Gardening Symposium

Registration Opens June 1, 2026

ALREADY REGISTERED?

Thank you for signing up for the MMGA’s Gardening Symposium! You’re in for an exciting day, packed with fresh ideas for shaping the future of our landscapes and gardens, some fun extracurricular activities, and plenty of time to socialize with old and new friends.

QUESTIONS?  HERE ARE A FEW ANSWERS.

• The Symposium location is Bentley University, LaCava Conference Center, 175 Forest St., Waltham, MA 02452. Click here for a map and directions. There is ample free parking adjacent to the building. 

• Check-in is 8:00-9:00 AM. You do not need a ticket. We will have your name on our list.

• The Symposium is scheduled to end by 4:00 PM. 

• The sandwich you selected at registration has been pre-ordered. Your name tag will show this selection.

• Bring cash or your checkbook – Some Garden Marketplace vendors may not accept credit cards; and our Gardeners’ Choice Raffle is CASH ONLY. 

• Again this year, we are making an effort to reduce paper waste. Speaker materials will be available digitally in advance – Watch for links in our reminder emails.

• If life happens and you can no longer attend, we will be accepting refund requests through Thursday, September 10. Email SympInfo@MassMasterGardeners.org. 

GUEST SPEAKERS

PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

9:15-10:15 AM – Kirsten Kurtz
“The Science Behind Healthy Soil?”

10:45-11:35 AM – Stephen Orr

“The Gardener's Mindset: Lessons Learned from Four Gardens”

1:00-2:00 PM – Page Dickey

“Garden Design with an Ecological Slant”

2:35-3:15 PM – Q&A Panel Discussion (All 3 Speakers)

3:15-3:45 - Door Prize and Raffle Winners Announced, Conclusion

WATCH FOR IMPORTANT REMINDERS

Keep an eye out for reminder emails from us on September 18 (Fri.), September 23 (Wed.),  and September 25 (Fri.). The sender of these emails will be Massachusetts Master Gardener Association. They will contain important event information … as well as tips to make your day more enjoyable.

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Check our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

OR email us at SympInfo@MassMasterGardeners.org

SEE YOU ON SEPTEMBER 26!

Header photo courtesy of Master Gardener Erica Bond