PPA opens registration for 2025 National Symposium
Perennial Plant Association (PPA) has opened registration for its 2025 National Symposium, taking place July 28-31 in Des Moines, Iowa.
The 2025 National Symposium is more than just a conference, it’s a celebration of the perennial plant community. Monday will kick off with tours all, concluding at The Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden for refreshments. A trade show social takes place on Tuesday, and Wednesday’s tours will end with a dinner party at the renowned Reiman Gardens, showcasing one of the Midwest’s vibrant public gardens.
Throughout the event, attendees will have the chance to engage with industry vendors during the trade show and explore the latest innovations and developments shaping the world of horticulture. Discover new plants during the New to Market Forum and get a glimpse into award winning landscape design projects.
PPA will also recognize those who have made a significant impact to the horticulture industry with the Special Recognition Awards, offer the opportunity to meet the Perennial Plant Foundation scholarship winners, as well as unveiling the 2026 Perennial Plant of the Year.
Speaker highlights include:
- Neil Diboll – president and consulting Ecologist at Prairie Nursery
- Heather Holm – pollinator conservationist and educator
- Darrel Morrison – landscape architect and Educator
- Wambui Ippolito – owner and founder at Wambui Design
- Jeff Carstens – horticulturist at NCR Plant Introduction Station
Tour attractions include:
- Blank Performing Arts Center
- Ted Lare Design Build & Garden Center
- Hillside Hostas
- Iowa State University Seed Lab
- Swift Greenhouses
- Iowa Arboretum & Gardens, Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden and the spectacular Reiman Gardens
The early bird registration deadline is June 10, and final registration deadline is July 15. For more information on the National Symposium and to register, visit perennialplant.org/event/2025ns.
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