Floral Notes Newsletters
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 31:3
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Greenhouse Production 2019 program details.
- Use of liquid and granular organic fertilizers in combination for petunias
- Farewell from editor Doug Cox
- Retail handling of poinsettias
- Farm Succession School
- 2019 Perennial Plant of the Year
- MDAR agriculture truck regulations
- Marketing to elementary school children
- Updating or creating your business plan
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 31:2
In This Issue:
- In Memoriam: Paul J. Mahoney
- Farm Succession School
- Greenhouse Production 2019 - Focus on Pest Management
- Thinking About Starting a Biological Control Program in Your Greenhouse?
- High Soluble Salts in High Tunnel Soil
- Biocontrols, Biopesticides, Biostimulants, Oh My!
- Nitrate Accumulation and Growth of Lettuce Under Commercial Organic and Chemical Fertilizer Solutions
- Cloudy Weather Greenhouse Tips
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 31:1
In This Issue:
- 2018 MFGA Summer Trials and Educational Program
- Use of Liquid and Granualr Fertilizers in Combination
- Heat Savings with Infrared Plastics
- Root Diseases of Greenhouse Crops
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 30:6
In This Issue:
- Greenhouse Biological Control Conference
- Basil Downy Mildew Update
- Weed Management Options for Field-Grown Cutflowers
- Watering Plants
- Surface Application of Granular Organic Fertilizers
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 30:5
In This Issue:
- Meet the new UMass Greenhouse Crops and Floriculture Team
- Tina Bemis named one of the greenhouse industry 2018 "Greenhouse Greats" by Greenhouse Management Magazine
- Learn management concepts for greenhouse disease prevention
- Tips on dealing with cloudy weather
- How to connect with UMass Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Labs
- Respirator Train the trainer workshops
Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 30:4
In This Issue:
- Schedule of the Flower Growers Winter meeting and Education program on Thursday February 8, 2018 at King Farm in Townsend, MA
- Calibrachoa Trouble Shooting
- What the New Tax Law Means for Northeast Agriculture
- Review of PGRs for Height Control of Spring Crops
- Natural ventilation Guidelines
- The Census of Agriculture is a Producer's Voice, Future and Opportunity
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 30:3
In This Issue:
- Schedule of the UMass Extension greenhouse production and management program on Thursday January 11, 2017 at Publick House in Sturbridge, MA
- 2018 Perennial plant of the year- Allium ' Millenium'
- Farm Credit East's GenerationNext seeks young Ag leaders looking to develop management skills
- Using Biological Controls: Checking for quality
- Capturing CO2 from the atmoshere - New Swiss Technology
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 30:2
In This Issue:
- Upcoming events
- Managing whiteflies on poinsettia
- Survival of insect and mite pests in empty greenhouses during winter
- No fooling around with lilies for Easter 2018
- Storm preparedness and response
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 30:1
In This Issue:
- 2017 MFGA Summer Trial Garden Tour & Education Program for Greenhouse Growers and Garden retailers
- Tina Smith Retires from UMass Extension After 38+ Years
- UConn Native Plants and Pollinators Conference
- 2017 Biological Control Workshop at UConn Take Home Tips
- Soluble Salts and Electrical Conductictivity (EC)
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 29:6
In This Issue:
- Irrigating Greenhouse Crops
- Garden Mums for Fall
- Photovoltaic Solar Electricity for Greenhouses
- How to Maintain the Quality of Plants in the Retail Area
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 29:5
In This Issue:
Management of Diseases on Edibles in the Greenhouse
- Save Fuel and Electricity with and Energy/Shade Screen
- Transplant Disorders
- Transplant Height and Hardening-off
- Pinching and Cutting Back Plants for Height Control
Floral Notes 2017 Vol. 29:4
In This Issue:
- Take-Home Biocontrol Messages for the Northeast Greenhouse Conference
- Soil Testing and Plant Diagnostic Laboratories
- Conserve Energy to Reduce Heating Costs This Winter
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 29:3
In This Issue:
- Highlights from Trial Garden Tour
- Storing Pesticides in the Winter
- 2017 Easter Lily Crop
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 29:2
In This Issue:
- Cultural Methods to Prevent Production and Disease Problems of Poinsettia
- Tips on Storing and Using Beneficial Nematodes
- Soil Testing in High Tunnels
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 29:1
In This Issue:
- Budworms on Petunias, Calibrachoas and Geraniums
- Sunflower Moths on Composites
- Keynote Presentation: Connecting People with Flowers (to be held at Northeast Greenhouse Conf. in Nov.)
- Plant Response to Nature's Source and Eco-Vita Organic Fertilizers vs. Plantex Chemical Fertilizer
- Disease Control with Products that Elicit Plant Defenses
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 28:6
In This Issue:
- New Fungicide Products for Greenhouse Ornamental Production
- Take Steps to Prevent and Control Botrytis in Greenhouse Crops
- Retail Care: Watering, Cleaning, Fertilizing
- Garden Mums- Early Season
- Silicon for Greenhouse Floriculture Crops?
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 28:5
In This Issue:
- What a Greenhouse Grower Needs to Know About Vegetable Diseases
- Top Native Perennials for Pollinator Gardens
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 28:4
In This Issue:
- Reducing Humidity in the Greenhouse
- Photoperiod Lighting to Create Long Days
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 28:3
In This Issue:
- Upcoming Program: Biological Control in Greenhouses - Success is in the Details
- Bagged Potting and Garden Soils
- Winter Storage of Pesticides
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 28:2
In This Issue:
- Nov 10, Program Registration: Growing Spring Crops in Greenhouses - Get Ready for Spring 2016!
- Organic Nutrition Project for Vegetable Transplants and Herbs
- September Greenhouse Cleaning and Biocontrol
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 28:1
In This Issue:
- Combining Organic Fertilizers Reduces the Risk of Leaf Chlorosis Caused by Ammonium Toxicity
- Take-Away Tips from Biological Control Conference
- Fertilizing Flower Gardens and Avoid Too Much Phosphorus
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 27:6
In This Issue:
- Biological Control Program on June 18, 2015
- Shade for Summer Cooling
- Greenhouse Grower's Guide to Testing Irrigation Water for Water-borne Pathogens
- Powdery Mildew
- Young Biological Horticulturists Supply Banker Plants
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 27:5
In This Issue:
- Controlling Aphids
- Managing Downy Mildew of Basil in 2015
- Using PGRs for Height Control of Spring Crops
- Greenhouse APPs for Mobile Devices
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 27:4
In This Issue:
- FAQ's Selling Plants at a Farmers Market
- Scheduling Biologicals
- Program Announcements
Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 27:3
In This Issue:
Plant Nutrition and Organic Certification for Greenhouse Crops
New Insecticides, Miticides and Herbicides for Greenhouse Ornamentals
Properly Inflate Your Double-Poly Greenhouse to Save Energy and Improve Light Transmission
Getting Started Using Biological Control in Greenhouses- Selecting a Supplier of Biological Control Agents
Preventing Rodent Damage in the Greenhouse
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