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Category Archives: Nursery Production
After the Flood: Managing Waterlogging on Farms
Our thoughts are with the growers and communities affected by the recent flooding events caused by significant rainfall across Northern Niagara. These severe weather events have resulted in flooding of orchards, vineyards, nurseries, farm buildings, homes, and roads, creating substantial … Continue reading
Why Monitoring pH of Soilless Growing Media is Important
Authored by Tejendra Chapagain, PhD, PAg (OMAFA) Soilless media has largely replaced soil-based mixes over the past few decades in nursery plant production. These media mixes are available to purchase from suppliers as prepared, specialized mixes or some may purchase … Continue reading
Nursery Growers Summer Field Tour
Discover innovations in nursery field production and network with fellow growers at Landscape Ontario’s Grower Group Summer Tour on August 12th, 2026. Register Now: Landscape Ontario – Growers Summer Tour Read more for the full schedule.
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: have you scouted for this pest yet?
Cassie Russell, Nursery and Landscape Specialist, OMAFA Hemlock woolly adelgid, Adelges tsugae, is a regulated invasive insect that poses a serious threat to eastern hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) in Ontario. This pest is now established in parts of southern Ontario and … Continue reading
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NEW webinar alert: Thriving in Containers – Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals
Register for the next GrowON webinar on Jan. 21st @ 1pm. The topic is ‘Thriving in Containers: Key Factors Affecting Plant Health in Ornamentals’ presented by Ryan Munroe from NVK Nurseries. Success starts with healthy plants and growing media that … Continue reading
In case you missed it: recording available for Hemlock Woolly Adelgid webinar
Missed out on the recent webinar ‘Best Practices for Managing Hemlock Woolly Adelgid ‘ in Nurseries? You’re in luck! A recording is now available. Continue reading to access a link to the recording.
Register NOW for the Nursery Growers Short Course
It’s that time of year again! The Nursery Growers Short Course will be held on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Lionhead Golf Club & Conference Centre in Brampton. Click here to register before January 19th to take advantage of early … Continue reading
Box Tree Moth management: your final window to target larvae before they overwinter
Many regions have seen a small uptick in box tree moth adult catches over the last two weeks, while other trap catches have remained steady since the start of the second adult flight period in mid-August. These constant catches indicate … Continue reading
Canadian Greenhouse Conference: October 8-9, 2025
Registration is open for the 2025 Canadian Greenhouse Conference (CGC) in Niagara Falls, Ontario, on October 8 and 9. This conference is great for any nursery producers who have greenhouse facilities, or even those who don’t! There are lots of great speakers … Continue reading
In case you missed it: Canada’s Plant Hardiness Zones Got an Update
Thanks to efforts by scientists at Natural Resources Canada (NRCan), Canadian gardeners, farmers, growers and foresters from coast to coast to coast now have a new, more accurate source of information for making planting decisions. The plant hardiness zones were … Continue reading
