Horticulture

Southwest Ohio Perennial School

… to join us for the Southwest Ohio Perennial School.

The registration price of $50 has been extended to April 7.

 

 

Registration Form or call Meghan at 513-732-7070.

 

  1. Paul Koloszar – Northern Sea Oats and Other Mistakes I’ve Made, Managing Expectations for Natives – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  2. Tim McDermott – Urban Agriculture – OSU Extension Franklin County
  3. Amy Stone – Spotted Lanternfly Update & Scavenger Hunt – OSU Extension Lucas County
  4. Pam Bennett – Pollinator Plants and Gardens: You can Please Everyone – OSU Extension Clark County
  5. Beth Scheckelhoff – Ornamental Grasses – OSU Extension Putnam County

 

Buckeye Yard and Garden Line

The following articles were compiled during the last 7 days by members of the Buckeye Environmental Horticulture Team to benefit those who are managing a commercial nursery, garden center, or landscape business or someone who just wants to keep their yard looking good all summer.  Access the BYGL website for additional information on other seasonal topics at: http://bygl.osu.edu

To receive immediate email notifications when articles are published by the BYGL writers. Send an email to bygl-alert@lists.osu.edu using the phrase “Subscribe to BYGL ALERTS” in the subject line.   

For more pictures and information, click on the article titles.  To contact the authors, click on their names.

Fruit News

Ohio Fruit News (OFN) was developed by a team of The Ohio State University small fruit and tree fruit State Specialists, Extension Educators and staff, with support from The Ohio Vegetable and Small Fruit Research and Development Program and the Department of Plant Pathology-Fruit Pathology Program.  Ohio Fruit News provides fruit growers with the most current and relevant information for managing diseases, insect pests and weeds affecting all fruit crops produced in Ohio.  To subscribe to the newsletter please contact Melanie Ivey at ivey.14@osu.edu or 330-263-3849.

The March issue of Ohio Fruit News is now posted (and attached).  Thank you to all the contributors this month!

Online at: https://u.osu.edu/fruitpathology/fruit-news-2/

PDF: OFN_MARCH_2023 FINAL

Southwest Ohio Perennial School Registration Extended

You still have time to join us for the Southwest Ohio Perennial School.

The registration price of $50 has been extended to April 7.

  1. Paul Koloszar – Northern Sea Oats and Other Mistakes I’ve Made, Managing Expectations for Natives – Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  2. Tim McDermott – Urban Agriculture – OSU Extension Franklin County
  3. Amy Stone – Spotted Lanternfly Update & Scavenger Hunt – OSU Extension Lucas County
  4. Pam Bennett – Pollinator Plants and Gardens: You can Please Everyone – OSU Extension Clark County
  5. Beth Scheckelhoff – Ornamental Grasses – OSU Extension Putnam County

Southwest Ohio Perennial School Registration is Open

It is time to get registered for the 29th Southwest Ohio Perennial School on April 13, 2023 at OSU Extension Clermont County, 1000 Locust Street, Owensville, OH.

Featured Speakers include, in no particular order:

  • Amy Stone – Spotted Lanternfly Update & Scavenger Hunt​
    • OSU Extension Lucas County​
  • Paul Koloszar – Northern Sea Oats and Other Mistakes I’ve Made; Managing Expectations for Natives​
    • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden​
  • Tim McDermott – Urban Agriculture​
    • OSU Extension Franklin County​
  • Pam Bennett – Pollinator Plants and Gardens: You can Please Everyone​
    • OSU Extension ​
  • ​# 5 TBD​
    • Stay Tuned for More Details

Get registered today!

$50 before April 1; $60 after April 1

Lunch will be catered by Chef Michael Scudder, owner of “Taste of the Good Life“.

2023 Tri-State Green Industry Conference

Thursday, February 2, 2023

Sharonville Convention Center

11355 Chester Rd

Cincinnati, OH  45246

REGISTRATION REMINDER:

 Early Bird Registration – $80.00 (includes lunch and break snacks).

Must be received by midnight, Thursday, January 19th

Click this Hotlink to Register NOW:  https://go.osu.edu/2023tri_state_gic

Don’t miss this premier Tri-State Green Industry Educational Event:

  • Cutting-edge horticultural training sessions (See hotlinks below “Schedule At-A-Glance” and “Program Details” for more information)
  • Networking opportunities
  • Vendor/Trade Show
  • Professional Credits and CEUs (See hotlink below “Credits At-A-Glance” for details):
    • ODA Pesticide Recertification Credits:  CORE = 7 hrs.; 3a = 1 hr.; 4a = 1 hr.; 5 = 1 hrs.; 6a = 6 hrs.; 6b = 1 hr.; 6c = 1 hr.; 6d = 2 hrs., 8 = 2 hrs.
    • ISA CEUs:  Certified Arborist = 23; Utility Specialist = 14; Municipal Specialist = 23; Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA)-Science = 8; BCMA-Practice = 6; BCMA-Management = 9; Tree Worker (TW) Climber Specialist = 12; TW Aerial Lift Specialist = 12
    • ONLA (now OGIA) OCNT Credit
    • Kentucky Pesticide Applicator Credits:  Request submitted and pending
    • Indiana Pesticide Applicator Credits:  Request submitted and pending

Plan Your Day:

 “Program Details” shows speakers and presentation descriptions:  https://go.osu.edu/gic2023_full_program

 “Schedule At-A-Glance” a condensed program overview showing program topics, speakers, and times: https://go.osu.edu/gic2023_schedule_at_a_glance

 “Credits At-A-Glance” shows professional credits/CEUs available for each presentation:  https://go.osu.edu/gic2023_credits_at_a_glance

REGISTER NOW – Don’t Delay:   SAVE MONEY!

Registration fees increase significantly after January 19!

Early Bird Registration (until Midnight, January 19)  $80.00
Late Registration (after January 19th) $125.00
On-Site Registration (at the door, February 2; Lunch will not be included) $150.00

Business Opportunity:  Be a Trade Show Exhibitor

 Increase sales by being a Trade Show Exhibitor!

 Click this hotlink to register and select “Trade Show Exhibitor”:   https://go.osu.edu/2023tri_state_gic

 Complete the registration process including booth requirements, the number of individuals, etc.  You will receive a confirmation by e-mail.

Business Opportunity:  Be a Sponsor

 Get your company’s name in front of hundreds of industry professionals and partners in the Tri-State area, all while showing your support for the opportunities for education and networking that the conference provides each year. If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please click below for more information.

Click this hotlink to learn more about sponsorship:   https://go.osu.edu/GIC2023_sponsorship

The Tri-State Green Industry Conference is a collaborative educational effort between the following as well as Green Industry leaders:

  • Ohio State University Extension
  • Purdue Extension
  • University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension
  • Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
  • University of Cincinnati
  • The Boone County Arboretum
  • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
  • Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum

Questions? E-mail Maria Gulley at: gulley.66@osu.edu

Soilis a Key Component to Gardening Success

In the winter, not a lot is growing outside, but this is the right time of the year to think about how to improve garden and lawn soil before new seeds are planted or new plants emerge. Join us Thursday, January 12th at 6:30 pm to hear Ed Brown, OSU Extension Athens County, talk about ways to improve your spring for a more successful spring. Ed Brown is the OSU Agriculture and Natural Resources Educator in Athens County. He also heads up the Home Vegetable Trials throughout Ohio by engaging homeowners as citizen scientists to grow and report on vegetable seeds you purchase through the Athens County Extension office.

Registration is required for this program and will close at 4:00 pm on January 12th to insure all registered participate receive the zoom link. The link will be sent at 4:15 pm. Check your spam/junk mail if you do not see it in your inbox. Email Kim Hupman at hupman.5@osu.edu or Trevor Corboy at corboy.3@osu.edu if you have not received the link by 5:30 pm.

Date: January 12, 2023

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Location: zoom

Cost: $5.00

Registration: Registration will close at 4:00 pm on January 12th to insure all registered participates receive the zoom link. go.osu.edu/soilandgardening

Potager Dream – Garden Location

A series of articles presented by Candy Horton, OSU Extension Clermont County, Master Gardener Volunteer

In duplicating a French Potager Garden there are several things that I must consider.  The potager garden is a garden that is created to provide food, medicine, enjoyment, and beauty all year round.  They are considered an extension of the home, inviting me to come and explore all the different “rooms “in it and to see the vegetable garden, medicinal or herb garden, the orchard, and nut trees.  I would find flower beds of all sorts, most likely a water feature, or a maze.   To top all of those things off, architectural elements such as statues, arbors, and sitting spaces are all along the pathway.

With all of this in mind, my first consideration has to be the location of my garden.  This will determine how successful my garden will be.  If I have several acres then I will be able to have the garden as large or as small as I would like it to be and have several options for location.  If I have a smaller plot, then I might be limited in the size and where I can build my garden.  The next thing when considering a site is the soil quality, and for most vegetables, fruits, and flowers, I will need a spot that is well-drained with fertile soil.  How do I know what the soil quality is? I will take samples of the soil to my local extension office for testing.  The importance of knowing the soil quality tells me what I can easily grow in my garden and what I need to do to amend the soil for healthy plant growth.   For me, healthy soil means healthy plants, which in turn, through the produce means better-tasting fruits and vegetables and a healthier me.  I will need to remember that healthy soil will be different for flowers than it will be for vegetables or even fruits.  I will need to let my extension office know to test for everything that I want to grow.  They all need something different and the soil test is what gives me that knowledge.

The next thing that I need to think about in deciding my spot is how level is the space.  I want an area that is south or southeastern-oriented and mostly level with a slight bit of sloping.  A little bit of sloping will drain away excess water and helps to dry my garden faster.  Too much of a slope will cause erosion and could wash away my garden.  A slight bit of sloping can also help the heavy colder air to flow away from my garden affecting how quickly my garden warms up. The quicker my garden warms up, the earlier I can start planting.  Sunlight is another important factor in my garden.  At a minimum, I need 6 hours of direct sunlight.  This is very crucial for the colder months if I am trying to harvest plants during those months.  The most optimal amount of sunlight is between 8 and 10 hours of direct sunlight per day.  My sun-loving plants may need a bit more during the summer months and the cool-loving plants might appreciate less.  The last thing I want to think about when deciding my garden location is where my water source is located at.  How far away that is determines if I am using a watering system of some sort, or if I am carrying bucket loads of water to help my plants survive.

I find that in order to locate the perfect spot, I need to observe my garden at different times of the day, different times of the month, and different times of the year.   This allows me to see what is happening in my garden all year long and to journal that knowledge to be able to make the best decision possible all year long.  The next question in my Potager Dream is how to plan my garden.