VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Gardening and outdoor living expert P. Allen Smith will share his unique perspective on consumer trends in gardening and outdoor living with Green Industry professionals at the upcoming Green Industry and Equipment Expo (GIE+EXPO) in Louisville, Ky. Thursday, October 29. The TODAY show contributor, national television host, and best-selling author will conduct two sessions on “Consumer Trends: What to Learn, What to Leave,” during the PLANET Green Industry Conference (GIC) portion of the GIE+EXPO.
Both sessions are included with PLANET GIC registration.
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Session One: 9:30 – 11 AM
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Session Two: 2 – 3:30 PM
"PLANET is pleased to have P. Allen Smith join us again at the Green Industry Conference. The response to his sessions last year was so favorable that we're sure the same will apply this year. His experience in and insight into this industry are invaluable, and we welcome the opportunity for him to share his extensive knowledge with our members. In the end, they are sure to take with them ideas that will improve their businesses in this difficult economy," said PLANET President, Bill Hildebolt, Ph.D, CTP, CTP-CSL.
Smith will also be signing copies of his latest book in the
Garden Home
series at
4 p.m. on October 29 in the STIHL booth #5074. Expo and conference attendees should stop by the booth after noon to reserve a copy, as supplies are limited.
More information on P. Allen Smith and STIHL is available at www.pallensmith.com and www.stihlusa.com.
About P. Allen Smith
Smith is the author of the best-selling Garden Home book series and is considered one of the foremost gardening and outdoor living experts in the country. In addition to his own nationally-syndicated television series on commercial networks, P. Allen Smith Gardens, he also hosts P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home on public television and is a frequent guest on the TODAY show.
Smith has received several national awards for creating special opportunities to educate and inspire the American public about the joys of gardening.
About STIHL Inc.
STIHL Inc. manufactures the world’s largest selling brand of chain saws and produces a full line of powerful, lightweight, and versatile handheld outdoor power equipment for homeowners and professional users. STIHL products are sold through servicing power equipment retailers from coast to coast— not mass merchants. STIHL products sold through U.S. STIHL dealers are for distribution in the U.S. only. For more information or for the name of the closest STIHL retailer call toll free 1-800-GO STIHL (1-800-467-8445) or visit the STIHL Web site at
www.stihlusa.com
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STIHL is the official outdoor power equipment sponsor of both P. Allen Smith Gardens and P. Allen Smith’s Garden Home.
