Expo Experience

For detailed information view the GROWS Guide

The GROWS exposition is jam-packed with the industry's leading suppliers ready to make deals on the hottest equipment, the coolest plants, and the best technology. You'll come away with hundreds of ideas and new connections to help you grow your business. If it's fresh or innovative, you'll find it here.

NEW! Safety Arena at GROWS

Work safe! Exciting, interactive learning abounds at the GROWS Arena. Take away best practices from industry experts to help improve workplace safety, health and wellness, as well as environmental protection. Safety training CEU credit available. See detailed schedule here.

NEW! Trend spotting at GROWS

What consumer trends will shake up the lawn and garden industry in 2017? Thanks to renowned and savvy trend spotters, Suzi McCoy and Katie Dubow of the Garden Media Group, you'll find the answers at GROWS. Their predictions for where consumer dollars will be spent next year takes center stage at GROWS – and our friends at Cavicchios Greenhouses will help bring the trends to life through beautifully designed vignettes on the show floor. Explore, engage, and exchange ideas on emerging trends to embrace in 2017.

NEW! BSLA Design Competition

GROWS is delighted to partner with our friends at the Boston Society of Landscape Architects (BSLA) to bring the winner of the BSLA's Member Design Challenge to the Greenway at GROWS! The winning project --- "Akimbo" by Sarah Carrier, ASLA --- advocates for the skills of Landscape Architecture while showcasing novelty of concept and versatility of design in harmony with environment. Special thanks to Walpole Outdoors for helping to bring this award winning installation to life.

Sprint Sessions

Think fast! During our popular Sprint Sessions, speakers pack a wealth of information into 15-minute mini-lectures. Swing by the Bright Ideas Center for rapid-fire lessons on everything from the return of Gypsy Moth and Spotted Lanternfly sightings to pollinator health and watering containerized plants. See detailed schedule here.

NEW! Career Center: Online & Onsite

The Career Center is a popular destination at GROWS. Leading employers from across the Northeast use the onsite job boards to tout exciting career opportunities in today's green industry. Visit the powerful new GROWS online Career Center here.

Bright Ideas Center

Reap the benefits of collaborative know-how when you join colleagues at the Bright Ideas Center, home to offerings such as:
• 15-minute Sprint Sessions
• Ask Extension
• The Bookstore at GROWS
• Speaker Book Signings
• Career Center
• …and more!

Ask Extension

The research-based information and expertise provided by Extension are a useful resource, and a strong relationship with Extension is an important part of your business toolkit. This is your chance to get your toughest questions answered and benefit from valuable one-on-one time with University and Extension personnel from across New England.

MHS Plantmobile

The Mass Hort's Plantmobile is a traveling plant science workshop that provides experiential education for children. Mass Hort educators will be on hand to discuss classroom programs like "Flower to Seed" and their initiative to help schools create "garden classrooms." Just think how partnering with the Plantmobile could benefit your local community, as well as your business.

Network Central

Information gathering, casual conversation and connections galore! Grab a cup of coffee and visit the 30+ trade associations, agencies, and other organizations that comprise GROWS' valuable roster of Network members, as well GROWS Founding Partner organizations: MAA, MLP, MNLA & NENA.

Essentials of Plant ID Challenge

A hands-on practical way to learn plant identification, this interactive learning experience leverages classroom instruction and offers a fun way to test your plant ID knowledge. Go ahead - take the challenge!

The Bookstore at GROWS

The Bookstore, brought to you by Barnes & Noble, is stocked with a wide variety of books and reference guides dedicated to horticulture. Browse titles authored and recommended by conference presenters along lots of great holiday gift ideas. 'Tis the season!