Save The Date for 2018 Greenhouse Management Workshop (Feb 8&9)

GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP:  Hydroponics

Date: February 8-9, 2018
Location: OARDC/OSU Wooster, Ohio

Topics (fundamental and advanced tracks):

  • Humidity management
  • Lighting
  • Food safety
  • Balancing inputs to optimize quality
  • Strawberry production

Tours:

  • OARDC/OSU greenhouse research
  • Commercial greenhouse

Speakers include Dr. Chieri Kubota, Dr. Beth Scheckelhoff, Dr. Uttara Samarakoon, Mr. Mark Kroggel, and Dr. Peter Ling

Details will be posted at:

 

2017 OSU/AmericanHort Poinsettia Trials Open House Dates

The holidays are fast approaching – and you are cordially invited to the following Ohio greenhouses to see new and traditional poinsettia cultivars on display. Please reserve the following dates and times to attend. No reservations are needed.  Come view and evaluate new cultivars and network with other growers.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Dill’s Greenhouse
5800 Rager Rd.
Bowling Green, OH 43402

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 – 1:30 – 4:30 PM
HJ Benken Florist & Greenhouse
6000 Plainfield Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45213-2335

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Bostdorff Greenhouse
18832 N. Dixie Highway
Groveport, OH 43125

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 – 1:00-3:00 PM
Barco and Sons, Inc.
6650 Branch Rd.
Medina, OH 44256

Questions?  Please contact Dr. Claudio Pasian at 614-292-9941 or Pasian.1@osu.edu

 

2017 MSUE Pest Management Recommendations

Heidi Lindberg, the Greenhouse and Nursery Extension Educator with Michigan State University in West Olive, MI shared the following information regarding insect and disease management recommendations and programs for 2017.

2017 MSUE GH Disease Management

2017 MSUE Impatiens Downey Mildew Program

2016 MSUE GH Insect Management

Calling All Private Pesticide Applicators

Are you a licensed private pesticide applicator in Ohio? If so, it is that time of year to review your applicator recertification status and determine if you need to attend recertification classes before March 31 or retest. The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides private applicators two options to keep their license current: 1.) retest every three years or 2.) attend three hours of recertification classes every three years. The three hours of recertification classes must include:

1 hour (minimum) of core + 1/2 hour (minimum) of credit in every category on license + additional training in any category of approved pesticide applicator training = 3 total hours (minimum) of recertification training   

To check the status of your pesticide applicator license, please go to: http://www.agri.ohio.gov/apps/odaprs/pestfert-prs-ols.aspx?ols=rg. Enter your last name and pesticide applicator license number. The website will then give you a summary of the credits you have earned and those still needed, including category types and expiration date. If you need help, please email or call me.

Help…my license expires this year!  There are many opportunities to attend private recertification classes around the state this winter and early spring. Many of these programs offer core in addition to all the remaining private categories, including 5p (Greenhouse). To check the program dates, times, and locations, please visit: http://pested.osu.edu/Private_recert. Click on each group of counties to see a list of classes in that region. The website is updated as new programs are scheduled.

Can’t make one of these programs? Contact your local county extension office to inquire about viewing recertification videos for the categories needed and any fees that may apply.

REMINDER: 2016 OSU/AmericanHort Poinsettia Trials Open Houses Begin this Week!

The holidays are fast approaching – and yIMG_2007ou are cordially invited to the following Ohio greenhouses to see new and traditional poinsettia cultivars on display. Please reserve the following dates and times to attend. No reservations are needed.  Come view and evaluate new cultivars and network with other growers.

  • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2 – 1:00 – 3:00 PM
    Bostdorff Greenhouse
    18832 N. Dixie Highway
    Bowling Green, OH 43402
  • WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 7 – 1:30 – 4:30 PM
    HJ Benken Florist & Greenhouse
    6000 Plainfield Rd.
    Cincinnati, OH 45213-2335
  • FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 – 1:00-3:00 PM
    Barco and Sons, Inc.
    6650 Branch Rd.
    Medina, OH 44256

Questions?  Please contact Dr. Claudio Pasian at 614-292-9941