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Learn from the experts!
Canada Blooms' incredible line-up of speakers included the industry's best-known horticultural specialists. Visitors were able to Learn from their wealth of knowledge and experience through educational seminars and interactive demonstrations on every garden-related topic you can imagine!
To find out more about the 2012 speakers, click here.
To find out more about the 2012 presentation topics, click here.
Find out about 2012 Workshops
Whether you're a beginner or a veteran gardener, this was your chance to learn from the experts - you were able to leave Canada Blooms ready to tackle an exciting new gardening project!
Below is our 2012 daily program schedule of speakers, demos and talks!
PLEASE NOTE THE SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE, SO PLEASE CHECK BACK FREQUENTLY FOR ANY CHANGES. Remember to refresh the page so that you have the most up to date information.
Each day at a glance:
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Speakers Schedule - Friday March 16
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN |
What's New at Blooms? |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
DR. CLEMENT KENT |
The Amazing Story of Pollinators and Plants |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
BRETT "THE HITMAN" HART
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
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Meet Brett |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
ALBERT GRAVES presented by: PICK ONTARIO |
Flower Arranging With Flair |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
NIKI JABBOUR |
The Year Round Vegetable Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
BOB THE BUILDER
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
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Great Fun for the Whole Family |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
MARK AND HEATHER CULLEN |
A Tour of Great British Gardens From Summer 2011 featuring Cornwall |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
TARA NOLAN presented by CANADIAN GARDENING |
2012 Gardening Trends |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
MARJORIE HARRIS |
Let's Stop Making Ugly Gardens |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
MARY DOBSON
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
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TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
THERESA FORTE |
Sweet Caroline: Easy Care Native Plants |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 5:00 PM |
JANETTE EWEN
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
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TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 7:00 PM |
SPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM presented by CTS Television |
Celebrating 15 Years of CTS |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Saturday March 17
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN |
What's New at Blooms? |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
VERONICA CALLINAN
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Sustainable Urban Gardening |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
BRYAN BAEUMLER
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES
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TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
KATHLEEN LANG
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Back to Basics: Getting Started in the Spring Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
FRANK FERRAGINE
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Containers: Great Ideas for Small Spaces |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
HELEN GORDON
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Summer Flowering Bulbs |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
PAUL ZAMMIT |
Great Gardening Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
ELIZABETH STEWART
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
VEG 2.0 |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
GLEN PELOSO
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
SUZANNE ZACHARCYZK
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Wildlife Pests in the Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
LORRAINE ROBERTS |
Flower Shapes to Create a Special Garden |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
CATHY KOZMA
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Importance of Bee-ing |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 5:00 PM |
MICHAEL UPSHALL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 6:00 PM |
JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Sunday March 18
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
INGRID HOFF presented by GARDENS WEST MAG. |
Squish or Don't Squish |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
GLEN PELOSO
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
CHARLIE DOBBIN |
Great Gardening Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
JIM CARUK
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
FRANK FERRAGINE |
Containers: Great Ideas for Small Spaces |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
JACKIE MORRA
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Monday March 19
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN |
What's New at Blooms? |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
CLAUDETTE SIMS
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Attack of the Invasive Plants: Identify, Counterattack and Eliminate |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
NANCY LEE-COLIBABA
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
The Benefits of Plants in Our LIves |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
CONNIE HUNTER
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Colour in the Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
MICHAEL UPSHALL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
PATTY KING
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
History of Gardening in Canada |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
FLORAL DESIGNERS |
Floral Designs from Around the World |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
BETH COOK
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Trees for Small Spaces |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
FLORAL DESIGNERS |
Floral Designs from Around the World Cont'd |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
PAMELA LOVE
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Bulbs for All Seasons |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 7:00 PM |
SPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM presented by the Government of Taipei/Taiwan |
Celebration of Taipei City, Taiwan |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Tuesday March 20
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN |
What's New at Blooms? |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
RODGER TCHANTZ |
New Plant Varieties |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
MELISSA DAVIS
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
ALBERT GRAVES presented by: PICK ONTARIO |
Flower Arranging With Flair |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
LARRY SHERK |
Inner City Vegetable Gardening |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
JANE LOCKHART
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
ROB SPROULE |
Gardening with Colour |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
MARJORIE MASON |
Potscaping: The Answer for Small Spaces |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
Cristina da Silva |
Finding Garden Gems in the Social Media Maze |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
MICHAEL UPSHALL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
KENNETH BROWN |
Vertical Vegetables |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 7:00 PM |
SPECIAL EVENING PROGRAM |
Cultural Evening: Music and Entertainment and Featuring
a special performance by JUNO Award Winner Royal Wood |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Wednesday March 21
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
MARK CULLEN and
DENIS FLANAGAN |
What's New at Blooms? |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
ASTRID MUSCHALLA
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Become a Better Gardener - ORGANICALLY! |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
TENA VAN ANDEL
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
What Not to Do in the Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
EDYTHE FALCONER
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Why are Bugs Bugging Us? Lessons re: Japanese Beetles and Other Pesky Critters |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
ALBERT GRAVES presented by: PICK ONTARIO |
Flower Arranging With Flair |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
ELAINE DAVIDSON
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Culinary Herb Gardening in Containers |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
MARCH OF DIMES
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
Special Program |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
LORRAINE FLANIGAN
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Gardens of Thailand |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
MARGIE CAMPBELL
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
The Black Walnut and Norway Maple: Tree Monsters in Our Garden |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
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Speakers Schedule - Thursday March 22
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
TARA NOLAN presented by CANADIAN GARDENING |
2012 Gardening Trends |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
PETER KEEPING |
Growing Clematis in Ontario |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
JANE LOCKHART
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
CELEBRITY FLOWER ARRANGING |
Cheer for Your Favorites |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
JEFF MCMANN |
Tree Myths |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
MARY DOBSON
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
J.P. LARMACHE |
Gardening Without Pesticides |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
GOVERNMENT OF TAIPEI |
Discover The Wonders of Taiwan |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
SCOTTS CANADA |
Great Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
MICHAEL UPSHALL
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
MAIRLYN SMITH |
Living to Be 100 by Eating Healthy |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 6:30 PM |
INDUSTRY NIGHT presented by Canada Blooms and Landscape Ontario |
Canada Blooms Garden Awards Ceremony |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Friday March 23
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
ROSE SOCIETY |
Growing Great Roses |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
GRANT CLAWSON
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Curb Appeal |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
NANCY COLE
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Perennials: Bloom Where You're Planted |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
VICKY SANDERSON
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
MAUREEN HULBERT
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Trees and Shurbs |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS |
Design Challenge |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
JOAN KERR
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
Victory Gardens |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
KERRY HACKETT
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
The Ten Most Essential Herbs |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
MELISSA DAVIS
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
EDEL SCHMIDT
MASTER GARDENERS SPEAKER SERIES |
All About Pruning |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 7:00 PM |
SPECIAL EVENING ENTERTAINMENT presented by NTD-TV |
Special Chinese Cultural Evening |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Saturday March 24
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
BELINDA GALLAGHER |
Native versus Exotic Plants: Can we be 'Ethical' Gardeners |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 11:00 AM |
SCOTTS CANADA |
Great Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 12:00 PM |
EXPERTS FROM THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
TORONTO BOTANICAL GARDEN SERIES |
Gardening Tips |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
ALBERT GRAVES presented by: PICK ONTARIO |
Flower Arranging With Flair |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
DUGALD CAMERON |
Summer Flowery Bulbs |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
GLEN PELOSO
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
LIZ PRIMEAU |
Garlic: The Wonder Vegetable |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
CELEBRITY FLOWER ARRANGING |
Cheer for Your Favorites |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 3:00 PM |
TONY POST |
The Best Perennials and Grasses for Every Situation |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 4:00 PM |
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 4:00 PM |
YVONNE TREMBLAY |
Grow and Eat - Cooking with Fresh Herbs |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 105, Hall A |
| 5:00 PM |
MARY DOBSON
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 6:00 PM |
YANIC SIMARD
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
TBA |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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Speakers Schedule - Sunday March 25
| TIME |
SPEAKER |
TOPIC |
LOCATION |
| 11:00 AM |
JACKIE GLASS
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
Great Home Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
PROFESSIONAL FLORISTS |
Design Challenge |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 12:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 1:00 PM |
JANETTE EWEN
NATIONAL HOME SHOW
SPEAKER SERIES |
Great Home Tips |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 1:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 2:00 PM |
GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO |
The June Callwood Park Project |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
| 2:00 PM |
MASTER GARDENERS |
Sit Down Sunday: 1 on 1 with a Garden Expert |
Blooms Garden Solutions Rm 103, Hall A |
| 3:00 PM |
GARDEN CLUB OF TORONTO |
Garden Hall Awards Ceremony |
Unilock Celebrity Stage presented by HGTV |
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