 234 Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) Review and Exam Jim Messmer 1:00 – 5:00 pm 1:00 – 3:00 pm: IAH Review (additional fee) 3:00 – 5:00 pm: IAH Exam As an educator and experienced IAH facilitator, Jim will aid you in preparing for the afternoon exam. There will be ample time for questions and individual attention. The review is also a great refresher for those already certified — earn IAH CEUs by attending. Contact INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee. Golf Course – Bunker Construction Room 136-137
1:00 – 2:00 pm My Experiences with the Better Billy Bunker System John Thompson, Sycamore Hills Golf Club
2:00 – 2:30 pm The Matrix System of Bunker Installation Kyle Callahan and Aaron DeLoof, Victoria National Golf Club
2:30 – 3:00 pm My Experiences with Capillary Concrete Dan Grogan, Sagamore Golf Club
3:00 – 4:00 pm Choosing the Right Sand for Your Bunkers Norm Hummel, Hummel & Co. Inc.
4:00 – 4:30 pm Q & A Session with Panelists
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Thursday, January 7, 2016 Today’s Highlights
Thursday Education
Registration Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm IGE 2016 Opening Session 8:00 – 10:15 am • Room 130–133 Welcome with keynote by Howard Kellman, Indianapolis Indians.
Workshop D (continues) ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course (Day 2) Jesse James, Rick Bischoff, Techo-Block 8:00 am - 5:00 pm • Room 235 Trade SHow Open • 8:30 am – 5:30 pm • Hall J/K – Annual Landscape Challenge 10:30 am – 2:30 pm • Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq foot landscape/garden project in 4 hours with products from participating exhibitors! Attendees and Judging Committee will vote on the winners. See page 37 – Lunch at the Trade Show! A great bargain which allows you more time to spend checking out new products! Tickets available at registration. – Trade Show Lounge Serving refreshments and a comfortable place to meet with clients. INLA Scholarship Silent Auction (One day only!) 10:00 am – 4:00 pm • Scholarship Registration Bid on your favorite item... including the Landscape Challenge projects! All proceeds benefit the INLA Scholarship Fund (INEF). BID TICKETS ARE FREE....pick them up on Wednesday or Thursday. MRTF Awards Ceremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm The Westin Hotel, Grand Ballrooms 1 & 2 Join us for presentation of scholarship and award winners. We will be honoring Dan Weisenberger (pictured) with the 2015 MRTF Distinguished Service Award. INLA Annual Meeting and Awards Reception 5:30 – 7:30 pm • Convention Center, Room 236-237 Reception and Awards Presentation. A don’t miss event for INLA members!
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Thursday Morning
Golf Tournament
Plant Material Installation Maintenance
Production
Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo
Indiana Green Expo Opening Session
Sports Turf Business, Marketing
Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor
$10 Pre-purchased /$15 at show • Add tickets to your registration!
Trade Show Open 8:30 am – 5:30 pm Landscape Challenge starts at 10:30 am
Communicating with Your Customers
Keynote Address: Reaching Your Full Potential, Howard Kellman, Indianapolis Indians
Utilizing Purdue Extension to Benefit You and Your Community, Jason Henderson, Purdue University
Lawn Care
Thursday Education
Diagnotisco de las Plantas
Esenciales de Plantación de árboles
Crecemiénto de las Plantas
Los desafíos de trabajo en el árbol
Spanish Session
Thursday, January 7, 2016
Schedule at-a-glance
5:30–7:30 pm
4:30–5:00 pm
4:00–4:30 pm
3:30–4:00 pm
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Golf
Sports Turf
Hosting the Senior PGA Championships
Hosting Back-toBack Tournaments
Hosting the BMW Championships
Managing a Major League Soccer Field
Being a NFL Sports Field Manager
MRTF Award
Drainage
Hosting 2015 1% Is Not Enough: U.S. Amateur Understanding Sports Field Championships
Tournament Summer 2015: Invasives and Native Insects Went Wild
Installation Maintenance
Win Battle Against Troublesome Nursery Weeds
Production
Under-used and Mis-used Landscape Plants
Native Plants for Rain Gardens
Tree Pruning Essentials
Imagination: Using Plant Shapes in Design What Nurseries Need to Know: An IDNR Update
Surfactants in Disease Management
Outside the Box: Keys to Efficient “Call Before You Expanding Your Fertilizer Perennial Palette Dig” State Laws Application
Modern Plants for Modern Landscapes
Plant Material
Controlling Weeds in Ditches & Other Aquatic Areas
Basics of Successful Bare Ground Treatments Keeping Business in the Family and the Family in the Business
Bidding in Today’s Environment
Controlling Vines, Brush, and Other Tough Weeds
Factors that Impact Your Weed Control
New Rules of Relationship Marketing
Managing Personalities and Processes, Not the People
Business, VegEtation Marketing management
MRTF Award Reception / INLA Annual Meeting and Award Reception, Convention Center
Q&A with Panelist Maintaining Safe Synthetic Infill Perennial Grassy MRTF Playing Surfaces Weed Control New Initiatives
MRTF Award
White Grub Control Update
Water Hardness/ Braodleaf Control
Weed Control In and Around Ponds
Lawn Care
Trade Show Open until 5:30 pm!
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Thursday Education
Thursday afternoon
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Schedule at-a-glance
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday Education
Workshop D / Room 235 ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course (continued) Jesse James, Rick Bischoff, Techo-Block 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Opening Session / Room 130–133
8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Aaron Patton, John Turner, Brian Julius and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University
8:30 – 9:15 am Utilizing Purdue Extension to Benefit You and Your Community Jason Henderson, Purdue University
9:15 – 10:15 am Reaching Your Full Potential Howard Kellman, Director of Broadcasting Indianapolis Indians Howard is an award-winning author and speaker. He works with organizations to provide humorous and inspirational programs drawn from his life in sports. Discover how sports stories can inspire you in work and in life.
Lawn Care / Room 130-131
1:00 – 2:00 pm Weed Control In and Around Ponds Rebecca Haynie, SePro CCH= 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 2:30 pm Update on Water Hardness Effects on Broadleaf Weed Control Aaron Patton and Geoff Schortgen, Purdue University CCH= 2:0.5, 3b:0.5, 6:0.5, RT:0.5
2:30 – 3:00 pm Break
3:00 – 4:00 pm White Grub Control Update Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
4:00 – 4:15 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Larry Becker, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
4:15 – 5:00 pm Perennial Grassy Weed Control in Turf Bruce Branham, University of Illinois CCH= 3b:0.75, RT:0.75
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Thursday, January 7, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Golf – Tournament / Room 132-133 1:00 – 1:45 pm Hosting the 2015 U.S. Amateur Championship Sam MacKenzie, Olympia Fields Country Club
1:45 – 2:30 pm Hosting the BMW Championship: Past Reflections and Future Preparation Jake Gargasz, Crooked Stick Golf Club
2:30 – 3:15 pm The Challenge of Hosting Back-to-Back Tournaments Kyle Callahan and Nate Herman, Victoria National Golf Club
3:15 – 4:00 pm Hosting the Senior PGA Championship Russ Apple, Dye Course at French Lick
4:00 – 4:30 pm Q & A Session with Panelists
4:30 – 4:45 pm New Initiatives to Enhance Our Support of Turf Research Randy Brehmer and Ryan Cummings, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
Sports Turf / Room 135
1:00 – 2:00 pm One Percent is Not Enough: Understanding Sports Field Drainage Norm Hummel, Hummel & Co. Inc. CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 2:15 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer, Midwest Regional Turf Foundation
2:15 – 3:00 pm Being a NFL Sports Field Manager Darian Daily, Cincinnati Bengals – Paul Brown Stadium
3:00 – 4:00 pm Managing a Major League Soccer Field Neal Sitzman, New York Red Bulls
4:00 – 5:00 pm Maintaining Safe Synthetic Infill Playing Surfaces Darian Daily, Cincinnati Bengals – Paul Brown Stadium
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Thursday Education
Thursday, January 7, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday Education
Plant Material / Room 136-137
1:00 – 2:00 pm Modern Plants for Modern Landscapes Bill Hendricks, Klyn Nurseries
2:00 – 3:00 pm Thinking Outside the Box: Expanding Your Perennial Palette Kate Jones, Hoods Gardens
3:00 – 4:00 pm Native Plants for Rain Gardens Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Restoration Nursery
4:00 – 5:00 pm Under-used and Mis-used Landscape Plants George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
Installation Maintenance Room 138-139
1:00 – 2:00 pm 2015: The Summer that the Invasive and Native Insects Went Wild Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 7a:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm ’Call Before You Dig’ State Laws: The Effects on Your Schedule, Budget and Safety Tracy Bryant, Vectren Energy
3:00 – 4:00 pm Imagination: Using Plant Shapes in Design Bill Hendricks, Klyn Nurseries
4:00 – 5:00 pm Tree Pruning Essentials Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
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Thursday, January 7, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday Education
Production / Room 232
1:00 – 2:00 pm Win the Battle Against Troublesome Nursery Weeds Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Keys to Efficient Fertilizer Application Mike Mickelbart, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Surfactants in Disease Management Janna Beckerman, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
4:00 – 5:00 pm What Nurseries Need to Know: An Update from the IDNR Phil Marshal, Indiana Department of Natural Resources CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
Business, Marketing / Room 233 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Communicating with Your Customers Maria Marshall, Purdue University
1:00 – 2:00 pm Managing Personalities and Processes, Not the People Rich Arlington, Rich Arlington & Associates
2:00 – 3:00 pm New Rules of Relationship Marketing Jon Goldman, Brand Launcher
3:00 – 4:00 pm Keeping the Business in the Family and the Family in the Business Maria Marshall, Purdue University
4:00 – 5:00 pm Bidding in Today’s Environment Rich Arlington, Rich Arlington & Associates
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Thursday, January 7, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Spanish Session / Room 234
9:00 – 10:00 am Crecemiénto de las Plantas / How Plants Grow Gladys Andino and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0 10:00 – 11:00 am Esenciales de Plantación de árboles / Tree Planting Essentials Ulianova Vidal and Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Diagnotisco de las Plantas / Diagnosing Plant Problems Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
Vegetation Management / Room 234
1:00 – 2:00 pm Factors that Impact Your Weed Control William Witt, University of Kentucky, Emeritus Professor CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Controlling Vines, Brush, and Other Tough Weeds David Jay, Dow AgroSciences CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Basics of Successful Bare Ground Treatments William Witt, University of Kentucky, Emeritus Professor CCH= 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
4:00 – 5:00 pm Controlling Weeds in Ditches & Other Aquatic Areas Rebecca Haynie, SePro CCH= 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
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Thursday Education
8:00 – 9:00 am Los desafíos de trabajo en el árbol / The Challenge of Tree Work Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Company
Friday, January 8, 2016 Today’s Highlights Registration Hours: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Workshop H: Basic Turf Training 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • Room 235 Geoff Schortgen, Quincy Law and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University Trade Show Open: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Refreshments available in the IGE trade show lounge!
Friday Education
Lunch Hour (12:00 am - 1:00 pm) Check out some of Indy’s Finest Food Truck Fare on Georgia St. Visit the Trade Show for a last minute visit!
Trade Show Lounge
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11:30 am–12:00 pm
11:00–11:30 am
Golf Course Innovations
Where Does Nitrogen Go After Application?
What Nutrients Does Your Turf Really Need?
Thermal Imaging Camera
Monitoring and Managing Wildlife on Your Course
Bee Keeping on Your Course
Plant Materials Installation/ Maintenance
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Managing Traffic on Athletic Fields
Essential Tips on Estimating and Bidding Jobs Non-traditional Weed Control Toolbox
Notable Trees, Shrubs, & Vines for the Landscape
New Stone for the 21st Century Landscape
Wildlife Damage Management for Lawns & Landscapes Landscape Design that Supports Native Bees and Pollinators
Inner Sanctum: Designing and Creating Healing
Weed Control In & Around Ponds
Seeding Natives for Monarchs & Pollinators
Identifying Conifers
Trade Show Open —> 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sports Turf
Wildlife Damage Going Digital: Digital Nutrition to Management Enhance Turf Job Boards & Other Helpful Technologies Traffic Tolerance How To Pick the Digitally Tracking Right Bluegrass Update from your Efforts to Equip Indiana State You & Decision Chemist’s Office Makers
Lawn Care
Consulting in the Green Industry
Test, Don’t Guess: Using Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab
Tree Planting: What Matters, What Doesn’t
Tree Care Practices
SRW Install program
NCMA
Schedule at-a-glance
10:30–11:00 am
10:00–10:30 am
9:30–10:00 am
9:00–9:30 am
8:30–9:00 am
8:00–8:30 am
Trade Show Hours
Friday Morning
Friday Education
Friday, January 8, 2016 Workshop H 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
3:30–4:00 pm
3:00–3:30 pm
2:30–3:00 pm
Purchasing New Technologies Q&A
Turf Disease Review
Installation/ Maintenance
LANDSCAPE DESIGN
Best Annuals & Perennials for Landscapes
Billbugs / Panel Discussion Insect Pests on Budgets and of Warm Budgeting Season Turf
Update from Indiana State Chemist’s Office
Diagnosing Effects of Herbicides in Landscape Plants
Lessons from the Industry
Locating/ Right Tree, Correcting Root Visual Thinking for Right Place: Deformations Prior Landscape Design An Arborist’s View to Transplanting
Plant Materials
Where Do Ginkos Belong?
Blue Grass Cultivars for Athletic Fields
Sports Turf
Renovating Parkview Field in Fort Wayne
What I’ve Learned... Managing Zoysia
Optimize Foliar Nitrogen Uptake
2:00–2:30 pm
Choosing the Right Grass
Enhancing Conservation Efforts
Manage Update from Poa Annua: Indiana State Canadian’s Chemist’s Office View
1:00–1:30 pm
1:30–2:00 pm
South Golf
Lawn Care
North Golf
Friday Afternoon
Tree Appraisal
Invasive Pest Update
Tree Care Practices
Visit the Trade Show and Concessions for special door prize drawings!
Friday Education
LUNCH BREAK 12:00–1:00 pm
NCMA Cert Exam
NCMA
Friday, January 8, 2016 Schedule at-a-glance
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Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Workshop H / Room 235 Basic Turf Training Geoff Schortgen, Quincy Law & Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • CCH = 3b:5.0, RT:4.0 A workshop designed for beginners in turf or for more experienced professionals who want a review on the basic foundations of turfgrass management. This workshop will cover the basics on plant growth, turfgrass establishment and cultural practices in the morning, and pest management and pesticide safety in the afternoon. A great workshop for the whole staff!
Friday Education
Lawn Care / Room 130-131
8:00 – 8:45 am Wildlife Damage Management for Lawns and Landscapes Brian MacGowan, Purdue University CCH= 3b:0.75, RT: 0.75
8:45 – 9:30 am How to Pick the Right Bluegrass for Each Lawn Jim Murphy, Rutgers University CCH= 3b:0.75, RT: 0.75
9:30 – 10:00 am Break 10:00 – 11:00 am What Nutrients Does Your Turf Really Need? Bill Kreuser, University of Nebraska CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Where Does the Nitrogen Go After Your Application? Bruce Branham, University of Illinois CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Choosing the Right Grass Isn’t Just a Beauty Contest Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Purchasing New Products and Technologies: Questions to Ask Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
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Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Golf Course – Innovations Room 132-133
8:00 – 9:00 am Going Digital – Digital Job Boards and Other Helpful Technology Darren Reddekopp, Bearspaw Country Club
9:00 – 10:00 pm Digitally Tracking Your Efforts to Equip You and the Decision Makers Ryan Cummings & Greg Shaffer, Elcona Country Club
10:00 – 10:30 pm Bee Keeping on Your Course Jeff Sexton and Erwin McKone, Evansville Country Club
10:30 – 11:30 am Tools for Monitoring and Managing Wildlife on the Golf Course Brian MacGowan, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
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Friday Education
11:30 am – 12:00 pm Why Every Superintendent Should Have a Thermal Imaging Camera Bill Kreuser, University of Nebraska CCH= 3b:0.5, RT:0.5
Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Northern Golf / Room 132-133
1:00 – 2:00 pm How to Manage Poa annua: A Canadian’s Perspective Darren Reddekopp, Bearspaw Country Club CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Optimizing Foliar Nitrogen Uptake and Nitrogen Use Efficiency Bruce Branham, University of Illinois CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Turf Disease Review: Summer Patch, Anthracnose, and Dollar Spot Rick Latin, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
Friday Education
Southern Golf / Room 134
1:00 – 2:00 pm Enhancing Conservation Efforts on Your Golf Course David Stone, Honors Course
2:00 – 3:00 pm What I Have Learned the Last 30 Years About Managing Zoysia David Stone, Honors Course CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Billbugs and Other Insect Pests of Warm-Season Turf Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
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Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Sports Turf/ Room 135
8:00 – 9:00 am Nutrition to Enhance Turf Traffic Tolerance Bill Kreuser, University of Nebraska CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0 10:00 – 11:00 am Managing Traffic on Athletic Fields Jim Murphy, Rutgers University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 1:00 – 2:00 pm Bluegrass Cultivars for Athletic Fields Jim Murphy, Rutgers University CCH= 3b:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Renovating Parkview Field in Fort Wayne Keith Winter, Fort Wayne Tin Caps
3:00 – 4:00 pm Panel Discussion on Budgets and Budgeting Joey Stevenson, Indianapolis Indians
Friday’s schedule continues on page 26.
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Friday Education
Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Plant Material / Room 236-237
8:00 – 9:00 am Identifying Conifers: Is my pine tree really a pine tree? Rosie Lerner, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Break 10:00 – 11:00 am Seeding Natives for Monarchs and Pollinators Mark O’Brien, Cardno CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm The Most Notable Trees, Shrubs and Vines for the Landscape Steve Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
1:00 – 2:00 pm Right Tree, Right Place: An Arborist’s View Jud Scott, Vine and Branch CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Where Do Ginkgos Belong? A discussion of why “labels” such as native, alien, naturalized, or invasive might be a can of worms. Rosie Lerner, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm The Best Annuals and Perennials for the Landscape Steve Foltz, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
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Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Installation / Maintenance Room 238-239
8:00 – 9:00 am Weed Control In and Around Ponds Rebecca Haynie, SePro CCH= 3a:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Wildlife Damage Management for Lawns and Landscapes Brian MacGowan, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, RT:1.0 10:00 – 11:00 am Essential Tips on Estimating and Bidding Jobs Robert Johnstone, Fireboulder and Russ Smith, Techno Block
1:00 – 2:00 pm All Balled Up: Locating and Correcting Root Deformations Prior to Transplanting Kyle Daniel, Purdue University • CCH= 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Diagnosing Long and Short Term Effects of Herbicides in Landscape Plants Hannah Mathers, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC • CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
3:00 – 4:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz, Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
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11:00 am – 12:00 pm What is in Your ‘Non-traditional’ Weed Control Toolbox? Hannah Mathers, Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, RT:1.0
Landscape Design / Room 232
8:00 – 9:00 am Inner Sanctum: Designing and Creating Healing Environments Kaizad Irani , Parkland College 9:00 – 10:00 am New Stone for the 21st Century Landscape Dave LaFara, Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply 10:00 – 11:00 am Landscape Design Strategies to Support Native Bees and Other Pollinators Melinda Appold, Purdue University
1:00 – 2:00 pm Visual Thinking for Landscape Designers Kaizad Irani, Parkland College
2:00 – 3:00 pm Lessons from the Industry Andrew Livingston, Browning, Day, Mullins, and Dierdorf
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Friday, January 8, 2016 Trade Show Hours: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Tree Care Practices / Room 234
8:00 – 9:00 am Tree Planting: What Matters, What Doesn’t Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am Test, Don’t Guess: Using the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab to Better Serve Your Clientele Gail Ruhl, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0 10:00 – 11:00 am Break
Friday Education
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Consulting in the Green Industry Jeff Ling, IS Pro
12:00 - 1:00 pm Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 pm Invasive Pest Update Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, 3b:1.0, 5:1.0, 6:1.0, 7:1.0, RT:1.0
2:00 – 3:00 pm Tree Appraisal Jud Scott, Vine and Branch CCH= 2:1.0, 3a:1.0, RT:1.0
National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) / Room 233 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Segmental Retaining Wall Installer Program Austin Keay, Oberfields
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1:00 – 3:00 pm NCMA Certification Exam (extra fee) Austin Keay, Oberfields
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Speakers List Thank you
Education
The Indiana Green Expo would not be possible without the contributions of our dedicated speakers who give their time to provide exceptional educational programming, and the vendors who believe in developing relationships and supporting the sponsoring associations. We thank each and every one of you!
Bearspaw Country Club - Darren Reddekopp
Fort Wayne Tin Caps - Keith Winter
Brand Launcher - Jon Goldman
Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery - George Brenn
Browning, Day, Mullins, Dierdorf - Andrew Livingston
Honors Course - David Stone
Cardno - Mark O’Brien
Hoods Gardens - Kate Jones
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden - Steve Foltz
Hummel & Co. Inc. - Norm Hummel
Crooked Stick Golf Club - Jake Gargasz
Indiana Department of Natural Resources - Phil Marshal
Davey Tree Expert Company - Eduardo Medina
Indianapolis Indians - Joey Stevenson
Director of Broadcasting Indianapolis Indians - Howard Kellman
IS Pro - Jeff Ling
Dow AgroSciences, David Jay Dye Course at French Lick - Russ Apple Elcona Country Club - Ryan Cummings - Greg Shaffer Evansville Country Club - Jeff Sexton - Erwin McKone Fireboulder - Robert Johnstone 30
Klyn Nurseries - Bill Hendricks Mathers Environmental Science Services, LLC, - Hannah Mathers Midwest Regional Turf Foundation - Randy Brehmer - Ryan Cummings Naperville Country Club - Steven Biehl New York Red Bulls - Neal Sitzman
Oberfields - Austin Keay
Sagamore Golf Club - Dan Grogan
Office of the Indiana State Chemist - Joe Becovitz
SePro - Rebecca Haynie
Olympia Fields Country Club - Sam MacKenzie
Spence Restoration Nursery - Kevin Tungesvick
Parkland College - Kaizad Irani
Sycamore Hills Golf Club - John Thompson
Paul Brown Stadium – Cincinnati Bengals - Darian Daily
Techo-Bloc - Rick Bischoff - Jesse James - Russ Smith
Rich Arlington & Associates - Rich Arlington
Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply - Dave LaFara University of Illinois - Bruce Branham
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Purdue University - Gladys Andino - Melinda Appold - Janna Beckerman - Cale Bigelow - Kyle Daniel - Laura Esman - Jane Frankenberger - Glenn Hardebeck - Jason Henderson - Rick Latin - Quincy Law - Rosie Lerner - Maria Marshall - Brian MacGowan - Kris Medic - Mike Mickelbart - John Orick - Aaron Patton - Lindsey Purcell - Doug Richmond - Gail Ruhl - Cliff Sadof - Kara Salazar - Geoff Schortgen - John Turner - Ulianova Vidal
University of Kentucky - William Witt University of Nebraska - Bill Kreuser Vectren Energy - Kelli Martin Victoria National Golf Club - Kyle Callahan - Aaron DeLoof Victoria National Golf Club - Nate Herman Vincennes University - Jim Messmer Vine and Branch - Jud Scott Walnut Ridge Nursery & Garden Center - Brian Julius
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Educational Credits (For all educational programs)
All programs are eligible for Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) and Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-E) continuing education units (CEUs). Other continuing education units requested from this program include: • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) • Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) • National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) • Master Gardener • Pesticide Recertification Credits for Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky can be made available by advanced request. Call 765-494-8039.
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Continuing Education Requirements for a variety of certification programs are as follows and are based on one hour: • Indiana Accredited Horticulturist — 7 hours per two year period for recertification. Reference www.inla1.org • Landscape Industry Certified — 24 per two year period for recertification. Reference www.landscapeprofessionals.org
• American Society of Landscape Architects — 24 per two year period for recertification. Reference www.asla.org
• International Society of Arboriculture — three year period for recertification. Reference www.isa-arbor.com Certified Arborist – 30 Utility Specialist – 36 Municipal Specialist – 42 Tree Worker Climber Specialist – 15 Tree Worker Aerial Lift Specialist – 15 Master Arborist – 60 • International Concrete Paver Institute — two year period for recertification. Reference www.icpi.org Certified Installers – 8 NOTE: Please reference your individual continuing education criteria to assure Indiana Green Expo programs apply.
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CEU Fulfillment Tracking Form Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program (7 hours of continuing education required over a two-year period, must be accompanied by a recertification fee—$25 for INLA members and $45 for non-members.) IAH CEUs can be earned by attending any of the educational sessions, excluding INLA Annual Meeting. One (1) hour of education equals one (1) CEU (continuing education unit).
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Name: ______________________________________________ Company:____________________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________ City, State, Zip:_________________________________________ Manual #: _________ Certification Expiration Date:__________ Attended Education Programs Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Name of Program:______________________________________ Number of Hours:______________________________________ Location and Date:______________________________________ Sponsoring Group:______________________________________ Return your completed form to: Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave. Suite #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 • Fax: 317-889-3935 • www.inla1.org 34
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New Product Showcase Automatic Irrigation Supply Co. – Booth #325 Hydrawise Smart Irrigation Controller Manage your customer’s irrigation more efficiently with the Hydrawise Smart Irrigation Controller. Easy to setup Wi-Fi makes it possible to program and operate from anywhere using your smart phone, laptop or tablet. Hydrawise Predictive Watering adjusts irrigation based on local weather, resulting in water and money savings for your customer.
Bayer – Booth #513 Signature Extra Fungicide An innovative Signature formulation with new improved Stressgard Technology components and an optimized active ingredient that delivers improved disease control, plant health and application flexibility.
L.T. Rich Products – Booth #235 www.snowrater.com Manufacturer of the 2-spray and 2-plug introduces the snowrator ZX4 snow removal system.
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Reading Rock – Booth #324 Wood Plank Pavers Each piece of wood plank paver mimics natural wood pulled from an old barn in Kentucky. There are six different molds used to create the variety of patterns on the pavers which allows for a versatile, natural and rustic look that could make anyone believe it is real wood.
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INEF Silent Auction Dear IGE Attendee, This past year donations from exhibitors helped the Indiana Nursery Scholarship Fund (INEF) grant two scholarships to very distinguished high school seniors enrolled at Purdue University and Huntington University. The winners are: • Recipient of the Robert Foegley Scholarship Award – Evelyn Simmel, Purdue University for Landscape Architecture • Recipient of the INEF Scholarship – Makayla Mobley, Huntington University Each student is awarded 50% their first semester and the remaining 50% their third semester if still enrolled in their original major. This year INEF awarded a total of $10,000 in scholarships! Again, many exhibitors will donate an item or their booth contents to the INEF silent auction in an effort to generate proceeds for the scholarship fund. Auction bid tickets will be available on Wednesday at registration and Thursday inside the trade show hall. Thank you for supporting this worthy cause! Sincerely, Frank Gieseking, Greendell Landscape Solutions & INEF President INEF Scholarship Information and Application may be found at www.inla1.org Trade Show
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Hot Auction Items
INLA Scholarship Silent Auction Donations as of December 2015. See the updated list and minimum bids in your registration packets! FREE BID TICKETS THIS YEAR! Unilock (Booth 343) 4 pallets of Beacon Hill and 1 pallet of Holland Premier Retail $2,500; min bid $800 (materials in Greendell booth) Tiffany/Bubbling Boulders (Booth 329) Bubbling Boulder Waterfall Kit Retail $1,100; min bid $250 Indiana Flower & Patio Show (Booth 404) 10’x10’ booth at 2016 IFPS – first time exhibitor only Retail $1,844; min bid $500 Greendell Landscape Solutions (Booth 141) $500 gift certificate min bid $250 SiteOne (Booth 519) Armada Technologies Pro 93 AC Leakage Clamp Multimeter (irrigation & lighting tool) Retail $338; min bid $200
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Charlotte Creek/Nursery and National Nursery Products (Booth 610) Two $125 Gift Certificates for two 2” trees min bid $125 Midwest Groundcovers (Booth 521) Booth Shrubs and perennials Retail $250; min bid $100 Twixwood Nursery (Booth 308) Booth plant material Retail $200; min bid $50 Fireboulder (Booth 441) $200 gift certificate min bid $75 Natorp (Booth 314) Item to be determined Hortech (Booth 312) Ferns for American Gardeners by John T. Mickel Retail $15 38
2016 Landscape Challenge Items Donated and Available for Auction Unilock (Booth 343) Concrete Pavers and Walls – valued at $8,080 C.M. Hobbs Nursery (Booth 401) Assorted Plant Material – valued at $1,350 Brehob Nursery (Booth 301) Assorted Plant Material – valued at $967 Perennials Plus (Booth 501) Assorted Perennials – valued at $540 Fireboulder (Booth 441) Natural Stone – valued at $450 Edgewood Landscape Supply Hardscape Delivery – One Load (up to 50 miles) – valued at $250 Greendell Landscape Solutions (Booth 141) 90 bags of Forrest Fines – valued at $211.50
4th Annual Landscape Challenge Thursday 10:30 am – 2:30 pm • Trade Show Floor
Attendees and Judging Committee will vote on the winners.
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Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq. foot landscape/ garden project in 4 hours with products from participating exhibitors!
2015: RLM, Inc.
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EXHIBITORS
Exhibitor List (alphabetical) Acorn Farms, Inc....................225 Anne Quinzer 7679 Worthington Rd Galena, OH 43021 Phone: 614-891-9348 Fax: 614-891-1002 anneq@acornfarms.com www.acornfarms.com Description: Midwest plant wholesaler that grows shade, ornamental and evergreen container and B&B trees. We also grow container shrubs, perennials and annuals.
Aquatic Control Inc Matthew Johnson PO Box 100 Seymour, IN 47274 812-492-2410 800-753-LAKE F 812-497-2460 sales@aquaticcontrol.com Description: Lake and pond managment products and services. Dyes, algaecides, aquatic herbicides, fountains and aeration systems.
Advanced Tuf Solutions.........229 Pat Kelley, Susie Logan 12840 Ford Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-1088 Toll Free: 877-433-7037 Fax: 317-842-1847 slogan@advancedturf.com www.advancedturf.com Description: Distributor of lawn care products, chemicals, fertilizer, grass seed.
Automatic Irrigation Supply.....................................325 Jim Held, 116 Shadowlawn Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-3123 Toll Free: 800-842-3911 Fax: 317-845-0977 jheld@automaticirrigation.com Description: Irrigation & Landscape Supplies.
Ameri-Turf..............................204 Robert Sharpe 4238 E 100 S Anderson, IN 46017 Phone: 765-378-0256 Fax: 317-803-2815 bsharpe@ameri-companies.com www.ameri-turf.com Description: Sod, Seed, Fertilizer
Automatic Irrigation Supply..................................... 310 Michael White 116 Shadowlawn Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-3123 Fax: 317-845-0977 mwhite@automaticirrigation.com Description: Fire & Water features with pavers
Anderson’s, The.....................432 David Louttit 924 Aaron Court Crown Point, IN 46307 Phone: 312-909-4909 Fax: 219-662-1014 dave_louttit@andersonsinc.com www.andersonspro.com Description: Fertilizers, spreaders, Black Gypsum, Humic DG
BASF.......................................503 Gerald Husemann 11182 Ailes Rd Maplewood, OH 45340 Phone: 937-664-5617 gerald.husemann@basf.com www.betterturf.basf.us Description: BASF T&O develops & markets innovative solutions for weed, disease & insect control.
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Bayer...................................... 513 John Turner 40 W 665 Campton Woods Dr Elburn, IL 60119 Phone: 630-215-6110 john.turner@bayer.com www.backedbybayer.com Description: Plant health protectants. Belgard Hardscapes...............335 Todd Steward 901 E Troy Ave Indianaolis, IN 46203 Phone: 317-787-3201 Fax: 317-788-5906 todd.steward@oldcastle.com www.belgard.com Description: Concrete pavers, retaining wall block, outdoor living elements, porcelian pavers. BFG Supply Company........... 119 Michelle Hall PO Box 479 Burton, OH 44021 Phone: 440-498-8360 Toll Free: 800-645-6126 Fax: 440-834-1885 michelle.hall@bfgsupply.com www.bfgsupply.com Description: Horticulture product supplies
Brehob Nursery..................... 301 Judy Brehob 4316 Bluff Rd Indianapolis, IN 46217 Phone: 317-783-3233 Toll Free: 800-921-3233 Fax: 317-783-0544 jbrehob@brehobnursery.com www.brehobnursery.com Description: Trees, conifers, shrubs, perennials, mulch, edging, weed barrier, tools. C.M. Hobbs, Inc...................... 401 Doug Eller 1201 S 1050 E Indianapolis, IN 46231 Phone: 317-837-8301 Toll Free: 800-428-6765 Fax: 317-837-8743 cmhobbs@cmhobbs.com www.cmhobbs.com Description: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Ground Covers, Fruit, Hardgoods, Mulch, Annuals, bedding plants & hanging baskets. Cardno....................................336 Mark O’Brien 128 Sunset Dr Walkerton, IN 46574 Phone: 574-586-2412 mark.obrien@cardno.com www.cardno.com Description: Native plant nursery plants & seed.
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Exhibitors
Blue Grass Farms of Indiana...............................409 Kevin McCart 1915 W 53rd St Anderson, IN 46013 Phone: 765-649-1012 Toll Free: 800-346-0272 Fax: 765-640-2006 kmccart@bluegrassfarms.net www.bluegrassfarms.net Description: Wholesale nursery & greenhouse - trees, shrubs, perennials, groundcovers, natives, annuals, hardgoods.
Bobcat of Indy........................ 116 Rob Linhart 2935 Bluff Rd Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 317-787-2201 Fax: 317-787-2202 roblinhart@bobcatofindy.com www.bobcatofindy.com Description: Bobcat and ExMark equipment
Caudill Seed Co.......................617 Roger Valentine 1402 W Main St Louisville, KY 40203 Phone: 502-724-3644 Fax: 812-346-2075 rvalentine@caudillseed.com Description: Selling products: Turfgrass seed, fertilizer, erosion contril products and chemicals. CISCO Companies, The..........223 Natalie Markle 602 N Shortridge Rd Indianapolis, IN 46219 Phone: 317-357-7013 Toll Free: 800-888-2986 Fax: 317-357-7572 nataliemarkle@ciscoseeds.com www.ciscoseeds.com Description: Turf seed, lawn & landscape supplies, fertilizer, pond products. CountryMark..........................228 Mick Calvin 225 S East St Indianapolis, IN 46202 Phone: 317-432-9871 Fax: 317-238-8235 mick.calvin@countrymark.com www.countrymark.com Description: CountryMark premium fuels and advantage lubricants.
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DOW AgroSciences................405 Greg Fletcher 7050 Greybudd Dr Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-727-2241 gwfletcher@dow.com
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Eason Horticultural Resources...............................320 Bob Maudlin 939 Helen Ruth Dr Ft Wright, KY 41017 Phone: 859-578-3535 Toll Free: 800-214-2221 Fax: 859-578-2266 info@ehrnet.com Eby’s Evergreen Plantation Inc......................... 110 Jeff Alexander 51669 CR 33 Bristol, IN 46507 Phone: 574-848-4520 Fax: 574-848-9669 jeff@exceptionaltrees.com www.exceptionaltrees.com Description: B&B evergreens and cut Christmas trees. Eco Surface Solutions............602 Bill Kinney 803 Logan St. Goshen, IN 46528 Phone: 574-533-1109 Toll Free: 800-227-4156 Fax: 574-533-0614 dsweazy@ecosurfacesolutions.com
www.ecosurfacesolutions.com Description: Winter de-icing and anti-icing products, liquid and dry. Finn All Seasons..................... 101 Brent Cox 4125 Port Union Rd Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone: 513-881-4580 Toll Free: 888-708-4484 Fax: 513-881-4582 bcox@finnallseasons.com www.finnallseasons.com Description: Erosion control, equipment rental & sales, seed, ice control.
Fireboulder............................. 441 David Sklorenko 226 E Staat St Fortville, IN 46040 Phone: 317-863-2923 orders@fireboulder.com www.fireboulder.com Description: One of a kind natural stone fire features and supplier of fire pit accessories. Fleetmatics............................. 129 Bridget Murzyn 1600 E Gulf Rd #800 Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 Phone: 847-409-5471 bridget.murzyn@fleetmatics.com www.fleetmatics.com Description: Fleetmatics is a leading global provider of mobile workforce solutions for service based businesses of all sizes. FMC Professional Solutions.................................230 AJ Hephner 7910 N College Ave Indanapolis, IN 46240 Phone: 937-546-9676 andrew.hephner@fmc.com www.fmcprosolutions.com Description: FMC offers innovative products, programs, and promotions for golf course management, lawn and tree care, and nursery industries.
Garden Club of Indiana, The........................... 111 Gerry St.Peters 6329 E 55th Place Indianapolis, IN 46226 Phone: 317-547-3671 Fax: 317-545-8201 stpsales@aol.com www.gardenclubofindiana.org Description: Exhibit promoting a state endorsed bicentennial project of planting blue & gold flowers as a tribute to Indiana’s state flag. Grasshopper Company..........425 Connie Estep, Mike Jansma PO Box 637 Moundridge, KS 67107 Phone: 620-345-8621 Fax: 620-345-2301 show@grasshoppermower.com www.grasshoppermower.com Description: Grasshopper True ZeroTurn radius riding rotary mowers and QuikConverter attachment system for year round implements.
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Forest Commodities..............504 Kyle Hall 1789 S Old SR 67 Martinsville, IN 46151 Phone: 765-349-3291 Fax: 765-349-3297 kyleh@fcimulch.com www.forestcommodities.com Description: Manufacturer of premium mulch products, distributor of hardscape products.
Forrest Keeling Nusery......... 511 Kim Lovelace-Young PO Box 135 Elsberry, MO 63343 Toll Free: 800-356-2401 Fax: 573-898-5308 info@fknursery.com www.forrestkeeling.com Description: Quality RPM (Root Production Method) liners for nursery growers and restoration projects
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Grassmasters Sod Farm.........322 Joe Bammer 2300 W 350 N Patoka, IN 47666 Phone: 812-779-5468 Toll Free: 888-763-3276 Fax: 812-779-5478 pam@grassmastersindiana.com www.grassmastersindiana.com Description: Sod, spriggs, athletic field, golf course renovation. Green Industry Alliance........ 132 PO Box 681412 Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-752-3644 info@greenindustryalliance.com www.greenindustryalliance.com Description: Represent the green industry in legislative issues. GreenCycle of Indiana........... 114 Amy Schwartz 2695 Cicero Rd Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-773-3350 Fax: 317-773-3356 noblesville@greencycle.net www.greencycleindy.com Description: Mulch, Top soil, compost & stone
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Greendell Landscape Solutions................................. 141 Shaun Yeary 749 W SR 42 Mooresville, IN 46158 Phone: 317-996-2826 Toll Free: 888-237-331 Fax: 317-996-2032 syeary@greendelllandscape.com www.greendelllandscape.com Description: Mulch, landscaping supply, hardscapes.
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Greenleaf Nursery Co...........624 Ashley Rogers 28406 Hwy 82 Park Hill, OK 74451 Phone: 918-457-2389 Toll Free: 800-331-2982 Fax: 918-457-5550 ashley-rogers@greenleafnursery.com
www.greenleafnursery.com Grigg Brothers.......................607 Steve Sweet 202 Twin Eagles Blvd West Huntertown, IN 46748 Phone: 260-450-4772 Fax: 866-519-3261 steve@griggbros.com www.griggbros.com Description: Providing over 20 years of high quality foliar liquid and organic based granular fertilizers. Growth Products, LTD...........630 Armano Mallory 80 Lafayette Ave White Plains, NY 10603 Phone: 914-428-1316 Toll Free: 800-648-7626 Fax: 914-428-2780 amallory@growthproducts.com www.growthproducts.com Description: Liquid fertilizers, microNutrients, certified organic products, biological fungicide. Hackett Sales Group / Lynx Associates...............................433 Bill Hackett 6620 Blue Mist Road Fort Wayne, IN 46819 Phone: 260-312-7394 Fax: 509-463-4928 tlghack@teknology.net Description: Bahco tools, Better Bilt Landscape Products, Monsanto BioAg, Mixes from Lynx Associates, Soil Moist.
Harrell’s.................................. 515 Britney Schmidgall 720 Kraft Rd Lakeland, FL 33815 Phone: 863-687-2774 Toll Free: 800-282-8007 Fax: 863-688-8836 bschmidgall@harrells.com www.harrells.com Description: Leading producer of custom blended fertilizers, distributor of chemicals and grass seed for golf, sports turf, landscape management and horticulture industries. Heartland Growers................ 115 Kim Holden 2621 East 186th St Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-896-9355 Toll Free: 800-852-9524 Fax: 317-896-2732 kholden@heartlandgrowers.com www.heartlandgrowers.com Description: Annual seasonal flowers. Home Nursery, Inc.................205 Crystal Gebke PO Box 128 Alhers, IL 62215 Phone: 618-248-5194 Toll Free: 800-628-1966 Fax: 877-731-9319 crystalk@homenursery.com www.homenursery.com
Indiana 811.............................232 Chuck Muller PO Box 219 Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: 317-893-1404 cmuller@indiana811.org www.indiana811.org Description: Call before you dig! Indiana Arborist Association............................. 113 Lindsey Purcell 195 Marsteller St West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-3625 lapurcell@purdue.edu www.indianaarborist.com Description: Professional nonprofit organization. Indiana Crop Improvement Association.............................633 Liz Pestow 7700 Stockwell Road Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-523-2535 Toll Free: 866-899-2518 Fax: 765-523-2536 pestow@indianacrop.org www.indianacrop.org Description: Quality Assurance Laboratory; seed testing, field inspection, auditing services, consultation. Exhibitors
Hortech................................... 312 Mike Haynes PO Box 533 Spring Lake, MI 49456 Phone: Toll Free: 800-875-1392 mikeh@liveroof.com Description: wholesale plant nursery.
IDNR, Div of Entomology & Plant Pathology..................... 631 Kathleen Prough 402 W Washington St., Rm W290 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-4120 Fax: 317-232-2649 www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo Description: State nursery inspection & regulations.
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Indiana Flower & Patio Show.............................404 Kim Hirschfeld PO Box 502797 Indianapolis, IN 46250 Phone: 317-576-9933 Fax: 317-576-9955 kim@hsishows.com www.indianaflowerandpatioshow.com
Description: Promotion of local consumer show. Indiana Mulch & Stone..........634 Mark Strominger 1451 S. West St. Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: 317-638-8334 Fax: 317-638-3321 mstrominge@aol.com www.indianamulch.com Description: Mulch, stone,topsoil, landscape supplies, fountains, bubbling boulders, patio stone, flagstone, wall stone & boulders.
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Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association............................. 131 Donna Sheets 7915 S Emerson Ave., Ste. 247 Indianaolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 dsheets02@gmail.com www.inla1.org Description: Membership association. Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association.......... 130 Bob Andrews PO Box 481 Carmel, IN 46082 Phone: 317-575-9010 rea@thegreenskeeper.com www.iplla.com Description: Green industry trade association.
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Indianapolis Landscape Association............................. 133 Rick Haggard 4000 W 106th St., Ste 160 Carmel, IN 46032 info@indylandscape.com www.indylandscape.com J & D Turf................................229 12840 Ford Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-842-1088 Fax: 317-359-1195 www.j-dturf.com Description: Sports fields products, consulting, maintenance and distribution. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co....525 Jeff Lafrenz PO Box 189 Boring, OR 97009 Phone: 503-663-4128 Toll Free: 800-825-8202 Fax: 503-663-2121 talk-to-us@jfschmidt.com www.jfschmidt.com Description: Grower of bareroot & containerized deciduous shade & flowering trees & shrubs. B&B specialty plants. Jacobsen................................. 541 Mike Thorsen 5329 Clay Ave SW Grand Rapids, MI 49548 Phone: 616-241-6610 Toll Free: 800-98-0388 Fax: 616-241-6612 mthorsen@textron.com www.jacobsengreatlakes.com
Kankakee Nursery.................627 Tom Fister PO Box 288 Aroma Park, IL 60910 Phone: 815-937-9359 Toll Free: 800-344-7697 Fax: 815-937-9389 trfister@gmail.com www.kankakeenursery.com Description: We grow quality trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials. We produce both B&B and container plants. We deliver from Colorado to Canada with prompt, courteous and professional service. Kenney Machinery Corporation............................ 135 Grant Smith 8420 Zionsville Rd Indianapolis, IN 46268 Phone: 317-872-4793 Fax: 317-879-2331 mike.clohessy@kmcturf.com Description: Outdoor power equipment, irrigation products, landscape lighting, fountains, water features. Knox Fertilizer Company......309 Craig Filley 622 Dice St South Bend, IN 46614 Phone: 219-871-4076 cfilley@knoxfert.com www.knoxfert.com Description: Granular fertilizer.
LaPorte County Nursery....... 612 Brian Bunge 7657 W SR 2 LaPorte, IN 46350 Phone: 219-785-4303 Fax: 219-785-2756 lcls@comcast.net www.laportecountynursery.com Description: Plant material, trees & shrubs. Lastec LLC............................... 531 Hollie Bear 7865 N CR 100 E Lizton, IN 46149 Phone: 317-892-4444 Toll Free: 800-515-6798 Fax: 317-892-4188 hbear@lastec.com www.lastec.com Description: Mowers Lebanon Fertilizer & Seed..... 112 Randall Rogers 2843 E Grand River #255 East Lansing, MI 48823 Phone: 248-613-1710 rrogers@lebsea.com www.lebanonturf.com Description: Golf & lawncare, landscape fertilizers and combination products. Seed, foliar fertilizers and several organic lawn and tree products. The new CC MD.
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L.T. Rich Products, Inc...........235 Andy Walters 920 Hendricks Dr Lebanon, IN 46052 Phone: 765-482-2040 Fax: 765-82-2050 awalters@z-spray.com www.z-spray.com Description: Manufactures of ride on sprayer spreader and also ride on aerators.
LaCrosse Seed........................222 Joe Kelich 12071 N SR 37, PO Box 445 Elwood, IN 46036 Toll Free: 800-328-1909 jkelich@laxseed.com www.laxseed.com Description: High quality forage, turf and cover crop seeds, fertilizers and erosion control products.
Links Aerification Plus.......... 136 Dan Gamble, Matt Gamble PO Box 99 Noblesville, IN 46061 Phone: 317-627-4368 dan.gamble@kmcturf.com www.linksaerificationplus.com Description: Commercial aerification services for athletic fields and golf courses. M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc............................ 431 Kim Glass 55 Monument Circle Ste 500 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-639-5679 Fax: 317-639-6910 kglass@mjsis.com www.mjschuetzinsuranceservices.com
Description: Insurance agency: Special program discounts for all INLA members.
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Macro-Sorb Technologies / SMS Additive Solutions................. 221 Michael Kubinec 25 Roland Ave Mount Laurel, NJ 08054 Phone: 724-980-8511 michael@macrosorb.com www.macrosorb.com Description: Amino Acid fertilizers, soil surfactants and spray adjuvants. Mid-State Truck Equipment, Inc.......................529 Mike Eby 11020 Allisonville Rd Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-4903 Fax: 317-849-6441 mike@mid-statetruck.com, jwinkler@mid-statetruck.com www.mid-statetruck.com Description: Distributor of lawn & truck equipment.
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Midwest Groundcovers......... 521 Jill Bondi PO Box 748 St Charles, IL 60174 Phone: 847-742-1790 jbondi@midwestgroundcovers.com
www.midwestgroundcovers.com Midwest Regional Turf Foundation............................. 123 Aaron Patton PO Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996 Phone: 765-494-8039 Fax: 765-496-6335 admin@mrtf.org www.mrtf.org Description: Supporting the turfgrass industry through research and education since 1945. Millcreek Gardens LLC..........302 George Pealer 15088 Smart-Cole Rd Ostrander, OH 43061 Phone: 740-666-7125 Toll Free: 800-948-1234 Fax: 877-964-6446 sales@millcreekplants.com www.millcreekplants.com Description: Container grown perennials, herbs, annuals, edibles and grasses. Mower Shop, The.................. 219 Steve Williamson 12923 Ford Dr Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-9500 Fax: 317-849-9557 swilliamson@themowershop.com www.themowershop.com Description: Sales and service of outdoor power equipment, featuring Toro, Dingo and Zero Turn mowers, and Hustler products.
National Nursery Products... 610 LuAnn Houle 4530 Runyan Deer Ln Greenwood, IN 46142 Phone: 317-652-5927 Fax: 888-435-0419 luannhoule@aol.com Description: Nursery products Rep coast-to-coast. Natorp’s Wholesale Nursery................................... 314 Dan Callahan 8601 Snider Rd Mason, OH 45040 Phone: 513-509-9312 dcallahan@natorp.com www.nlsupply.com Description: Full line grower/ wholesaler of annuals, perennials and wood nursery stock. Natural Stone & Tile, Inc.......505 Laura Christy 8875 Bash St Indianapolis, IN 46256 Phone: 317-863-5926 Fax: 317-863-5935 lauras@naturalstonetilegallery.com
www.naturalstonetilegallery.com Description: Porcelain pavers and wall cladding for outdoor living; porcelain tile and glass tile for swimming pools; exterior stone cleaners and sealers. NewPro Containers............... 106 Melanie Dearringer 10650 Andrade Dr Zionsville, IN 46077 Phone: 317-733-8499 melanie@newprocontainers.com www.newprocontainers.com Description: Manufacturer/ distributor of plant containers & supplies.
Northland Farms....................509 Al Garter 11161 120th Ave West Olive, MI 49460 Phone: 616-846-1477 Toll Free: 800-253-1812 Fax: 616-846-5228 agarter@northlandfarmsllc.com www.northlandfarmsllc.com Description: Wholesale nursery grower specializing in container trees, shrubs & perennials. Office of Indiana State Chemist................................... 121 Joe Becovitz 175 S University St. West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-1589 Fax: 765-494-4331 becovitz@purdue.edu www.oisc.purdue.edu Description: State agency that regulates seed, feed, fertilizer and pesticides. PBI / Gordon.......................... 231 Bret Rush 411 Haldale Dr. Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-432-6195 brush@pbigordon.com www.pbigordon.com Description: Manufacturer of Turfgrass pesticides
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Pennington Seed....................429 Trish Johnson 9530 LeSaint Dr Fairfield, OH 45014 Phone: 317-518-3218 Toll Free: 888-393-1050 Fax: 513-860-3472 tjohnson@central.com www.pennington.com Description: Seed, fertilizer, chemicals, sports field amendments, erosion control.
Perennials Plus...................... 501 John or Suzie Platte 4510 W 166th St Westfield, IN 46074 Phone: 317-867-504 Fax: 317-867-5508 suzie@perennials-plus.com www.perennials-plus.com Description: Wholesale and Retail grower of perennials, annuals, shrubs, trees, ornamental grasses, ground cover and distributor of Campania International Pottery along with Massarelli’s. Perma Green Supreme..........632 Dan Shiplou 5609 Murvihill Rd Valpariso, IN 46383 Phone: 219-548-3801 Toll Free: 800-346-2001 Fax: 219-476-7113 dan@permagreen.com www.permagreen.com Description: Ride on sprayer/ spreader. Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab – Purdue University.......629 Gail Ruhl 915 W State St West Lafayette, IN 47907 Phone: 765-494-4641 ruhlg@purdue.edu http://www.ppdl.purdue.edu
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Power Equipment Distributors............................203 Sam Oginsky 69250 Burke Dr. Richmond, MI 48062 Toll Free: 800-6242932 Fax: 800-562-1956 soginsky@powereqp.com www.powereqp.com Description: Exmark Mowers
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Price Nurseries, Inc...............608 Jim Kenny 7880 King Rd Plymouth, IN 46563 Phone: 574-936-4459 Fax: 574-936-3026 jim@pricenurseries.com Pro/Angle Bunker Sand........332 Eric Ludewig 6900 Madison Road Thompson, OH 44086 Phone: 440-343-1047 Fax: 440-951-1921 eludewig@rwsidley.com www.pro-angle.com Description: Manufacturer of angular bunker sand. Pro-Ap By Frick Services.......237 Adam Leatherman 3154 Depot St Wawaka, IN 46794 Phone: 630-740-0677 Fax: 630-870-1740 adam@pro-ap.com www.pro-ap.com Description: Professional grade lawn fertilizers; combination products. Once-a-year fertilizers (One-Ap). Purdue Extension – The Education Store........ Hall J Foyer Cathy Aper 301 South 2nd Street Lafayette, IN 47901 Phone: 765-496-6398 Toll free: 888-398-4636, ext 46795 Fax: 765-496-1540 email: caper@purdue.edu www.edustore.purdue.edu Description: Sells digital and hardcopy educational material produced by Purdue Extension, Purdue Agriculture.
Reading Rock, Inc..................324 Lauren Herdeman 4600 DeVitt Dr Cincinnati, OH 45246 Phone: 317-913-9442 Fax: 317-913-9451 herdemanl@readingrock.com www.readingrock.com Description: Pavers, big block, retaining, seat walls & pergolas. New: Travertine, 2cm tile & more. Residex LLC............................ 201 Paul Witte 5753 West 85th St Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-471-8309 Fax: 317-471-8326 pwitte@residex.com www.residex.com Description: Full line distributing service to the turf & pest industries Reynolds Farm Equipment...................530 & 440 Matt Gilmore, Eric Hungate 12501 Reynolds Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-0810 Toll Free: 800-382-9038 Fax: 317-849-0106 mgilmore@rfemail.com www.reynoldsfarmequipment.com Description: John Deere equipment — skid steer, etc. Salt Services...........................305 Chelsea Ficklin PO Box 78605 Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: 317-733-2993 Fax: 317-876-9315 chelsea@salt-services.com www.salt-services.com Description: Water softener & ice melt salt.
Seal Smart LLC.......................523 Julie Wolf PO box 667 Monett, MO 65708 Phone: 877-273-2511 Fax: 417-235-8862 sealsmartshows25@gmail.com www.sealsmart.com Description: Info only for production of leads — we permanently seal and restore wood, concrete, and masonry. SePro Corporation................. 211 Robin Scobell 11550 N Meridian St Ste 600 Carmel, IN 46032 Phone: 317-580-8268 Toll Free: 800-419-7779 Fax: 317-580-8290 robins@sepro.com www.sepro.com Description: Manufacturer of plant growth regulators, fungicides and aquatic pond products. Shade Trees Unlimited..........528 Mike Hollis 1789 W Keiser Rd Columbia City, IN 46725 Phone: 260-248-2733 Fax: 260-434-1960 sales@shadetreesunlimited.com www.shadetreesunlimited.com Description: Wholesale grower of deciduous and ornamental trees and shrubs.
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Sho-Pro of Indiana................304 Diana Blume 4330 Hull St., Ste 100 Indianapolis, IN 46226 Phone: 317-375-7500 Fax: 317-808-4188 dwalkn@sho-proinc.com www.sho-proinc.com Description: Energy conservation, energy inspections & bath remodel.
SiteOne Landscape Supply.... 519 Mark Walbolt 20238 Hague Rd Noblesville, IN 46062 Phone: 317-770-8950 mwalbolt@siteone.com www.siteone.com Description: Distributor: irrigation, fertilizer, control products, hardscapes, lighting, seed, erosion control, nursery material, tools, mulch, sod. Snider Recreation, Inc........... 138 Linda Glick 10139 Royalton Road, Ste. K North Royalton, OH 44133 Phone: 440-877-9151 Toll Free: 800-888-2889 Fax: 440-877-9159 lindaglick@cvsnider.com www.cvsnider.com Description: Playground equipment, trash receptacles, benches, bike racks, boat docks, bleachers, outdoor fitness equipment, sports and athletic equipment. Inspections, layout, design and installation.
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Spinal Care Physical Medicine.................................334 Shannon Maloney, Lauren Morgan 114 N Avon Ave Avon, IN 46123 Phone: 317-272-4100 Fax: 317-272-4110 communityoutreach@ spinalcareavon.com www.spinalcareavon.com Description: Free health screening and demonstration of massage as well as selling Bio freeze and give aways.
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Spyker Spreaders...................620 Greg Mayfield 3230 Industrial Pkwy Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Phone: 812-218-7241 Toll Free: 800-972-6230 Fax: 888-619-2315 info@spyker.com www.spyker.com Description: Spreaders & seeders Stone Center..........................435 Alan Drane 5272 E 65th St Indianapolis, IN 46256 Phone: 317-849-9100 alan.drane@stonecenterofindiana.com
Description: Hardscape products Studebaker Nurseries............604 Kent Phillips 11140 Milton Carlisle Rd New Carlisle, OH 45344 Phone: 937-405-5588 Toll Free: 800-845-0584 Fax: 937-845-1935 kphillips@studebakernurseries.com
www.studebakernurseries.com Description: Container and field grown trees, shrubs and evergreens.Proven winner selections. Specializing in spreading and upright taxus varieties. Superb Horticulture / Enviromist..............................438 Keith Norman 2811 Michigan Rd Plymouth, IN 46563 Phone: 574-780-1089 sales@superbhorticulture.com www.superbhorticulture.com Description: Ag Tec Montana Berthoud - Pest and disease control sprayers, Enviromist: herbicide sprayers tailored for Nursery farms, Perfect: mowers for the greenspace.
Syngenta.................................339 Troy Rippy 10344 Alto Ct Noblesville, IN 46060 Phone: 317-431-3318 troy.rippy@syngenta.com www.syngenta.com Description: Chemical manufacturer Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp.....439 Melissa Whitton 2397 County Rd 27, PO Box 39 Waterloo, IN 46793 Toll Free: 877-832-4625 Fax: 450-656-1120 melissa.whitton@techo-bloc.com www.techo-bloc.com Description: Manufactures and designs a variety of landscaping stone and concrete products, including: interlocking pavers, retaining walls, slabs, caps, steps, edges and more. Tenbarge Seed Co., Inc..........625 100 E Haubst, PO Box 187 Haubstadt, IN 47639 Phone: 812-768-6157 Toll Free: 800-467-0158 Fax: 812-768-5530 www.tenbargeseeds.com Description: Turfgrass seeds & supplies. Tiffany Lawn & Garden.........329 David LaFara 5202 S Harding Indianapolis, IN 46217 Phone: 317-654-5105 david.lafara@tiffanylawn.com
Tri State Foliage..................... 109 Bryan Johnston 10520 Pippin Road Cincinnati, OH 45231 Phone: 513-825-1885 Toll Free: 800-733-0164 Fax: 513-742-0644 mail@tristatefoliage.com www.tristatefoliage.com Description: Wholesaler of tropical foliage, blooming material, decorative containers, soil, Tri State Foliage Wonder Plant Cleaner & distributor of Tournesol Siteworks. Turf Innovations..................... 134 Dan Gamble, Randy Staton 945 Queensbury Dr Noblesville, IN 46062 Phone: 317-627-4368 dan.gamble@kmcturf.com Description: Consulting Services Twixwood Nursery LLC.........308 Jill Roberts PO Box 247 Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Phone: 269-471-4708 Fax: 800-854-1756 regionalaccounts@twixwood.com www.twixwood.com Description: Premier wholesale grower of groundcovers, Stepables, perennials, vines, Clematis, ornamental grasses, shrubs, green roof plants and modules.
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Unilock....................................343 Ashley Radosav 301 E Sullivan Rd Aurora, IL 60505 Phone: 630-892-9191 ashley.radosav@unilock.com www.unilock.com Description: Hardscaping
Unique Home Solutions........539 Crissy Sanders, Jeremy Houchin 5550 Progress Rd Indianapolis, IN 46241 Phone: 317-524-1045 csanders@uniquehomesolutions.org
www.uniquehomesolutions.org Description: Energy saving, how to save money with energy efficient products. Home improvement products. United Label........................... 341 Peter Murphy, Kevin Brennan 12900 Berea Rd Cleveland, OH 44111 Phone: 216-226-4030 Fax: 216-226-9007 pmurphy@unitedlabel.com www.unitedlabel.com Description: Labels, tags, custom printed tags, thermal printers, data collection software, label design software. RFID solutions. USA Insulation....................... 215 Lori Katz 2101 W US 40 Greenfield, IN 46140 Phone: 317-577-9999 lkatz@usainsulation.net www.usainsulation.net Description: 100% non-toxic green injection foam insulation. USDA & EPA developed and certified product. Vine & Branch, Inc.................233 Jud Scott 4721 E 146th St Carmel, IN 46033 Phone: 317-846-3778 Fax: 317-846-3788
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treeconsultant@vineandbranch.biz
www.vineandbranch.net Description: Tree services: pruning, removal, stump removal, plant health care, insecticides, fungicides, pesticides. 56
Walters Gardens.................... 611 Brian Aaron 417 W Maywood Ave Peoria, IL 61604 Phone: 309-258-1630 beatreeman@aol.com Description: Perennials, bareroot and starter plugs for growers. Wehrkamp Enterprises.........535 Brock Dilbone 621 Commercial Dr St. Henry, OH 45883 Phone: 419-305-3784 Fax: 419-678-8666 greens@bright.net www.wehrkampenterprises.com Description: Aerification, Verticutting, seeding, plant air, Sisis, Amazon, Baroness Dealer. Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc............................209 Pete Berg PO Box 259 Lizton, IN 46149 Phone: 317-994-5487 Fax: 317-994-5494 peteberg@woodywarehouse.com www.woodywarehouse.com Description: Native tree and shurb nursery.
Exhibitor List (by booth number) Booth.... Company
215 ���������USA Insulation 219 ���������Mower Shop, The 221 ��������Macro-Sorb Technologies / SMS Additive Solutions 222 ��������LaCrosse Seed 223 ��������CISCO Companies, The 225 ��������Acorn Farms, Inc 228 ��������CountryMark 229 ��������Advanced Tuf Solutions 229 ��������J & D Turf 230 ��������FMC Professional Solutions 231 ��������PBI / Gordon 232 ��������Indiana 811 233 ��������Vine & Branch, Inc. 235 ��������L.T. Rich Products, Inc. 237 ��������Pro-Ap By Frick Services 301 ��������Brehob Nursery 302 ��������Millcreek Gardens LLC 304 ��������Sho-Pro of Indiana 305 ��������Salt Services 308 ��������Twixwood Nursery LLC 309 ��������Knox Fertilizer Company 310 ���������Automatic Irrigation Supply 312 ���������Hortech 314 ���������Natorp’s Wholesale Nursery 320 ��������Eason Horticultural Resources 322 ��������Grassmasters Sod Farm 324 ��������Reading Rock, Inc 325 ��������Automatic Irrigation Supply 329 ��������Tiffany Lawn & Garden 332 ��������Pro/Angle Bunker Sand 334 ��������Spinal Care Physical Medicine 57
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Booth.... Company
101 ���������Finn All Seasons 106 ��������NewPro Containers 109 ��������Tri State Foliage 110 ���������Eby’s Evergreen Plantation 111 ���������The Garden Club of Indiana, Inc 112 ���������Lebanon Fertilizer & Seed 113 ���������Indiana Arborist Assoc. 114 ���������GreenCycle of Indiana 115 ���������Heartland Growers 116 ���������Bobcat of Indy 119 ���������BFG Supply Company 121 ���������Office of Indiana State Chemist 123 ��������Midwest Regional Turf Foundation 129 ��������Fleetmatics 130 ��������Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association 131 ���������Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association 132 ��������Green Industry Alliance 133 ��������Indianapolis Landscape Association 134 ��������Turf Innovations 135 ��������Kenney Machinery Corporation 136 ��������Links Aerification Plus LLC 138 ��������Snider Recreation, Inc. 141 ���������Greendell Landscape Solutions 201 ��������Residex LLC 203 ��������Power Equipment Distributors 204 ��������Ameri-Turf 205 ��������Home Nursery, Inc 209 ��������Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc 211 ���������SePro Corporation
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Exhibitor List (by booth number) Booth.... Company
Booth.... Company
335 ��������Belgard Hardscapes 336 ��������Cardno 339 ��������Syngenta 341 ��������United Label 343 ��������Unilock 401 ��������C.M. Hobbs, Inc 404 ��������IN Flower & Patio Show 405 ��������DOW AgroSciences 409 ��������Blue Grass Farms of Indiana 425 ��������Grasshopper Company 429 ��������Pennington Seed 431 ��������M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc. 432 ��������Anderson’s, The 433 ��������Hackett Sales Group / Lynx Associates 435 ��������Stone Center 438 ��������Superb Horticulture / Enviromist 439 ��������Techo-Bloc Midwest Corp. 441 ��������Fireboulder 501 ��������Perennials Plus 503 ��������BASF 504 ��������Forest Commodities 505 ��������Natural Stone & Tile, Inc. 509 ��������Northland Farms 511 ���������Forrest Keeling Nusery 513 ���������Bayer 515 ���������Harrell’s 519 ���������SiteOne Landscape Supply 521 ��������Midwest Groundcovers 523 ��������Seal Smart LLC 525 ��������J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. 528 ��������Shade Trees Unlimited 529 ��������Mid-State Truck Equipment, Inc
530 �������Reynolds Farm Equipment & 440
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531 ��������Lastec LLC 535 ��������Wehrkamp Enterprises 539 ��������Unique Home Solutions 541 ��������Jacobsen 602 ��������Eco Surface Solutions 604 ��������Studebaker Nurseries 607 ��������Grigg Brothers 608 ��������Price Nurseries, Inc 610 ���������National Nursery Products 611 ���������Walters Gardens 612 ���������LaPorte County Nursery 617 ���������Caudill Seed Co. 620 ��������Spyker Spreaders 624 ��������Greenleaf Nursery Company 625 ��������Tenbarge Seed Co., Inc 627 ��������Kankakee Nursery 629 ��������Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab - Purdue University 630 ��������Growth Products, LTD 631 ��������IDNR, Div of Entomology & Plant Pathology 632 ��������Perma Green Supreme 633 ��������Indiana Crop Improvement Association 634 ��������Indiana Mulch & Stone Hall J �����Purdue Extension — Foyer The Education Store
INLA & MRTF Calendar February 2016 9 Green Industry Business and Marketing Boot Camp Contact: Lori Jolly-Brown, 765-494-1296, ljollybr@purdue.edu website: www.hort.purdue.edu/greenindustry 17
INLA Joint Committee Meeting at Engledow Group, Carmel 10 am–1 pm; Registration at www.inla1.org
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Garden Center Personnel Training: Floyds Knobs Contact: Kyle Daniel, 765-494-7621, daniel38@purdue.edu website: www.hort.purdue.edu/greenindustry
March 2016 2 Garden Center Personnel Training: Indianapolis Contact: Kyle Daniel, 765-494-7621, daniel38@purdue.edu website: www.hort.purdue.edu/greenindustry 9 NWINLA Winter Seminar, Advanced Garden Center Training Merrillville, IN • www.nwinla.com 12-20 Indiana Flower & Patio Show, Indiana State Fairgrounds April 2016 8–9 Landscape Industry Certified Written and Hands-On Exam (CLT), Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood www.inla1.org/certification 30
IN FFA Landscape Career Development Event, Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood. Industry judges will be needed.
July 2016 12 Turf & Landscape Field Day Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette • www.mrtf.org 28
Lawncare Diagnostic Training Daniel Turf Center, West Lafayette • www.mrtf.org
August 2016 4–5 INLA Annual “Shooting for Scholarships” Sporting Clays Fundraiser, Nashville • www.inla1.org (dates tentative) November 2016 16–17 MRTF Turf and Landscape Training Daniel Center, West Lafayette • www.mrtf.org December 2016 TBA MRTF Herbicide Workshops throughout Indiana www.mrtf.org January 2017 TBA Indiana Green Expo, Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, www.IndianaGreenExpo.com
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Thank you for attending the 2016 Indiana Green Expo. The 2016 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is presented by the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. Unlike some for-profit trade shows, all proceeds from the IGE are used directly to better our industry through research, educational programming, and other supporting functions. Since the IGE is managed by green industry professionals for green industry professionals, you’ll find targeted, industry-specific products, information, education, and networking that you can use immediately in your profession. and
Executive Director: Dr. Aaron Patton Associate Director: Dr. Cale Bigelow Exec. Secretary: Tammy Goodale P.O. Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285 email: admin@mrtf.org Phone: 765-494-8039 Fax: 765-496-6335 www.mrtf.org 60
Executive Director: Donna Sheets 7915 S. Emerson Avenue, #247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Email: dsheets@inla1.org Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 www.inla1.org
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