Bestselling author and horticulturist, Brie Arthur has garnered acclaim for her enthusiastic presentations and practical, out of the box gardening advice. Originally from southeastern Michigan, Brie Arthur studied Landscape Design and Horticulture at Purdue University. With more than a decade of experience as a grower and propagator she now shares her expertise as an advocate for consumer horticulture and home gardening across America.
DESCRIPTION: Learn how to foodscape like a pro with industry leader Brie Arthur. Combining expert advice from both of her books, Brie aims to educate attendees about sustainable landscape design and maintenance practices that embrace beauty and bounty. Learn how to pair seasonal food crops with common trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials within traditional landscape borders. Practical strategies are explained including creative ways to deter animals, solutions for weed control, and IPM cycles that are safe for food crops. Foodscaping is a great opportunity for the landscape industry to offer the services homeowners are seeking, now more than ever!
