National Gardens Clubs, Inc. 84th Annual Convention- "Rain Shine"

Enjoy tours, seminars, and work shop programs at the 2013 Seattle Convention.

Featured Speakers at the 2013 NGC Convention include:

GRAHAM KERR: Life Member Banquet - Thursday, May 23
From Galloping Gourmet to Galloping Gardener"
Graham Kerr is an internationally known culinary television personality and award winning author. His current passion is growing what you eat. He will tell us about his journey to becoming a vegetable gardener. His mantra is E.G.G.S., Eat, Grow, Gather, Share.

JOHN GAYDOS: Opening Lunch - Friday, May 24
"Rarely is What we Grow as Simple as it Looks"
John Gaydos will take us on a trip around the world meeting the plant breeders and hearing stories of how plants come to your local nursery, how long it takes and where they have been along the way. John has been with Proven Winners since 1998. He is the company spokesperson and main contact for product development and variety testing.

RENE VAN REMS: Design Banquet - Friday, May 24
"European High Style Design and Trends"
Rene van Rems, a California based Dutch Master Designer, will take us on a tour of the latest trends from a floral perspective, showcasing design styles and techniques from Dutch parallel design and French country to German biedermeyer. Rene will feature flowers, exotic materials, botanicals and supplies as they relate to the latest trends. His highly visual and energetic program will inspire us to continue working on our own personal signature touches.