June 2020 - 9

INDUSTRY NEWS
* A 1-acre display garden featuring
new 2021 Proven Winners and
Proven Selections varieties at
Four Star Greenhouse (Carleton,
Michigan)
* Over 1,500 varieties, 500 unique
hanging basket and deco pot
combinations, and 150 new items
for 2020/2021 at Mast Young
Plants (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
* 7 acres and 100,000 plants with
over 1,000 varieties that includes
200 hanging baskets and 150
large containers in sun and shade
at Raker-Roberta's Trial Gardens
(Litchfield, Michigan)
* 1,000 classic and cutting-edge
varieties on display and daily
tours of their field and greenhouse
operations at Walters Gardens
(Zeeland, Michigan)
* Over 200 varieties of annuals,
perennials, and vegetables being
evaluated in the MSU Trial Gardens
at the MSU Horticulture Gardens
(East Lansing, Michigan)
The Michigan Garden Plant Tour
is completely free, but please check
the tour website (www.canr.msu.
edu/planttour) for specific times,
RSVP requirements, tour schedules
and other information for each site.
The tour's Facebook page (www.
facebook.com/miplanttour) features
numerous photos and details about
each of the gardens.
GRIFFIN EXPO GOING
VIRTUAL
Griffin has announced the decision
to take their traditionally live events
to a virtual experience due to the
continuing uncertainty around the
COVID-19 pandemic.
Griffin Virtual Expo 2020, taking
place Sept. 15-16, will continue
to feature many of the same
experiences as the traditional
in-person event such as a 3-D digital
experience where exhibitors and
attendees can share information,
view video presentations, chat live,
and attend educational sessions.
" Our team is looking forward to
bringing this new way of engaging
with our customers and vendors.
Although we appreciate connecting
in person, we are excited by the
opportunity to bring everyone
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together online, " said Jim
Rottenberg, vice president of
marketing and retail sales for
Griffin. " We are getting ready to
showcase new products, show
specials and provide our virtual
attendees the educational tracks we
are known for. "
While the complete agenda and
session list is still being finalized,
the event is shaping up to include:
* A virtual exhibit hall
* Educational sessions
* Ability to live chat
* Virtual gaming with prizes to
keep the event lively and fun
* Many other exciting ways to
conduct business, engage and
work together
More details will follow; visit www.
griffins.com regularly as new
updates will be provided more
frequently as we approach the
live date.
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June 2020

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