• Project No. and Title: SERA27 - Nursery Crop and Landscape Systems
• Dates: 09/27/2023 to 09/28/2023
• Contacts: [Anthony Bowden (University of Arkansas)] [Anthony Witcher]

This authorizes the annual meeting: .
The meeting will be held on 09/27/2023 at Little Rock, AR 72204. :

Admin Advisor: Thomas Zimmerman (tzimmer@uvi.edu)

SERA27 Nursery Crop and Landscape Systems<br /> Annual Meeting Program<br /> Date: September 27-28, 2023<br /> Location: Little Rock, AR<br /> Host: Anthony Bowden (University of Arkansas)<br /> Wednesday September 27 th , 2023<br /> Garden/Greenhouse Tours:<br /> 8:45 am – Pickup at Hotel<br /> Staybridge Suites Little Rock<br /> 1020 S. University Ave. Little Rock, AR 72204<br /> Travel Time 1 hour to:<br /> 9:45 – 11:15 (1 hr. 30 minutes)<br /> Garvan Gardens (University of Arkansas Botanical Garden)<br /> 550 Arkridge Rd. Hot Springs, AR 71913<br /> 11:30 – 1:00 Lunch<br /> Travel time 15 minutes to:<br /> 1:15 – 2:15 (1 hr.)<br /> Reynold’s Greenhouse<br /> 192 Crabtree Rd. Hot Springs, AR 71913<br /> Travel Time 1 hr. 15 minutes to:<br /> ~3:15 - 5:00<br /> Annual Business Meeting @ University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture<br /> 2301 S. University Ave.<br /> Little Rock, AR 72204<br /> Alternative Tour Location (Time Permitting:)<br /> Bemis Tree Farms<br /> 13206 Asher Rd., Little Rock, AR 72206<br /> <br /> Thursday September 28 th , 2023<br /> Program Description: This day of lectures features some of the best plant experts across the Southeast.<br /> Representing land-grant universities, the presenters will offer some insights into some of the most<br /> <br /> exciting plant work going on across the country. Cost of attendance is $25/person. Reservations made<br /> by 9/26 will include a box lunch. To register,<br /> Program Schedule:<br /> 8:30-9am – Registration and check-in<br /> 9-9:15am – Welcome and Introductions<br /> 9:15-9:45 – Damon Abdi Ph.D; LSU AgCenter; Title “TBD”<br /> 9:45-10:15 – Tricia Knight, Ph.D; MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center; Title “TBD”<br /> 10:15-10:45 – Coffee Break<br /> 10:45-11:15 – Jenny Ryals, Ph.D. Candidate; MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center; Title “TBD”<br /> 11:15-11:45 – Brandon Miller, Ph.D; University of Minnesota; Title “TBD”<br /> 11:45-1:00 – Lunch<br /> 1:00 -1:30 – Garry McDonald, Ph.D.; University of Arkansas; Title “TBD”<br /> 1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Mike Arnold, Ph.D.; Texas A&amp;M AgriLife; Title “TBD”[Virtual]<br /> <br /> *All Times are approximate and subject to change*