Tony's 2026 Speaking Schedule
Event: Piedmont Chapter NARGS
Host: Piedmont Chapter NARGS
Presentation Date/Time: February 14, 2026, 10am
Program: Garden Zillow – Creating and Finding Comfortable Homes/Habitats for your Garden Flora.
Contact Person: Bobby Ward
Location: JC Raulston Arboretum, Raleigh, NC
Event: Landscape Illinois
Host: Illinois Landscape Contractors Association
Presentation Date/Time: February 26, 2026, 8am and 10am
Program: From Exploration to Exploitation, Landscaping in Drifts of One
Contact Person: Steve Raczak
Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Schaumburg, IL
Host: New York Botanic Garden
Presentation Date/Time: March 19, 2026, 11am
Program:
Contact Person: Tom Forrest
Location: New York Botanic Garden, Ross Hall
Host: Wake Forest Garden Club
Presentation Date/Time: April 14, 2026, 10am
Program: Landscaping in Drifts of One
Contact Person: Barbara Block
Location: Wake Forest History Museum
Event: Southeastern Plant Symposium
Host: JCRA & JLBG
Presentation Date/Time: June 4 & 5, 2026
Program: 40th Anniversary of JLBG
Contact Person:
Location: North Raleigh Hilton, Raleigh, NC
Host: Granville County Garden Club
Presentation Date/Time: June 22, 2026, 7pm
Program: Great Native Perennials for NC Gardeners
Contact Person: Marty Finkel
Location: Granville Co. Expo Center
Event: Virginia Master Gardener College
Host: Virginia Master Gardeners
Presentation Date/Time: June 28, 2026, 8:30am
Program: Surround Yourself with Shady Characters - Woodland Garden Design and Plant Selection
Contact Person: Grace Stern
Location: GlenAllen, VA
Event: Murabilia Flower Show
Host:
Presentation Date/Time: September 5-7, 2026
Program: tbd
Contact Person: Dr. Alberto Grossi
Location: Lucca, Italy