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Symposium Speakers
Education and sharing of knowledge is a major part of the 2nd Virtual International Lily Show & Symposium. Our exciting educational symposiums, will be composed of expert speakers, from across North America and Europe, addressing their areas of comprehensive knowledge.
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Colin Tamboline
- Colin Tamboline will take a deep dive into OT Hybrid Lilium. He will first explore history by identifying the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, HOW, WHERE, and WHY we have beautiful OT Hybrids. Then he will discuss the biology behind these extraordinary hybrids and finally review the many talents and creations of people, both past and present, who contributed to the development of these outstanding Lilium. read more...
Saturday, July 16, 2022
Antra Balode
- Antra Balode is from Latvia which has borders with Estonia, Russia, Belarus and Lithuania. Since the early 1980’s biologist Antra Balode helped create many Asiatic and Trumpet varieties. Antra will speak about lilies in Latvia, especially focused on both greenish Trumpets and Tango hybrids, as well as Martagons.read more...
Saturday, July 30, 2022
Panel Discussion
- Assessing your Lilium Clerking and Judging skills from this unique panel discussion. Read more about this exciting and fun educational event.
Saturday, August 13, 2022
Darm Crook
- Darm Crook is of the opinion that anyone embarking on hybridizing lilies should not be afraid of re-inventing the wheel. While doing this you can also work with the finished products that are on the market. The reinventing of the wheel will give you an understanding of what you can expect from the various species when crossed.read more...
As final confirmations are received from our symposium speakers, this page will be updated with links to speaker biographies, and expansion of each Symposium Session.