Landscape
And
Nursery
Dialog

Mary Ann Rose
Commercial Landscape
& Nursery Specialist
The Ohio State University

March, 1998

Short Course Review and OSU Horticulture Publications

Keywords: educational programs, landscape, new products, nursery

A s I write, Dr. Mary Ann Rose is sunning herself somewhere in Florida, taking a well-deserved vacation after another successful Short Course.

Numbers at the Short Course this year were phenomenal! This may have been partly due to the nice weather we had for the week, but it certainly also reflects the growth of this industry and our willingness to keep our knowledge current. By the end of the first day, attendance surpassed last year's three-day total!

Total attendance reached 3,391for the Short Course. That's nearly a 25 percent increase over last year. Many attendees commented that this yearâs programs offered the best mix of speakers and topics they had seen at an OSU Nursery Short Course.

A sincere thank you to all who help make this program possible each year. A special thanks goes to Extension-Nursery-Landscape-Turf team members, the ONLA, speakers and all who helped moderate sessions and monitor the rooms.

By the time this short article is published, Mimi's vacation will be a fond memory and we will have begun planning for next year's Short Course. We'll be reviewing many of the suggestions, complaints and concerns voiced by this year's attendees. Unfortunately, there's not much we can do about the limited parking space at the convention center.

There were a number of educational publications being publicized at the ENLTT booth on the CENTS trade show floor. In case you didn't make it to the booth, here's a handy list of horticulture publications available from OSU Extension, including some new ones. To order these publications, simply contact your county Extension agent. (See special directions below for ordering the research circular.) To order from outside of Ohio, or in large quantities, contact the Extension Publications Office at 614-292-1868. These publications are typically inexpensive (under $10); call your county agent for current prices.

Selected Horticulture Publications from OSU Extension...

Insect and Mite Control on Woody Ornamentals and Herbaceous Perennials An excellent guide to when and what to apply, safety precautions, monitoring and identifying insects, and many other useful topics.
Bulletin Number: 504
Available on Line!

Disease Control in the Landscape Full color photographs aid with identification of common diseases of trees, shrubs, groundcovers and herbaceous annuals and perennials. Diseases are listed by host plants. The book includes tips on prevention, management and chemical and cultural control.
Bulletin Number: 614
Available on Line!

*(NEW) Controlling Weeds in Nursery and Landscape Plantings A comprehensive guide to controlling nursery and landscape pests. Includes current pesticide recommendations, application tips, and a handy, tear-out calibration worksheet.
Bulletin Number: 867

*(Available this spring) Ohioâs Noxious Weeds New bulletin features descriptions, line drawings and full color photos of each of Ohioâs 13 noxious weeds.
Bulletin Number: 866

*(NEW) Ornamental Plants Annual Report and Research Reviews This special, annual circular sums up research, developments and conditions for horticulture for 1997.
Special Circular 157
Available on Line!

Horticultural Crisis Situations - Suggested Actions (1987) Tips on recognizing potential horticultural crisis situations and restoring health to plants affected by storms, flooding, pollution, and temperature damage.
Bulletin Number: 748

*(NEW) The Native Plants of Ohio A lengthy list of ornamental plants native to Ohio, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, annuals, perennials, ferns, grasses and sedges. Each plant listing includes information on native habitat, height, bloom time and color.
Bulletin Number: 865

*(NEW) Reuse of Reclaimed Wastewater through Irrigation for Ohio Communities A guide to concerns and opportunities related to using wastewater for irrigation. Includes information on health and safety concerns and system design.
Bulletin Number: 860
Available on Line!

**OhioLine also contains many fact sheets and news articles that may be helpful. If you havenât visited this site, check it out!

-- Cassandra Sheaffer, Extension graduate assistant

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