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June 13: OMAF Nursery & Landscape Report

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

Environment Canada is calling for much cooler, sunny weekend with  temperatures ranging from 19-21oC in many areas.  What perfect weather for weeding and rehabilitating old garden beds and planting more trees, shrubs and perennials! The cool, weather we experienced this … Continue reading →

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May 26/14: Is that one dead too?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

  PLANT PHENOLOGY indicators this week, A) north of 401, include: Cercis canadensis (redbud, full bloom); Amelanchier laevis (serviceberry, late bloom); Syringa vulgaris (common lilac, early bloom) (150-200 GDD base 10oC)B) Niagara: Aesculus hippocastanum (horsechestnut, full bloom); Prunus serotina (black … Continue reading →

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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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Hold the DATE!

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

The annual Nursery Growers Short Course will be held on Wednesday, February 5, 2014  The short course will take place at the Burlington Convention Centre (1120 Burlock Dr., Burlington, ON  L7L 6P8). 

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Still a few bugs around

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

Have you noticed a lot of small, brown bugs hanging around birch trees this fall?  We get a lot of complaints for insects that congregate in large groups, like this one: the birch catkin bug (hover over image and Click … Continue reading →

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Disposal for Obsolete Pesticides in Ontario next month

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

Ontario – OBSOLETE PESTICIDE COLLECTIONS (October 2013) Farmers can safely dispose of unwanted agricultural pesticides and food animal medications this October. Program participants can register products for disposal in one of the following ways: Register online Print and complete the … Continue reading →

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Stink Bugs of Ontario Identification?

Posted on September 3, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

Looking for a photo rich identification tool for the Stink Bugs of Ontario? Check out:  http://www.biology.ualberta.ca/bsc/ejournal/pmmm_24/pmmm_24_11.HTM You will be able to key out Brown Marmorated Stink Bugs (Halyomorpha halys) from other non-pest stink bugs.  This Identification Key is brought to … Continue reading →

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Posted on August 26, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 17th edition of the 2013  Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Monday, August 26th.       Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and the chance of more showers this afternoon … Continue reading →

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July 22, 2013 Nursery-Landscape Report

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

You have reached Jen Llewellyn for the 14th edition of the 2013 OMAF and MRA Nursery and Landscape Report, updated on Monday, July 22nd. Environment Canada is calling for sun and cloud and much cooler temperatures for this week as … Continue reading →

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