Category Archives: Nursery Production

It’s raining again (May 20, 2014)

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

Rain is in the forecast for much of southern Ontario for the next 24 hours.   There is a chance of thunderstorms in some areas.  This is FANTASTIC weather for shopping at the local garden centre and watering in newly planted … Continue reading →

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A rainy, warm week ahead

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

Environment Canada is forecasting a 40-60% chance of precipitation for much of this week, its raining in the southwest this morning. There are several diseases that will be active this week on Rosaceous plants such as apple, pear and serviceberry…..

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Spring has sprung!

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

For those of us that have been wishing for warmer temperatures, our dreams are finally coming true. But along with the heat, we have some precipitation coming.   Spruce spider mites are hatching as new growth is emerging, monitor for … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2014. It Could Be Worse

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

It’s a sure sign of SPRING!  Just last week the Canada Geese started landing on rooftops in the subdivisions and heralded the spring of 2014 in with a great amount of honking! And then, they stopped. I’m embarrassed to write … Continue reading →

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Nursery Grower IPM Seminars start NEXT WEEK!

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

Calling All Wholesale Nursery Growers! I will be conducting the 12th annual IPM in the Nursery seminars at 3 sites this year:

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Nursery Growers Short Course Welcomes World Tree Expert

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

The Ontario Nursery Grower’s Short Course is coming up on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.  The Nursery Grower’s Short Course is being held at the Burlington Convention Centre (1120 Burloak Drive). This year’s Nursery Growers Short Course is bound to be … Continue reading →

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