Floral Notes Newsletters

Please Note: The Floral Notes newsletter is on indefinite hiatus starting with the 2019 calendar year. 

Back issues dating to 2012 are archived for your reference. 

Floral Notes 2018 Vol. 31:3 November-December, 2018
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 September-October, 2018
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 July-August, 2018
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 May-June, 2018
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 March-April, 2018
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 January-February, 2018
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 November-December, 2017
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 September-October, 2017
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 July-August, 2017
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 May-June, 2017
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 March-April, 2017
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 January-February, 2017
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 November-December, 2016
In This Issue:
  • Highlights from Trial Garden Tour
  • Storing Pesticides in the Winter
  • 2017 Easter Lily Crop
Floral Notes 2016 Vol. 29:2 September-October, 2016
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 July-August, 2016
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 May-June, 2016
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 March-April, 2016
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 January-February, 2016
In This Issue:
  • Reducing Humidity in the Greenhouse
  • Photoperiod Lighting to Create Long Days
Floral Notes 2015 Vol. 28:3 November-December, 2015
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 September-October, 2015
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 July-August, 2015
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 May-June, 2015
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 March-April, 2015
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 January-February, 2015
In This Issue:
  • FAQ's Selling Plants at a Farmers Market
  • Scheduling Biologicals
  • Program Announcements
Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 27:3 November-December, 2014
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

Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 27:2 September-October, 2014
In This Issue:

Program announcements
New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide Ordering Info
Greenhouse Cleanup
Cleaning Containers
Thoughts on Using Organic Fertilizers for Greenhouse plants
Greenhouse Heat Distribution
Summary of Presentations from Summer Conference and Trade Show

Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 27:1 July-August, 2014
In This Issue:

Neonicotinoids
Native Pollinators and Greenhouse Production
Can Raising the Level (ppm N) of Liquid Organic Fertilizers Optimize Plant Growth Relative to Chemical Water-soluble Fertilizer
Spray Coverage is Key for Effective Treatment Results in Greenhouse

Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 26:6 May-June, 2014
In This Issue:

Ammonium Toxicity as a Cause of Foliar Chlorosis on Geranium
Natural Ventilation in Hoophouses
What are Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs)

Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 26:5 March-April, 2014
In This Issue:

Seed Butying 101: A Seed Gardener's Glossary
Add Greenhouse Vegetable to Your Production Mix
2014 Perennial Plant of the Year
Natural Ventilation in Greenhouses

Floral Notes 2014 Vol. 26:4 January-February, 2014
In This Issue:

Tips for Producing Transplants from Seed
Reduce Pesticides with Simple Steps to Go Organic
Nutrient Status of Leaf Chlorosis of Seed Geraniums Grown with Organic Fertilizers

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 26:3 November-December, 2013
In This Issue:

Stockbridge School Internship Program
Reducing Storm Damage to Your Greenhouses
Managing Nutrient Problems of Greenhouse Crops
Rearing Beneficial Nematodes: Do-it-yourself Guide

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 26:2 September-October, 2013
In This Issue:

The Ins and Outs of Biological Control program
Stockbridge School of Agriculture Update
Plastic Film Update
Selecting the Right Growing Media for Your Crops
Disease and Pest Management in the Landscape Seminar

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 26:1 July-August, 2013
In This Issue:

Geoffrey Njue joins UMass Extension
Update on Biocontrol on Poinsettias
UMass Soil and Tissue Testing, Response of 'First Lady' Marigolds to Plant Extract Fertilizers, Granular Organic Fertilizers, and Biochar
Clean-up of Two-spotted Spider Mites

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 25:6 May-June, 2013
In This Issue:

Response of 'Ringo 2000' Seed Geranium to Plant Extract and Granular Organic Fertilizers
UMass Soil and Tissue Testing

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 25:5 March-April, 2013
In This Issue:

Managing Two-spotted Spider Mites
Polygonatium odoratum 'Variegatum'
Impatiens Downy Mildew Isn't the Only Downy Mildew You Need To Worry About!
UMass Extension Plant Diagnostic Lab
Botrytis (Gray Mold)

Floral Notes 2013 Vol. 25:4 January-February, 2013
In This Issue:

Reduced Energy Costs: Greenhouses and Nurseries
Annual Injector Maintenance
Preventing and Rescuing Overgrown Plants
 

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 25:3 November-December, 2012
In This Issue:

Alternatives to Garden Impatiens, Checklist for Spring Greenhouse Crop Production
Disease Resistant Plants
Northeast Agriculture: The Overlooked Economic Engine
 

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 25:2 September-October, 2012
In This Issue:

Elm Bank Trial Gardens
Cleaning Greenhouses

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 24:6 May-June, 2012
In This Issue:

Topics: Garden Mum Production Tips
Reducing Moisture in High Tunnels
Diseases and Their Control in High Tunnels

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 24:6 May-June, 2012
In This Issue:

Topics: Garden Mum Production Tips
Reducing Moisture in High Tunnels
Diseases and their Control in High Tunnels

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 24:5 March-April, 2012
In This Issue:

Topics: Paul Lopes Retires from UMass Extension after 38 years! Massachusetts Dept. of Agricultural Resources Grants
Heating your Greenhouse with Grain Corn Hybrid Yield Evaluation
UMass Extension Resources for Greenhouse Businesses and Garden Retailers

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 24:4 January-February, 2012
In This Issue:

Topics: USDA Aphis Proposes Changes in Chrysanthemum White Rust Regulations
Water Quality: What's in Your Water?
Protect Your Water System with a Good Filter
New Soil Testing Videos on the UMass Floriculture's YouTube Channel

Floral Notes 2012 Vol. 24:1 July-August, 2012
In This Issue:

Topics: Growing Edible Greens
Permaculture Gardens: An Emerging Trend
Social Media

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 24:3 November-December, 2011
In This Issue:

Meet our New Director of the UMass Extension Soil and Plant Testing Laboratory
2012 Easter Lily Schedule and Comments
Heating Your Greenhouse with Grain Corn Hybrid Yield Evaluation
Fertilizing Bedding Plant Seedlings
Botrytis Disease on Greenhouse Crops

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 24:2 September-October, 2011
In This Issue:

Plant Nutrition Program announcement
Sustainable Approaches to Greenhouse Crop Fertilization
2011 Mass Hort Trial Gardens at Elm Bank
Program announcement: Tree Production for Landscapes: Preliminary Research Results for Planting Methods

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 24:1 July-August, 2011
In This Issue:

New UMass Greenhouse
Powdery Mildews on Ornamental Plants
Insect-killing Nematodes and Thrips Control
Organic Fertilizer Leads to Different Growth Response
Nutrient Use and Nitrogen Leaching by Marigold

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 23:6 June-July, 2011
In This Issue:

Converting Chemical Fertilizer Recommendations to Organic: Using Natural Fertilizers in Ground Beds in Greenhouses
Daylily Streak and Daylily Rust
Surface Water for Irrigation

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 23:5 March-April, 2011
In This Issue:

Tomato Transplant Production and Late Blight
Aphid Banker Plants
Geothermal Heating and Cooling for Greenhouses

Floral Notes 2011 Vol. 23:4 January-February, 2011
In This Issue:

New UMass Diagnostic Lab location
Q&A Water pH and Alkalinity
Get Growing Media Storage Savvy
Forcing Hydrangeas

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 23:3 November-December, 2010
In This Issue:

Beneficial Nematodes: An easy way to begin using biological control
Spring 2010 UMass Plant Diagnostic Lab Results
2011-2012 New England Greenhouse Floriculture Guide

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 23:2 September-October, 2010
In This Issue:

New Greenhouse Construction Begins at UMass
Marketing to the Post-Recession and Eco-Consumer
Presentation Summary from Summer Field Day
2010 UMass Extension Shelled Corn for Greenhouse Heat Program
Forcing Strategies for a Late-date Easter

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 23:1 July-August, 2010
In This Issue:

Calibrachoa: Response to Chemical and Organic Fertilizers
Baptisia australis
Downy Milew on Basil
Pest Management on Poinsettias

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 22:6 May-June, 2010
In This Issue:

Growing a Energy and Space Efficient Poinsettia Crop
A Few Pointers for Better Irrigation
A Hedge with an Edge for Erosion Control
Should Production in High Tunnels Be Part of Your Specialty Crop Enterprise

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 22:5 March-April, 2010
In This Issue:

Weed Management
Preparing and Sending Samples to the UMass Diagnostic Laboratory
Ornamental Peppers
Garden Retailers and Late Blight
Instructions for Soil Testing

Floral Notes 2010 Vol. 22:4 January-February, 2010
In This Issue:

Biocontrol for Spring Crops: Propagation
Prevent Iron Chlorosis on Spring Crops
Rainwater Harvesting

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 22:3 November-December, 2009
In This Issue:

2010 Easter Lily Schedule
Growth Medium pH and Water Soluble Fertilizers
Upgrade Environmental Control Equipment

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 22:2 September-October, 2009
In This Issue:

New Bedding Plants and Annual Garden Flowers
Selecting Energy/Shade Screen System for Greenhouses

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 22:1 July-August, 2009
In This Issue:

Photoperiod and Bedding Plants
Organic Fertilizers and Soilless Media Show Promise
Two New "Black" Ornamental Peppers Heading to Market

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 21:6 May-June, 2009
In This Issue:

Corn for Greenhouse Heat Project
Nitrogen and Water Loss by Leaching from Different Composted Cranberry Pomace Media

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 21:5 March-April, 2009
In This Issue:

Economy Spurs Home Garden Boom
2009 Perennial Plant of the Year
Water: a Limited Factor to Expansion
What's Wrong With My Crop - A Diagnostic Checklist

Floral Notes 2009 Vol. 21:4 January-February, 2009
In This Issue:

Root Zone Heat: Installation Techniques
Field Trials Assessing Sunscald and Flowering of Coleus Cultivars

Floral Notes 2008 Vol. 21:3 November-December, 2008
In This Issue:

Growing Vegetable Plants
2009 Easter Lily Schedule
Heating with Bioheat & Waste Oil

Floral Notes 2008 Vol. 21:2 September-October, 2008
In This Issue:

Geothermal Heat for Greenhouses

Transitioning to Renewable Energy for Greenhouse Heat

Biological Control in Greenhouses: Preparing for Spring Crops

Please Note: The Floral Notes newsletter is on indefinite hiatus starting with the 2019 calendar year.  Back issues dating to 2012 are archived for your reference.