Vascular streak dieback is an emerging issue on woody ornamentals in the nursery industry. We have provided information on this topic as the situation has been unfolding (https://www.purduelandscapereport.org/article/vascular-streak-dieback-of-redbud-what-plant-pathologists-know-so-far/; https://indianagreenexpo.com/sessions/vascular-streak-dieback-an-emerging-issue-in-nursery-stock/). Researchers and Collaborators working on vascular streak dieback will be presenting up-to-date information during the tHRIve webinar hosted by Horticultural Research Institute on Thursday, April 11,[Read More…]
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Welcome to the 2024 Purdue Landscape Report! We’ll be sending out the newsletter every other week throughout the growing season. New in 2024 we’ll be featuring bi-weekly articles from the Indiana State Climate Office. As we all know, the ‘new normal’ for weather is now ‘abnormal’. The State Climate Office will be providing a recap[Read More…]
The Women of the Green Industry will be offering two, free educational opportunities on November 7th and December 5th on Zoom: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/95932197520?pwd=KysxUHFPSzZiOTlwcmFZU3hUSXFpZz09 November 7th will feature Karen Mitchell, Purdue Consumer Horticulture Specialist, to present ‘The Social Side of Seeds: Growing Your Community’ December 5th will feature Pedra Sage, owner of Sage Garden Designs, who[Read More…]
The 2023 Purdue Turf and Landscape Seminar will be held on November 16th and 17th at the W.H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center in West Lafayette, IN. This event is designed for intermediate and advanced turf and landscape professionals, providing them with the latest technology for managing turf and landscape systems, and to maintain[Read More…]
The Women of the Green Industry will be meeting virtually on June 20th and will feature Beth Berry, Vice-President of Sales for Advanced Turf Solutions. She will be providing a tactical strategy for acquiring your dream role in our industry or a roadmap to start your own lawn or landscape business. You can join the[Read More…]
Multiple Dates & Locations Indianapolis – Newfields – August 7, 2023 Elkhart – Wellfield Botanic Gardens – August 10, 2023 Evansville – Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden – August 18, 2023 Register here: https://cvent.me/4zyrLe The Purdue Green Industry team is excited to announce three diagnostic training opportunities around Indiana. This event will feature Purdue[Read More…]
The 2022 Indiana Arborist Association Annual Conference will be held in Indianapolis at the Indianapolis Marriott East, January 24-26th, 2023. The IAA and our partners will be offering a full 3-day program with educational opportunities and trade show for anyone involved in planning, planting or managing trees in the built environment. Speakers from all over the country[Read More…]
The Indiana Green Expo is Indiana’s largest and most comprehensive Green Industry educational conference and trade show serving Indiana and the Midwest. The 2023 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is sponsored by the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association and the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation. Unlike some for-profit trade shows, all proceeds from the IGE are used directly to[Read More…]
Join us on Tuesday, December 6th, for another Women of the Green Industry event. Nikki Hendrickson, Advanced Turf Solutions, will be speaking on her experiences in the Green Industry and the importance of leadership in our industry. Join us on Zoom at 12:00 pm (Eastern) at this link: https://purdue-edu.zoom.us/j/99294959481?pwd=bm53b0VvKzd6U2hyb3pQNTMyK0xkUT09 To view last month’s speaker, you[Read More…]
Soil testing is a common practice for both landscapers and farmers to ensure healthy plants. However, city soils are may be degraded and contaminated so you may wonder if the typical soil analysis is providing enough information. During this webinar series, participants will learn how to determine if their soils are contaminated and what they[Read More…]
The 2022 Turf and Landscape Seminar will be held November 17th and 18th at the William H. Daniel Turfgrass Research and Diagnostic Center on Purdue University’s West Lafayette campus. Register here: https://www.mrtf.org/event/turf-and-landscape-seminar-2/?event_date=2022-11-17 This event is designed for beginning, intermediate, and advanced turf professionals, providing them with the latest technology for managing turf and landscape systems,[Read More…]
A new community of Green Industry professionals, Women of the Green industry, is inviting you to a free, virtual professional development opportunity on November 1st. Women of the Green Industry was formed to attract and retain more females to the industry by creating networking opportunities, providing education, and build a community of leaders. This group[Read More…]
Learn how to protect Indiana from invasive species at a free workshop. Professor Cliff Sadof of Purdue University and Carrie Tauscher, Arboretum Director of the Crown Hill Heritage Foundation will show you the best way to look for and report invasive species and provide a chance to practice reporting on the Crown Hill Grounds. Whether[Read More…]
Join us at the Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day on July 26th! The Purdue Turf and Landscape Field Day is an annual one-day event with the objective of providing professional turf and landscape managers exposure and educational opportunities with the latest research and technical resources. The Field Day features research tours, talks on current[Read More…]
Offering 27 virtual, on-demand sessions from the IGE 2022 Live Educational Program Only available until May 31st, so sign up now! UNABLE TO ATTEND OUR IN-PERSON EVENT IN JANUARY? NEED TO EARN CCHS/CEUS? THIS VIRTUAL PROGRAM PROVIDES A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE AND EARN CREDITS ON YOUR SCHEDULE, AT YOUR OWN PACE. Click here[Read More…]
THREE DAYS REMAINING TO REGISTER! Join Purdue Extension Specialists and Diagnosticians on August 18, 2021 in downtown Indianapolis for a walking tour of diagnosing plant problems. In addition to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab diagnosticians, the entomology, urban forestry, and nursery and landscape specialists will guide attendees through the diagnostic process and provide[Read More…]
Join Purdue Extension Specialists and Diagnosticians on August 18, 2021 in downtown Indianapolis for a walking tour of diagnosing plant problems. In addition to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab diagnosticians, the entomology, urban forestry, and nursery and landscape specialists will guide attendees through the diagnostic process and provide solutions to problems encountered on[Read More…]
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