Former HGTV star Paul James will share his gardening tips and experiences during a symposium in Warsaw.
James, known as "The Gardener Guy" is the star of the former HGTV show "Gardening by the Yard".
The eighth annual symposium is sponsored by the Kosciusko County Master Gardener Association and Purdue Extension.
The goals of the Master Gardener Symposium is to increase knowledge of sound gardening practices and to provide information to the community on current and timely gardening methods.
James will speak March 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lakeview Middle School, Warsaw. There will be a time for questions and answers.
In addition, several area garden suppliers and vendors will be on hand to showcase their products and services.
Jen Harding, event chairwoman, said there are 70 people registered so far, and the goal is to have 300 people registered.
In 1995, James created "Gardening by the Yard," a weekly program that airs on the Home and Garden Television network. Much of the show is shot at James' home in Tulsa, Okla.
James began gardening in 1979, the year he and his wife, Carrie, got married and purchased their first home.
As an undergraduate, he received numerous awards for his research in analytical chemistry. He also studied botany, plant physiology and plant pathology.
In 1983, he received his master gardener certification.
In addition to writing and producing 26 episodes of "Gardening by the Yard" each year, he travels coast to coast making personal appearances. He also hosted HGTV's coverage of the Tournament of Roses Parade on HGTV for 10 years.
In addition to James, Deb Sanders and Teresa Reichman, of Fairytop Creations, will share tips and information on how to create fairyariums.
The symposium also will look at "What's New In 2011." Ed Clayton, owner of Clayton Garden Center, North Webster, will team up with Jessica DeGraff and Darren Barshaw. They will share the latest in plant material.
Registration is $30 per person if received by Wednesday. After Wednesday, the registration fee is $40 per person.
For more information about the symposium, contact the Extension Office at 574-372-2340.
For more information about James, visit www.gardenerguy.com
