tag:learn.extension.org,2005:Learn_Events_Feed//feeds/events/tagsRecent Sessions Tagged With 'horticulture'2019-03-16T16:18:28-04:00eXtension Learnlearn@extension.orgtag:learn.extension.org,2019-01-14:Event/3604
Demystifying Grafted Tomatoes: The Why & How for Gardeners 2019-01-14T18:56:15-05:002019-03-16T16:18:27-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. <br><div>
<br>Curious about grafted vegetables being sold in plant catalogs and garden centers? Join Dr. Cary Rivard, Vegetable Extension Specialist from Kansas State University, to learn more about why and how to graft tomato plants. This presentation will cover a brief history of grafting vegetable plants and the potential benefits of grafting to reduce environmental stress and disease issues. Then he'll share a step-by-step of the grafting process specifically for tomatoes including planting timing, grafting techniques and tips, how to use 'healing chambers', etc.. The session will be followed by a Q&amp;A session and include resources for further learning. <br><br>Photo credit: Sterling College (CC BY 2.0) <a>https://flic.kr/p/rLp78G</a>
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Location: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9CRnZBz2S6WY-HAnVr9Riw
Session Start: 2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/NWYgvyC5WDo</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2019-03-15T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-12-18:Event/3581
Update on Sudden Oak Death in the Pacific Northwest 2018-12-18T12:56:26-05:002019-01-29T17:14:18-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>This webinar is part of the 2019 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension. <br><br>Join Sarah Navarro (Forest Pathologist, Oregon Department of Forestry) and Norma Kline (OSU Extension) for an update on Sudden Oak Death a disease caused by Phytophthora ramorum. This session will help you learn how to recognize the symptoms of sudden oak death, how to report sightings, and management options (including landscape plants that are not susceptible).<br><br>Resources<br><ul>
<li>OSU Extension publication - <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9216">Sudden Oak Death: Prevention, Recognition, Restoration</a><br>
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<li>Tree Snap App - <a href="https://treesnap.org">https://treesnap.org</a><br>
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<li>Conifer mulch effects on <i>P. ramorum</i> publication mentioned in the presentation (unfortunately only the abstract is available for free online) - <a href="https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10886-007-9368-0">https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10886-007-9368-0</a> <br>
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Location: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g8YcSf24TCOFBK_9dmIMIQ
Session Start: 2019-01-29T11:00:00-08:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/j26saNTfdNs</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2019-01-29T11:00:00-08:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-08-29:Event/3501
Weed Management in the Garden & Landscape: Understanding Herbicides 2018-08-29T12:47:03-04:002018-12-18T14:41:17-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.</i><br><br>Master Gardeners receive many questions about herbicide use in gardens and landscapes that can be tricky to answer. Join Kaci Buhl (OSU Extension) for a session focused on understanding how herbicides work, how to choose the 'right' herbicide, debunking myths, and sharing safe application techniques. Resources for further reading will be shared.<br><br>About the presenter: Kaci Buhl is an Associate Professor of Practice at Oregon State University (OSU). She coordinates the Statewide Pesticide Safety Education Program, working to educate professional pesticide applicators. On the national level, Ms. Buhl is the Deputy Director of the Pesticide Educational Resources Collaborative, which creates pesticide manuals, exams, and other resources for professionals. She studied integrated pest management (IPM) at Michigan State University and previously coordinated the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC).<br><br>Photo credit: avias14 via Flickr CC BY 2.0<br><br><b>Resources:</b><br>National Pesticide Information Center:<a href="http://npic.orst.edu">http://npic.orst.edu</a> <br>Herbicide mode of action groups: <a href="http://bit.ly/herbicide-families">http://bit.ly/herbicide-families</a><br>PICOL (pesticide label search): <a href="http://cru66.cahe.wsu.edu/labels/Labels.php">http://cru66.cahe.wsu.edu/labels/Labels.php</a><br>PNW Pest Management Guides: <a href="https://pnwhandbooks.org">https://pnwhandbooks.org</a><br><br><br><br><br>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/189114564
Session Start: 2018-12-17T11:00:00-08:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/eNb76Y22Wgo</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-12-17T11:00:00-08:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-08-20:Event/3493
The weird and wonderful world of plant galls 2018-08-20T14:55:33-04:002018-12-17T22:49:38-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.</i></p><p>Join Melodie Putnam (Chief Diagnostician at the Oregon State University Plant Clinic) for a visual tour of common plant galls found in the PNW. Learn how these unusual plant growths are formed, who the common culprits are (fungi, bacteria, insects or mites?) and if the gall is of concern or just an interesting oddity.</p><p>Photo credits: OSU Landscape Plant ID website and Flickr (Scot Nelson, Ishikawa Ken and pop.uw23)</p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/201859722
Session Start: 2018-11-19T11:00:00-08:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/_RqufsKAG0U</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-11-19T11:00:00-08:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-08-20:Event/3494
‘First Look’: OSU Research on Native Plants in the PNW Garden 2018-08-20T16:58:49-04:002018-12-17T22:50:05-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.<br><br></i>Join us for a special offering in the OSU Extension Master Gardener Advanced Training webinar series. “First Look” invites Oregon State University graduate students to share their research projects and results with Master Gardeners.<p>In this ‘first look’, Aaron Anderson (Ph.D. student in the OSU Department of Horticulture) will be introducing his research on gardening with native plants. Under the direction of Dr. Gail Langellotto, Aaron is researching native plants that support ecosystem services; that gardeners find attractive, and that they would <i>want</i>. </p><p>Currently Aaron is running a large field trial at OSU's North Willamette Research Center studying 23 native Willamette Valley wildflower species. Aaron monitors the floral bloom, performs timed pollinator observations, and samples the insect community on each plot. Additionally, he is currently asking gardeners to rank the aesthetics of these flowers via an online survey. From this research, Aaron plans on developing pollinator-friendly planting lists of PNW native wildflowers that are also attractive to home gardeners.</p><p><a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/">The OSU Garden Ecology Lab blog</a></p><p><a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/2018/07/16/master-gardener-input-needed/">Direct link to survey on attractiveness of wildflowers to gardeners</a></p><p>Photos: Aaron Anderson, Oregon State University</p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/756151523
Session Start: 2018-10-22T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/J7MKZZIipvg</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-10-22T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-10-01:Event/3514
Water University: Science Based Homeowner Education 2018-10-01T16:50:34-04:002018-10-16T17:35:32-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>The “real world” of the American homeowner is far removed from the ongoing research being done in landscape water conservation. He is not privy to the reams of information being published on all sorts of new findings and more efficient watering techniques. He is at the mercy of his own limited knowledge and that of the “neighborhood expert”.<br>The Texas A&amp;M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Dallas have created Water University, an online and hands on resources for water conservation education. Water U will give consumers and professionals the desired information on water education at a click of a button. AgriLife Water University offers an array of educational series to homeowners, landscape professionals, engineers and municipal personnel, with a focus on landscape water conservation practices and irrigation efficiency. The new Water University will provide online educational opportunities like how to videos and publications, website links and an easy way to register online for onsite and offsite classes, trainings and workshops. An added benefit to Water University is a tool to track workshop participant water savings and willingness to adopt best management practices.<br>Water University will allow our partners of federal, state, and local government, non-profits, nursery &amp; landscape professionals, schools districts and various other organizations to utilize the same programs within their own organizations, cities and counties. The offsite classes and workshop service will ease the day to day operation and demand of their schedules. Our partners choose the location and market the class while we take care of the online registration, speakers, presentations, demonstration materials, handouts, evaluations and overall coordination of the program.
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/703130513
Session Start: 2018-10-09T14:00:00-06:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/BgFQ0UO1YM0</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-10-09T14:00:00-06:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-04-24:Event/3443
The latest research on bees in the garden: Results from the Oregon State University Garden Ecology Lab 2018-04-24T12:05:57-04:002018-12-17T22:50:44-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.<br></i><br>In this behind-the-scenes peek, research entomologist Dr. Gail Langellotto (OSU Department of Horticulture) will share results from the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/">OSU Garden Ecology Lab</a>. Gail will discuss her team’s latest findings in garden bee research including the species of bees that visit home gardens, attractiveness of different genera of native plants, and practical tips for building gardens for bees.<br><br>Presenter: An entomologist by training, Dr. Gail Langellotto coordinates the statewide Oregon Master Gardener program. Her research and extension interests are focused on developing a better understanding of how to design and manage gardens and parks within urban/suburban landscapes to maximize ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control and human health and well-being. <br><br>Resources for future reading:<br>Following along with the OSU Garden Ecology Lab's most current research results here: <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/">http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/</a><br>Plant list for 'supra-bee' garden can be found here: <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/2018/06/15/plant-list-pollinator-gardens/">http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/gardenecologylab/2018/06/15/plant-list-pollinator-gardens/</a> <br><br>Photo credit: <a href="https://pollinatorblog.weebly.com">Aaron Anderson</a>, Oregon State University<br><br><br>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/595530196
Session Start: 2018-08-30T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/UHjQZA67isQ</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-08-30T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-04-15:Event/3431
Practical Food Safety in the Garden 2018-04-15T16:50:23-04:002018-12-17T22:51:53-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.<br><br></i>Concerned about recent food safety issues associated with fresh produce? Sara Runkel (OSU Extension) will help you understand how to minimize the risks related to specific edible garden practices such as composting, water sources, harvesting and more. You will learn practical tips that can be shared with community and school gardens and be better equipped to answer questions from the public.<br><br>Additional Resources<br><ul>
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<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/ode/students-and-family/childnutrition/F2S/Pages/SchoolGardenFoodSafety.aspx">Oregon Department of Education School Garden Food Safety Training &amp; Documentation Manual</a><br>
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<a href="https://www.safeproduce.cals.iastate.edu/elementary-school-gardens-program">Iowa State University Elementary School Gardens Program</a><br>
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<a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/ec1616">Reducing Lead Hazard in Gardens and Play Areas EC1616</a> (available in English and Spanish)<br>
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<a href="https://gaps.cornell.edu/">National Good Agricultural Practices Program at Cornell University</a><br>
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<a href="http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/Backyard_Farming/">Food safety resources for backyard farming</a> from University of California Food Safety Program<br>
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<li><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/foodsafety/">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Food Safety</a></li>
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<a href="https://extension.oregonstate.edu/food/safety-storage/should-i-worry-about-heavy-metals-my-garden-soil">Should I Worry about Heavy Metals in My Garden Soil?</a> </li>
<li>Compost specific resources: safe compost production, best practices, and how to minimize risk.<a href="https://gaps.cornell.edu/sites/gaps.cornell.edu/files/shared/documents/assessment-sections/10-Compost-Use.pdf">https://gaps.cornell.edu/sites/gaps.cornell.edu/files/shared/documents/assessment-sections/10-Compost-Use.pdf</a> and Food Safety for school and community gardens from NC State Extension <a href="http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/157441.pdf">http://ucfoodsafety.ucdavis.edu/files/157441.pdf</a>
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<li>Food safety issues related to vermicomposting and parasites in tropical slugs &amp; snails: <a href="https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/FST-41.pdf">https://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/oc/freepubs/pdf/FST-41.pdf</a><br>
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<li>Information about cyanotoxins in water used for washing produce and for irrigation: <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyEnvironments/DrinkingWater/Monitoring/HealthEffects/Pages/cyanotoxins.aspx">https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/HealthyEnvironments/DrinkingWater/Monitoring/HealthEffects/Pages/cyanotoxins.aspx</a><br>
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<i><br></i>Photo credit: Christina B Castro via: <a>https://flic.kr/p/9mji5k</a><i></i>
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Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/601603601
Session Start: 2018-06-28T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/TLUEMW9QFl4</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-06-28T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-04-15:Event/3430
Dealing with Darling Dastardly Deer 2018-04-15T16:28:13-04:002018-12-17T22:52:25-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension.</i><br><br>Join OSU Extension Wildlife Specialist, Dr. Dana Sanchez, as we learn to identify the common deer species in the Pacific Northwest, explore deer behavior, and understand the different ways deer utilize our gardens and landscapes. Dr. Sanchez will share ideas for conflict management techniques including resources for deer-resistant plants.<br><br>Photo credit: Lauren Sobkoviak via: <a>flic.kr/p/6N2ddn</a>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/625215186
Session Start: 2018-05-31T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/RWYaOb3n3uI</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-05-31T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-12-18:Event/3290
Powdery mildew: Biology & Management in the Garden 2017-12-18T12:24:44-05:002018-04-17T16:36:56-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the Spring 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension<br><br></i>Probably best known for making our squash leaves white, powdery mildew is an ever-present plant disease in the home garden. Dr. Jay Pscheidt will take us to the microscopic level to understand the biology of the fungi that cause powdery mildew and provide practical advice to manage this common nemesis in our gardens.<br><br><i></i>Presented by: <a href="http://bpp.oregonstate.edu/pscheidt/">Dr. Jay Pscheidt</a>, Professor &amp; Extension Plant Pathology Specialist, Department of Botany &amp; Plant Pathology, Oregon State University<i></i><br><br>Resources from the Pacific Northwest Pest Management Disease Handbook:<br> <a href="https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-and-disease-descriptions?title=powdery+mildew">Powdery Mildew on Specific Plants</a> (search results)<br><a href="https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/pathogen-articles/common/fungi/powdery-mildew-diseases">General information on Powdery Mildew</a> <br><a href="https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/pesticide-articles/horticultural-spray-oils">Horticultural Spray Oils</a><br><br><i>Image credit: Gerald Holmes, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Bugwood.org</i>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/469248820
Session Start: 2018-04-16T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/tc9XpEGZjVY</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-04-16T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-12-18:Event/3289
Identifying & Managing the Bronze Birch Borer 2017-12-18T12:16:03-05:002018-03-14T13:05:30-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i> </i><i>This webinar is part of the Spring 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension<br><br></i>The Bronze Birch Borer is a wood-boring beetle spreading across the Pacific Northwest that can devastate landscape plantings of birch (<i>Betula</i> sp.). Early detection is the key to saving trees, but is not always easy with a pest that spends most of its life inside the tree. Further complicating management, the most effective treatments against Bronze Birch Borer contain the same active ingredients, neonicitinoids, that are controversial due to their potentially detrimental effects on pollinators. The spread of this pest leaves homeowners with some difficult, but navigable, management decisions. Nicole Sanchez will describe how to recognize the beetle and its damage and discuss recommendations for management, including reducing potential negative impacts on pollinators. She will also share her own plant detective experiences identifying the first known infestation in Klamath Falls, Oregon.<br><br>Presented by: <a href="http://extension.oregonstate.edu/employee/nicole-sanchez">Nicole Sanchez</a>, Assistant Professor (Practice), Oregon State University Extension (Klamath County)<br><br>Resources: <br>OSU Extension, <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9189">Homeowner Guide to Managing the Bronze Birch Borer in the Upper Klamath Basin</a><br>US Forest Service, <a href="http://dnrc.mt.gov/divisions/forestry/docs/assistance/pests/fidls/111.pdf">Forest Pest and Disease Leaflet 111</a><br><a href="http://www.bugwood.org">www.bugwood.org</a> (to compare photos of similar beetles)<br>OSU PNW Nursery IPM, <a href="http://oregonstate.edu/dept/nurspest/bronze_birch_borer.htm">Bronze Birch Borer</a> <br>University of Minnesota Extension, <a href="https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/bronze-birch-borer/">Bronze Birch Borer and Twolined Chestnut Borer in Minnesota</a><br><br><i>Image credit: </i>J.A. Davidson, Univ. Md, College Pk, Bugwood.org
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/655892663
Session Start: 2018-03-12T11:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/KTvN4icyXJI</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-03-12T11:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-12-18:Event/3287
Hybridization and Tetraploids and Chromosomes, Oh My! Understanding Plant Breeding for Disease Resistance 2017-12-18T11:42:44-05:002018-02-13T12:32:49-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>This webinar is part of the Spring 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension</i><br><br>Choosing a plant with disease resistance is one of the tools in a gardener’s Integrated Pest Management toolbox. In this session, ornamental plant breeder Dr. Ryan Contreras will outline how new cultivars are selected for disease resistance and highlight examples from his research program in the Department of Horticulture at Oregon State University.<br><br>Presented by: <a href="http://horticulture.oregonstate.edu/content/ryan-contreras">Dr. Ryan Contreras</a>, Associate Professor, Department of Horticulture, Oregon State University. <br><br><i>Image credit: </i><a href="https://flic.kr/p/4bmXw9"><i>https://flic.kr/p/4bmXw9</i></a><i> </i>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/971270169
Session Start: 2018-02-12T10:00:00-08:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/iF32J51v6vg</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-02-12T10:00:00-08:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2018-01-02:Event/3294
Frontiers in Slug & Snail Management 2018-01-02T11:40:42-05:002018-01-30T13:24:44-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i> This webinar is part of the Spring 2018 series of Advanced Training Webinars for Master Gardeners sponsored by Oregon State University Extension<br><br></i>Participants will learn the basics of identification of slug and snail species in home landscapes. Dr. Mc Donnell will cover current IPM strategies and also share his recent research findings on novel management methods.<br><br>Presented by: <a href="http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/content/rory-mcdonnell">Dr. Rory Mc Donnell</a>, Assistant Professor, Department of Crop and Soil Science, Oregon State University<br><br>Resources shared in the presentation: <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/shared/Documents/Publications/IPPM/ODAGuideMolluscs2016ForWeb.pdf">Oregon Department of Agricultures "Slugs and Snails in Oregon" identification guide</a>. <br><br><i>Image credit</i>: Oregon State University, <a href="https://flic.kr/p/9JGhUH">https://flic.kr/p/9JGhUH</a>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/737863550
Session Start: 2018-01-29T11:00:00-08:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/ucXUMaTVfSk</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2018-01-29T11:00:00-08:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-10-11:Event/3213
Would you choose an alternative landscape? Understanding the effects of visual appeal and maintenance requirements 2017-10-11T14:44:04-04:002017-10-11T14:44:04-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><h4>Presenter: Hayk Khachatryan</h4><p>It is well documented that in the past several decades, urban sprawl in the U.S. has substantially increased the area of extensively landscaped residential areas. Previous research showed that Florida homeowners consider well-maintained urban landscapes as positive socio-economic conditions.</p><p>However, the tradeoff that many homeowners do not consider (or are not aware of) is that improper landscaping practices may result in adverse environmental consequences, which will negatively affect the quality of Floridians’ lives over long term. Although alternative landscapes have the potential to improve natural resource conservation, maintenance requirements and curb appeal attributes are two major considerations that influence homeowners’ preferences and choice decisions.</p><p>In this workshop, researchers will discuss how homeowners visually examine different landscape designs (using eye tracking equipment) while providing ratings of perceived maintenance and visual appeal of such landscapes. Main determinants of Floridian homeowners’ demand for sustainable landscapes will be summarized.</p>
Location: https://ufl.zoom.us/j/403334209
Session Start: 2017-12-08T13:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
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Fall cankerworm biology, ecology, and management in urban and rural landscapes 2017-09-13T14:43:12-04:002017-09-13T14:45:11-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p><b>This webinar will discuss the biology, ecology, and management of the native fall cankerworm. Management strategies in the urban and rural environment will be covered.</b></p><div>
<div>The fall cankerworm, <i>Alsophila pometaria</i>, is a moth native to North America whose caterpillars are commonly called inchworms. While this defoliator generally remains at low abundances, occasional outbreaks may occur. Defoliation rarely hurts the tree, but may act as a stress agent if prolonged outbreaks occur. This webinar will cover the biology and ecology of cankerworms, as well as management strategies. Management in urban areas as well as in rural areas will be covered.<br><br>Presented by: Ms. Laurie Reid-Dukes, Assistant City Arborist, City of Charlotte</div>
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<p> Available Credits: </p>
<ul><li>New York Logger Training - .25 hour NYLT TLC Credit [credits applied for]</li></ul>
<ul><li>Georgia Master Timber Harvester - 1 hour CLE - Environment Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>International Society of Arboriculture - 1 hour ISA Certified Arborist Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>International Society of Arboriculture - .5 hour ISA Management Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>International Society of Arboriculture - .5 hour ISA BCMA Science Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>International Society of Arboriculture - 1 hour ISA Municipal Specialist Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>Mississippi Professional Logging Manager - 1 hour Other Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>Society of American Foresters - 1 hour Category 1 Credit</li></ul>
<ul><li>Texas Pro Logger Program - 1 hour Other Credit</li></ul>
</div>
</div>
Location: http://www.forestrywebinars.net/webinars/fall-cankerworm-biology-ecology-and-management-in-urban-and-rural-landscapes
Session Start: 2017-10-04T13:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-10-04T13:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-06-29:Event/3137
Status of Boxwood Blight in Oregon 2017-06-29T14:58:38-04:002018-12-19T12:30:09-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>Part of the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ediblegardens/2017/07/05/2017-osu-extension-master-gardener-advanced-training-webinars/">2017 Oregon Master Gardeners Advanced Training series</a>.</i> Boxwood blight continues to be a problem in more landscapes and nurseries in the PNW. Learn about where this fungal disease has moved to, how to recognize it from other disease problems and run a model to determine when it might show up. Master Gardeners are our first responders to help limit the impact of this threat to our boxwood plantings.<br><br>Presented by: Dr. Jay Pscheidt and Cassie Bouska<br>
<p><b>Jay W. Pscheidt</b> received his Ph.D. in
Plant Pathology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1985. Since 1988 he
has been a professor at Oregon State University as an Extension Plant Pathology
Specialist. His principal duties are to lead a statewide extension program
related to the diagnosis and management of diseases of all fruit, nut, and
ornamental/nursery crops. He is also co-editor of regional publication The
Pacific Northwest Plant Disease Management Handbook.</p>
<p><b>Cassie
Bouska </b>is an Assistant Professor (Practice) at Oregon State University since
2014. She serves as the Agriculture Extension Faculty for Coos and Curry
counties where she works with commercial horticulture, home horticulture,
livestock and dairy, and small farm producers. </p><p>Resource links: </p><p>OSU
Extension Publication on Boxwood Blight: <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9141">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9141</a></p><p>IPPC
Models: <a href="http://uspest.org/risk/models">http://uspest.org/risk/models</a><br></p><p>Oregon Department of Ag:
Nursery Cleanliness program details: <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/NurseryChristmasTree/Pages/BoxwoodBlight.aspx">http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/NurseryChristmasTree/Pages/BoxwoodBlight.aspx</a></p><p> PNW Disease Management
Handbook link: <a href="https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/boxwood-buxus-spp-box-blight">https://pnwhandbooks.org/plantdisease/host-disease/boxwood-buxus-spp-box-blight</a></p><p>
</p><p>Facebook page for the PNW
Disease Handbook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PNW-Plant-Disease-Management-124973520901136/">https://www.facebook.com/PNW-Plant-Disease-Management-124973520901136/</a></p><p>Photo credit: Sandra Jensen, Cornell University, Bugwood.org</p><p>*A recording of the webinar will be made available at a later date. <br></p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/198767656
Session Start: 2017-10-03T13:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/3cBQfZNPxQU</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-10-03T13:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-06-29:Event/3138
Japanese Beetles in Oregon 2017-06-29T15:06:49-04:002018-12-19T12:30:40-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>Part of the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ediblegardens/2017/07/05/2017-osu-extension-master-gardener-advanced-training-webinars/">2017 Oregon Master Gardeners Advanced Training Series</a></i>. In 2016, Japanese beetles were trapped in high numbers in the Portland area. The Oregon Department of Agriculture is working to eradicate Japanese beetle hot spots in Portland, and OSU Extension is helping with outreach, identification, and management information for this potential pest.<br><br><b></b>Presented by: Rachel Suits &amp; Heather Stoven<b></b><br>
<b>Rachel Suits</b> works with
Master Gardeners, Small Farms and SNAP Education at Oregon State University
Extension in the Central Gorge region. <br><br><b>Heather
Stoven</b> is an Extension Horticulturalist with Oregon State University serving
community horticulture and small farms in Yamhill County. <br><br>Further reading &amp; links mentioned in the presentation<br>Japanese Beetles in Oregon Extension publication: <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9158">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9158</a> <br>
<p>Oregon Invasives Hotline: <a href="https://oregoninvasiveshotline.org">https://oregoninvasiveshotline.org</a> </p>
<p>Info on ODA Temporary
Nursery License: <a href="http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/NurseryChristmasTree/Pages/NurseryLicensing.aspx">http://www.oregon.gov/ODA/programs/NurseryChristmasTree/Pages/NurseryLicensing.aspx</a></p>
PDX Japanese Beetle site: <a href="http://www.japanesebeetlepdx.info">http://www.japanesebeetlepdx.info</a> <br><br><i>Photo credit: Whitney Cranshaw, Bugwood.org</i><br>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/271766596
Session Start: 2017-09-19T13:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/Bxs-NGi3hvA</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-09-19T13:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-08-21:Event/3184
Urban Trees and Stormwater Management – Transitioning from Gray to Green 2017-08-21T08:01:45-04:002017-08-23T10:00:17-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Trees offer a range of ecological benefits that include, but
are not limited to, the reduction of stormwater runoff. As cities grow or
redevelop, there are opportunities to reduce reliance on traditional gray
infrastructure elements (e.g., drains and pipes) through the use of trees,
green infrastructure, and knowledge of the site’s traditional natural
hydrology. This session with highlight a recently completed, Forest
Service-funded tool which helps urban foresters, planners, and civil engineers
work together to identify the natural pathways of water and determine how best
to treat water onsite using green infrastructure elements and the urban forest.
Insights from Tampa, FL (United States) and Milwaukee, WI (United States) case
studies will be shared.</p><p>Webinar Speakers<br>
<br>
Andrew Koeser (Assistant Professor @UF/IFAS Center for Landscape Conservation
and Ecology)<br>
Dr. Koeser's work with CLCE addresses issues of sustainable urban horticulture,
production, and landscape maintenance. He is also a Master Arborist,
board-certified by the International Society of Arboriculture.<br>
<br>
Rob Northrop (Hillsborough County Urban Forestry Extension Agent @UF/IFAS
Extension)<br>
Rob provides educational programs, technical assistance and planning services
to governments, arboricultural and natural resource businesses, communities and
homeowners on issues and practices related to urban and community forestry and
tree care.<br></p>
Location: https://ufl.zoom.us/webinar/register/a9ec90f3ef6838877c24e00bf0acd2b8
Session Start: 2017-09-06T13:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-09-06T13:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-06-29:Event/3139
Never doubt how a small, thoughtful and committed pollinator habitat (in your garden) can change the world 2017-06-29T15:14:45-04:002018-12-19T12:32:34-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>Part of the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ediblegardens/2017/07/05/2017-osu-extension-master-gardener-advanced-training-webinars/">2017 Oregon Master Gardener Advanced Training Series</a>.</i> Pollinator populations are under stress from all sides. Be it from habitat loss and fragmentation, pesticide exposure, or the spread of new diseases, pollinators face many challenges. The good news is that these damaging effects can be reversed through the retention or restoration of small bits of natural habitat. And there is particularly prominent habitat fragment that a lot of us have control over: our gardens. In this session we will dive deep into how to create pollinator habitat. What plants do you need? How do you get things established? Do you need to prepare a place for pollinators to nest? And what about host plants for butterflies? After working through some of the more common challenges with building pollinator habitat, the session will conclude by returning to what current science has to say about how your modest activities might link up and contribute to overall urban pollinator health.<br><br>Presented by: Dr. Andony Melathopoulos<br><br>
<b>Andony Melathopoulos</b> is a new Assistant
Professor who, since 2016, has been leading OSU’s efforts to design, implement
and evaluate a state-wide pollinator health program. OSU’s work around
pollinator health comes out of a mandate from the Oregon Legislator. Each year
he provides training to over 1000 pesticide applicators on how to reduce
pesticide exposure to pollinating insects, he hosts a weekly podcast on
pollinator health (PolliNation) and is currently working on a number of
education products designed for helping homeowners and landscapers better understand
how to manage pests while minimizing impacts to pollinators. He also sits on
the steering Committee of the Oregon Bee Project, which coordinates pollinator
health work across state agencies. He has over fifteen years’ of experience in
pollinator health extension, which includes over 30 peer-reviewed papers,
speaking at industry and public meetings, writing for trade journals (over 40
articles), conducting qualitative risk assessments for government agencies and
developing public education activities. <br><br>Resources:
<br><ul><li>OSU's Pollinator Health Website: <a href="http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/pollinator-health/pollinator-health">http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/pollinator-health/pollinator-health</a> and Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pollinatorhealth/">https://www.facebook.com/pollinatorhealth/</a> </li></ul><ul>
<li>PolliNation Podcast: <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/pollinationpodcast/">http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/pollinationpodcast/</a><br>
</li>
<li>OSU's Pollinator Health Publications: <a href="http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/pollinator-health/pollinator-publications">http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/pollinator-health/pollinator-publications</a> (mobile app link is here)<br>
</li>
<li>Book recommendation: The Bees in Your Backyard - <a href="http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10593.html">http://press.princeton.edu/titles/10593.html</a> <br>
</li>
<li>The Oregon Bee Project: <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/beeproject/">http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/beeproject/</a><br>
</li>
</ul><br>Photo credit: flic.kr/p/6EhG5W CC BY-NC_ND 2.0<br>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/658980191
Session Start: 2017-09-05T13:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/DQ9N58bGuOk</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-09-05T13:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-06-29:Event/3140
Managing the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug with biological control 2017-06-29T15:19:55-04:002018-12-19T12:31:06-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>Part of the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ediblegardens/2017/07/05/2017-osu-extension-master-gardener-advanced-training-webinars/">2017 Oregon Master Gardener Advanced Training series</a>.</i> Ongoing efforts to manage Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) in the Pacific Northwest will benefit from the arrival of the samurai wasp, a specialist parasitoid of BMSB eggs. This presentation will identify evidence of BMSB damage, describe management options, and identify how to recognize biological control from the samurai wasp.<br><br>Presented by: Dr. David Lowenstein<br><br>
<b>David Lowenstein</b> is a
Postdoctoral Research Associate at North Willamette Research and Extension Center (NWREC). He is an ecologist and entomologist and currently leads the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Project in Oregon. <br><br>Further reading<p>Samurai wasp
publication: <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9164">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9164</a></p>
<p>BMSB publication: <a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054</a><a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054</a><a href="https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054">https://catalog.extension.oregonstate.edu/em9054</a></p>
<p>Link to report BMSB
adults and samurai wasp: <a href="http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/brown-marmorated-stink-bug">http://agsci.oregonstate.edu/brown-marmorated-stink-bug</a></p><p>Link to general BMSB site to find information on host plants and more: <a>stopbmsb.org</a> <br></p><p>Photo credit: David B. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ, Bugwood.org</p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/809998712
Session Start: 2017-08-22T13:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/zTEXNxDDXa0</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-08-22T13:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-06-29:Event/3141
Organic Pesticides for Home Gardens 2017-06-29T15:26:23-04:002018-12-19T12:29:31-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><i>Part of the <a href="http://blogs.oregonstate.edu/ediblegardens/2017/07/05/2017-osu-extension-master-gardener-advanced-training-webinars/">2017 Oregon Master Gardener Advanced Training series</a></i>. In this advanced pesticide course, the presenter will discuss the breadth of organic pesticides available for home gardeners, and what makes them "organic." Topics covered will include insecticides, herbicides, and fungicides for edible and ornamental plants, including biological pesticides.<br><br>Presented by: Kaci Buhl<br><br>
<b>Kaci Buhl </b>is an Associate Professor of Practice at Oregon State
University (OSU). She coordinates the Statewide Pesticide Safety Education
Program, working to educate professional pesticide applicators. On the national
level, Ms. Buhl is the Deputy Director of the Pesticide Educational Resources
Collaborative, which creates pesticide manuals, exams, and other resources for
professionals. She studied IPM at Michigan State University and previously
coordinated the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). <br><br>Photo credit:
Doug Voderburg, Oregon State University<br><br><br><br>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/524889506
Session Start: 2017-08-15T13:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/F_Qo9vcHzus</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-08-15T13:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-04-05:Event/3065
Tree Risk Assessment – Perceptions, Reality, and Reliability 2017-04-05T12:05:21-04:002017-04-25T15:13:49-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>How safe is this tree? It’s a critical question that demands an accurate answer, but<br>assessment is not always straightforward. Learn to avoid the pitfalls of tree risk<br>assessment as Dr. Koeser highlights sources of variation and potential bias when rating a tree’s likelihood of impact, likelihood of failure, and consequences of failure. Improve your assessment ability as he discusses opportunities for avoiding false precision and making the process more repeatable.<br><br>1 ISA credit available<br><br>Webinar introduced by Dr. Arnold Brodbeck, Gulf Coast Research &amp; Extension
Center<br><b>Webinar presented by Dr. Andrew Koeser</b>, Assistant Professor of Urban Tree &amp; Landscape Management, University of Florida
Location: https://auburn.zoom.us/webinar/register/3d2c5d4185a3942ed746f627e8486654
Session Start: 2017-04-13T12:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-04-13T12:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2017-03-06:Event/3033
Avoiding and Remedying Abiotic Injury of Trees 2017-03-06T13:34:08-05:002017-03-16T14:05:41-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Marion Murray, Utah State University</p><p>A large percentage of urban trees are affected by abiotic
stresses and diseases such as drought, nutrient deficiency, and poor pruning
practices. Learn about the effects these
stresses have on trees and how to diagnose and mitigate them.</p><p>Marion has been
the IPM Project Leader at Utah State University Extension since 2006. She conducts outreach and research in
integrated pest management of fruits and landscape ornamentals, and distributes
seasonal pest advisories to thousands of producers and professionals in Utah.</p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/308807663
Session Start: 2017-03-14T12:00:00-06:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvWJtRs3co&feature=youtu.be&a</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2017-03-14T12:00:00-06:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2016-12-11:Event/2918
The use of compost as soil amendment and its implication in vegetable crop health in Puerto Rico (Presented in Spanish). 2016-12-11T18:56:16-05:002016-12-19T11:31:13-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>In Puerto Rico there is an increased
interest and demand for the use of compost in commercial horticultural
industries. However, there is a lack of information for growers on how to
utilize effectively compost, which can supply sufficient nutrients to the crop
but can increase environmental and economical concerns if the amounts applied
into the soil are not determined correctly.<br>
<p>This seminar will briefly cover how
to better utilize compost as a soil amendment in vegetable production. Some
topics discussed here are: nutrient availability of different types of compost, methods
for estimating compost application rates and the preferred compost
characteristics in vegetable production. Also we will highlight some
preliminary findings of an ongoing project in the southern west region of Puerto
Rico. </p>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/webinar/register/9253cb229e2669cb7c24e00bf0acd2b8
Session Start: 2016-12-14T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/ZhdPyujsB0s</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2016-12-14T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2016-09-09:Event/2811
Soil Compaction and Urban Trees: Strategies for Gaining Ground 2016-09-09T09:27:19-04:002016-12-12T08:59:12-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>Compacted soil is one of the most common and serious problems urban trees face. Compaction quickly causes severe physical, chemical and biological alterations to soil conditions, and remediation is a difficult and lengthy process.
What’s a tree care or landscape professional to do?
In this webinar, soil expert Dr. Bryant Scharenbroch (University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point) will discuss how soil preservation is critical to prevent and limit soil compaction. Learn how you can protect urban soils from compaction and gain useful management strategies to improve the quality of compacted soils in your local landscape.<br><br><a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/science-conservation/scientists-and-staff/bryant-c-scharenbroch">Bryant Scharenbroch</a> is an Assistant Professor of Soil Science at University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and a Research Fellow at The <a href="http://www.mortonarb.org/">Morton Arboretum</a>. Bryant performs research on genesis, classification, management and ecosystem services of urban soils. He has presented and published many scientific and industry articles on the topic of soil management for urban trees. Bryant is the lead author of the International Society of Arboriculture Best Management Practices: Soil Management for Urban Trees. Bryant’s research on soil compaction has been funded by two Hyland R. Johns TREE Fund grants. Bryant is a past Chair of the Urban Soils Division of the Soil Science Society of America and an Associate Editor for Arboriculture and Urban Forestry.
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/webinar/register/72a6482dc07c7a1c34538d7d4481ef37
Session Start: 2016-11-30T12:00:00-07:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/Plln8W1LyfQ</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2016-11-30T12:00:00-07:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2016-08-29:Event/2790
Soil Health Impacts on Pest Management 2016-08-29T11:47:15-04:002016-09-26T09:25:34-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>This webinar will focus on management activities that create conditions for beneficial soil microbes to flourish.</p>
Soil is alive with billions of microorganisms and
most have an important and beneficial role to play in a healthy soil
ecosystem. Some are not so beneficial and can bring about disease and
damage to our crops. In a healthy soil ecosystem, the beneficial
organisms provide competition and balance the populations of pathogenic
biota. This biological ecosystem is very fragile and is greatly affected
by weather, habitat, and outside influences. The way we manage soil can
have a great effect on the soil ecosystem and potentially give rise to
pathogenic populations.<br><br><a href="http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/soil-health-impacts-on-pest-management">More...</a>
Location: http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/soil-health-impacts-on-pest-management
Session Start: 2016-09-13T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: http://www.conservationwebinars.net/webinars/soil-health-impacts-on-pest-management</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2016-09-13T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2016-05-05:Event/2641
May Forestry Lunch and Learn: An Approach to Pruning You Won’t Forget 2016-05-05T15:45:43-04:002016-05-12T16:07:12-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><div>
<div>
<div>
<p>Speaker:<br>
Dr. Ed Gilman, Professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, University of Florida
</p>
<p>Summary:
</p>
<p>Dr. Gilman guarantees that once you begin pruning trees using the strategies learned in this
webinar, you will not regress to the old way. He will show you practical strategies to increase
long-term tree survival – starting at planting. Afterwards, you will be able to step outside and
immediately begin to prune in a more sustainable manner.
</p>
<p>Biography:
</p>
<p>Dr. Gilman is professor in the Environmental Horticulture Department at the University of Florida
in Gainesville. Ed wrote Illustrated Guide to Pruning which is in its third edition. He received the
Authors Citation Award in 1999, the Educators Award in 2003, and the Research Award in 2007
from the International Society of Arboriculture. He has published more than 120 scientific peer
reviewed journal articles on roots, planting, and pruning trees in his 35 years in academia and
industry.
</p>
<p>Sponsored by:<br>
Utah State University Forestry Extension, Utah Division of Forestry, Fire, and State Lands, <a href="http://www.treefund.org/">http://www.treefund.org/</a> </p>
</div>
</div>
</div>
Location: https://extension.zoom.us/j/897283531
Session Start: 2016-05-11T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/cHt3ym3F7Kc</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2016-05-11T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2016-02-17:Event/2532
Extension Behavior Change: Evaluating Individual Contact Teaching 2016-02-17T12:53:48-05:002016-02-17T12:54:53-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Many horticultural Extension professionals conduct numerous consulting phone calls, emails, office visits, and site visits to solve landscape-related problems and concerns. These individual teaching methods are valuable to clients, but can be challenging to evaluate. The goal of this webinar is to present strategies for measuring behavior change as a result of landscape site visits and individual consultations in Extension programming.</p><p>The speaker, Dr. Laura Warner will present participants with an overview of suggested strategies. Participants will have the opportunity to share additional methods used in their individual programs and will play a role in planning for future trainings on this topic.</p><p>Logon to the webinar 10 minutes ahead of time at <a href="http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/clce/">http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/clce/</a> to check your connection and speakers. </p><p>Register at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clce-webinar-series-march-2016-extension-behavior-change-evaluating-individual-contact-teaching-registration-18958239605">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clce-webinar-series-march-2016-extension-behavior-change-evaluating-ind...</a></p>
Location: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clce-webinar-series-march-2016-extension-behavior-change-evaluating-individual-contact-teaching-registration-18958239605
Session Start: 2016-03-16T10:30:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2016-03-16T10:30:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2015-01-05:Event/1895
Low cost plant and soil health measurements using PhotosynQ 2015-01-05T21:59:39-05:002015-02-02T13:48:34-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>This broadcast will be about how extension agents can collaboratively
collect, share, and analyze plant and soil health data from around the
world using the open source PhotosynQ platform (<a href="http://www.photosynq.org">www.photosynq.org</a>). <br><br>PhotosynQ
is a platform for measuring plant and soil health developed at Michigan
State University. It includes a low cost. hi-tech device capable of
measuring chlorophyll fluorescence, SPAD (leaf greenness), soil
biological activity, soil active carbon, and a variety of other
measurements. <br><br>This talk will talk through the technology, what
can be measured, and what kinds of questions and issues can be addressed
using the platform. We'll also show some data which has been collected
using the platform throughout 2014 as examples.<br>
Location: https://plus.google.com/b/102378120831741528539/events/crvddi6iut63r01946fp91d7mc0
Session Start: 2015-02-18T14:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 45 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2015-02-18T14:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2014-07-07:Event/1666
Sustainable Roses Series: Integrated Pest Management of the Rose 2014-07-07T14:47:58-04:002014-11-10T10:33:42-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Everyone
knows that rose gardening can be very challenging in Florida due to climate,
insect pressures and disease incidence. This webinar is designed to introduce
extension agents, master gardeners and advanced home gardeners to IPM
techniques that will make rose gardening easy, fun and rewarding. Participants
will learn techniques for minimization of insect and disease pressure. Also
participants will be encouraged to develop an easy care rose plan.</p>
<p>Objectives: </p>
<ul>
<li>Participant will be able to prevent disease
through use of cultural practices and learn how to use fungicidal sprays
strategically.</li>
<li>Participant will be able to reduce insecticide
use through use of scouting, beneficial insect and non-toxic methods.</li>
<li>Participant will be able to develop a low or
no-spray rose garden plan. </li>
</ul>
Location: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/clce/webinars/
Session Start: 2014-11-12T11:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-11-12T11:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-11-26:Event/1375
All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Where Have All the Honey Bees Gone? Hope for the Future. 2013-11-26T17:28:38-05:002016-09-30T15:50:19-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>Why do we have fewer honeybees these days? What caused the decline? What can we do to help? These questions and more will be answered in this webinar presented by Dr. John Skinner, a Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee. Moderated by Sallie Lee, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Click <a href="http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant">here</a> to login as a guest and participate in the live event. For more webinars in this series, see <a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/70120/all-bugs-good-and-bad-2014-webinar-series">All Bugs Good and Bad 2014 Webinar Series</a>. The webinars are brought to you by the following <a href="http://about.extension.org/http://">eXtension</a> Communities of Practice: <a href="http://www.extension.org/fire+ants">Imported Fire Ants</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/urban_integrated_pest_management">Urban IPM</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/bee_health">Bee Health</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/invasive_species">Invasive Species</a> and <a href="http://www.extension.org/horticulture">Gardens and Landscapes</a>; and by the <a href="http://www.aces.edu/">Alabama Cooperative Extension System</a>. <br>Photo Credit: Jerry A. Payne, USDA-ARS, bugwood.org
Location: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Session Start: 2014-11-07T14:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 45 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/44eF0HaOYNg</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-11-07T14:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-11-26:Event/1374
All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Alien Invasions, Zombies Under Foot, and Billions of Decapitated Fire Ants 2013-11-26T17:21:40-05:002016-09-30T15:37:41-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>Tune in to October's All Bugs Good and Bad webinar: Alien Invasions, Zombies Under Foot, and Billions of Decapitated Fire Ants on Friday, October 3. Learn about the wild world of the <i>Pseudacteon</i> decapitating flies, natural enemies of imported fire ants. <br><br>This webinar will be presented by <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=4484">Dr. Sanford Porter</a>, a Research Entomologist in the Imported Fire Ants and Household Insects group of USDA ARS Center for Medical, Agricultural, and Veterinary Entomology. Moderated by <a href="http://www.aces.edu/directory/u/wynnnel/">Nelson Wynn</a>, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. <br><br>Click <a href="http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant">here</a> to login as a guest and participate in the live event. For more webinars in this series, see <a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/70120/all-bugs-good-and-bad-2014-webinar-series">All Bugs Good and Bad 2014 Webinar Series</a>. The webinars are brought to you by the following <a href="http://about.extension.org/http://">eXtension</a> Communities of Practice: <a href="http://www.extension.org/fire+ants">Imported Fire Ants</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/urban_integrated_pest_management">Urban IPM</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/bee_health">Bee Health</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/invasive_species">Invasive Species</a> and <a href="http://www.extension.org/horticulture">Gardens and Landscapes</a>; and by the <a href="http://www.aces.edu/">Alabama Cooperative Extension System</a>. <br><br>Photo Credit: Sanford Porter, USDA-ARS, bugwood.org
Location: Http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Session Start: 2014-10-03T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 45 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/W3fL92xTM2c</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-10-03T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-12-02:Event/1379
All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Kudzu Bug Takes Over the Southeastern U.S./Brown Marmorated Stinkbug -- All Bad 2013-12-02T15:48:56-05:002016-09-30T15:58:22-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>Learn about two new invasive insects, the kudzu bug and the brown marmorated stinkbug, in this webinar presented by <a href="http://www.ent.uga.edu/personnel/faculty/toews.htm">Dr. Michael Toews</a>, Associate Professor of Entomology, University of Georgia, Tifton, GA; and <a href="http://www.ars.usda.gov/pandp/people/people.htm?personid=21287">Dr. Tracy Leskey</a>, Research Entomologist, USDA ARS Appalachian Fruit Research Laboratory, Kearneysville, WV. Moderated by <a href="http://www.aces.edu/directory/u/datchwe/">Willie Datcher</a>, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Click <a href="http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant">here</a> to login as a guest and participate in the live event. For more webinars in this series, see <a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/70120/all-bugs-good-and-bad-2014-webinar-series">All Bugs Good and Bad 2014 Webinar Series</a>. The webinars are brought to you by the following <a href="http://about.extension.org/http://">eXtension</a> Communities of Practice: <a href="http://www.extension.org/fire+ants">Imported Fire Ants</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/urban_integrated_pest_management">Urban IPM</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/bee_health">Bee Health</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/invasive_species">Invasive Species</a> and <a href="http://www.extension.org/horticulture">Gardens and Landscapes</a>; and by the <a href="http://www.aces.edu/">Alabama Cooperative Extension System</a>. <br>Photo Credit: Jeremy Greene, Clemson University, bugwood.org and David R. Lance, USDA APHIS PPQ, bugwood.org
Location: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Session Start: 2014-09-05T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/3MoFqkzgDyw</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-09-05T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2014-07-17:Event/1673
Homeowners’ Preferences for Landscaping Practices: Are Floridians Willing to Pay More for Eco-Friendly Lawn Fertilizers? 2014-07-17T11:07:46-04:002014-08-08T09:22:26-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>While
there are socio-economic benefits associated with green urban landscapes,
improper landscaping (e.g., excessive fertilization) may result in adverse
environmental consequences, such as chemicals runoff into water resources. A recent study conducted by one of the
researchers at the UF Center for Landscape Conservation and Ecology
investigates whether the presence of eco-friendly attributes influences
consumers’ preferences for lawn fertilizers.
Results showed that homeowners were willing to pay price premiums for
fertilizers featured with eco-friendly attributes (i.e., controlled‑release
nitrogen, phosphorus‑free, natural/organic).
Summary results of the homeowners’ survey in Florida will be presented
to the participants of this webinar, along with discussion about the promotion
of sustainable landscaping practices as viable alternative to strict policies,
such as summer fertilizer ban. </p>
Location: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/clce/webinars/
Session Start: 2014-08-21T11:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-08-21T11:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2014-07-07:Event/1664
Sustainable Roses Series: General Care 2014-07-07T13:55:23-04:002014-07-17T10:48:58-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>This
webinar is designed to give extension agents, master gardeners and advanced
home gardeners an introduction to culture of roses in Florida. Topics to be
covered include classification systems, site selection, nutrition management, proper
irrigation and potential pests and diseases. This is part one of a three part
series. The next two webinars will cover cultivar selection and pests &amp;
diseases in greater depth. </p><p>Objectives</p><ul>
<li>Participant will be able to prepare, plan and
plant a rose garden.</li>
<li>Participant will be able to deliver proper
nutrition to roses.</li>
<li>Participant will be able to understand insect
and disease challenges rose growers face </li>
</ul><p>
</p>
Location: http://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/clce/webinars/
Session Start: 2014-07-16T11:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: http://ufifas.adobeconnect.com/p3afl4w4va0/</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-07-16T11:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-11-26:Event/1377
All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: Are Those Itsy Bitsy Spiders Good or Bad? 2013-11-26T18:06:41-05:002016-10-23T11:22:59-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>People list spiders as one of their greatest fears. Let's talk about the benefits that spiders provide and how we can harness their usefulness -- how they fit into IPM plans. If we can't learn to love them, can we at least learn to tolerate them? This webinar will be presented by <a href="http://www.ent.uga.edu/personnel/faculty/hinkle.htm">Dr. Nancy Hinkle</a>, a Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Georgia. Moderated by <a href="http://www.aces.edu/directory/u/pinkscb/">Charles Pinkston</a>, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System. Click <a href="http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant">here</a> to login as a guest and participate in the live event. For more webinars in this series, see <a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/70120/all-bugs-good-and-bad-2014-webinar-series">All Bugs Good and Bad 2014 Webinar Series</a>. The webinars are brought to you by the following <a href="http://about.extension.org/http://">eXtension</a> Communities of Practice: <a href="http://www.extension.org/fire+ants">Imported Fire Ants</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/urban_integrated_pest_management">Urban IPM</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/bee_health">Bee Health</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/invasive_species">Invasive Species</a> and <a href="http://www.extension.org/horticulture">Gardens and Landscapes</a>; and by the <a href="http://www.aces.edu/">Alabama Cooperative Extension System</a>. <br>Photo Credit: Sturgis McKeever, Georgia Southern University, bugwood.org
Location: http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Session Start: 2014-05-02T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 45 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/L2BlRniwQsg</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-05-02T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-11-26:Event/1370
All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar Series: If Flowers are Restaurants to Bees, Then What Are Bees to Flowers? 2013-11-26T12:11:45-05:002016-09-30T15:47:18-04:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'>Learn how bees help flowers and therefore help feed the world. Find out what you can do to help encourage these valuable pollinators. This webinar will be presented by Dr. John Skinner, a Professor in the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology at the University of Tennessee. Moderated by Danielle Carroll, Regional Extension Agent, Alabama Cooperative Extension System.<br>Click <a href="http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant">here</a> to login as a guest and participate in the live event. For more webinars in this series, see <a href="http://www.extension.org/pages/70120/all-bugs-good-and-bad-2014-webinar-series">All Bugs Good and Bad 2014 Webinar Series</a>. The webinars are brought to you by the following <a href="http://about.extension.org/http://">eXtension</a> Communities of Practice: <a href="http://www.extension.org/fire+ants">Imported Fire Ants</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/urban_integrated_pest_management">Urban IPM</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/bee_health">Bee Health</a>, <a href="http://www.extension.org/invasive_species">Invasive Species</a> and <a href="http://www.extension.org/horticulture">Gardens and Landscapes</a>; and by the <a href="http://www.aces.edu">Alabama Cooperative Extension System</a>. <br>Photo credit: Jerry A. Payne, USDA-ARS, bugwood.org
Location: Http://connect.extension.iastate.edu/fireant
Session Start: 2014-02-07T14:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 45 minutes
Recording: https://youtu.be/rD3N3gwVM6U</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2014-02-07T14:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-07-05:Event/1126
Growing Squash, Cucumbers and Pumpkins with IPM for Home Gardeners 2013-07-05T13:04:12-04:002016-01-20T18:01:19-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>North Central extension specialists presented this event on Friday August 2, 2013 11:30AM-1:00 PM CENTRAL TIME. It was a 90-minute webinar on plant selection and integrated pest management of winter and summer squash, cucumbers and pumpkins. Dr. Rhoda Burrows, Extension Horticulturist, South Dakota State University discussed planting and management; Celeste Welty, Extension Entomologist, The Ohio State University, covered cucumber beetles, squash vine borer, and squash bugs; Michelle Grabowski, Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Minnesota will discussed powdery mildew, downy mildew, leaf spot and fruit rot diseases; and Dr. Mary Meyer, Extension Horticulturist, University of Minnesota was the host and moderator. Three 20 minute presentations were followed by 10 minutes of questions and discussion offered through umconnect.umn.edu. </p>
<p>This webinar has been edited into an online self-paced Learning Module: </p><p><a href="http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=947">http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=947</a>. <br></p>
<p>Extension Educators and Specialists were encouraged to participate as a host site and use this webinar as advanced training for Master Gardeners and interested home gardeners. Consider offering additional local information in conjunction with this webinar by asking participants to bring in samples of problems with squash, cucumbers and pumpkins. We will not be able to diagnose individual problems or identify insects as part of the webinar. However, we encourage you as a LOCAL HOST GROUP to offer additional training and hands-on diagnosis along with this webinar. Consider starting your local session 30 minutes prior to the webinar and reviewing the resources below along with samples of squash bugs, cucumber beetles and squash vine borer or powdery mildew damage. </p>
<p>All participants are asked to please complete the brief PRE-TEST questions, which help us gauge the knowledge level of participants and measure learning and the impact of the webinar. Please go here prior to the webinar: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRF9WKL">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DRF9WKL</a>. The webinar will be recorded and available for a limited time AFTER the live presentation. The link for the recording is:
<br>Introduction Mary Meyer 2 minutes: <a href="https://umconnect.umn.edu/p68534514/">https://umconnect.umn.edu/p68534514/</a>
<br>Plant Selection, Growing and Management Rhoda Burrows
<br><a href="https://umconnect.umn.edu/p15818242/">https://umconnect.umn.edu/p15818242/</a> 24 minutes
<br>Diseases of Squash, Cucumbers and Pumpkins Michelle Grabowski
<br><a href="https://umconnect.umn.edu/p34281089/">https://umconnect.umn.edu/p34281089/</a> 28 minutes
<br>Insect Pests of Squash, Cucumbers and Pumpkins Celeste Welty
<br><a href="https://umconnect.umn.edu/p80155676/">https://umconnect.umn.edu/p80155676/</a> 25 minutes
<br>Each section includes a presentation followed by questions and answers. </p>
<p>AFTER the webinar, participants are asked to complete a short POST TEST, which will help us measure learning and the impact of the webinar. Go here for the post test:
<br><a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTQBJWG">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DTQBJWG</a>.
<br>And finally, an evaluation of the webinar itself is requested and is online here: <a href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DNNHNMF">http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DNNHNMF</a>. </p>
<p>Materials and Resources for the Cucurbits Webinar: </p>
<p>Selecting Disease Resistant Varieties:
<br>Cornell University: Pumpkins <a href="http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/Tables/PumpkinTable.html">http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/Tables/PumpkinTable.html</a> and Cucumbers <a href="http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/Tables/CucSlicersTable.html">http://vegetablemdonline.ppath.cornell.edu/Tables/CucSlicersTable.html</a> </p>
<p>Cucurbits Fact Sheets and Bulletins: </p>
<p>Growing Pumpkins and Winter Squash in Minnesota - <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1264.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1264.html</a></p>
<p>Growing Melons - <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1262.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1262.html</a>
<br>Growing summer squash and zucchini - <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1258.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1258.html</a>
<br>Growing Cucumber - <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1256.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/M1256.html</a>
<br>Diseases on Cucurbits - <a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1172.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/horticulture/DG1172.html</a>
<br>Squash Vine borer - <a href="http://www1.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/squash-vine-borers/">http://www1.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/squash-vine-borers/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://entomology.cornell.edu/cals/entomology/extension/idl/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&amp;amp;PageID=859290">http://entomology.cornell.edu/cals/entomology/extension/idl/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&amp;amp;PageID=859290</a></p>
<p>University of Illinois Squash Bugs: <a href="http://ipm.illinois.edu/vegetables/insects/squash_bug/">http://ipm.illinois.edu/vegetables/insects/squash_bug/</a>. </p>
<p>University of Wisconsin specific pests:
<br>• Cucumber beetles at <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/cucumber-beetles">http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/cucumber-beetles</a> and <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Cucumber%20Beetles.pdf">http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Cucumber%20Beetles.pdf</a>
<br>• Squash bug at <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/squash-bug">http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/squash-bug</a> and <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Squash%20Bug.pdf">http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Squash%20Bug.pdf</a>
<br>• Squash vine borer at <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/squash-vine-borer">http://hort.uwex.edu/articles/squash-vine-borer</a> or <a href="http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Squash%20Vine%20Borer.pdf">http://hort.uwex.edu/sites/default/files/Squash%20Vine%20Borer.pdf</a> or <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3756-E.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3756-E.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disorder: Anthracnose at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3279.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3279.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disorder: Angular Leaf Spot at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3801.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3801.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disorder: Bacterial Wilt at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3272.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3272.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disorder: Powdery Mildew at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3805.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3805.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disease: Phytophthora Blight at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3834.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3834.pdf</a>
<br>• Vine Crops Disorder: Scab at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3282.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3282.pdf</a>
<br>• Growing Pumpkins and other Vine Crops in Wisconsin at <a href="http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3688.pdf">http://learningstore.uwex.edu/Assets/pdfs/A3688.pdf</a>
<br><br>Diagnostic Sites: What’s Wrong with my Vegetables?
<br><a href="http://www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo/diagnostics/vegetable/index.html">http://www.extension.umn.edu/gardeninfo/diagnostics/vegetable/index.html</a>. </p>
<p>Videos:
<br>Harvesting Pumpkins: University of Nebraska video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppg05KKRkEQ&amp;amp;feature=youtu.be">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppg05KKRkEQ&amp;amp;feature=youtu.be</a></p>
<p>For additional information and any questions contact Mary Meyer <a>meyer023@umn.edu</a>, 952-443-1447. </p>
<p></p>
Location: umnconnect.umn.edu
Session Start: 2013-08-02T11:30:00-05:00
Session Length: 90 minutes
Recording: http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=947</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-08-02T11:30:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-05-23:Event/1077
Gardening for Pollinators 2013-05-23T16:17:24-04:002014-01-15T16:49:06-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Join us to learn why pollinators are important, who they are, and some basic ways you can support them in your garden-- all in time to be prepared for the upcoming National Pollinator Week, (June 17 -23, 2013)! </p><p></p><p></p>
<p>This Webinar is presented by Denise Ellsworth, Program Director, honey bee and native pollinator education, Department of Entomology: The Ohio State University. Find information about her modules, webinars and OSU bee research @ <a href="http://beelab.osu.edu/">Ohio State University Bee Lab</a></p>
<p>We'd like to thank gardeners from 28 states for sharing some of their favorite pollinator plants and observations. We have used your feedback to collect resources in the
<br><a href="http://blogs.extension.org/mastergardener/2013/06/06/gardening-for-pollinators-webinar-resources/">Gardening for Pollinators Webinar Resources</a> (includes webinar handouts, plant lists, pinterest boards, and people to contact for more information.)</p>
Location: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/hortcop
Session Start: 2013-06-06T13:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p5kmp4zvhoh/</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-06-06T13:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-04-30:Event/1055
Gardening with Effective Arthritis Management 2013-04-30T09:17:38-04:002013-12-05T16:44:12-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Presented by Amber Wolfe and Stephen Swain. The goal of this webinar is to provide an overview of the tasks related to gardening and to show the relationship between arthritis pain management and maintaining a productive garden. Topics include arthritis limitations and barriers; tools and techniques for planting weeding, and harvesting; ergonomics and mobility issues; and selection of proper growing media and varieties of plants. </p>
<p><b>Register by May 24:</b>
<br />To participate in this free webinar, visit <a href="https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8B9W79yGq7b1qPb">https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8B9W79yGq7b1qPb</a> to access the online registration form by Friday, May 24. 2013. Instructions for accessing the session will be sent to registrants by Tuesday, May 28th. </p>
Location: https://purdue.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_8B9W79yGq7b1qPb
Session Start: 2013-05-29T15:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://gomeet.itap.purdue.edu/p7itdiawe2q/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-05-29T15:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-04-08:Event/1030
Exciting New Research in Horticulture 2013-04-08T10:24:25-04:002013-12-05T16:44:10-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Join us as Dr. Chappell shares the latest cool research in horticulture. He will present some amazing new water saving technology for nursery production that may have application to landscapes. Dr. Chappell is also a pioneer in Internet technology and plans on sharing interesting blogs, apps, and books too.</p>
<p>Dr. Matthew Chappell, UGA Nursery Production Specialist will present "Exciting new research in Horticulture"
<br>When: Tuesday, April 9th, at 11 am
<br>Where: <a href="http://fuze.me/19279171">http://fuze.me/19279171</a>
<br>Cost: Still free
<br>Audio: Please dial in at 775-996-3560 then enter room number 715677#</p>
<p>Dr. Chappell works closely with the Center for Applied Nursery Research and writes a blog for the Southeastern U.S. Extension Specialists and researchers. Significant advances have been made in water conservation as a result of many years of research.
<br><br>By the way, if you haven't discover it yet, you can attend these webinars via smart phone and iPads from the field. You are no longer chained to your desktop for webinars.</p>
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Location: http://fuze.me/19279171
Session Start: 2013-04-09T11:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-04-09T11:00:00-04:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-01-11:Event/867
Growing Healthy Shade Trees with IPM 2013-01-11T09:55:26-05:002016-01-20T18:01:43-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Selecting, managing and caring for trees, especially maple, oak and honeylocust in home landscapes was the focus of this 90 minute webinar.
<br></p><p></p><br>This webinar was developed into a Learning Module and is available online at: <a href="http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=783">http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=783</a>. <br><div><br></div><div>Designed for Extension Master Gardeners in the North Central States, planting, fertilizer, water and preventing abiotic problems were covered by Jeff Gillman, associate professor, University of Minnesota. Michelle Grabowski, plant pathologist from the University of Minnesota discused diseases and insect pests were covered by David J. Shetlar, (the BugDoc), Professor of Urban Landscape Entomology, The Ohio State University.
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<i>The leaning module should count toward continuing education for Extension Master Gardeners, please verify this with your local coordinator. </i> Please contact Mary Meyer with any questions or comments, <a>meyer023@umn.edu</a>. Thanks to the NC IPM Center for funding to make this webinar and learning module possible. <p></p>
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Location: This event took place on Feb 20, 2013.
Session Start: 2013-02-20T11:30:00-06:00
Session Length: 90 minutes
Recording: http://campus.extension.org/course/view.php?id=783</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-02-20T11:30:00-06:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-01-22:Event/883
Adapting Greenhouses to Meet ADA Guidelines 2013-01-22T16:21:57-05:002013-12-05T16:43:57-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Objective of Presentation: The American Disabilities Act (ADA) was updated in September 2010. The OSU Ag Safety staff have used this information to help greenhouse employers abide by these guidelines. It is important that newly constructed greenhouses, if public places of accommodation, are not only accessible and abide by the laws of the ADA, but also provide a comfortable atmosphere for the users of the space.</p>
<p>This webinar will focus on the interpretation of the standards outlined by the act and describe how to implement these standards into greenhouse structures. Merging together the standards with specific application techniques will help owners of greenhouse understand the practical execution of an accessible facility without impeding on the functionality of a greenhouse.</p>
Location: The following link will connect you with the Distance Learning On-Line Seminar Series on January 24th: http://carmenconnect.osu.edu/seminarseries/
Session Start: 2013-01-24T11:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-01-24T11:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2013-01-03:Event/858
Pruning with the Pros 2013-01-03T14:08:43-05:002013-12-05T16:43:55-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Rick Smith, Owner of The Pruning Guru, Inc. in Atlanta Georgia, has over 30 years of professional pruning experience. Rick will present our first G-Clips webinar for 2013. This is a great time of year to brush up on your pruning knowledge. </p>
<p>When: Tuesday, January 8th, at 11 am
<br>Where: <a href="http://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/18147095">www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/18147095</a> </p>
<p>Cost: Still free
<br>Audio: Please dial in at 775-996-3560 then enter room number 715677</p>
<p>By the way, if you haven't discover it yet, you can attend these webinars via smart phone and iPads from the field. You are no longer chained to your desktop for webinars.</p>
Location: http://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/18147095
Session Start: 2013-01-08T11:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2013-01-08T11:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2012-11-30:Event/835
New Plants for Georgia 2012-11-30T11:51:20-05:002013-12-05T16:43:53-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Webinar Dec. 4th New Ornamentals for Georgia</p>
<p>Dr. John Ruter has worked for the University of Georgia as a horticulturist and plant breeder for over 22 years and was recently selected to the serve as the Allan Armitage Endowed Professor of Horticulture. Please join us as Dr. Ruter discusses some of his favorit new plant selections. </p>
<p>When: Tuesday, December 4th 11 am
<br>Where: <a href="https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/17946827">https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/17946827</a></p>
<p>Cost: Still free
<br>Audio: Please dial in at 775-996-3560 then enter room number 715677</p>
<p>By the way, if you haven't discover it yet, you can attend these webinars via smart phone and iPads from the field. You are no longer chained to your desktop for webinars.</p>
Location: https://www.fuzemeeting.com/fuze/47b253b7/17946827
Session Start: 2012-12-04T11:00:00-05:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2012-12-04T11:00:00-05:00</span></span></div> tag:learn.extension.org,2012-08-07:Event/607
Retail Layout and Design for Horticultural Businesses 2012-08-07T12:06:45-04:002013-12-05T16:43:36-05:00
<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml' class='vevent'><span class='vevent'><span class='summary'><p>Whether you have an existing retail outlet or are contemplating one, it is important to know how consumers shop and what tangible and intangible cues encourage...or discourage them from walking through the store.</p>
<p>Learn strategies and techniques, ranging from wall color choice to display surfaces, to design and enhance a space consumers find appealing. </p>
<p>Kathy Kelley is a Horticultural Marketing and Business Management Extension Specialist at Penn State University who joined the faculty in 2001. She works with businesses on how to identify target markets and understand consumer needs and desires for goods and services offered by the produce, wine and green industries. </p>
Location: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/etc-cop
Session Start: 2012-09-13T14:00:00-04:00
Session Length: 60 minutes
Recording: https://connect.extension.iastate.edu/p83dhux0e0i/?launcher=false&fcsContent=true&pbMode=normal</span> at <span class='dtstart'>2012-09-13T14:00:00-04:00</span></span></div>