MORE Networking

More Networking. This will be the largest gathering of public garden professionals in North America this year! Meet and reconnect with fellow professionals from around the country.
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In a little more than four months (yikes-that's so soon!) I will dust off my name badge from last summer's APGA Conference in Atlanta (Atlanta Botanical Garden pictured to left) and zip up I-95 N to attend this year's MORE: The 2011 Revolutionary APGA Conference in Philadelphia. With MORE days to meet MORE people there's sure to be MORE networking.

By the time the Conference rolls around in June, I will have recently graduated from the Longwood Graduate Program in Public Horticulture so the Conference couldn't come at a better time. For me, the fabulous event will provide a chance to network with professionals from a great range of backgrounds and organizations. This year's gathering will offer even MORE time to interact during tours, meals, and sessions.

Dongah Shin, Longwood Graduate Program fellow, networking/talking shop with Brent Heath, Brent and Becky's Bulbs, at the 2010 APGA Conference

Not only do I look forward to meeting new professionals who could possibly be employers and future connections, but the chance to reconnect is important, too. Catching up with all the inspiring horticulture professionals (and friends!) I've met along the way will be manageable with MORE time at the Conference.

The networking opportunities are spectacular for a soon-to-be-graduate like myself. I can't wait to hear updates of what has been going on in the field and hopefully return with new friends...or a job. See y'all there for MORE networking!

Longwood Gardens' Conservatory

Post and photos by Kate Baltzell, Longwood Graduate Program Class of 2011