Category Archives: Weather

Are you seeing branch dieback on Honeylocust?

Posted on September 11, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

Have you noticed branches dying on Honeylocust this summer?  We’ve had reports of branch dieback on urban street trees in the Hamilton and London areas last month. 

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Sudden Dieback on Twigs?

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

Horticulturalists are reporting sudden leaf and twig dieback on several different species of deciduous trees across southern Ontairo.

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Frost Warning Tonight

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

This article was adapted from an article by Sean Westerveld,                                             OMAFRA Ginseng and Medicinal Herb Specialist out of … Continue reading →

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EVERGREENS: Winter Desiccation or a Pest Issue?

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

I had a request for an article on diagnosing winter desiccation versus pest and disease issues on evergreens.  I find diagnosing diseases of evergreens versus physiological and abiotic disorders to be tricky.  But here is the decision-making process that I … Continue reading →

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Spruce needle drop in the Landscape?

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

  It seems to be one of the most common complaints this spring: my spruce tree is turning brown and dropping needles!!!!

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What’s up with that duck?

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

Each March the Canada geese herald in the beginning of spring with the honking broadcasts and displays of male prowess on lakes and storm water collection ponds.  The real sign of spring (for me) is when they start standing on … Continue reading →

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Have you seen the weather forecast?

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

Environment Canada is calling for much more seasonable temperatures for next week.  Daytime high’s will be in the balmy range of -3 to -7 C in many areas!  Time to break out the t-shirt and shorts!  I am predicting a HUGE positive … Continue reading →

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Old Man Winter is here

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

  Weather experts across several regions are predicting a long, cold winter with below-average temperatures for much of Ontario.  Last winter we saw an unprecedented level of rodent and deer feeding on nursery crops.  Many of us noticed large populations of voles, … Continue reading →

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Good News: The Days are Getting Longer!

Posted on January 8, 2015 by Jen Llewellyn

But dang, it’s cold out there! What’s up with the weather? Evelyn Browning Garriss, author of the Browning Newsletter and well-known “Weather Whisperer” will tell you, it’s because of the volcanic eruptions in the arctic. Yes, since 2011, there have … Continue reading →

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Winter Injury Still Rearing It’s Ugly Head

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

  Believe it or not (and maybe you don’t believe it), but many horticulturalists believe that the recent dieback on trees and shrubs in the landscape and nursery can be at least partially explained by winter injury. By winter injury … Continue reading →

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