Nursery Notes Nov-Dec 2011 - The Paginator

DAY 1 – Monday, January 16, 2012 — 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
DAY 2 – Tuesday, January 17, 2012 — 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Pesticide License Class & Test
Earn Your Pesticide License
Instructors: Wayne Buhler
North Carolina State University
Stephen Greer
North Carolina State University
Cliff Ruth
North Carolina State University
Class Registration Fee: $75 class
NEW!! Test Registration Fee - Implemented July 14, 2010!!
Core Test: $50
Categories: $20 each
** You will pay NCDA when you arrive on Tuesday
in order to take the exam**
** You have to pay for the exam separately**
**Plus you must purchase 3 manuals prior to the class:
Applying Pesticides Correctly – $5.00
NC Pesticide Laws & Regulations – Free
Ornamentals & Turf grass Pest Control - $15.00
Call Anitra Hill — 919-515-3113 — to purchase these manuals.
Be sure to mention that you are attending the Pesticide Class at
the Green & Growin’ Show to receive free shipping.
DAY 1 – Monday, January 16, 2012
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Core Safety Training and NC laws
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Continue session
DAY 2 – Tuesday, January 17, 2012
8:30 am – 12:00 pm Ornamental and Turf grass Training
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch Break
1:00 pm – 5:30 pm NC Pesticide Applicators Licensing Exam
(given by NCDA)
Pick up your preregistered badges
at will call near the registration desk
Monday, January 16, 2012 — 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Energy Saving Landscape Certification
Cost: $40
What’s an Energy Efficient Landscape All About
Hear some great background information and details on making
your landscape and that of your clients more energy efficient.
Find out why it is so important to our economic and environmental
health.
Plant Selection for an Energy Saving Landscape
What does "Right Plant, Right Place" really mean It is very important
to consider a number of plant and landscape site factors
when selecting plants for the landscape. What considerations
should take priority when creating a landscape that is "Energy
Saving". We will review the process of plant selection and talk
about a number of plants that have the reputation for contributing
to an energy efficient landscape.
Design Your Way to an Energy Efficient Landscape
Learn where to place plants to save energy around both residential
and commercial properties. What plants will work well in your
part of North Carolina.
Capturing the Rain: Rain Gardens for Energy Savings
Get some great tips on installing and maintaining a rain garden.
How does a rain garden save energy
Keeping it Green Up Top: Green Roofs for Energy Savings
Never considered a green roof We will discuss the basics of green
roofs, how they can save energy, and how to install a basic roof.
Where Does Turf Fit into the Picture
Turf can be an important part of an energy efficient landscape. In
this session you will get tips on minimizing the inputs to maximize
the benefits.
Monday, January 16, 2012 — 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Green Industry Basics Workshop
Instructor: Ron Alexander
R. Alexander Associates, Inc.
Cost: $50
This workshop provides introductory training to landscapers and
turf managers pertaining to the basics of soil science and botany.
The goal of the training is twofold: 1) provide some of the scientific
basics to proper horticultural, and 2) inspire industry professionals
to seek further education.
Topics include: Soil, Plants, and Related Products
The workshop will also include a ‘hands on’ exercise in soil evaluation
and a review of typical products used in landscaping and turf
management.
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