The purpose of this conference is: to increase the knowledge, propagation, cultivation and use of native plants in the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions to promote methods of land management and design that respect “sense of place” by preserving and restoring native species and natural processes to engender an appreciation of regionally appropriate landscapes that …

Soils are inevitably compacted and regraded or paved over. We have developed  techniques that can remediate these  degraded soils and provide a long-term solution towards creating a sustainable landscape post construction. When paving is not involved, we developed the ‘Scoop and Dump’ method soil remediation and have followed its effects over 12 years of practice, …

The wildland-urban interface (WUI) - the area where human development borders or intermingles with forests or other wildlands - has grown rapidly over the last several decades. The WUI is also the area where communities are at increased risk to wildfire. With more communities located partially or entirely within the WUI, the need for planning …

Join Tierney Bocsi, University of Massachusetts, as she discusses strategies & research findings regarding attracting wildlife & maximizing benefits from urban trees. Where: Visit www.joinwebinar.com and enter the ID code: 623-824-819 For more information: http://www.urbanforestrytoday.org/ or email Rick Harper at rharper@eco.umass.edu 1 CBLP CEU is available

The program will feature: Breakfast and Industry Updates - Visit With Local Vendors  Welcome and Introduction by Jessica Todd (MNLGA President), Rick Watson (The Perennial Farm), and Alan Jones (Manor View Farm) Early Morning Discussion Program - Including updates from Deputy Secretary Julie Oberg, Kimberly Rice (MDA), Craig Regelbrugge (AmericanHort), Mark Schlossberg (ProLawnPlus), and Andrew Bray (NALP) …

Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) has positioned itself as a solution for many issues facing urban environments, not just stormwater.  Because of this, there is a lot of hype around the US among municipalities, engineers, and urban planners to name a few.  This presentation will go over the basics of urban hydrology, the history of how …

We will be on the Quad at American University on July 18, 2019 offering four different sessions, and up to 20 classes to choose from, fantastic food (breakfast and lunch) and drinks.  Parking is included.  The Trade Show will have new and interesting equipment and demonstrations too. Come for the excellent classes being offered and …

Mark your calendars for the 22st annual Woody Plant Conference at Swarthmore College. This popular day-long conference focuses on great woody plants for the Mid-Atlantic states and how to use them in the landscape. The conference is geared to landscape professionals and avid amateur gardeners. Featured speakers include: David Rubin, Principal, DAVID RUBIN Land Collective, …

Registration is Open! Partnering with University of Maryland Sea Grant Extension, CBLP is offering a series of three workshops in Derwood, MD, this summer, focusing on the nuances of bioretention design and management.  The instructor for this series is Darlene Robbins, a CBLP-certified landscape designer who lives and works in Montgomery County, MD. Saturday, July  …

Managing Invasive Plants will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to properly identify invasive plants and develop strategies for treatment and control. Invasive weeds and pests are a major threat to our natural and cultivated landscapes, spreading quickly and displacing or killing native plants. Invasive species (plants, insects, and animals) are costing the United …