Welcome To The Proven Winner® Shrub Spotlight!
Join us on May 31st or June 1st for an exclusive event! We're excited to host two Proven Winners® experts who will reveal their top picks for ColorChoice® shrubs in 2024. Secure your spot today for just $10!
What Is The Shrub Spotlight?
Presentations By Horticultural Experts
Prepare to be captivated by the insights of horticultural experts Laura Swanson from Spring Meadow Nursery and Josh Miller from Proven Winners®. Engage in an interactive session tailored to address all your inquiries about gardening or landscape design during the Q&A segment!
Unveiling the Hottest Shrubs of 2024!
Discover our top selections for stunning ColorChoice® shrubs, from Abelia to Weigela, expertly chosen to thrive in your garden! Stay tuned for the full lineup of award-winning plants at The Shrub Spotlight, coming soon!
Sip and Savor
No event at The Gardens is truly fulfilled without the delightful addition of our wood-fired pizza and wine bar. Please note that food and drinks are available for purchase and are not included in the ticket price. Indulge in these exquisite offerings to enhance your experience!
Unveiling The Next Proven Winner® Signature Garden!
After the June 1st Shrub Spotlight presentation, we're excited to announce The Gardens of Southeastern North Carolina as an official Proven Winners® Signature Garden®! Join us for this special dedication as it becomes one of only 11 Signature Gardens® in the United States!
About Our Guest Speakers
Laura Swanson
Laura Swanson
Laura Swanson
A Licensing Account Manager for Spring Manager Nursery and Vice President for the board of the West Michigan National Landscape Association. Laura loves traveling the United States sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm about the Proven Winners® ColorChoice® flowering shrubs. There is a shrub that is perfect for every spot in your yard!
Josh Miller
Laura Swanson
Laura Swanson
Josh Miller has been working for Proven Winners® for 9 years, and in ornamental horticulture for the past 27 years. He has a diverse background from field nursery operations to public garden administration.
With his recent transition to Landscape Manager, Josh brings 8 years of experience from the Product Development team at Proven Winners
Josh Miller has been working for Proven Winners® for 9 years, and in ornamental horticulture for the past 27 years. He has a diverse background from field nursery operations to public garden administration.
With his recent transition to Landscape Manager, Josh brings 8 years of experience from the Product Development team at Proven Winners®, working with a global network of plant breeders, testing, and selecting genetics for the bedding annuals category. For Josh, being able to leverage product performance data to support Proven Winners' landscape customers is an exciting aspect of his new role. He loves talking plants and sharing the stories behind Proven Winners® products.