Gardening in an Era of Climate Change Symposium, February 4, 5 & 6

Are we really living in an era of extreme changes in climate? Or are green industries re-examining best practices in light of an always-changing climate?
“The right plant in the right place” takes on heightened meaning when we realize that our USDA zone reference points are changing. The world of horticulture is being transformed by environmental, societal, and technological changes; the boundaries of our knowledge and practice are being tested by the challenges of introduced insects and pathogens, invasive plants, and the shifting climate. This symposium focuses on how design and operational practices can serve as models for sustainability and environmental stewardship and turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.