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Upcoming Events

Great Ideas Summer Conference
Thu, July 26, 2012
9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Elm Bank Horticulture Center, Wellesley, MA

Please visit the Agriculture & Landscape Program calendar for a complete listing of events.

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Floral Notes Newsletter
Floral Notes Newsletter

Stay up-to-date with the latest research and information by subscribing to Floral Notes. Floral Notes is a commercial horticultural newsletter for greenhouse operators and allied businesses sent via email (Adobe pdf file) at the cost of $5 for a two year subscription. Recent topics included:

  • Water Quality: What's in Your Water
  • USDA APHIS Proposes Changes in Chrysanthemum White Rust Regulations
  • Protect Your Water System with a Good Filter

Past Issues and Subscription Form

2012 Sources of Funding and Upcoming Pesticide Collection Days
Energy curtain in greenhouse

There are several funding programs available from Natural Resource Conservations Service and Mass Dept of Agricultural Resources (MDAR). See the fact sheets: 2012 Grants for Agriculture from MDAR and A List of Energy Grants and Resources . 

Growing Tips Fact Sheets for Garden Retailers
Growing Tips Fact Sheets

Printable fact sheets for your retail customers.
Growing Tips (complete list)

See Fact Sheet Number 6: “Watering New Plantings”
Short (1-2 pages), easy to read fact sheets in black and white to print, copy and distribute to garden retail customers.
A cooperative project with Massachusetts Flower Growers Association with funding from Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources
 

Receive Pest Messages by Email
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Stay up to date with important greenhouse information this season. Receive timely reports about what's happening with pests, plant nutrition, cultural practices. Contact Tina to have your name added to her email list to receive updates.
Greenhouse Management Update

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