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Raker Gardens to host Hort Couture day

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Attendees will learn about 2011 varieties in the Hort Couture line

Garden Center | July 16, 2010 |
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Hort Couture invites retailers to attend its first annual Hort Couture Day on Aug. 12 at Raker Gardens, Litchfield, Mich. Attendees can tour the gardens and greenhouse facilities all day. There will also be a full-slate of speakers addressing the following topics:

  • New Varieties for 2011, Jim Monroe, Hort Couture
  • The HC Trialing and Product Development at Raker, Paul Karlovich & Jessica DeGraaf, Raker
  • Developing the HC Brand Distribution, Gerry Raker

This event is in conjunction with the Michigan Garden Tour that runs from August 2-13. To RSVP or get directions, please call (517) 542-2316.

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