April 5, 2024, get registered without a late fee.
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In presentation order
Joe Boggs – OSU Extension Hamilton County
What’s Real or Imagined?
Boxwoods (Buxus spp.) were one of the earliest plants used in North American landscapes, and their planting records date back to the mid-1600s. These deer-resistant evergreens are among our most popular landscape plants owing to their unique forms and functions in landscape designs. However, the long run of boxwoods in Ohio landscapes seems threatened by new and old diseases and a new non-native pest. Are the threats just a bump on the boxwood road or signs signaling the end of boxwoods? This presentation provides information and perspectives on the threats to boxwoods.
Curtis Young – OSU Extension Van Wert County
What’s All the Buzz About Cicadas Again?
This presentation will look at what cicadas are making the news, why they are in the news, where they might be seen in 2024, what impact they may have on perennials in landscapes, and what one may need to do to protect one’s landscape from injury. The presentation will look at their biology, species that could be encountered, how they produce damage to plants, and what to look for in 2024.
Carrie Brown – OSU Extension Fairfield County
Benefits of natives and trees for pollinators
We will start by exploring the benefits of incorporating native plants into your landscape. We will then take a look at a few native trees that your local pollinators are sure to love.
Marne Titchenell – OSU Extension Wildlife Program Director
The Good, The Bad, and the Hungry: Dealing with Wildlife in the Garden
Eaten plants, dug up bulbs, and holes in the lawn…if you spend time in the garden or landscape, you have undoubtedly encountered these issues. Many wildlife species live among us, our communities, and our backyards. Viewing these species can be enjoyable, but sometimes conflict arises. Fortunately, most wildlife damage can be managed with the right techniques and strategies.
Ashley Kulhanek – OSU Extension Medina County
Weird Things Bugs Do
Join us to learn about common and not-so-common insects and some of their strange and endearing behaviors happening in yards across Ohio.