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May 26/14: Is that one dead too?

Posted on May 26, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

  PLANT PHENOLOGY indicators this week, A) north of 401, include: Cercis canadensis (redbud, full bloom); Amelanchier laevis (serviceberry, late bloom); Syringa vulgaris (common lilac, early bloom) (150-200 GDD base 10oC)B) Niagara: Aesculus hippocastanum (horsechestnut, full bloom); Prunus serotina (black … Continue reading →

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Nursery Growers Short Course Welcomes World Tree Expert

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Jen Llewellyn

The Ontario Nursery Grower’s Short Course is coming up on Wednesday, February 5, 2014.  The Nursery Grower’s Short Course is being held at the Burlington Convention Centre (1120 Burloak Drive). This year’s Nursery Growers Short Course is bound to be … Continue reading →

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What the heck is that?

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Jen Llewellyn

Many of you are still out looking at woody plants during your daily activities and you may have come across some interesting things clinging to the bark of trees and shrubs now that the leaves aren’t in the way.  Some … Continue reading →

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