Nursery Notes Nov-Dec 2011 - The Paginator

11:00 am – 11:55 am
Warm and Cool Season Turf
Variety Update
Grady Miller, NCSU Crop Science Dept
Every year new cool and warm season turfgrass
varieties are evaluated at NC State
University for their turf quality, color, and
pest tolerance. This presentation focuses
on the most recent NCSU Turf Variety
Research on warm and cool season grasses.
Participants will learn the about new
warm and cool season turf varieties and
their unique characteristics that make
them appealing for use in lawn and landscape
turf.
12:00 pm – LUNCH
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Making Effective Decisions to
Manage Difficult Turf Diseases in
for Lawn Care Operators
Matt Martin, NC State University Crop
Science Dept.
Diseases are an increasing problem in
landscape turfgrasses due to an increase
in the use of irrigation systems and a
reduction in the tolerance for pest damage.
This seminar will provide information
on effective disease management and
identification for commercial and residential
lawn care operators in North Carolina.
Information presented will include the latest
research-based information and recommendations
on current and forthcoming
fungicides as well as cultural management
practices for effective disease management.
FLOWER GROWERS TRACK
Sponsored by the NC Commercial Flower
Growers Association
9:00 am – 9:55 am
Petunia Problem Solver, Part 1
Brian Whipker, NCSU Department of
Horticultural Science
When growers face petunia production
problems, they must take a whole plant
approach for diagnostics. This 2 part presentation
focuses on using an integrated,
systematic approach for identifying the
top disease, insect, nutritional and physiological
disorders based on where the
symptoms occur: roots, stems, leaves or
flowers. Information will be provided for
ordering a 68 page, full color photographic
guide to petunia disorders.
10:00 am – 10:55 am
Petunia Problem Solver, Part 2
Dr. Brian Whipker, NCSU Department of
Horticultural Science
Part 2 is a continuation of first session.
11:00 am – 11:55 am
Making Weeds Disappear – New
and Tried and True Options for
Landscape, Nursery and
Greenhouse Weed Control
Wille Pennington, BASF
This session will provide an overview of
what weed control options are available
for landscape, nursery and greenhouses.
Over the past few years, the weed control
toolbox has expanded and Willie will cover
the new options of how to keep those
weed problems at bay.
12:00 pm – LUNCH
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm
Elevate Your Landscape with
Great Background Plants
Jared Barnes, NCSU Department of
Horticultural Science
Feel like your plantings are a little flat
Join Jared as he shows you plants that
can give your landscape a boost and how
to integrate these specimens as backgrounds
to make lower showstoppers
really pop.
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
Creating a Home Cut Flower
Garden
Alicain Carlson, NCSU Department of
Horticultural Science
Cut flower gardening is once again
becoming popular for homeowners and
part time commercial growers. Alicain will
discuss the spectrum of information
needed about getting started and which
plants perform best in the Southeast.
URBAN FOREST TRACK
Sponsored by the NC Urban Forest
Council
8:00 am – 8:55 am
What’s Bugging Your Urban Trees
Craig Adkins, NC Cooperative Extension
Service
Craig will discuss some new and old
insect pests that may cause you
headaches when managing those urban
landscapes, particularly your trees
9:00 am – 9:55 am
Quality Trees from North Carolina
Growers for North Carolina
Communities
Mike Worthington, Worthington Farms
Mike will discuss what makes a quality tree
and therefore a quality grower. Got specs,
Mike will share some ideas on how to get
the plants you want from NC growers.
10:00 am – 10:55 am
Give Me A Little Hit of
That and A Little of This
Barbara Fair, NC State University
Barb will discuss tree nutrient needs from
the cradle to the grave. Keeping your
trees and our urban waters healthy.
11:00 am – 11:55 am
Dealing with Diseases
Carl Matyac, NC State University
Carl will discuss common urban tree diseases
and how to prevent and control them.
12:00 pm – LUNCH
1:00 pm – 1:55 pm
Managing Your Trees before the Storm
Sally Thigpen, City of Raleigh Urban
Forester
Sally will discuss the recent tornadic
event in Raleigh, how well the were prepared
ahead of time and how to work it
during the storm to make it as painless
for the city as possible.
2:00 pm – 2:55 pm
Getting the Most from Your Urban Forest
Karen Neill, NC State University
Karen will discuss the benefits of trees
from all perspectives. She will share some
tools that you can use to ensure your
community leaders and citizens understand
the true value of trees.
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