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MYRTLE BEACH, SC – The South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (SCNLA) will hold their annual seminar program and trade show February 7-9, 2008 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.  The event is open to those involved in the nursery, landscape, garden center industry and related fields.

Belgard Hardscapes will be offering their certification programs during this event. The SCNLA Certified Nursery professional Test will also be given. Some of the featured seminar topics will be Landscape Design & Graphics,  An Evaluation for Newly Introduced or Underused Plan Materials in SC, Organic Alternative for Our Industry, Waterwise Landscaping, Dwarf & Miniature Conifers for Zones 7&8, Update on Plant Diseases – Knowledge Your First Line of Defense and Equipment Safety.  A complete listing of the seminars and all other events are available at www.scnla.com. A link is also available to register for the 3-day event. The seminars are given in a partnership with the USDA Risk Management Agency.

The South Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association is a trade association dedicated to supporting the green industry by providing education, legislative monitoring, certification and marketing. The Association is investing in research, environmental stewardship and scholarship to ensure a secure future.  For more information visit www.scnla.com or call 864-592-3868.