5 More Things to Make Sure You See and Do at Cultivate’23
July 13, 2023 
If you’re a long-time attendee of Cultivate, you know daily schedules can quickly become overloaded. Which means it’s vital to plan ahead so you don’t miss anything.
Earlier this week, we gave you a list of five must-dos at Cultivate’23. Given the size and scope of the event, here are five more, starting with …
The Best in Local Plants
Don’t miss the brilliant showcase of more than 300 annual and perennial varieties on display at The Ohio State University Cultivar Trials on Saturday, July 15. The trial gardens offer the opportunity to evaluate landscape and container performance in typical Central Ohio conditions.
If experiencing landscapes, botanic gardens, and conservatories makes your heart sing, you’ll also want to check out Columbus’ own Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. Once onsite, there are two tour options available. If you can’t join the tours on Monday, July 17, your registration pass will grant you free admission to Franklin Park Conservatory any time during Cultivate.
Kick Start Your Days With Keynotes
Other than grabbing a cup of coffee, there’s no better way to begin your Cultivate experience each morning than a keynote session. On Sunday, July 16, award-winning national broadcast personality Kate Delaney will talk about how hiring the right people helped her grow a radio network to five million listeners and sales of up to ten million dollars a year. You will discover how to apply these learnings to your business, regardless of your size.
Monday morning starts with AmericanHort’s State of the Industry update featuring Ken Fisher, President and CEO of AmericanHort; Craig Regelbrugge, Executive Vice President Advocacy, Research & Industry Relations; and Charlie Hall, Ph.D., Chief Economist.
Get Your Knowledge Fix
We already told you about eight panel discussions that are part of the Cultivate education lineup. But there’s so much more to learn. Click here to check out the complete schedule of educational presentations taking place during the show.
Wear Your Most Comfortable Shoes and Walk the Trade Show Floor
With today’s market challenges, it’s as important as ever to solidify your vendor relationships and connect with new business partners. Explore more than 650 exhibitors from around the world on the 8+-acre trade show floor, providing the products, services, and plants that will help make your business successful.
Take at Least One Idea Home
When I talk to growers about their experiences at industry events, many of them share a common goal: learn at least one lesson or concept that you can apply at your own operation. Whether you’re listener to a speaker in a classroom, talking to a supplier on the trade show floor, or simply chatting with a peer in the hallway, there’s always something to learn. So make sure you’re carry around a notebook (or if you’re like me, use the Notes feature on your phone) so you can remember everything you’ve learned.
See you in Columbus!
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