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International Tour Sites: 2023 Southern Region of North America 2024 Southern Africa 2025 New Zealand 2026 Eastern Region of North America 2027 Australia 2028 Western Region of North America 2029 Europe

Please find the International Tour Master List for the next several years!

Western Region of NA: January 24 – 27, 2023 Southern Africa Region: February 28 – March 3, 2023 New Zealand Region: April 20 – 23, 2023 Australia Region: May 24 – 27, 2023 Eastern Region of NA: September 26 – 29, 2023 Europe Region: October 11 – 13, 2023 Japan Region: October 14 – 15, 2023 Southern Region of NA: October 28 – November 1, 2023 (International Tour October 18 – 28 in the SRNA, prior to their regional tour)

The IPPS Europe 2023 Conference 'It's All About the Roots!' is taking place from 11-13 October 2023 in Scandinavia (Denmark & Sweden).

The IPPS Europe 6-pack award gives 6 ‘new to the industry’ horticulturists the chance to attend the IPPS European Region Annual conference, free of charge, taking place this year in Scandinavia, Køge, Denmark.

We welcome YOU to a time of exceptional food, drink and friendship! Join us for innovative nursery tours, unique cultural experiences, fabulous gardens, and southern hospitality! Space is limited, so sign up early! Long Tour: October 18 - 28 Short Tour: October 23-28 IPPS SR Annual Meeting: October 29 - November 1 For more information, please visit: https://www.ippssouthernregion.org/home

As the year comes to an end, we can look back at 2021 through IPPS eyes and say it has been a year of forced changes. We are slowly getting used to the new norms of our modern way of life, with the looming thought of COVID 19 in our minds.

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Margrietha Smidt, on Sunday 24th October 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

It is with sadness that we share the news of the passing of our dear IPPS friend and board member, Clive Mullet, on Tuesday afternoon, 30 March 2021, after a short battle with cancer.

Farewell to a fynbos legend and great conservator

2020 IPPS SA Exchange Student - Sizwe Ndabeni

2020 IPPS SA Exchange Nominees

Budding of Citrus trees, demonstration by Marco du Toit

2019 IPPS Exchange Student - Elmien Coetser

IPPS Exchange Student 2018 - Siyasanga Yenzela

IPPS Southern Africa 21st Annual Conference