Category Archives: Educational Opportunities

Upcoming IPM Educational Events

Arboriculture and Landscape Professionals:  ISA Ontario Workshop:                                        “IPM in the Woody Landscape”.   1) Thursday, July 2 at the University of … Continue reading →

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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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2015 Nursery Growers Short Course

Save the date! The 2015 Ontario Nursery Growers Short Course is coming up:                         Wednesday, February 4, 2015 Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington                                                                                         8:00 am  to

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Just how well does your landscape sprayer work?

When was the last time your calibrated your sprayer? Are you sure you are hitting the target? Is the operating pressure accurate or are you under/overestimating the total amount you are applying? If you are hesitating answering any of these … Continue reading →

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Summer Tours Coming Up!!!

For those of you who have been asking when the summer tour is this year, we have two tour days in the Waterdown-Burlington-Niagara regions coming up in just two weeks as part of the International Plant Propagators Eastern Region Conference, … Continue reading →

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August 22 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for a warm, sunny weekend!  There is still a chance of rain today and tonight but tomorrow is expected to be mainly sunny with high’s in the mid-20’s. Magnolia Scale  crawlers are out! Crawlers are dark … Continue reading →

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August 1 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for warmer and more humid weather this weekend.  UV index is still quite high so please take care out there are wear sunscreen, a hat and drink lots of fluids to help cool down your core … Continue reading →

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June 24 Nursery & Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for cloudy, humid unsettled weather with the chance of showers or thunderstorms today and tomorrow.  There is a mix of sun and cloud forecasted for the rest of the week with high temperatures, moving into the … Continue reading →

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IPM for Trees Workshop July 15 @ Guelph Arboretum

The 2nd Annual Hands-On Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Workshop is coming up at: THE UNIVERSITY OF GUELPH ARBORETUM GUELPH, ONTARIO Tuesday July 15, 2014 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This returning ISA Ontario Chapter “IPM FOR WOODY PLANTS” field course is…

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