Keynote Speakers
@SydneyPlantGuy
Jan Gettmann is an Instagram influencer focused on plants and botany in the hobby form. Hailing from Sydney, Australia, houseplants are his bread and butter. To Jan, plants are more than green decorations, but growing, living artworks. SydneyPlantGuy is hosting the Terrarium Building and Plant Pressing events.
@migardener
Luke Marion is a St. Clair based influencer and business-owner focused on inspiring others to grow their own food. Working with his wife, Sindy, Marion wants to give individuals of all skill levels the tools needed to thrive in the garden. Luke will be instructing the Mushrooms and Invasive Species activities.
@jacquesinthegarden
Urban gardener Jacques Lyakov is a YouTuber and influencer based in San Diego, California. Jacques focuses on gardening for the highest quality flavor and variety. Catering towards any skill level, he is experienced in instructing beginner gardeners. Jacques will be instructing the Home Gardening and Taking Care of Local Plant Life activities.
@_plantswithkrystal_
Instagram influencer Krystal Duran knows how to handle plants from personal experience. After years of killing plants, Krystal decided to share what she had learned over the years with the world. Focusing on approaching plant care in a simpler easily digestable manner, Krystal offers personal plant consultations for those struggling with their own plant care. Krystal will be spearheading the Propagation and Plant Swap activities.
@paigetailyn
Focused on inclusivity and diversity, Paige Tailyn is an influencer and business owner in the plant world. Education and accessibility are important factors to Paige, giving micro-grants to small farm owners. Paige will be hosting the Field Journaling and Tree Petting events.