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Fast times in the Ontario Landscape

This past week was way above average for temperatures for the beginning of May.  This has increased the GDD accumulations and hastened plant and insect development.  Many plants that normally bloom sequentially are blooming (and pollinating) at the same time, Aye … Continue reading →

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Flower Buds and a Few Thugs

We’ve had such a cool spring that when we did start to get some “heat” a few weeks ago, it hastened the development of some of our earliest flowering plants.  Instead of there being distinct periods of bloom, many of … Continue reading →

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Some late season pests (September 17, 2014)

There are a few odds and sods kicking around this time of year. Usually late season feeding injury is not a big deal.  However when the pest is going to make your ornamental plants its “forever” home…..you might want to … Continue reading →

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July 2 Nursery-Landscape Report

Environment Canada is calling for showers and thunderstorms today, the chance of showers on Thursday and then clear and sunny by Friday.  Much cooler temperatures are on their way for Thursday afternoon. Plant Phenology indicators this week.  A) North of … 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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June 7, 2014 IPM in the Nursery & Landscape

Environment Canada is calling for a gorgeous weekend, right through until early next week!!!   Do you have a Harlequin Norway maple (Acer platanoides ‘Drummondii’ )?  Did you notice how sometimes the twigs will revert back to solid green?  Keep … Continue reading →

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May 10 Nursery-Landscape Report: “Those Darling Buds of May”

Well it’s the Friday of the Victoria Day long weekend and although it’s going down to 2-3C in many areas tonight and tomorrow night, I don’t see any risk of frost for areas south of Barrie. Keep in mind that … Continue reading →

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Spring has sprung!

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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A slow, wet start to spring

Due to the cool, overcast weather, we haven’t been receiving much heat in most parts of southern Ontario. In Guelph, the Cornus mas (Cornelian cherry dogwood) is just starting to bloom, many still in flower bud, the Acer saccharinum (silver … Continue reading →

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