Industry Events

12:30–13:30 | Conference Room, Hall 3

Tomasz Maksymilian Kuczyński is a Polish floral artist who approaches floristry as a true art form, drawing on his background in art history and interior design. His distinctive style combines classical techniques with contemporary experimentation, with a particular passion for sculptural forms and bold spatial compositions.

He is a two-time Polish Junior Champion and two-time Polish Champion. In 2016, he placed fourth at the Europa Cup European Championship in Genoa, and in 2025, he won the World Cup Floral Art in The Hague.

After years of competing, Max turned his focus to education. He currently heads two of the largest floristry schools in Poland and serves as Director General of the International Institute of Floral Design. He teaches students technical precision and competition-level skills, while also inviting renowned florists to broaden their perspectives.

He is also co-owner of a flower shop, where he strives to bring greater artistic depth to commercial floristry. At the same time, he remains true to his own aesthetic, even when it differs from popular trends.

Trees in the City—Planting, Maintenance, and Enhancement

1. Planting Trees in Urban Areas

Instructors: Wojciech Gieburowski, Anna Malik

Wojciech Gieburowski, M.Sc. (Eng.) – a long-time court-appointed expert in tree conservation, an appraiser for the International Society for Tree Culture and Conservation, a specialist in dendrology and arboriculture, and a supervisory inspector for Federacja Stowarzyszeń Naukowo-Technicznych (NOT)—SITO and MTUiOD; president of Taxus Arbor.

Anna Malik, Engineer – A graduate of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW). Since 2013, she has been a Green Space Supervision Inspector, a certification she obtained from SITO-NOT in Warsaw; she joined the association in 2025. For the past 25 years, together with her husband Krzysztof and her brother Marcin, she has been running a nursery in the municipality of Mszczonów, in the village of Badów Górny, covering an area of approximately 40 hectares. They specialize in growing trees ranging from 2 to 12 meters in height, both in open ground and in containers.

More than 30 years ago, father, Józef Smolorz, purchased his first tree-transplanting machine with a 200-cm bucket diameter. Over time, thanks to hard work, the fleet grew to 15 transplanters used for the farm’s needs and to provide services to outside clients.

Proper tree planting is crucial for ensuring that trees take root and remain healthy in challenging urban environments. The training will cover the principles of selecting nursery stock, preparing the planting site, planting and anchoring trees, and caring for them after planting. Participants will also learn the most important principles of tree transplanting, the factors that determine the success of this process, and the most common mistakes that lead to the weakening or death of trees.

2. Pruning and caring for young street trees

Instructor: Aleksandra Kruszewska, M.Sc. (Eng.) – a graduate of the Horticulture program at ZUT in Szczecin, a long-time tree diagnostician who holds, among other qualifications, a certificate as a veteran tree specialist, an OSTO stand management inspector, a practitioner, and an active tree climber, arborist at Arborist Sp. z o.o.

Proper care of young trees helps minimize future problems related to safety, maintenance costs, and conflicts with infrastructure.
The training will cover the principles of shaping the crowns of young trees, performing formative pruning, and correcting crown structure defects. Participants will also learn about best practices for tree care that can help reduce future maintenance costs and increase the trees’ chances of thriving in urban environments for many years to come.

3. Inventory of Tall Vegetation

Instructor: Arkadiusz Mroziński, M.Sc. (Eng.) – an expert in dendrology, tree conservation, and tree cultivation; a graduate of the Faculty of Forestry at the University of Agriculture in Kraków; has been professionally involved in tree condition assessment, conservation, and care for over 25 years; conducts inspections at historic sites; performs tree inventories and dendrological assessments, including specialized diagnostic tests such as sonic tomography and load-bearing tests.

A thorough tree inventory is essential for informed green space management and investment planning. This training session will focus on the principles of conducting tall tree inventories, the scope of data collected, and its practical application in design, administrative, and investment processes. The session will cover methods for assessing tree condition and the formal requirements for dendrological reports, as well as modern tools that support fieldwork and the analysis of inventory results.

4. Enhancement of Urban Trees

Instructor: Edyta Rosłon-Szeryńska, Ph.D., Eng. – Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture at the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW), a specialist in trees in urban environments, the assessment of their condition, value, and safety, as well as green space management. Author of the Visual Identification of Trees Threatening Safety (WID) method, used in the hTreeEval system, as well as numerous publications and studies on landscape architecture, urban greenery, and the protection of valuable trees. A landscape designer with experience in project execution and supervision, an expert, an ad hoc court-appointed expert, and a developer of green space standards and best practices for tree management.

Urban trees serve important ecological, social, and economic functions, which is why the ability to assess their value is becoming increasingly important. This training will focus on methods for valuing trees, taking into account both their biological and landscape characteristics as well as the ecosystem benefits they provide to city residents. The practical applications of tree valuation in investment processes, green space management, and the protection of valuable trees will be discussed.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

10:00–10:05 Opening of the training session, welcoming the participants
10:05–11:05 ‘Planting Trees in Urban Areas’ Wojciech Gieburowski, Anna Malik
11:05–11:15 Short break
11:15–12:15 ‘Pruning and Care of Young Street Trees’ Aleksandra Kruszewska, M.Sc. (Eng.)
12:15–12:40 Coffee break
12:40–13:40 ‘Inventory of Tall Greenery’ Arkadiusz Mroziński, M.Sc. (Eng.)
1:40–1:50 p.m. Short break
1:50–2:50 p.m. ‘Enhancing the Value of Urban Trees’ Dr. Edyta Rosłon-Szeryńska
2:50–3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks and Summary of the Training

SPEAKERS

Aleksandra Kruszewska

Anna Malik

Edyta Rosłon-Szeryńska

Arkadiusz Mroziński

Wojciech Gieburowski

Gardenphilia DESIGNER – Design Workshops

Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

We invite you to take part in practical workshops dedicated to landscape and garden design using Gardenphilia DESIGNER.

During the session, participants will learn about the program’s key tools and how to use its library of plants, materials and manufacturers’ products to support their everyday design work.

The workshops will have a practical, hands-on format. Step by step, participants will be guided through the entire design process – from developing a concept in a 2D plan to creating a 3D visualization.

By taking part in the workshops, participants will become familiar with the complete design process in Gardenphilia DESIGNER and gain practical skills that they can immediately apply in their everyday design work.

Workshop programme

• Introduction to the key features of Gardenphilia DESIGNER
• Developing a landscape design concept based on a practical example
• Using the library of plants, materials and manufacturers’ products in the design process
• Creating 3D visualizations
• Questions and answers (Q&A)
• Presentation of the latest features and development directions of Gardenphilia DESIGNER 2026

Who is it for?

The workshops are intended for landscape architects, garden designers, landscape contractors, students of landscape architecture and related fields, as well as anyone interested in modern landscape and garden design.

The training is designed for beginners – no previous experience with the software is required.

Organizational information

After registering for the workshops, participants will receive access to a 14-day version of Gardenphilia DESIGNER, which will be used during the sessions.

Please bring your own laptop. The workshops will be conducted in the form of practical exercises.

The number of places is limited. Participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule

09:45–10:00 AM – Participant registration
10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Gardenphilia DESIGNER practical workshop
12:00–12:20 PM – Questions and answers (Q&A)
12:20–1:00 PM – What’s new in Gardenphilia DESIGNER 2026

Venue

EXPO XXI Warsaw
12/14 Prądzyńskiego Street
Workshop Room B

Registration and information

Detailed information and the registration form:
https://gardenphilia.com/warsztaty-projektowe-zielen-to-zycie-2026/

Workshop leaders

Monika Kilian | Pracownia Projektowa NATURA ZIELENI
Landscape architect, Green Space Supervision Inspector, Certified Green Space Specialist, owner of the Natura Zieleni landscape architecture studio, and lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the Sopot University of Applied Sciences.

Andrzej Komakowski | Gardenphilia.com / Projektownia Andrzej Komakowski (PAK)
Product & Sales Manager at Gardenphilia.com, certified Gardenphilia DESIGNER trainer, landscape architect and NOT SITO Green Space Supervision Inspector. An experienced practitioner with many years of experience in training designers.

4 September (Friday) at 3.30 pm

To mark the release of the book ‘Piet Oudolf: The Garden Designer’, Katarzyna Bellingham will discuss one of the most important contemporary garden designers—the Dutch artist who changed the way we think about plants, seasonality, and the beauty of gardens.

Piet Oudolf is a master of naturalistic plantings. His gardens are not static compositions, but living landscapes that change throughout the year. Perennials, grasses, colors, and textures come together to create multi-layered, painterly arrangements—beautiful not only in full bloom, but also in fall and winter, as the flowers fade and nature transitions.
During the event, Katarzyna Bellingham will explore Oudolf’s design philosophy, discuss his most significant projects, and illustrate what makes his perspective on gardens so unique. She will also present the book *Piet Oudolf. The Garden Designer—a richly illustrated monograph that offers a glimpse into the designer’s studio: his sketches, drawings, planting plans, and the process of creating gardens.
This event is for everyone who loves gardens, is interested in design, nature, landscape, and art—as well as for those who want to better understand why Piet Oudolf’s gardens have become one of the most important inspirations in contemporary gardening.

Piet Oudolf is an influential Dutch garden and landscape designer who spearheaded the New Perennial Wave and is the author of numerous books on gardens and landscape design. He has created many residential and commercial gardens, both public and private, and his work can be admired throughout the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Sweden, and the United States. Among them are such famous sites as the High Line in New York, Lurie Garden in Chicago’s Millennium Park, the Hauser & Wirth gardens in Somerset and on Menorca, the Sculpture Garden at the Singer Museum in the Netherlands, and garden installations created for the Venice Biennale and for the Serpentine Gallery at its specially built pavilion. Piet won a gold medal and the title of “best of the best” at the Chelsea Flower Show (2000), received the Veitch Memorial Gold Medal from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) (2002), and the Award for Outstanding Achievement from the Society of Professional Landscape Architects (2010). In 2013, he was honored with the highest Dutch cultural award, the Prince Bernhard Cultural Award (Prins Bernhard Cultuurfonds).

Katarzyna Bellingham — gardener, garden designer, and advocate for natural gardening methods. Author of the books *The Bellingham Garden*. How to Garden in Harmony with Nature, Secrets of the English Garden, and A Good Year in the Garden, in which she shares her knowledge of organic gardening, working in harmony with nature’s rhythms, and creating a garden that is friendly to people, plants, and animals. She runs the Bellingham Garden in Kashubia—a place where gardening practice is combined with education, nature observation, and the daily care of the living landscape.

Room C (1st floor)

9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Topic: “A Passion for Greenery Meets Business and Algorithms”

The meeting will be hosted by Katarzyna Borakiewicz (Plantis app) and Michalina Trempała (Zielone Pogotowie).

Session I (9:00–9:55 AM)

Topic: What does the world of green content creators look like today?

We will discuss:

• what has changed over the past year,
• new formats and algorithms,
• what audiences expect today,
• what is no longer worth doing – or what we simply no longer want to do – on green-focused social media.

Session II (10:00–10:55 AM)

Topic: Passion vs. algorithms – how to stay authentic and where does the heart of the green community beat today?

We will discuss:

• building a community,
• authenticity in the age of artificial intelligence and algorithms,
• whether audiences are still looking for expert knowledge.

Session III (11:00–11:45 AM)

Break for visiting the trade fair, networking and conversations with exhibitors

Session IV (12:00–12:50 PM)

Topic: Greenery with a future – which plants and solutions should we choose?

The discussion will be introduced by Grzegorz Falkowski (Polish Nurserymen Association) with a presentation entitled:

“Plants for Cities – Why Choosing the Right Species Matters More Than Ever”

After the presentation, we will discuss:

• whether climate change is influencing our green-focused social media,
• whether our approach to greenery has changed – and whether these changes can be seen in the content we create,
• what changes we are planning in our gardens and why,
• what we have learned from this season and which plants or aspects of our gardens we would like to focus on next season.

Session V (12:55–1:55 PM)

Topic: Advertising on green-focused social media profiles – case studies and our experiences

We will discuss:

• passion vs. business – is it still just a passion, or has it become a business? Why do we run green-focused social media channels?
• can you make money from social media?
• what do collaboration offers on social media look like today? Has anything changed over the past year? What still needs to improve?

Gardenphilia DESIGNER – Design Workshops

Thursday, September 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
Saturday, September 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

We invite you to take part in practical workshops dedicated to landscape and garden design using Gardenphilia DESIGNER.

During the session, participants will learn about the program’s key tools and how to use its library of plants, materials and manufacturers’ products to support their everyday design work.

The workshops will have a practical, hands-on format. Step by step, participants will be guided through the entire design process – from developing a concept in a 2D plan to creating a 3D visualization.

By taking part in the workshops, participants will become familiar with the complete design process in Gardenphilia DESIGNER and gain practical skills that they can immediately apply in their everyday design work.

Workshop programme

• Introduction to the key features of Gardenphilia DESIGNER
• Developing a landscape design concept based on a practical example
• Using the library of plants, materials and manufacturers’ products in the design process
• Creating 3D visualizations
• Questions and answers (Q&A)
• Presentation of the latest features and development directions of Gardenphilia DESIGNER 2026

Who is it for?

The workshops are intended for landscape architects, garden designers, landscape contractors, students of landscape architecture and related fields, as well as anyone interested in modern landscape and garden design.

The training is designed for beginners – no previous experience with the software is required.

Organizational information

After registering for the workshops, participants will receive access to a 14-day version of Gardenphilia DESIGNER, which will be used during the sessions.

Please bring your own laptop. The workshops will be conducted in the form of practical exercises.

The number of places is limited. Participation will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Schedule

09:45–10:00 AM – Participant registration
10:00 AM–12:00 PM – Gardenphilia DESIGNER practical workshop
12:00–12:20 PM – Questions and answers (Q&A)
12:20–1:00 PM – What’s new in Gardenphilia DESIGNER 2026

Venue

EXPO XXI Warsaw
12/14 Prądzyńskiego Street
Workshop Room B

Registration and information

Detailed information and the registration form:
https://gardenphilia.com/warsztaty-projektowe-zielen-to-zycie-2026/

Workshop leaders

Monika Kilian | Pracownia Projektowa NATURA ZIELENI
Landscape architect, Green Space Supervision Inspector, Certified Green Space Specialist, owner of the Natura Zieleni landscape architecture studio, and lecturer in Landscape Architecture at the Sopot University of Applied Sciences.

Andrzej Komakowski | Gardenphilia.com / Projektownia Andrzej Komakowski (PAK)
Product & Sales Manager at Gardenphilia.com, certified Gardenphilia DESIGNER trainer, landscape architect and NOT SITO Green Space Supervision Inspector. An experienced practitioner with many years of experience in training designers.

Hall 1 | Stand No. 1.20

11:00 AM–2:00 PM

If you teach at a kindergarten or school, have children, work in HR – or are simply curious about what getting your hands into the soil has to do with mental well-being – come and talk to us. No presentations, no brochures.

Hi, I’m Marta Zygadło from Greenfulness – a programme of workshops and green-focused events at Grąbczewscy Plant Nurseries in Runów, near Warsaw.

On Saturday, September 5, together with Aneta Grużewska – a psychologist and horticultural therapist who leads our workshops – we will be at the Green is Life trade fair at EXPO XXI in Warsaw.

Saturday is the fair’s open day for everyone who loves plants and greenery.

See you there!

The “Garden Between Generations” project proposes the creation of a multigenerational therapeutic space in which landscape architecture supports mental well-being, social integration and people’s everyday contact with nature. The main idea is to move away from rigid functional divisions in favour of a coherent landscape where play, recreation, education, work and relaxation naturally overlap.

The composition is based on a contrast between the geometric structure of the space and the naturalistic character of the planting. Informal plantings inspired by prairie landscapes, composed of grasses, perennials and native species, create a multi-layered structure that provides a sense of intimacy, reduces the impact of the surrounding urban environment and supports biodiversity.

This carefully shaped layer of vegetation provides a framework for the garden’s individual functions, guiding users through a sequence of spaces whose character gradually changes. In the western part of the garden, raised vegetable beds create a multigenerational gardening zone. Their design has been adapted to the needs of older people and wheelchair users. Pergolas provide support for climbing plants while creating more intimate spaces. The direct proximity of the children’s area encourages shared experiences of nature – growing plants, observing their development and playing together.

Children’s natural curiosity becomes another element guiding visitors through the garden. In the western section, next to the vegetable beds, a playground inspired by the animal world has been designed. Its central feature is an irregularly shaped maze formed by paths and wooden elements embedded in the sand, representing animals such as a lion, giraffe and crocodile. The space encourages independent exploration and supports the development of spatial awareness, motor coordination, imagination and creativity through movement, touch and observation.

Children’s activity then flows naturally into an experience of water and regeneration. In the north-eastern part of the garden, a water play area allows users to experiment with water flow and movement. Water also plays a sensory and compositional role here, while adjacent reclining areas provide an opportunity to move from activity to passive relaxation. In the south-eastern part, a brine graduation tower is immersed in greenery and complemented by green walls and a green roof. The surrounding space has been designed to accommodate both social interaction and individual relaxation.

The south-western part of the garden has a different character, featuring an outdoor workspace designed for work, learning and meetings. Intimate work areas remain in direct contact with greenery, while a water cascade forms an integral part of the space. Its steady sound creates a natural acoustic background, reduces the perception of urban noise and supports concentration and regeneration. The layout is complemented by a recreational area in the north-western part of the garden, featuring an open lawn suitable for games, spontaneous activity and relaxation.

Elements supporting urban biodiversity have been introduced throughout the garden, making it an educational space as well. Insect hotels and preserved pieces of wood demonstrating its “second life” allow users to observe natural processes and show how valuable habitats can be created in an urban environment. These solutions combine ecological value with education, which is particularly important for younger users.

The entire garden is unified by a naturalistic layer of vegetation which, through colour, scent, texture, movement and sound, creates a multisensory therapeutic environment. The rustling of grasses, the scent of plants, seasonal changes and the presence of insects strengthen people’s connection with nature and encourage a sense of calm. The composition is complemented by natural and durable materials – wood, shades of beige, Corten steel and painted steel – which provide a neutral backdrop for the greenery.

“A Garden Between Generations” is a space where green therapy, intergenerational integration, recreation and environmental education complement one another. The project demonstrates how thoughtfully designed urban spaces can support both human well-being and biodiversity, while building a conscious and lasting relationship between people and nature.

Hall 3 | Stand No. 3.23

Ecology. Community. Identity. Revitalization. Participation. Urban resilience. Connection. Dialogue. Sense of place. Genius Loci.

The projects presented at the Green is Life exhibition demonstrate the role of landscape architecture as a key tool for transforming contemporary cities and activating the communities that inhabit them. Most of the concepts on display are the result of bachelor’s and master’s degree projects, as well as semester projects completed at the Department of Landscape Architecture of the Warsaw University of Life Sciences (SGGW).

Each of the selected projects is a manifesto for sustainable development and blue-green infrastructure. The students demonstrate that greening cities is a process that goes far beyond aesthetics – it is about strategically introducing nature into urban structures to mitigate the effects of climate change, retain water and improve the quality of the spaces in which we live.

The concepts presented place particular emphasis on activating local communities and participatory design. These spaces not only invite people to connect with nature, but above all encourage encounters, sharing and neighbourhood integration. By involving residents in the decision-making process, the projects become catalysts for grassroots initiatives and local pride.

All the works share a commitment to creating unique places with which users can deeply identify. By reinterpreting local history and cultural context, the students create contemporary points of reference within the urban landscape – places with a distinctive spirit that strengthen a sense of belonging.

The exhibition demonstrates that a truly sustainable city of the future emerges where the ecological wisdom of nature is interwoven with authentic social relationships and respect for the identity of place.