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Author Archives: Jen Llewellyn
Not All Norway Maples Are Created Equal
When you consider all of the trees that are grown for street plantings in the urban landscape, you will quickly come to realize that the number of possibilities is quite small. Our streets used to be lined with gorgeous, vase-shaped … Continue reading
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Tagged James Sellmer, Janine Conklin, Jen Llewellyn, norway maple
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What’s up with that duck?
Each March the Canada geese herald in the beginning of spring with the honking broadcasts and displays of male prowess on lakes and storm water collection ponds. The real sign of spring (for me) is when they start standing on … Continue reading
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Tagged dormant oil, Jen Llewellyn, nursery tracker, omafra publication 840, omafra publication 841
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Have you seen the weather forecast?
Environment Canada is calling for much more seasonable temperatures for next week. Daytime high’s will be in the balmy range of -3 to -7 C in many areas! Time to break out the t-shirt and shorts! I am predicting a HUGE positive … Continue reading
IPM Workshop for Landscape, Arborist, Garden Centre Professionals
Have you ever wanted to learn more about diagnosing, identifying and managing the insects, diseases and abiotic issues that affect our trees and shrubs in the landscape? Ever wish you knew what resources there are to help you and how … Continue reading
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Marketing to your main consumer group
Want to read a humorous and insightful take on marketing to your female consumer? Check out the online edition of “What Women Want” on pg. 4 of the December 2014 edition of LO magazine. (Please note: this online edition has … Continue reading
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Nursery Grower IPM Seminars
The OMAFRA Nursery Grower IPM Seminars are coming up!!!
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Growers Short Course this Wednesday
The 2015 Ontario Nursery Growers Short Course is coming up this Wednesday February 4, 2015 Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration: 75.00 for LO Members … Continue reading
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Old Man Winter is here
Weather experts across several regions are predicting a long, cold winter with below-average temperatures for much of Ontario. Last winter we saw an unprecedented level of rodent and deer feeding on nursery crops. Many of us noticed large populations of voles, … Continue reading
Calling all Growers, the Short Course is coming up in 2 weeks
The Nursery Growers Short Course Wednesday, February 4 8:00 to 4:30 (Networking and refreshments starting at 7:30 am) Royal Botanical Gardens – RBG Centre (680 Plains Road West, Burlington) Click HERE for Registration. This year we have a special keynote … Continue reading
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Diversifying You Business – upcoming workshop
If you are a landscape, arboriculture or gardening service provider, this might be a good workshop for you….. Would you like to diversify with new products and services, but don’t know where to begin? Or maybe you have some … Continue reading
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