ALCA WORKSHOPS Soils & Fertilizer
In August, Jackie Lyle and Shannon Scott from AAA Landscape each taught one session of ACLP Soils & Fertilizer concurrently to online and in-person students. Over 70 students from all over the state were able to learn about common soil challenges in our area. They learned how to assess soil and how to maximize plant health through feeding the soil and watering appropriately for the soil type. They also learned how to amend soil and calculate fertilizer application rates.
ACLP Irrigation
On September 16, a limited number of in-person students participated in the ACLP Irrigation workshop held in the ALCA office, conference room and outdoor landscape. Doug Donahue with Ewing delivered the main presentation and students received a foundational knowledge of irrigation components and systems. Students were then split up into smaller groups where they got hands-on in the break-out sessions: pipe & sprinklers presented by Margaret Saulsby with RainBird; valves and multi-meters with James Carr of BrightView; and controllers with Brandon Grimes of Rain Bird. This workshop is one of the ten required to receive the ACLP certification but is also the pre-requisite to attend the ALCA Certified Irrigation Technician (ACIT), next held in November. If you missed it, call ALCA and ask about taking the course virtually to meet the requirement. It takes a big crew to teach irrigation and we thank the dedicated volunteers who stepped up to teach this workshop.
ACLP Tree and Shrub Pruning
On August 26, Glenn Fahringer with Earth Care “For All That’s Green”, Inc presented the ACLP Tree & Shrub Pruning workshop to a mix of online and in-person students. Glenn provided basic plant biology as it pertains to pruning, decay, disease and wound closure. Safe use of basic pruning equipment was discussed. The five different types of pruning were discussed: crown cleaning, thinning, elevating, reduction and restoration/ rejuvenation pruning. Students viewed videos demonstrating tree pruning and shrub renovation pruning. Student comment – “Glenn’s passion for trees and their care was inspiring. I appreciated Glenn adding his personal experience and take on certain topics that can only be gained by doing.”
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