Program - Ghana Garden and Flower Show

LEAD SPONSOR
CONFERENCE • WORKSHOPS • EXHIBITION • BUSINESS NETWORKING
AUGUST 29TH - SEPTEMBER 8TH 2014
EFUA SUTHERLAND CHILDREN’S PARK, ACCRA
THEME: GARDENING FOR VALUE HEALTH, BEAUTY, JOBS, AND INCOME
Program
CONFERENCE • WORKSHOPS • EXHIBITION • BUSINESS NETWORKING
ABOUT THE GHANA GARDEN AND FLOWER SHOW
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show is a flagship activity of the innovative Ghana Garden and Flower Movement
that was initiated with the first edition of the Show in August 2013.
The movement seeks to create awareness among Ghanaians about the commercial, aesthetic and psychological
benefits of horticulture and floriculture. It seeks to celebrate Ghana’s unique flora and fauna, whilst pointing people to the income generating and job creation opportunities inherent in them.
Ultimately, the aim of the Show is to encourage the harnessing of our flora and fauna for national development
and improved livelihoods
OBJECTIVES OF THE SHOW
• Contribute to the development and implementation of a
National Beautification and Gardening policy.
• Contribute to making Ghana an even more attractive Tourist
Destination
• Contribute to the development of Trade and Investment
opportunities
• Contribute to employment generation.
• Contribute to healthy lifestyles and beautiful surroundings.
• Promote a culture of environmental awareness and friendliness
Other activities being anticipated under the movement
include:
• A television program on sustainable gardening
• Establishment of Garden Clubs
• Annual Garden and Flower Calendar etc.
Key elements of the movement include:
•`The Annual Ghana Garden and Flower Show ISmade up of a
conference, workshops, exhibitions and business networking
opportunities
• Bloom – A Garden and Flower Magazine
• A Garden and Flower Website
The Ghana Garden and Flower Show
The Show is held once a year and consists of a conference, workshops, exhibitions and other activities such as fashion shows, food art, etc
Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) – Event Organizer
Stratcomm Africa is a total Communication, Reputation Management, Events Management and Research
Agency specializing in evolving and implementing communications strategies for companies, individuals and
governmental institutions in both national and international settings.
Stratcomm Africa is proudly collaborating with its partners to promote and deepen a Gardening and Flower
culture in Ghana. Stratcomm Africa believes in using communications to stimulate socio-economic development. By organizing the Ghana Garden and Flower Show and promoting a Garden and Flower movement
in Ghana, Stratcomm Africa is using its expertise to generate awareness among Ghanaians about available
natural resources for livelihood enhancements and national development.
Stratcomm Africa is also facilitating information sharing, knowledge transfer and skill development through
its role in the Garden and Flower Show and related conference and workshops.
Stratcomm Africa is also using the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement and the Show, as a tool to reinforce
Ghana’s position as a compelling investment and tourist destination through the promotion of beautiful
Gardens and Flowers in Ghana.
Opening Ceremony Programme
Friday 29th August, 2014 • Efua Sutherland Children’s Park
MC: D
OREEN ANDOH
Host, Joy FM Cosmopolitan Mix Programme
10:00am - 10:30 am
Arrival and registration
Strategic Communications Africa Ltd.
(Stratcomm Africa)
10:30 am - 10:35 am
Opening salutations/ Purpose of gathering
Doreen Andoh
Host, Cosmopolitan Mix – Joy FM
10:35 am - 10: 40 am
Opening Prayer
Very Rev Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie
Asbury Dunwell Church
10:40 am - 10:50 am
Welcome & Introduction of Chairman
for the Occasion and other dignitaries
Doreen Andoh
Host, Cosmopolitan Mix – Joy FM
10:50am – 10:55 am
Chairman’s opening Remarks
Honourable Julius Debrah
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
10:55am – 11:00am
Remarks by Diamond Sponsor:
Topp Core Security
James Yankah
Managing Director
Topp Core Security
11:00am – 11:05am
Remarks by Gold Sponsor: Royco
Marian Mensah Sackeyfio
Category Manager- Oral
Unilever Ghana Limited
11:05am – 11:15am
Remarks by Headline Sponsor:
Access Bank
Dolapo Ogundimu
Managing Director
Access Bank, Ghana
11:15am – 11:20am
Generating Employment Through
Seedling Cultivation
Wahab Abdul
Gardener
11:20am – 11:35 am
The Garden and Flower Movement
Ms Esther A. N. Cobbah
Chief Executive Officer
Strategic Communications Africa Ltd. (Stratcomm Africa)
11:35am – 11:40am
Musical interlude – We thank Thee
by Jim Reeves
Reverend Nii Okai
11:40am-11:50am
Key note address
Honourable Murtala Mohammed Ibrahim
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
11:50am – 12:00noon
Launch of Bloom
Mrs. Florence Benson,
Managing Director of FLOBEN’s Creation Designs
12:00pm- 12:10pm
Address by Special Guest of Honour
and official opening of the exhibition
His Excellency Mr. Hans Docter
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana,
Ivory Coast, Liberia, Sierra Leone and Togo
12:10pm - 12:15pm
Musical interlude
Justice Owen
12:15pm- 12:20pm
Closing Remarks
Honourable Julius Debrah
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development
12:20pm- 10:25pm
Vote of thanks
Kwame Baah-Boakye
Project Coordinator – GFS
International Business Analyst – Stratcomm Africa
12:25pm-12:30pm
Closing Prayer
Very Rev Paa Solomon Grant-Essilfie
Asbury Dunwell Church
12:30pm – 12:45pm
Cutting of Ribbon, Tour & Inspection of
Exhibition Stands
Special Guest of Honour supported by special guests
Refreshments
Speaker Profiles
Honourable Julius Debrah
Minister of Local Government And Rural Development
Before becoming Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Honourable Julius Debrah
served as Regional Minister in the Eastern, Greater Accra and Northern Regions. He studied at Mpraeso
Secondary School, Achimota School and the University of Ghana Legon. He read International Relations
briefly at the Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland USA.
He has hands on experience in the tourism industry and was also the Chief Executive of the Ghana
Tourist Board. These experiences deepened his passion for promoting Ghana as a tourist destination
in the overseas and regional markets, as well as promoting domestic tourism and creating awareness
about the benefits of tourism in Ghana.
Hon. Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim
Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry
Hon. Murtala Muhammed Ibrahim is the Member of Parliament for Nanton in the Northern region.
He is a trained teacher, a Psychologist and a Development Planner. He also holds a Masters degree in
International Relations and Diplomatic Practice.
Hon.. Murtala has served on many committees in Parliament including the committees on Environment,
Science and Technology and Finance.
He was formerly the Deputy National Coordinator for the National Youth Employment Programme. He
has served his country as a Deputy Minister at what used to be known as the Ministry of Information
and Media Relations and the Ministry of Employment and Labour Relations respectively.
His Excellency Mr. Hans Docter
Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia,
Sierra Leone and Togo
H. E. Mr. Hans Docter is the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the Republic of Ghana.
He trained at the University of Amsterdam and has 22 years of experience in Foreign Affairs. Prior to his
appointment in Ghana, he served as the Deputy Head of Mission to the Netherlands Embassy in Nairobi,
Kenya. He has also held various positions at the Netherlands ministry of foreign affairs including the
West Africa Desk in the Hague (92-95); Russia, Economic and Trade Affairs (95-98); Indonesia, Political
Affairs(98-2002); The Hague, human rights department (2002-2004) and Sudan, Political Affairs (20042006).
The Royal Netherlands Embassy, under the theme, “Holland-Ghana, Growing Together”, seeks to build,
and promote a sustainable and mutually beneficial relationship between the Dutch and Ghanaian
economies. The Royal Netherlands Embassy, are pursuing both public and private sector initiatives
in various sectors of the Ghanaian Economy, including Water, Sanitation, Health and Life Sciences,
Agriculture as well as other sectors.
Dolapo Ogundimu
Managing Director, Access Bank Ghana
Dolapo Ogundimu is a seasoned banker with over 25 years of high-level professional banking experience
in the sub-region. He has been recognized as a change manager and contributor to the development of
the financial services industry in Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Ghana.
In Ghana, he pioneered Guaranty Trust Bank to become one of the most successful banks in the
industry.
Dolapo is an alumnus of the Kellogg School of Management, Executive Management Programme of
the Columbia Business School (USA), International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Switzerland and the Lagos Business School. He holds BSc and an MBA from the Ogun State University in
Nigeria.
Mrs. Florence Benson
Managing Director of Floben’s Creation Designs
Mrs. Florence Benson “The Orchid Lady” is an ardent orchid collector whose hobby has turned out to be a
successful business venture. She re-designed the gardens of Ghana Breweries, Christ the King Parish and
many other prominent locations in Ghana and the sub region. Mrs. Benson is also a seasoned fine Art
Collector with works spanning over 40 years. Her collection includes works from well- known artists such
as Professor Ato Delaquis, Bruce Onobrakpeya among others.
Ms. Esther Amba Numaba Cobbah
Esther, Chief Executive Officer of Strategic Communications Africa (Stratcomm-Africa), is a
Communication professional with over 30years experience in the Communication Industry. She is
passionate about the use of Communication as a tool for development and is continuously exploring,
evolving and employing innovative approaches to facilitate social development, organizational growth
and improved livelihoods. Her company, Stratcomm Africa, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year.
Esther has won several awards and is currently the CIMG Marketing Woman of the Year. She is a product
of Wesley Girls High School in Cape Coast, Ghana and has undergraduate and postgraduate degrees
from the University of Ghana, Legon and Cornell University, Ithaca, New York.
Esther loves Gardening. Her role in organizing the Ghana Garden and Flower Show is an expression of
her continued quest to use her Communication expertise to advance human well-being in innovative
ways.
Very Rev. Paa Solomon Grant – Essilfie
The Very Rev. Paa Solomon Grant – Essilfie is the General Manager of Methodist Schools. He currently
also pastors Asbury Dunwell Church, an interdenominational church in Accra.
Conference Speaker Profiles
Dr. Barfour Osei
Dr. Baffour Osei, currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund
(EDAIF), is a well respected Development Economist with a PhD in Economics from the University of Strathclyde. Dr.
Osei has over 30 years experience as an economist, having worked with several Universities, Research Institutions and
International Organizations including the World Bank, IMF, UNIDO, OECD, European Commission, UK ODI, and GTZ.
Before joining EDAIF Dr. Osei was a Chief Economist at the African Development Bank.
Professor Lewis Enu-Kwesi
Professor Lewis Enu-Kwesi is a Botanist with specialisation in Plant Physiology and Biochemistry at the Department
of Botany University of Ghana. His research interests have been in Environmental Physiology, adaptations to water
stress (drought), biodiversity, the scientific basis for traditional ago forestry systems and sustainable agro ecological
knowledge and farming practices. He has been lecturing at the Department of Botany University of Ghana Legon since
February 1988 and is currently on post retirement contract. He is a naturalist with interest in plants and has a love for
flowers, landscaping and gardening.
Dr. Naa Lamle Amissah
Dr. Naa Lamley Amissah,PhD is an alumnus of Cornell University, an American private Ivy League and federal land-grant
research university located in Ithaca, New York. She is a Lecturer Department of Crop Science University of Ghana, Legon:
Specialty: Entomology/Horticulture
Dr. Sammy Sackey
Professor Sammy Sackey is a Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
at University of Ghana with over 30 years professional experience. Professor Sackey worked for several years at the
Cocoa Research Institute of Ghana as a Molecular Plant Pathologist before moving on to the University of Ghana as
a Biochemist. Professor Sammy Sackey is a national advocate who has been involved in activities such as the development of young scientists and the promotion of the use of Tissue Culture Technology as a means of increasing plant
yields and resistance to disease. He obtained his degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of
Ghana and a PhD in Philosophy at the University of Adelaide.
Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh
Mawuena Trebarh, currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Investment Promotion Council, has over 15 years
experience in Ghana’s corporate context, working at a senior executive level with blue-chip firms such as Ashanti Goldfields Company Ltd, Newmont and Mobile Telecommunications Network (MTN). Mrs. Trebarh explored her entrepreneurial skills when she became Founder and Chief Business Strategist of Inspire Africa Consult Ltd, a business strategy-consulting firm. Mrs. Trebarh has been recognized both nationally and internationally for excellence in reputation
management and has been a recipient of several national awards. Mrs. Trebarh holds a B.Sc. in Geology & Mining from
the University of Jos, Nigeria and an MBA in Strategic Planning and New Business from Bentley College’s McCallum
Graduate School of Business, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
Mr. Gerald Nyarko Mensah
Gerald Nyarko Mensah is a professional trainer in export management and an export product and market development
specialist with over 15 years experience managing national export development programmes. Mr. Mensah is currently the
Ag Director, Export Trade Support Services at Ministry of Trade and Industry. He has been instrumental in the promotion
of Agricultural, Agro-Industrial, Manufactures, Craft and Décor exports as well as export of services and has led the development of diverse export promotion and capacity building programmes for the Ghana Export Promotion Council
Mr. Thierry van Helden
Thierry van Helden, First Secretary at the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, has been in Ghana for two years
and promotes the development of agriculture in Ghana. He finds that especially horticulture has many opportunities
that are of mutual interest to both Ghana and the Netherlands. Amongst other things, he has set up a commercial
vegetable programme, GhanaVeg, that focuses on the modernization of Ghana’s vegetable sector in collaboration with
the Dutch horticulture sector.
MODERATOR
Mrs. Karen Hendrickson, co-author of Ghana’s Beautiful Gardens
Dynamic, hard working, adventurous and fun loving are just a few of the adjectives that can be used to describe Karen.
Her zest for life is often as infectious as her laughter.
She hails from the lovely island of Bermuda but has chosen Ghana as her home since 2004. She has numerous hobbies
that she pursues with enthusiastic vigour. But most of all she enjoys giving back to the community, and is thrilled to
be a Trustee for the Children’s Heart Foundation Ghana. Her extensive international business experience and philanthropy work takes most of her time but she finds time for her love of photography, orchids, gardening and enjoying the
company of friends.
Conference Program
Friday 29th August, 2014 • Efua Sutherland Children’s Park • Theme: Green to Ri¢he$
The Conference is organised to plant, water, grow and harvest ideas for a blooming horticulture and floriculture industry in Ghana.
The Conference brings together, people from all walks of life including academia, policy makers and government officials, business
and diplomatic community, florists and horticulturists, botanists, home owners, estate developers, garden and flower lovers among
others. The Conference provides a fertile ground for discussion on how gardening can birth health, beauty, jobs and income for
individuals, organisations and the entire country as a whole.
THEME: Green to Ri¢he$
CHAIRPERSON: DR. BARFOUR OSEI
Chief Executive Officer, Export Development and Agriculture Investment Fund (EDAIF)
1:00pm - 1:10pm
Introduction of Conference Chairperson
and speakers
Karen Hendrickson
Moderator
Co-Author, Ghana’s Beautiful Gardens
1:10pm - 1:15pm
Chairman’s remarks
Dr. Barfour Osei
Chief Executive Officer, Export Development and
Agricultural Investment Fund (EDAIF)
1:15pm - 1:35pm
Topic: The Global Flower industry and
Beneficiary countries
Professor Lewis Enu-Kwesi
Department of Botany
University of Ghana, Legon
1:35pm - 1:55pm
Topic: Ornamental Horticulture in
Ghana
Dr. Naa Lamle Amissah
Lecturer
Department of Crop Science
University of Ghana, Legon
Specialty: Entomology/Horticulture
1:55pm - 2:15pm
Topic: Cultivating Flowers for Export Opportunities for Ghana
Mr. Gerald Nyarko Mensah
Special Assistant on Export, Ministry of Trade and
Industry
2:15pm - 2: 35pm
Topic: An Introduction to the Dutch
Horticultural and Flower Sector
Thierry van Helden
First Secretary, Food Security
Royal Dutch Embassy
2: 35pm - 2: 55pm
Topic: Opportunities for Investment in the
Flower industry
Mrs. Mawuena Trebarh
Chief Executive Officer, Ghana Investment Promotion
Centre
2:55pm – 3:15pm
Topic: Tissue Culture
Dr. Sammy Sackey
Professor of Biochemistry
Department of Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology
University of Ghana;
Head, Bio Chemicals Products Ghana Ltd.
3:15pm – 3:35pm
Questions, Comments and Answers
Moderator
3:35pm – 3:40pm
Chairman’s Closing Remarks
Dr. Barfour Osei
Chief Executive Officer
Export Development and Agricultural Investment Fund
(EDAIF)
3:40pm – 3-45pm
Vote of Thanks
Stratcomm Africa
3-45pm
END OF CONFERENCE
Message
Message from Keith Kirsten
South Africa’s Favourite Gardener
Every now and again I get to the Chelsea Flower Show in London which is a Mecca for Garden and Flower
lovers from all over the world, and it has been for just over a hundred years now.
The inspiration and ideas I receive from this show are immeasurable. So is any effort one puts into an
event or gathering of people to celebrate the bountiful riches of nature. So too is the Ghana Garden and
Flower Show an inspiration to those who participate and come to enjoy it. May it GROW from strength to
strength and inspire everyone to garden and plant and most importantly of all to preserve and conserve
the natural beauty we are provided with.
To beautify one’s City, open spaces, Gardens and surrounds is a duty each and every one of us is
responsible for, Governments and Citizens alike. Enjoy and Have Fun too.
With my very best wishes,
Keith Kirsten.
Profile of Organiser of the Nigeria Flower Show
Mrs Winihin Ayuli-Jemide
Chief Executive Officer And Founder
Winihin Jemide Series (Organiser of the Nigeria Flower Show)
Ms. Jemide is an entrepreneur whose passion for nature and beautiful environments led her outfit to
organise the Nigerian Flower Show. The show was driven by the need to share the best of gardening and
floral art, while informing and inspiring attendees by sharing and building knowledge. The 2-day event,
which opened in Lagos, drew flower enthusiasts and curious minds who strolled through an indoor venue
transformed into a beautiful setting of colours, exotic flowers and creative displays of ornaments.
The Winihin Jemide Series sponsored a team from the Ghana Garden and Flower Movement to
participate in and exchange ideas at the Show. The Ghana Garden and Flower Movement expresses
gratitude at this good-natured gesture and looks forward to working with its counterparts in Nigeria to
spread the Green Movement across the sub-region and beyond.
Show Program
Daily Schedule
FRIDAY 29TH AUGUST, 2014
SATURDAY 6TH SEPTEMBER, 2014
10:00am – 1:00pm
Opening Ceremony
10:00am – 12:00pm
Workshops for Adults
1:00pm – 3:15pm
Conference
10:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibition
10:00am – 12:00pm
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Pest and Disease Control
Workshops for Teens & Children
10:00am – 5:00pm
• ABCs of Gardening
• Potter’s Hands
Exhibition
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Workshops for Adults
2:30pm – 4:00pm
• Let’s Grow Orchids
• Step by Step Approach to Export
Fashion Weekend
SATURDAY 30TH AUGUST, 2014
10:00am – 12:00pm
Workshops for Adults
10:00am – 12:00pm
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
• Indigenous Flora
Workshops for Teens & Children
10:00am – 5:00pm
• ABCs of Gardening
• Potter’s Hands
Exhibition
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Workshops for Adults
SUNDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER, 2014
2:30pm – 4:00pm
• Let’s Grow Orchids
• Step by Step Approach to Export
Fashion Weekend
10:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibition
People’s Choice Award
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Floral Arrangement Competition
People’s Choice Award
Best Garden-Themed Fashion
Designer
Best Garden-Themed Fashion
Designer
SUNDAY 31ST AUGUST, 2014
10:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibition
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Food Art and Quick Recipes
3:00pm – 4:00pm
Best Garden-Themed Food Stand
MONDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER, 2014
10:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibition
1:00pm
Closing & Awards Ceremony
MONDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER –
FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2014
10:00am – 5:00pm
Exhibition
1:00pm
Daily Raffles
FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER, 2014
10:00am – 12:00pm
Workshops for Teens & Children
• Green Careers Seminar
*Schedule subject to change
Workshops for Adults
This year’s workshops have been carefully designed to start participants on the path of exploring and taking
advantage of the various commercial benefits of Gardens and flowers. The course contents include practical everyday
activities that course participants can apply to their lives.
1
RECYCLE, REUSE, REDUCE EVERYDAY
ITEMS IN THE GARDEN
2
LET’S GROW ORCHIDS
Saturday 30th August 2014, 1pm – 3pm
Saturday 6th September 2014, 1pm – 3pm
Saturday 30th August 2014, 10am-12pm
Saturday 6th September 2014, 1pm – 3pm
OBJECTIVE
Orchids are such a feast for the eyes when in bloom.
Although they are considered quite delicate, orchids
are well known for their fragrance and generous pop
of color to any garden. If you have orchids, or plan on
growing them for pleasure or commercial purposes, this
workshop is for you. Get simple growing tips that will
soon make you a pro. Learn amazing ways to care for
delicate or hardy orchids. Come learn the tricks, and
join us as we demystify orchids and enjoy the pleasure
of learning income opportunities, or just showing off,
your beautiful blooms to friends and family.Resource
OBJECTIVE
One of Ghana’s major concerns is sanitation and waste
management. Waste, and how we choose to handle it,
has a big impact on our health and environment. Our
resource persons will lead presentations on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle everyday items in our homes and
gardens that will make our environment safe and healthy.
Join the class and learn exciting ways to turn your trash
into garden flash!Resource Persons:
Resource Persons:
Patrick Masoperh and Surama King
Resource Persons:
Brian Frimpong & Ralph Mannang
3
GROWING INDIGENOUS FLORA
Saturday 30th August 2014, 10am – 12pm
OBJECTIVE
Teaching participants great techniques to eliminate
waste and protect the environment.
Resource Persons:
Abedi Lartey
4
STEP BY STEP APPROACH TO EXPORT
Saturday 30th August 2014, 1pm – 3pm
Saturday 6th September 2014, 1pm – 3pm
OBJECTIVE
Enlightening participants on the enormous potential
the cultivation for flowers has for income and foreign
exchange generation and how they can go about it.
Resource Persons:
Emmanuel Muange
5
PEST CONTROL
Saturday 6th September 2014, 10am – 12pm
OBJECTIVE
Session focusing on how to deal with pests in your home
garden or farm.
Resource Persons:
Bernard Nana Yaw Tuffour
Workshop Resource Persons
Workshops for Adults
Patrick Masoperh
A very well known name associated to with gardening/floristry and landscape horticultural know-how in Ghana today,
Patrick Masoperh is a passionate “planta-holic”, who literally grew up among plants and is a formidable storehouse
of gardening knowledge. His work experience began working with his mother, Dr (Mrs.) Elizabeth Masoperh, in her
business, Green Thumb flowers. Patrick currently heads Hortserve Landscapes Consult, a vibrant outfit that offers a wide
range of Landscape and floral services including training.
Arafua Apaloo-Aning
Writer, political activist, photographer and Garden Enthusiast; Arafua loves gardening and has a talent for making
anything grow. Named “the green thumb” by her friends and acquaintance, Arafua formed a partnership with a fellow
nature lover and photographer Karen Hendrickson to create and co-author the “Ghana’s Beautiful Gardens” coffee
table book.
Bernard Nana Yaw Tuffour
He is the Managing Director of FloraLife limited and an active paid up member if the Ghana Institute of
Horticulturalists. He is a Member of ornamental research program organized by AGSSIP in 2005, he was also a resource
person in a career development program for students offering BSc Landscape Design and Management at KNUST. He
played an instrumental role in assisting with the development of course materials for special topics in floriculture for
Distance learning students for 2009/2010.
Surama King
She is currently a Teacher at the Tema International School and the Head of its Community Action Service team.
Trained in Art, Surama is an extremely creative and energetic individual. She put her creativity to work when she ran
a very successful home business called Africandle, which produces many different types of candles with various uses.
She was a former teacher at Angels Specialist School and is currently an executive member of the Children Heart
Foundation
Naa Torkornoo
Naa is the CEO of FarmerTorks an online portal for the sale of fresh vegetables and fruits. She is very passionate about
gardening and has succeeded in sharing this passion with the younger generation by taking children through garden
classes. Naa works as a marketing executive with an agro chemical company in Ghana and is very delighted to be
onboard this year’s Ghana Garden and Flower Show.
Happy Ideall
Mr. Ideall is professional potter, CEO and Creative Director for the Happy Art Academy, a not-for- profit art training
institution established to advance appreciation and understanding of arts by offering training to the youth, less
privileged and marginalised women. Happy’s ceramics also supplies pots and woodcraft to most of Ghana’s prominent
hotels and offices.
Workshops for Teens & Children
Children learn best when they are having fun. And what better way to teach them, than a place full of fresh, colourful flowers! Let your children
experience the joy of getting down to earth and falling in love with nature’s beauty while learning to cultivate the future. The workshops
available are:
1
ABCS OF GARDENING
POTTER’S HANDS CLASS
Saturday 30th August 2014, 10am – 12pm
August 29th – September 8th 2014
OBJECTIVE
The ABCs of Gardening will bring to children the wonders
of gardening through fun activities and knowledge exercises. It will introduce children to the fundamentals of gardening and how to care for different plants and vegetables.
OBJECTIVE
In the Potter’s hands class children will explore and
create for themselves various garden art or accessories
made from clay. With the help of expert trainers from the
Happy Art Academy and Metamiss Ceramics, children will
learn the various methods of producing different garden
ornaments and also experiment with the potter’s wheel.
Resource Persons:
Naa Torkonoo
3
2
Resource Persons:
Nana Kwame Addo & Happy Ideal
GREEN CAREERS SEMINAR
Saturday 6th September 2014, 10am – 12pm
OBJECTIVE
The purpose of the green careers seminar is to expose young people to the many lucrative opportunities in the growing green job
market. It will provide insights into areas of study and help people chart career paths that not only contribute to generating income
but also underscore the importance of being good stewards of the earth, creating a healthy and attractive environment to live in.
Workshop Resource Persons
Brian Frimpong
Brian is seasoned investment professional with over 15 years experience in private equity, investment banking and
corporate strategy. He is an avid collector of orchids and has a growing portfolio of many different species over the
past few years.
Nana Kwame Addo
Nana Kwame is a passionate clay artist and Chief Executive Officer of Metamiss pottery, a flourishing outfit that
supplies colourful pots to some of the most prominent floral companies in Ghana. Nana is passionate about imparting
art and environmental awareness to children and is excited to be leading a workshop this year.
Ralph Mannang
Ralph Mannang has a Diploma in Horticulture from KNUST and Certificates in Park Management (Republic of
Singapore, 1999), Bamboo Processing and Utilization Technology (Hangzhou, China 2005) and Horticulture (School
of Horticulture, Aburi Botanic Gardens). He also has over 30 years work experience with the Department of Parks &
Gardens eventually becoming Chief Landscape Designer. He has served in various roles such as Regional Head of
Department (Regional Landscape Designer, Koforidua), Nursery Manager and Deputy Director at Parks & Gardens
Head Office, Cantonments, Curator of Aburi Botanic Gardens and Tutor at the School of Horticulture, Aburi
Mr. Abedi Lartey
Mr. Abedi Lartey trained as a Landscaping Officer in 1964 and has acquired several decades (over 50 years) of
experience in Horticulture and Landscaping. He played an instrumental role in raising awareness about and generating
interest in horticulture in Ghana. He is an originator of the business of nursing plants for sale in the country, and his
activities have led to the generation of jobs for many in the country. Mr. Lartey has been the President of the Ghana
Horticulture Society for several years and supported in the development of the Institute of Horticulturalists. He is still
very much involved in Landscaping for individuals and businesses.
Other Activities
Fashion Weekends, Food Art Displays, and more
FOOD ART
Sunday 31st August, 2014, 2pm – 3pm
The food we eat, and how we eat it, has great implications for our health. The aim of the food art segment will
explore healthy but creative ways of presenting food for consumption. Our seasoned chefs will prepare garden
themed edible art at their stands for public voting. They will also provide tips on creating simple, fun ,and colourful food for parents with picky children. So parents, if you’re having a hard time getting your children to eat
right, you should not miss this event.
FASHION WEEKENDS
Saturday 30th August, 2014, 2.30pm – 4pm
Saturday 6th September, 2014, 2.30pm – 4pm
Experience the magic that occurs when fashion meets flora in a serene almost exotic ambience. Our fashion
designers Afre anko, Manise, Allan David, O Jeanne, Dedo and Kwasandoh will present exciting ready to wear
collections which you will surely fall in love with. So get your purses and wallets ready and make a date with us
on the 30th of August and 6th of September
30th August
6th September
Manise clothing
Manise clothing
O Jeanne
O Jeanne
Afreanko
Afreanko
Kwasandoh
Kwasandoh
Allan David
Dedo
PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
Saturday 30th August, 2014
It’s a beautiful world; intriguingly so because we all look at it from different windows. This year we have invited
amateur photographers to share with us their visions of nature and stand the chance of winning a master class
and behind-the-scenes experience with the legendary Steven Adusei of Steven Adusei Photography. It’s really
easy, simply post a picture on our Facebook page using the hashtag #gfs14
Judges: Steven Adusei, Yao Klinogo, Arafua Apaloo- Aning
FLORAL ARRANGEMENT COMPETITION
Sunday 7th September, 2014, 2pm – 3pm
Exhibitor Directory
This year’s exhibition is made up of a colourful array of artistic garden ornaments, pots and furniture, durable and
handy garden equipment and of course, a countless variety of local and exotic flowers in bloom! The exhibition is
on from 29th August to the 8th of September 2014. Exhibitors include the following:
Epreuve
Orchids* Wooden Corporate Gifts
Contact: 0244668382,
0302901150
Marilyn Awuku
Roses
Contact: 0244231608
GH BEAUTIFUL GARDENS
Garden Coffee Table Book
Contact: 0244311319|
0277595993
Zoom Landscape and
Beautification
Landscapists
Contact: 0203299233 /
0244081489
Kwame Angelo
Garden Ornaments* Corporate
Award Plaques* Fashion
Contact: 0266703860
Hortserve Landscapes
Florists* Landscapists* Floral
Training
Contact: 0501256299, 0204344754/5
Flowers and More
Flowers and Floral Arrangements
Contact: 0244204280
Accra Compost
Recylers
Contact: 0244945713
Alpha Beta Flora
Flowers* Gifts* Events
Contact: 026515844
Joninod Craft
Garden Ornaments* Wood and
Metal Craft
Contact: 0208175596
Royal Woodstock
Garden Furniture
Contact: 0577517869
Emmellord Associates
Contact: 02434334348
Kadnice Garden and Outdoors
Pots* Flowers*
Contact: 0270896947
Agria Machinery
Garden Equipment
Contact: 0544 338 335,
0302222169
Afgri Ghana
Garden Equipment
Contact: 0204331501
Ghana’s Beautiful Gardens
Coffee Table Book on Gardens
Contact:
Proven AG. Solutions
Thuja
Contact: 0200758088
Plantastic
Cacti
Contact: 0244595509
Orchidea
Flowers* Floral Arrangement
Contact: 0244321133
Metamiss Pottery
Ceramics
Contact: 0243324509
French Man Gardens
Flowers
Contact:0245203018
Sammyors Garden
Palms* Flowers
Contact:0244517292
Orchidea
Flowers* Floral Arrangement
Contact:0244321133
Best Ghana Foliar
Plant Nutrient Supplement
Contact:020054280
Maxwells Horticulture
Flowers
Cotact: 0244517292,
0247929301
Outdoor Living
Flowers* Garden Accessories and
Ornaments
Contact: 0244728866
Eco Fibers
Alternative Growing Media
Contact:0248169393
Jessica Harrison
Flowers
Contact: 0233652621
Jandel Ltd
Flowers * Gifts* Event Management
Contact:
Tresors Dóra
Flowers* Pots
Contact:0540503835
Asandel Floral
Flowers
Contact: 0241771046,
0208114831
Agambii Fashion
Clothes and Accessories
Contact:0267920092
Universal Packaging &label
Services
Bio degradable Packaging
Contact: 0243288651,
0202840016, 0249323824f
Alexander Rose
Garden Furniture
Contact: 0302224488
New Star Poly Products
Plastic pots* Containers* Furniture
Contact: 0246988544,
0242314286
Agrimat
Agrochemicals
Contact: 0208122867
iGardens
Flowers
Contact:0244219716
Zeno’s Yogurt
Yogurt
Contact: 0541013599,
0264240289
Fidelity Gifts
WoodCraft
Contact: 0265392471
Afreanko Designs
Clothes and Accessories
0540119698
O’jeanne Clothing
Clothes and Accessories
0244503147
Manise Clothing
Clothes and Accessories
0243132999
Allan David Collections
Clothes and Accessories
0277776666
Kwasandoh Collections
Clothes and Accessories
0248170276
Dedo Azu
Clothes and Accessories
0540434517
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Sponsors & Media Partners
Sponsors & Media Partners of the 2014 Ghana Garden & Flower Show
LEAD SPONSOR
DIAMOND SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSORS
SILVER SPONSORS
SPONSORS
MEDIA PARTNERS
To our media partners, you are the eyes and ears of our nation, Thank you are for being a vital part of the Gardening Movement and it is our
hope that you continue to use your platforms to encourage more interest amongst all Ghanaians in gardens and flowers and how they create a
better environment for all of us and contribute to the health and wealth of our nation.
- Esther A.N Cobbah (CEO, Stratcomm Africa)
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Thank You!
Thank you for being a part of the Ghana Garden and Flower Show, we hope you
enjoyed the beautiful items on display and have bought some to beautify your
homes and our beloved country. Above all we earnestly hope that you learnt at least
one new thing from our conference and workshops that will start you on your journey
to becoming a healthier, wealthier, and greener new you.
To our exhibitors, sponsors and resource persons, the success of this show has been
dependent on your kind cooperation and commitments, we want to say thank you.
We hope you have established strong networks and partnerships that will take your
businesses to even greater heights.
Lastly, putting on an event like this requires vision, deliberate planning and lots of
hard work; we couldn’t have done this without the help of the GFS movement. Thank
you for pursuing our vision with us, and for your incredible support. God bless you all.
Hello Ghana Garden and
Flower Show 2015!
SAVE THE DATE !
Goodbyes at the Garden and Flower Show mean only one thing: Hello to the next
show! We are excited to begin the planning for GGFS 2015; you know the third time
is always a charm. Next year’s show will be held in August, we can’t wait to share the
thrilling activities we have in store for the Show. In the mean time we will be organising
periodic workshops to keep discussions started at this year’s event moving forward.
Keep in touch with us on the Ghana Garden and Flower Show Page on Facebook and
on our website www.gardenandflowergh.com
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ghana-Garden-and-Flower-Show/665533160142035
www.gardenandflowergh.com
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