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International Tour Sites: 2023 Southern Region of North America 2024 Southern Africa 2025 New Zealand 2026 Eastern Region of North America 2027 Australia 2028 Western Region of North America 2029 Europe

Please find the International Tour Master List for the next several years!

Western Region of NA: January 24 – 27, 2023 Southern Africa Region: February 28 – March 3, 2023 New Zealand Region: April 20 – 23, 2023 Australia Region: May 24 – 27, 2023 Eastern Region of NA: September 26 – 29, 2023 Europe Region: October 11 – 13, 2023 Japan Region: October 14 – 15, 2023 Southern Region of NA: October 28 – November 1, 2023 (International Tour October 18 – 28 in the SRNA, prior to their regional tour)

The IPPS Europe 2023 Conference 'It's All About the Roots!' is taking place from 11-13 October 2023 in Scandinavia (Denmark & Sweden).

The IPPS Europe 6-pack award gives 6 ‘new to the industry’ horticulturists the chance to attend the IPPS European Region Annual conference, free of charge, taking place this year in Scandinavia, Køge, Denmark.

Dr. Mike Dirr shares his memories of UGA's Vince Dooley.

Information and notes from Louise Heissel, about her experience at the IPPS SR meeting in Athens, GA.

We welcome YOU to a time of exceptional food, drink and friendship! Join us for innovative nursery tours, unique cultural experiences, fabulous gardens, and southern hospitality! Space is limited, so sign up early! Long Tour: October 18 - 28 Short Tour: October 23-28 IPPS SR Annual Meeting: October 29 - November 1 For more information, please visit: https://www.ippssouthernregion.org/home

Watch our MicroMeeting with Dr. Jeb Fields.

The first IPPS SR Micromeeting with Dr. Jeb Fields is February 10, 2022 at 1pm Eastern.

The deadline to apply for the Margie Jenkins Conference Scholarship Award is March 1, 2022.

The 2022 deadline for the Vivian Munday scholarship has been changed to March 1.

Obituary for Dr. John A. Wott

IPPS SR is sad to announce the passing of Wilbur Mull, CEO and President of Classic Groundcovers, Inc., on Sunday, December 5.

Congratulations to Tom Saunders, our 2021 IPPS SR Sidney B. Meadows Award winner, the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an IPPS SR member.

Congratulations to our 2021 IPPS SR Fellows Award winner, Maarten van der Giessen

Congratulations to Rick Crowder, one of the 2021 IPPS SR Fellows Award winners.

Recording of the 2021 IPPS SR Charlie Parkerson Student Research Competition

Monday Speaker Preview: Ethan Guthrie

Annual Meeting speaker preview: Ethan Guthrie