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October Friends First Friday Breeding Plants for a Crowded Market

State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA

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Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

1.5 hours

State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA

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Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to 10:30 am (EDT)

State Botanical Garden of Georgia at UGA

2450 S Milledge Ave, Athens, Georgia, United States

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October Friends First Friday Breeding Plants for a Crowded Market
David Roberts has a deep love for plant breeding and propagation and hopes to inspire gardeners with exciting new plants that are unique and easy to care for. David acquired his master’s degree in horticultural science from North Carolina State University with a concentration in ornamental plant breeding. David worked as a graduate student for Dr. Dennis Werner and Dr. Tom Ranney, where he developed a passion for horticultural science.

Bailey Nurseries, Inc. hired David in 2015 to act as the general manager and head plant breeder for Bailey Innovations. David now serves as the Director of Plant Breeding at Bailey Innovations, where he leads the breeding team and coordinates plant trials from their nursery located in Winterville, Georgia.

Please join David as he discusses the philosophy, strategy and objectives for various plant breeding projects at Bailey Innovations.

The registration deadline is noon on Sept. 26.


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October Friends First Friday Breeding Plants for a Crowded Market, 3 October | Event in Athens | AllEvents
October Friends First Friday Breeding Plants for a Crowded Market
Fri, 03 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am