Demo Schedule

• Investing in high school students and aspiring horticulturists strengthens your future workforce and the green industry as a whole
• Practical opportunities involving young ag students that support daily operations and build community connections
• Partnerships with groups like FFA and 4-H help connect you with motivated young people and shape the next generation of industry professionals

A look at the unspoken expectations and insights employers consider during the hiring process.

• What employers often value beyond the obvious requirements
• Common gaps between candidate expectations and employer perspectives
• Practical ways to better understand what hiring teams are looking for

Learn practical strategies to improve propagation success for high-demand, environmentally adaptable Texas plants.

• Identify and solve common propagation challenges such as germination, cutting viability, and rooting success
• Explore proven techniques for producing consistent, high-quality vegetative plant material
• Apply practical case-based insights to improve reliability and outcomes across difficult-to-propagate species

• Hear directly from a local owner-operator who spent 30 years building from the inside before buying the business himself
• Learn how running on EOS added structure, clarified core values, and strengthened what was already woven into the culture, and built a leadership team with real momentum without losing what made the business great
• Amy Johannesen, Certified EOS Implementer, will walk through the tools that made the difference and what it could look like for your business

Explore applied research findings from Texas nursery trials that evaluate production inputs and propagation performance in woody species.

• Biochar, fertility programs, and biostimulants influenced growth responses, offering insights for optimizing production inputs
• Plant growth regulators showed measurable effects on bigtooth maple growth and overall production characteristics
• Propagation trials revealed variability in rooting, germination success, and liner quality, helping improve production efficiency

Discover how to use lighting design software, understand fixture types, and apply proven techniques to create intentional, layered outdoor lighting plans.

• Learn key lighting fixture types and where to use them
• Use design software to plan and visualize lighting layouts
• Apply layering techniques for functional and aesthetic results

Explore how biophilic design can transform outdoor spaces into healthier, more sustainable, and visually cohesive environments.

• Practical strategies for applying biophilic design to patios, gardens, courtyards, and outdoor living spaces in both residential and commercial projects
• Techniques for integrating natural materials, sensory-rich planting, water features, and thoughtful spatial planning to strengthen connection to nature
• Insights into Texas-specific design considerations, including heat, drought conditions, native ecology, and emerging green industry trends

• Train crews on proper lifting, hauling, and unloading techniques to prevent common back, shoulder, and joint injuries
• Implement simple warm-up routines, hydration practices, and smart equipment use to reduce strain and heat-related risks
• Improve team coordination and workflow efficiency to boost productivity while reducing fatigue, lost workdays, and workers’ compensation claims

Learn how to build a demo kit, select the right fixtures, and apply proper wiring methods while managing voltage drop for reliable, real-world installations.

• Assemble an effective demo kit for showcasing lighting systems
• Understand common fixture types and proper wiring techniques
• Manage voltage drop to ensure consistent performance and longevity

• Use AI to streamline proposals, estimates, contracts, SOPs, and internal documentation
• Strengthen marketing and SEO efforts while reducing time spent on repetitive administrative work
• Walk away with a practical roadmap for integrating AI into daily operations to improve efficiency and support business growth

• Top-performing varieties demonstrated strong flowering, uniformity, and overall quality under Texas heat and humidity.
• Biweekly evaluations identified consistent performers with improved tolerance to insect and disease pressure.
• Results provide reliable, research-based recommendations for landscape and container use in commercial and retail settings.

Lear how to make a strong impression beyond your application materials and get noticed throughout the hiring process.

• Ways to highlight your strengths beyond what’s written on paper
• How to build visibility and credibility with potential employers
• Simple strategies to leave a memorable impression as a candidate

Learn directly from industry leaders as they walk through the toolkits developed by the TNLA Workforce Development Task Force. These five resources are designed to help your business strengthen operations, elevate professionalism, and make more strategic investments that support long-term growth in the horticulture industry.

• Learn directly from industry leaders as they walk through the five Workforce Development Task Force toolkits
• Learn how to effectively access and apply each toolkit using the TNLA website and TNLA HIVE
• Turn these resources into real, practical results to strengthen your team, operations, and long-term business growth

• Understand what belongs in an OSHA-compliant first aid kit and how it differs from a trauma kit
• Learn why training matters for responding to life-threatening bleeding and other serious injuries in the field
• Build confidence in recognizing emergencies and activating the right response when every minute

• Attract and retain customers by tying education to key topics like conservation, water use, pollinators, native plants, and food production
• Build loyalty through community partnerships, volunteer programs, and in-store events that create authentic, non-sales engagement
• Strengthen teams with staff education and engagement strategies that reduce burnout and turn employees into confident brand ambassadors

• Learn how to move conversations from price-based bidding to value-based selling with commercial clients
• Understand how to use irrigation systems as a tangible example of performance, reliability, and long-term ROI
• Walk away with a simple framework for positioning your services as an investment rather than a line item

• Identify hidden margin killers in manual dispatching and routing, and reduce inefficiencies that erode profit
• Implement digital workflows to streamline ordering, reduce liability, and minimize payment delays
• Use delivery and cost-to-serve data to optimize operations, improve customer experience, and scale volume without adding staff

Discover how to communicate clearly and professionally through emails.

• How to structure emails so your message is easy to understand
• Simple ways to sound confident and professional in your writing
• Common email mistakes to avoid in work communication