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The horticulturist

By JIM JOHNSON
Extension Ag Agent
Rutgers University
Cumberland County

Preparing for the effects
of a hurricane

MANTS 2007
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Roses ’N More
By Ginny Rosenkrantz
Faculty Extension Assistant
Commercial Horticulture
The truth be told about poinsettias....
Editorial with archive
This month - To remain viable, hone skills, search out new things

Q&A
Send your questions to

Landscapeipm@hotmail.com.

Pear mites, tar spot
and bug repellents

Better Growing - By Francis R. Gouin
6.01.2010
Professor Emeritus
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland
College Park

Soil pH influences types of soil nitrogen

By George!
It’s in your hands
Insects in winter
The Entomologist
By Peter B. SCHULTZ
Entomologist and Director
Hampton Roads AREC
Virginia Tech
Cutting Edge

by SIGNE HANSON
w/her archives

This Month

Sustainability, Part 2

MNLA field day attracts 130-plus

By CAROL KINSLEY

More than 130 members

SUBSCRIBE TO READ THE REST OF THE TOP STORIES 800-634-5021

One up on bugs

By STANTON GILL
Regional Specialist
Central Maryland Research and Education Center, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension

7.01.2010 - Searching for
an easy fruit for your customers?

Floriculture
By Thomas M. Blessington
David L. Clement and
Central Maryland REC
University of Maryland
Production and care of Heliopsis helianthoides


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McAlisterville, PA
Intercourse, PA
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SPECIAL REPORT
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT PLANS

Green Industry Communications
By Sylvia Hoehns Wright
Communications Specialit
The Wright Scoop
You as spokesperson
The Business End
By SUSAN BARTON
University of Delaware
Extension Specialist
Stop mulch mounding

Nuts & Bolts of Growing
By ANDREW RISTVEY
Regional Specialist
Commercial Horticulture
Wye Research and Education Center

Irrigation workshop
goes international

SATURDAY, JULY 10
OFA Short Course, Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio, July 10-13. http://ofa.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 13
Tree Identification, Penn State Berks Campus, Janssen Conference Center, Reading, Pa., 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (610) 378-1327.
THURSDAY, JULY 15
Manufactured Soils Workshop— Topsoils, Raingardens/Bioswales, Green Roof media, Ridgewood Soils Inc., Reading, Pa., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. http://environmentalsoils.cas.psu.edu.
FRIDAY, JULY 16
Woody Plant Conference, Lang Performing Arts Center, Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, Pa. (610) 388-1000 Ext. 507, www.woodyplantconference.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 18
PLANET Legislative Day on the Hill and Renewal & Remembrance, Arlington, Va., July 18-20. (800) 395-2522, info@landcarenetwork.org.
Perennial Plant Symposium and Trade Show, Portland, Ore., July 18-24. www.perennialplant.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 20
Virginia Turfgrass Council Pesticide Recertification Class, Expo & Conference Center, Fredericksburg, Va. Tom Tracy, (757) 464-1004.
Maryland Nursery and Landscape Association CPH Specialist Exams: Herbaceous Perennials or IPM. mnacma@aol.com, (410) 823-8684.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21
CPH Specialist Exams, Maryland. (410) 823-8684, mnacma@aol.com.
THURSDAY, JULY 22
Landscape Contractors of America Mini Seminar: Hands-on IPM Session. Location to be announced. (301) 948-0810.
Penn State Flower Field Day, Research and Education Center, Landisville. (717) 921-8803.
Mid-Atlantic Chapter Inter-national Society of Arboriculture Certification Exam Prep Course, Metro Council of Governments Office, Washington, D.C., July 22, 29 and Aug. 5 (must attend all three days). Nancy Herwig, (703) 753-0499, www.mac-isa.org.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 3
PANTS, Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, Oaks, Pa., Aug. 3-5. (800) 898-3411, (717) 238-6304, www.plna.com.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 5
SNA 2010 World’s Showcase of Horticulture, Aug. 5-7.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11
Virginia Green Industry Council Meeting, Massey Cancer Center, Richmond, Va. (540) 382-0943, info@VirginiaGreen.org.
National Christmas Tree Association Annual Convention & Trade Show, Winston-Salem, N.C., Aug. 11-14. (636) 449-5070, www.christmastree.org/convention2010.cfm.
North Carolina Nursery & Land-scape Association Summer Green Show, Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, N.C., Aug. 11-13. (919) 816-9119.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12
UME/MGGA Program, The Perennial Farm, Glen Arm, Md. Susanne Klick, (301) 596-9413.
MONDAY, AUGUST 16
Independent Garden Center Show, Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill., Aug. 17-19. (203) 682-1664, www.igcshow.com.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17
Ag Progress Days, Russell E. Larso Agricultural Research Center, Rock Springs, Pa., Aug. 17-19.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 19
Delaware Nursery and Landscape Association Summer Turf and Nursery Expo, East Coast Garden Center, Millsboro, Del. info@DNLAonline.org, (888) 448-1203.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26
Virginia Christmas Tree Growers Association annual meeting and trade show, Best Western Hotel, Waynesboro, Va., Aug. 26-28. (540) 343-8284, secetary@virginiaChristmastrees.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8
Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Annual Field Day, Hampton Roads, Va. (800) 476-0055, fieldday@vnla.org.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
Virginia Nursery and Landscape Association Advanced Virginia Certified Horticulturist Exam, Richmond, Va., 1-5 p.m. (800) 476-0055, vch@vnla.org.
American Society of Landscape Architects annual meeting, Convention Center, Washington, D.C., Sept. 10-13. (888) 999-2752, www.asla.org.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
Virginia GoGreen Garden Festival, Virginia Science Museum, Richmond, Va. (540) 382-0943, info@virginiagreen.org.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
Maryland Ag Education Foundation and Maryland Greenhouse Growers Association Ag Education and Scholarship Fundraiser, Oakmont Green Golf Club, Hampstead, Md. (410) 939-9030.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association Trade Show, McMinnville Civic Center, McMinnville, Tenn., Oct. 1-2. (931) 507-7322, www.mtna.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31
Maryland Ag Education Foundation and LEAD-Maryland Second Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, Pintail Point, Queenstown, Md. (410) 939-9030.
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association Industry Conference, Doral Hotel, Miami, Fla., Nov. 3-5. (888) 289-3372; jwanko@wffsa.org; www.wffsa.org.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 4
Maryland Ag Education Foundation 22nd Annual Banquet and Auction, Michael’s Eighth Avenue, Glen Burnie, Md. (410) 939-9030.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17
Pest Management Conference, Howard Community College, Columbia, Md. Susanne Klick, (301) 596-9413.


2011
JANUARY 5-7 2011
MANTS
Jan. 26-27 2011 Delaware Horticulture Industry Expo & Annual Pesticide Conference, Modern Maturity Center, Dover, Del.
AUGUST 4 2011
The 2011 NJNLA Trade Show and Conference will be held January 12 - 13, 2011 at the Garden State Convention Center in Somerset.
SNA2011 World’s Showcase of HorticultureAug. 4-6
OCTOBER 7 2011
Middle Tennessee Nursery Association Trade Show, McMinnville Civic Center, McMinnville, Tenn., Oct. 7-8. (931) 507-7322, www.mtna.com.

2012
JANUARY 11-13, 2012
MANTS
AUGUST 212SNA2012 World’s Showcase of HorticultureAug. 2-4

2013
JANUARY 9-11, 2013
MANTS

 

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