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Personal Knowledge: The Key to Horticultural Success

In the digital age, nearly all horticultural knowledge is just a click away—but it’s your unique experiences and insights that shape your success and set you apart.

By blending your personal expertise with the wisdom of industry trailblazers, you can unlock new levels of professional growth. Join us for an inspiring journey through distinctive horticultural perspectives shared by top leaders from across Massachusetts. Discover actionable “tricks of the trade” through engaging, real-world case studies including innovative transplanting techniques, expert pruning strategies, creative species selection and more.

Harness the power of your personal knowledge to not only elevate your craft but also build a compelling brand for yourself and your landscape business.

Andrew Balon
Commercial Arborist
Bartlett Tree Experts
Waltham, MA

About our Speaker

Growing up in Lincoln, RI, Andrew worked on a Christmas Tree Farm throughout high school. Following his interest in plant ecology, he enrolled at URI to pursue a career in urban horticulture. In addition to his intensive coursework, Andrew worked at Kinney Azalea Gardens, Tranquil Lake Nursery, and interned at Harvard University’s Arnold Arboretum. After graduating from URI, Andrew started his own organic arboriculture business. Attracted to Bartlett’s scientific approach to plant care, he joined the Bartlett team in 2011. He is ISA and TRAQ certified.

CEUs: 2 MCLP Education Credits; MDAR Pesticide Credits