Tag Archives: Jen Llewellyn

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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Horticultural Oil Applications Starting (again?) Soon

Applications of horticultural oil to dormant trees and shrubs will be starting soon (daily temperatures between 4C and 12C are ideal). Timing of dormant oil applications are critical since freezing temperatures, mixing with sulphur and applying at the dormant-rate on actively … Continue reading →

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March 24, 2014. It Could Be Worse

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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Reminder to all Landscapers, Arborists and Retail Garden Centre owners – IPM Seminar

Landscapers, Arborists and Garden Centre professionals who are interested in learning more about IPM in woody ornamentals are reminded of the Woody IPM workshop I will be teaching on March 13 at Landscape Ontario HQ in Milton.  This “IPM in … Continue reading →

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Nursery Grower IPM Seminars start NEXT WEEK!

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

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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