Registration Eligibility
Landscape professionals including contractors, designers, architects, arborists, and growers.
Start Date
01/27/2026
End Date
01/28/2026
Description
This session offers a behind-the-scenes look at how new annual and perennial varieties are developed for the landscape industry. From breeding and product development to trialing, evaluation, and introduction, participants will gain a clearer picture of the supply chain—from seed or cutting production to plants reaching the end consumer. The session will also highlight resources created specifically for landscape professionals and spotlight proven plant varieties suited to Midwest conditions.
Location
Bloomington, IL
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
Yes
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
1) Describe the supply chain of annual and perennial plants from initial breeding through consumer use in landscapes. 2) Explain the plant breeding and product development process, including how varieties move from concept to market. 3) Identify trialing and evaluation methods used to determine which plant varieties perform best in Midwest landscapes.
Instructors
Marcus Jansen, PanAmerican Seed
Course Codes
Landscape Illinois
Provider
Illinois Landscape Contractors Association