The annual Highlands Garden Conference is coming up soon.  It's always a great event and I've been told the gardens on the tour are fabulous.  I heard Jeff Lowenfels at the International Master Gardener conference and Las Vegas.  It was a great program.  Hope to see you in Flagstaff!

Web Site for registration and all information http//cals.arizona.edu/coconino/highlandconference.htm

Registration materials are available at the Cottonwood and Prescott Extension offices or Contact Beverly Emerson: bjemerson11@juno.com    or (928)646-0379

The Arizona Highlands Garden Conference is planned and presented by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardener volunteers from Coconino, Yavapai, Gila, and Navajo Counties. The conference offers presentations on a variety of topics related to high elevation gardening and landscaping.  This year’s theme is ‘From the Ground Up’ and features two nationally known speakers:  

Jeff Lowenfels, author, radio host, and America’s  longest-running garden columnist 

Brad Lancaster, a dynamic teacher, author and rainwater harvesting expert. 

Conference registration is $65 if received by September 1 and $80 if received after Sept. 1. To register fill out and mail the registration. Participants may also register for a pre~conference tour of six Flagstaff gardens for an additional fee of $15.

PRE-CONFERENCE GARDEN TOURS Friday, September 18, 2009 10am-4pm $15 

Visit six gardens in Flagstaff, one of which has been a Master Gardener project for over six years and features over three dozen roses, a garden with wonderful outdoor living space, an award winning Xeriscape garden, and a local landscaper’s garden paradise that features an island, lake with water lilies, extensive perennial beds and much, much more. You will also receive information about several community gardens in Flagstaff. This is a self guided tour with Master Gardeners at each site to answer your questions. Once we receive your registration and additional $15 fee, we will send you information about the tour and a map to the gardens. You will be on your own to visit each garden between the hours of 10 am and 4 pm. You must pre-register to attend. For more information, call Eleanor at 928-606-4930. 

LODGING 

Rooms have been reserved at La Quinta Inn & Suites located less than one mile from the du Bois Conference Center. We have been given a conference rate of $107 to $116. You must reserve your room by August 18. 

La Quinta Inn & Suites 

2015 South Beulah Blvd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 556-8666, $107 - two double beds for up to 4 people, $116 - king size bed, free Bright Side Breakfast