September 15-17, 2026

Growers Tour

Ohio Nurseries

 

Join the Growers Committee for a tour of nurseries in Ohio. Typically, this annual tour gives you a behind-the-scenes look of Illinois producers, but this year we’re taking the show on the road!

Tour Stops

Willoway Nurseries Inc

  • 550 acres of field production, 450 acres of container stock, 32 acres of greenhouse production – over 2,000 plant varieties!
  • Industry innovators in irrigation practices, IPM, automation, and sustainability
  • SANC Certified Nursery

Holden Arboretum

  • Part of the Holden Forests & Gardens institution, spans over 3,600 acres
  • Features the Kalberer Emergent Tower and Murch Canopy Walk which provide a unique perspective of the tree canopy and surrounding areas.

Green Circle Growers

  • One of the largest greenhouses in North American with over 15 acres of indoor growing space
  • Wholesale growers of houseplants, seasonal crops, tropicals, orchids, and succulents
  • Industry innovators in use of biologicals, reduction of plastic waste, data analytics, and use of rainwater for irrigation

AgriNomix

  • Automation experts for growers of all sizes, delivering solutions to streamline production
  • Proven solutions for nurseries to streamline planting, irrigation, harvesting, and more

Corso’s Horticulture

  • One of the largest perennial growers in Ohio with more than 1,000 varieties
  • Family owned for more than 80 years with more than 30 million in sales in 2024
  • Industry innovation includes pot recycling program with Lowe’s and Home Depot, use of ‘Flow Vision’ for shipping, and certified as an ‘MPS (More Profitable Sustainability) Grower’

Hotel Accommodations and Transportation

  • You coordinate your own transportation to Avon, OH.
  • Meetup with the group for an evening reception on Tuesday, 9/15. More details to follow.
  • Group transportation will be coordinated for tour activities on 9/16-9/17.
  • A room block has been secured at the Wyndham Avon for $99 per night. Deadline to reserve your room is August 26, 2026.
    • Guests may call the hotel at 440.695.1270 and ask for the “Landscape Illinois” block or use the direct booking link here.

Stay the Weekend in the Cleveland, OH Area

Organizer: Kellie Schmidt

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