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The University of Rhode Island Master Gardeners and the 2006 Northeast Regional Master Gardener Conference invite you to share the experience for three full days at our Garden Marketplace & Expo...FREE!

Join us on June 6-8, 2006
at the Hyatt Hotel in Newport for lectures, demonstrations, and a fine selection of vendors with merchandise for both gardener’s and homeowners, from organic gardening to the newest plants. You will also meet the WJAR NBC Channel 10 Plant Pro, Marion Gold.Featured at the Marketplace & Expo will be a plant sale sponsored by the URI Master Gardeners as well as one of RIs always familiar Ask-A-Master Gardener booths. KEEP CHECKING THIS PAGE FOR NEW AND UPDATED INFORMATION AND MORE DETAILS ABOUT SPEAKERS, VENDORS, AND DEMONSTRATION TOPICS.

There will also be more than 30 vendors for this event, including:

Pressed Flower Art
Sanford, ME
Dried flowers, pressed flower art, and dried flower creations.
http://www.maine-le-flowers

Garden In A Box
Lincoln, RI
Raised bed garden systems.
http://www.gardeninaboxllc.net

Oesco
Conway, MA
Quality hand tools, machinery, sprayers,
and landscaping tools for professionals
and the general public.
http://www.oescoinc.com

Foxgloves
Cold Springs, NY
Garden gloves with a soft, cottony feel
that provide protection for your hands and
long lasting performance in your garden.
http://www.foxglovesinc.com

Farmbrook Designs
Royal Oak, MI
Hypertufa planters, lanterns, and fountains.
http://www.farmbrookdesigns.com

Lady Ann Candy
Warwick, RI
Manufacturer of quality hand-dipped chocolates.

RI Beekeepers Association 
Foster, RI
Promotes beekeeping, educates public
on apiculture, and sells honey.
http://www.home.earthlink.net/~bmencucci

GrowTech
Roselle, IL
Precision quality tools for gardeners.
http://www.growtech.com

Natureshelpers
Petersburg, VA
Beneficial bacteria for enhanced growth. www.natureshelpers.com

Secret Garden Herb Farm
Cumberland, RI
Flowers, herbs, vegetable plants, garden statuary

Summer Gardens
Plympton, MA
From plant feeding systems to insect and
rodent controls, the Ultimate Organic
Solutions for both home gardeners and
professionals alike!
http://www.bendaniles.com

Bartlett Tree
Charlotte, NC
The international leader in residential
and commercial tree care.
http://www.bartlett.com

LV Creations
Greenwich, CT
Botanical art on glassware.

Cockadoodle Doo Company
Portsmouth, NH
Manufacturer of Cockadoodle DOO
and other organic products and 
garden products that are earth-friendly
and totally safe. http://www.purebarnyard.com

RI Resource Recovery
Johnston, RI 
State environmental agency dedicated
to providing the public with environmentally
sound programs and facilities to manage
solid waste. http://www.rirrc.org

The Hookery
Pawlet, VT 
Handcrafted wrought iron with a black
powder-coated finish for lasting beauty
and durability.

East Side Eden
Pawtucket, RI
Unique collection of gifts, accessories,
furniture, and plants with appeal to 
the urban gardener.
http://www.eastsideeden.com

N.E. Carnivorous Plant Society
Narragansett, RI
Share and learn about the growing,
education, appreciation, and conservation
of carnivorous plants both in culture and in native habitats.
http://www.necps.org

Trinkets
A business featuring a variety of floral gifts for the home and garden, including various types of shelf sitters and spin-shade night lights.

LaCigale
Provencal Table Art fashioned to bring the vibrant and festive colors of Provence to your table and pleasure to the eye.
http://www.lacigale-usa.com

Neudorff USA
Supplier of effective natural/organic plant protection products that do not harm pets, wildlife, or the environment.
http://www.neudorff.com/index.php?id=157

Earth Sisters
Specializes in fine handcrafted soaps, body luxuries, and candles.
http://www.earthsistersherbals.com/

A Piece of Paradise
Specializes in the design and construction of water gardens and fish ponds.
http://www.apieceofparadise.com/

CobraHead
The CobraHead® is a precision weeder and cultivator.
https://www.cobrahead.com/

Natures Creation
Imaginative new and unique natural fashion jewelry.
http://www.leafpin.com/

Coast of Maine
Specializes in a line of organic fertilizers and compost-based soils.
http://www.coastofmaine.com/

Master Gardener Bookstore
Books selected by URI Master Gardeners as the best gardening and garden reference books
http://www.urimga.org

Demonstrations and Lectures

Tuesday, June 6
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     
Landscape Design              
Chuck Carberry

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.               
Proven Winners                 
MGA Greenhouse Volunteers

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.               
Rhode Island Cooking
Barbara Stetson

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.               
Flower Arranging               
Juliette Swenson, MG VA

Wednesday, June 7
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     
Hydroponics                     
Marcy Stanton, NH MG Coordinator

12:15 – 1:00 p.m.             
Weather & the Plant Pro     
John Ghiorse and Marion Gold,
NBC Channel 10

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Trough Gardening              
Judy Gasparino, MG CT

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.               
Soil Testing                      
Robert Rafka, MG RI

4:30 – 5:30 p.m.               
Dyeing Plants                    
Ellen Stone, MG RI

Thursday, June 8
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.     
Online Gardening Program    
Kate Kolveldt & Mary McLellen, MGs MI

1:15 – 2:15 p.m.
Orchid Care                      
Ocean State Orchid Society

2:30 – 3:30 p.m.               
Climate Change in New England
Tellus Institute/Clean Air Cool Planet

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