HORTSCI X900 - Ohio Floriculture and Nursery Conference
Join us for the 2025 Ohio Floriculture and Nursery Conference on October 16, 2025, hosted by the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at The Ohio State University. This one-day event will be held at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC) and will bring together top national and international experts in the field to explore the latest in sustainable greenhouse and nursery crop production.
Organized by Dr. W. Garrett Owen, Sustainable Greenhouse and Nursery Production System Specialist, this event will focus on key sciences and technologies including plant nutrition and growth regulation, biostimulants, root-zone substrate sciences, and disease and pest control strategies that advance the sustainability of floriculture and nursery production systems.
Delivery Options
In-Person Option: The conference will be held at the Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex (CEARC), 2515 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210. Attendees will engage in live sessions, networking, and Q&A with presenters throughout the day.
Online, Live Option: Join the conference via Zoom from anywhere. All sessions will be live streamed, including Q&A opportunities with presenters.
Date and Duration: The conference will take place on Thursday, October 16th, 2025 and will last for one full day.
What You’ll Learn
Participants will gain practical insights and research-based strategies in:
- Plant nutrition and growth regulation
- Biostimulant use and impact
- Root-zone substrate science
- Integrated disease and pest management
- Sustainable approaches to greenhouse and nursery crop production
Additional Information
- Registration Fee: $70 for in-person | $40 for virtual
- Refunds available up to 3 days after registration and prior to the event; subject to a 20% processing fee
Conference Agenda
View the detailed agenda (PDF)
Contact Us
For questions about enrollment, payment options, technology support, or course records, please contact our Enrollment Support team. Inquiries are typically answered within 24 business hours.
For questions about the event, please contact Dr. W. Garrett Owen (owen.367@osu.edu)