California Trials 2026

Coverage by Ball Publishing's GrowerTalks

Most Garden Centers do not attend the California Trails in-person, but you can see what's coming in new plants through the GrowerTalks coverage. Chris Beytes, Jen Zurko, and Bill Calkins provide your best seat to not only read but to see their video coverage.

This is a preview of what we will see at upcoming trade shows and the exceptional new plants that may be selected by you for the Retailers' Choice Awards or Cool Product Awards!

September 11, 2025 - A POWER-USER at The Fall Event 2025!

Group Owners share ideas on how to be A POWER-USER at The Fall Event 2025

How do they prepare before they arrive?

The new GROUPtalk LIVE Series for 2025 is here.  Each month following a new GROUPtalk LIVE Session will be planned on the second Thursday (see schedule below). Topics and areas of discussion varies each month. Watch for upcoming session topics. Following each session, a recording is added to this page to allow for post-event viewing. We are adding the most recent sessions on top.

California Trials 2025

Coverage by Ball Publishing's GrowerTalks

Most Garden Centers do not attend the California Trails in-person, but you can see what's coming in new plants through the GrowerTalks coverage. Chris Beytes, Jen Zurko, and Bill Calkins provide your best seat to not only read but to see their video coverage.

This is a preview of what we will see at upcoming trade shows and the exceptional new plants that may be selected by you for the Retailers' Choice Awards or Cool Product Awards!