Now in its 16th year, Garden Expo moves to Ancaster as the anchor event for Thrive.
The 2-day trade show is a one-stop-shop to explore new products, meet vendors, learn about trends, socialize and share ideas with peers and retail experts alike.
The Sept. 16 & 17 edition promises to be just as welcoming in this new intimate venue.
Kick the tires of some cool new gear and check out the latest in snow and ice removal innovation.
Snowposium is making steam (from the melted snow) … the 2015 edition features a 2-day outdoor trade show Sept. 16 and 17, as well as morning conference sessions Wed., Sept. 16. Come meet the latest innovators in snow removal technology.
Bring your staff…and bring your trailer!
Bid on top quality plant material and silent auction items while helping raise funds for industry research and scholarships Thurs., Sept. 17. You can expect to bid on Ontario-grown plant material of all colours, shapes and sizes as well as related growing products and silent auction items. All winning bidders will be entered into a draw for a special prize.
This annual event brings a relaxing family and community building environment to Thrive ’15.
The community-building dinner will be hosted by Landscape Ontario’s Golden Horseshoe chapter on Wed., Sept. 16. The chicken roast provides social time with your ‘other’ family and opportunity to make new connections. Children’s dinner options and entertainment will be available….so bring the whole crew!
Dig in to some waffles while being entertained by the one-and-only Judy Sharpton!
This Wed., Sept. 16 keynote ‘Retail Evolution: The Black Plastic Trash Can and You’, will deliver a challenge to overthrow the black plastic trash can (aka: nursery pot) as consumer packaging and offer an alternative packaging that will change the retail environment and possibly your customer’s perception of your store. Content geared for retail.
Join us while we announce the 2015 Garden Centre Awards of Excellence winners!
The ceremony will be held at the Retailers Breakfast on Wed., Sept. 16. Winners will not be notified prior to the ceremony; join us to see their surprised faces!
Don’t miss all of the action in the tent!
We’ll have a keynote, an awards ceremony, a cool band and lots of food and drink! All of this possible through our partnership with Fafard.
We have FABULOUS partners… you guys rock!
Bags from Global Arch, lanyards from Fafard, lunch from Connon NVK and Somerville Nurseries, refreshments from Evergro, florals from Flowers Canada and Pick Ontario… and a tent from Fafard. WOW.
