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Author Archives: Jen Llewellyn
Continue to Protect Apple, Crabapple and Pear from Fireblight and Apple Scab
Fireblight (apple, pear, see above) and Apple Scab (apple) diseases are normally reproducing and spreading this time of year. This week we are more concerned about Apple Scab. The cool weather has really reduced the activity of fireblight bacteria and so the risk of fireblight is looking low again this week.
Posted in Diseases, IPM, landscape, Nursery Production
Tagged apple scab, fireblight, Jen Llewellyn, mike celetti
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New CAP Intake to Help Canadian Growers Develop New Markets
{Re-posted from ONFloriculture blog} The Canadian Agricultural Partnership (CAP) has just announced a new program to help fund agri-food businesses starting e-commerce sales or other activities that might open new market channels. This targeted intake is called “Agri-food Open for E-business” and can be … Continue reading
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Resources and Strategies for Mental Wellness in Times of Crisis
As we advance towards May, the uncertainty around lost sales and contracts, major changes in business operations and social distancing restrictions of isolation have left many of us feeling anxious and frustrated. Stress is nothing new to farmers and other horticultural … Continue reading
Fruit Tree Disease Management Begins at Green Tip
Fireblight (apple, pear, see above) and Apple Scab (apple) diseases are normally reproducing and spreading this time of year. This week we are more concerned about Apple Scab. The cool weather has really reduced the activity of fireblight bacteria and so the risk of fireblight is looking low again this week.
Posted in Diseases, IPM, landscape, Nursery Production
Tagged apple scab, fireblight, Jen Llewellyn, mike celetti
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Be Prepared: Horticultural Oil App’s Coming Soon!
Dormant oils should not be applied if the temperature is below 4C or if the temperature will approach freezing soon after application of the dormant oil spray. The freezing temperatures can mess with the emulsion of the oil mixture and cause uneven application. Continue reading
Spring is Springing…Again!
There may still be snow in the bush north of Barrie but at long last, its been mild enough to support bloom on several early flowering plants. Sunday afternoon was heavenly…for a few hours. It looks like some milder weather … Continue reading
Posted in Arboriculture, IPM, landscape
Tagged bagworm, bugfinder, city of toronto, eastern tent caterpillar, fall cankerworm, gypsy moth, Jen Llewellyn
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Nursery Growers! Your Fall Dinner Meeting is next week Tuesday!
The Landscape Ontario Growers Sector Group is holding its Annual Fall Dinner Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 26th at Piper’s Heath Golf Clubhouse in Milton, ON
2020 Nursery Grower’s Short Course – Wednesday Feb 5
It’s the MOST anticipated EDUCATIONAL and NETWORKING Event of the Year!
2019 Tour for Ontario Nursery Growers
2019 Ontario Nursery Growers’ Tour — Thursday, Sep 19th Meet us at Landscape Ontario Office 7856 Fifth Line South (7:00 am) THEME: “A New Perspective”
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