The Speaking of Gardening Symposium was first held in 1998. The vision of Hunter Stubbs (1969-2017), then the Director of Horticulture at Richmond Hill Inn, the first events were held at the inn. Stubbs’ vision was simple, and remains our mission today: Provide a two-day lecture style symposium based on sound horticultural principals for industry professionals and gardening enthusiasts.
Our speakers have traveled from all over the United States and Europe, as well as Japan for the opportunity to speak at SOG. They are authors, researchers, plant hunters, nursery owners, designers, architects, and professors. Their passion for plants, the environment, and sustainable horticulture is contagious. Attendees, in-state and out-of-state, leave more knowledgeable, passionate and excited about their gardening pursuits.
2024 Location:
The Brand New Embassy Suites - Asheville Downtown
192 Haywood Street
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
2024 Continuing Education Credits
APLD-9 Ceus APPROVED
NCLCB- 5 Ceus approved
NCBOLA-9 CEUs applied for
nalp- 9 ceus applied for
2024 will be our 25th year of holding this symposium. Speaking of Gardening is organized, planned and managed by an all-volunteer committee of dedicated horticultural professionals and enthusiasts who live in the Asheville area.