Indiana Nursery & Landscape News, Nov/Dec 2014 issue

The Official Publication of the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association

Indiana Nursery & Landscape News Volume 74 • Issue 6

November/December 2014

Cover: INLA Award of Excellence Winner Residential Landscape Maintenance, The American Gardener, LLC in conjunction with GardenArt

A Living Laboratory: The Purdue University Arboretum Who Needs A Nursery License and Why?

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Contents 14 A Living Laboratory: The Purdue University Arboretum

Paul C. Siciliano Jr. and Andrea Brennan, Purdue University Discover all that Purdue’s Arboretum has to offer. A surprising number of tools help people explore its rich content.

Indiana Nursery & Landscape News is the official publication of the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (INLA) and is published bimonthly.

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Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: 317-889-2382 Toll Free: 800-443-7336 www.inla1.org Publisher Donna Sheets, Executive Director, INLA 317-889-2382 • dsheets@inla1.org Editor and Ad Sales Mary Breidenbach, Cumulus Design 317-757-8634 • mary@ecumulus.com Advertising Rates: Media Kit available online at www.INLA1.org

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Views expressed in articles or editorials do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Association or its Directors, but are those of the writer. Trade names used in articles are for identification only. No discrimination is intended toward similar products and the INLA does not endorse the use of the products mentioned.

Subscriptions: Included with membership to the INLA. Nonmembers: $36.00 per year (six issues per year).

For questions regarding subscriptions, please call INLA at 317-889-2382.

Cover Photo: Private residence in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Photo courtesy The American Gardener, LLC.

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Megan Abraham, Indiana Department of Natural Resources Indiana DNR shares why a nursery license is so important to the health of our environment, and how to obtain a license.

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President’s Message

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INLA News In Memoriam: Carl E. “Bud” Brehob Fritz Loonsten Scholarship IAH Update: We’re on the move with NEW stuff!

Movers & Shakers New & Returning INLA Members New App from Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab (PPDL) Initiative Launched to Explore the Future of Garden Retail Member Profile: Schneider Nursery

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George Brenn’s IAH Study Guide

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President’s Message

Robert Johnstone

As I write this letter, Rich Blankenship, Donna Sheets, and I are on our return flight from Albany, New York (Lake Placid) where we met with the Great Lakes Nursery and Landscape Leadership Forum. This forum was establish more than 20 years ago and includes associations from Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Wisconsin and our Canadian friends, Landscape Ontario. This group meets each year at an informal roundtable which includes the Executive Director from each association, the sitting President and President Elect. (This year our President Elect, Brian Julius was unable to attend so Rich went in his place.)

There is an agenda of topics developed by the participating associations’ leadership, however, the round table is informal and is only for sharing. There are no minutes unless each state wants to take their own notes which we always do. This is the best program we attend as your leadership. The exchange of ideas and camaraderie enjoyed is like nothing else we do. This event helps with our association development and our personal/professional development. Each year the program rotates to one of the states/provinces. Next year we will meet in Ontario. Indiana will host again in 2016.

I share this information with you because as informative and fun as it may be, it is still a full three days away from our businesses. This program, the Indiana Green Expo and our summer program are the biggest commitments of time we must serve as your leaders. When you commit to serve, you are accepting the responsibility of charting the course and steering the ship for your term and sometimes beyond.

As our year comes to a close, our leadership is preparing for the Indiana Green Expo.

Kyle Daniel and Aaron Patton have developed a great educational program. Please refer to the IGE Brochure in the center of this issue. The Trade Show Committee is ramping up to work on selling out the show floor. We were 40% ahead of our booth sales this time last year. Way to go Trade Show Committee — Brian Franco, Chair, Randy Brehmer, Chris Piske, Shaun Yeary, Tammy Goodale, Tim Allison, Kate Jones, David LaFara, and Donna Sheets. What a great job! Shaun Yeary will chair the Landscape Challenge this year and is working on securing two additional competing teams as one is currently committed. More information about this event is on page 11 of the IGE Brochure. This has become a really popular event and we look forward to seeing who the next Masters of the Landscape Challenge will be.

In closing, I hope to see all of our members and their teams represented at the IGE. This is our primary educational program featuring our devoted vendors who make it all possible. Be sure to give them some of your time and thank them for their support of our industry. However, the biggest advantage to attending is visiting with old friends, colleagues, and meeting new members of our industry. This is a don’t miss event. See you on January 21st!

You don’t write because you want to say something, you write because you have something to say.

–F. Scott Fitzgerald

Yours in Rock, Robert C. Johnstone robert@fireboulder.com 317-750-7384

Robert Johnstone, President Fireboulder 226 E. Staat Street Fortville, IN 46040 Ph: 317-750-7384 Brian Julius, President-Elect Walnut Ridge Nursery & Garden Center 2108 Hamburg Pike Jeffersonville, IN 47130 Ph: 812-288-6691; Fax 812-288-1580 Erick Brehob Vice President Brehob Nursery, Inc. 4316 Bluff Road Indianapolis, IN 46217 Ph: 317-783-3233

Rich Blankenship, Honorary Secretary Mark M. Holeman, Inc. 7871 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256-1753 Ph: 317-849-3120; Fax 317-578-0439 Donna Sheets INLA Executive Director and Publisher Mailing address for INLA office: 7915 S. Emerson Avenue, Suite 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 Ph: 317-889-2382 or 800-443-7336 Fax: 317-889-3935 • www.inla1.org Email: dsheets@inla1.org

INLA Board of Directors Jim Calvin (2015), Calvin Landscape Ph: 317-247-6316 Kyle Daniel (2014), Purdue University, Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture • Ph: 765-494-7621 Brian Franco (2016), Franco Landscaping Ph: 317-858-3858 Kim Glass (2014), M.J. Schuetz Agency Ph: 317-639-5679 Gabriel Gluesenkamp (2016), Designscape Horticultural Services • Ph: 812-988-8900 Kate Jones (2014), Blue Moon Farm Ph: 765-675-2413

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CALENDAR November 2014 11 & 13 IPLLA 2014 Fall Athletic Fields and Grounds Managers Workshops November 11 at Plymouth / November 13 at Seymour Contact: Bob Andrews, 317-575-9010 or ba@iplla.com Information and registration: www.iplla.com Maximum CCH credits: (2) 4, (3A) 4, (3B) 5, (5) 4, (6) 4, (7A) 4, (RT) 4 12–15 CitiesAlive Green Roof and Wall Conference Nashville, TN • Information: http://citiesalive.org 13–14 MRTF Turf and Landscape Seminar West Lafayette, IN • Registration will open in September.

Contact: Tammy Goodale, tgoodale@purdue.edu or 765-494-8039 or visit www.mrtf.org to register.

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NE Indiana Landscape Turf Meeting Fort Wayne, IN • Covering: Interpreting soil test, protecting bees, soil fertility, common cankers, tree planting, adjuvants and spray droplets.

Contact: Rick Kemery, 260-481-6826, kemeryr@purdue.edu Maximum CCH Credits AM session: (2) 4, (3A) 4, (3B) 1, (RT) 4 Maximum CCH Credits PM session: (2) 3, (3A) 3, (3B) 3, (RT) 3

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INLA Award of Excellence & Special Achievement Award Submission Due Visit www.inla1.org for award submission form and guidelines.

PLUS, INLA Special Achievement Awards nominations due Nominate a deserving person for the Achievement Award, Award of Merit, and Employee of the Year. Go to www.inla1.org for descriptions of each award and nomination form (page 4 of award submission form).

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December 2014 2, 4 2014: MRTF Herbicide Workshops 9, 11 December 2: West Lafayette December 4: Indianapolis December 9: Schaumburg, IL December 11: Fort Wayne

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INLA News

In Memoriam: Carl E. “Bud” Brehob

It saddens us to share that Carl E. “Bud” Brehob passed away on August 30, 2014. Bud Brehob was a mentor to many of central Indiana’s green industry professionals. He served on the Central Nine Career Center’s (C9CC) Landscape Management Advisory Board for more than 20 years. He recently resigned from the C9CC board as he felt 20 years was long enough. None of the advisory board agreed. He was respected and loved by many and will be greatly missed.

Carl E. Brehob was born January 5, 1934 on the south side of Indianapolis, the son of Carl and Clara (Koerner) Brehob. A 1951 graduate of Southport High School and veteran of the U.S. Army, he was the owner of Carl Brehob & Son, originally founded by his grandfather.

Bud was a member of St. Roch Parish, the Knights of Columbus, the German American Club, and the Gardeners’ Benefit Society. He was an accomplished bowler, winning a state title in 1973, before taking over the family greenhouse business. An avid family historian, Bud was a wealth of information regarding names, dates, places, and interesting anecdotes.

Bud was a generous father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He enjoyed spending time with his entire family, especially his wife, Milly (Laker); children, Ed (Jenny), Jim (deceased), Joe (Beth), Paul, and Tony (Julie); his sister, Mary Kay (Jerry) Snyder; as well as 13 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews (all of whom were his favorite). He was preceded in death by his first wife of 29 years, Pat (Phelan).

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Roch Catholic Church or the donor’s preferred charity.

Frits Loonsten Scholarship

The Indianapolis Landscape Association awards the Frits Loonsten Scholarship on a yearly basis to a student enrolled in a horticulture or landscape related major. The applicant must be enrolled at either Ball State University, Purdue University, or Vincennes University. Currently the scholarship awarded is for up to $6,000.00.

Applications must be completed and returned to the Indianapolis Landscape Association no later than January 15th. Winners will be notified

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For more information and to print a copy of the application, go to: www.indylandscape.com/member-news/

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Over the years, we’ve been through some difficult times too, like two World Wars, a Civil War, and a Great Depression.

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INLA News

IAH Update: We’re on the move with NEW stuff!

George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery, Inc.

The IAH Committee has been working with both Dr. Janna Beckerman and Dr. Cliff Sadof of Purdue University on upgrades to our Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Manual. As this effort nears completion, we want INLA members to know what is taking place.

You should know that both Drs. Beckerman and Sadof were the forces behind the development of the Purdue Tree Doctor, a smart phone app that will help users diagnose and find recommendations to manage over 175 tree problems on over 60 kinds of trees common to the Midwest and Northeast United States. This app provides you with their best photos to help with diagnosis and recommendations to help you manage your or your clients’ trees … and you will soon read why this is relevant to our IAH upgrades.

Cliff is updating IAH Chapter 8, Ornamental Plant Insect Management to include some of the insects that were literally unknown when he originally authored this chapter in 2003.

Janna has completely rewritten IAH Chapter 9, Ornamental Plant Pathogen Biology and Management. This skillfully written new chapter will replace the current IAH Chapter 9 which was authored

by Dr. Paul Pecknold. Janna has separated her chapter into two logical divisions: the first section describes the seven types of plant pathogens, while the second section describes fungicides, including their different formulations and modes of action, and how they are effectively used in ornamental horticulture.

Perhaps the best part of this major undertaking will be a BRAND NEW IAH Chapter 15 on Diagnostics — Identifying Disease and Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants. Dr. Beckerman has taken a lead role, and twisted the arm of Dr. Sadof sufficiently to join with her in the development of additional smart phone apps, including The Annual Flower Doctor and The Perennial Flower Doctor. Along with the Purdue Tree Doctor, these apps will be referenced in our new IAH Chapter 15 such that disease and insect problems of ornamental plants can be much more readily and correctly diagnosed. Lots of pix to help you make accurate diagnosis of insect and disease problems… pretty cool and highly techno!

We are excited about this update to our IAH materials and believe it will be a valuable addition to the excellent knowledge base already contained within the IAH version 2.0 CD manual. It is our intention to have IAH version 3.0 CDs ready to distribute at the 2015 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) program in January. We will be offering an IGE session featuring both Dr. Beckerman and Dr. Sadof to introduce INLA attendees to the materials contained in these new IAH chapters. Be sure to attend this session and receive a brand new IAH version 3.0 CD!

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INLA News

New & Returning INLA Members Active Members JDK Hardscapes (317) 809-0557 Dean Knipp 2521 E 88th St Indianapolis IN 46240 Rose Hill Lawn Care, Landscaping, & Snow Service (812) 230-0024 Cary Albin 510 S 25th St Terre Haute IN 47803 Associate members Agrium Direct Solutions (317) 876-3121 Roger Davis 5945 W 84th St Indianapolis IN 46278 Tri State Foliage, Inc (513) 825-1885 Bryan Johnston 10520 Pippin Rd Cincinnati OH 45231

Movers & Shakers Have some news you’d like to share about your company or employees? Please send it to Mary Breidenbach at mary@ecumulus.com.

Linton’s Enchanted Gardens Wins Silver in Best Garden Center Bathroom Awards GCAs Fourth Annual Best Garden Center Bathroom awards were presented during the GCA Membership Networking Lunch at the IGC Show on August 21 on Navy Pier’s Rooftop Deck in Chicago. Linton’s, along with seven other winners, were honored with the award. A panel judged the entries on the bathroom’s creativity and comfort to the customer’s overall shopping experience. The winner of the top honor, the Gold Award, received a plaque and complementary registration for the 2015 GCA Summer Tour. Other recognitions included four Silver Awards and three Merit Awards, also honored with plaques.

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Nurseries Participate in State Tree-Planting Campaign Charlotte Creek Nursery and Blue Grass Farms of Indiana donated trees to Indiana DNR Community & Urban Forestry’s statewide NeighborWoods treeplanting campaign in October.

Both nurseries served as pickup locations for the program along with designated locations in Valparaiso, Kendallville, Salem, and West Lafayette.

The DNR’s tree-planting program was created to help combat poor purchasing practices and increase urban forestry awareness throughout the state. The program gave away trees to over 70 Indiana communities who applied to receive trees.

New Landscape Industry Certified Technicians (National certification formally known as CLT-E) Congratulations to all!

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INLA News

New App from Purdue Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab (PPDL) Submit your plant or pest problem digitally!

The Plant Diagnostic Sample Submission app is a joint effort with eight universities to provide a way to easily submit digital images of plant problems or pests on the go. Available for iOS (iPhone). The Sample Submission App is free but normal sample processing fees still apply for samples submitted via the app.

This Plant Diagnostice Sample Submission app allows anyone to submit digital photo samples to Purdue University’s plant diagnostic lab for diagnosis or identification. The app contains sample submission forms for plants ranging from small houseplants to large-scale agronomic crops. The user completes each form by responding to simple, customized questions. After entering a description of the problem and attaching corresponding photos the sample submission is sent to the selected diagnostic laboratory.

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Initiative Launched to Explore the Future of Garden Retail

The future of garden retail is being explored with a new initiative by AmericanHort.

Over the next 12 months, the association will engage its membership and consumers in a project to explore and then identify strategies to expand garden retail. Along with the Horticultural Research Institute, the association will partner with the MindMarket program of the Columbus College of Art and Design (CCAD), the oldest design college in the United States, with its main campus in downtown Columbus, Ohio.

Like many business sectors of the post-2008 economy, the horticulture industry is actively looking for new perspectives and business models. One of the industry’s strongest customer forces, the affluent baby boomer, is entering into retirement with their houses, savings accounts, and pensions intact with plenty of time for gardening. However, the next generation of consumers presents an entirely different set of realities. It is believed the millennial generation, with less leisure time, smaller housing, and possibly fewer financial resources, will challenge and confound current garden retail models, especially at the independent level.

“This initiative is more than just about designing attractive stores. We are taking a holistic approach to better understand and recommend how in the future we can bring more value to our customers and engage them in purchasing more products and services,” said Mark Foertmeyer, AmericanHort’s Chairman of the Board. “Store design, customer service, the mix of products, and services, marketing, and staffing will be considered, for example.”

The project will involve multiple phases, including research, developing concepts and feasibilities, and testing prototypes. Over the year, CCAD students and faculty will engage association members and consumers in the United States and Canada as part the project.

Updates on the program will be shared with AmericanHort members over the coming months.

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INLA News

Member Profile: Schneider Nursery, Inc. Schneider Nursery, Inc. a wholesale and retail nursery in Seymour, Indiana, provides field-grown, quality nursery stock of evergreens, shade trees, ornamental trees, and shrubs. Grant Schneider, president and his sister, Margie Strange, executive vice president and chairman of of the board, talked with us about their company.

Their Start Their father, George Schneider and his wife MaeEllen founded the company in 1949. Having grown up on a farm and loving plants all his life, George had a vision to start a retail nursery where people came to purchase plants for their home. This was during a time in history when personal landscaping and garden centers were few and far between.

Throughout their childhood Grant and Margie along with their siblings Jeff and Annie would work in the daily activities of the nursery. In 1976, Grant joined their father in business and in 1978 led the company’s expansion into the wholesale market. Margie returned to the family business full-time in the mid-80s and helped to manage the retail nursery.

Today, Schneider Nursery serves both retail and wholesale customers and has grown from their father’s initial purchase of 24 acres to over 500 tillable acres of quality nursery stock and a full service garden center.

Challenges “There are always going to be hurdles when you are working in a “living” industry, but the rewards are tremendous,” said Margie. Their challenges have been similar to other businesses in the green industry — weather, safe transportation of plants, record-keeping, dedicated employees, insurance, and associated office activities.

Margie continued, “Overall, we have been blessed with a wonderful group of core employees who have been through all the ups and downs with us. They are our family — several employees have been with 10

The Schneider Nursery Gang!

us almost our entire life — and without this family we could not exist. We are so fortunate for these relationships.”

Grant and Margie concur that they are surrounded by employees and customers who are honest and fair and that has made all the difference over the years.

Growth In it’s 65 year history, Schneider Nursery has grown with the industry. Grant and Margie primarily attribute this to the help and guidance they received from so many people in the industry. Grant recalled, “Jim Maschmeyer, Sr. (Maschmeyer Nursery) consistently gave us support and advice. Mark Holeman (Mark M. Holeman, Inc.) taught me early on, as a young whipper snapper, the importance of patience. Jeff Butz (Landscape Unlimited) taught us to appreciate and strive for perfection. As well, we learned so much from the professionalism of John Brehob (Brehob Nursery), the kindness of Rick Haggard (CM Hobbs), the curiosity of John Wolski (Ski Landscape) and the wit and humor of Dean Schertz (Brownhill Nursery).

Hank Metzger (Hank Metzger Landscaping) has been a good friend to us through his consistent loyalty. And our company knows more about plants thanks to Dave Listerman’s (Listerman & Associates) extraordinary plant knowledge.”

But the best advice Grant ever received was from the Indianapolis developer, Howard Peterson. Grant had just begun to lead the company without his father, and was struggling with how to manage the employees. Mr. Peterson’s suggestion to Grant — stop trying to be his dad and just be himself. And it worked.

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Clyde Keller — over 55 years of dedicated service!

Margie added, “You share what you learn with others and vice versa. It’s a sharing kind of industry where companies work together. It makes our industry stronger.”

The Green Industry Margie and Grant also shared their reflections of the industry. Margie: “This industry that we call “green” promotes living change — it’s what can tranform peoples attitudes and their lives.”

Grant: “It’s pretty amazing that our father picked a business 65 years ago whose products could not be replaced by advances in technology. We are fortunate to be in an industry that has experienced tremendous growth and promises to continue.”

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER: David Mellor, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park David Mellor is a sports turf expert who holds Masters degrees in both agronomy and sports field turf management from the Ohio State University. Currently, David serves as the director of grounds for the Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park. Mellor is one of the leading creators of elaborate patterns used on athletic turf nationwide and has served in various grounds keeping capacities for a number of professional sports teams throughout the U.S. A self-described “lawnatic,” Mellor is a sports-turf consultant and has advised on grass sports playing around the country. He has become well known across the nation for mowing intricate patterns in the outfield grass that are easily identifiable from above. Amongst his most notable patterns was the “B Strong” emblem, which was created after the Boston Marathon attacks and stayed through the World Series victory. Mellor has published two books on lawn care including The Lawn Bible (2003) and Picture Perfect: Mowing Techniques for Lawns, Landscapes, and Sports (2001).

‘Paver’ Pete Baloglou, Techo-Bloc @paverpete1 Peter “Paver Pete” Baloglou is Regional Sales Director and Director of Education and Information for Techo-Bloc, North America’s premier manufacturer of hardscapes and masonry veneer products in the Northeast. With a 15-year background in the industry, including taking hardscapes projects from inception to completion, manufacturing, and distribution, Pete knows how to build jobs.

Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed Dr. Leah Brilman is Director of Product Management and Technical Services for DLF-Pickseed, representing the DLD, Seed Research of Oregon and Pickseed Brands. Her program focuses on breeding turfgrass cultivars with reduced inputs and providing support to customers in utilization of those cultivars. She has developed and administered the Student Contests for both the GCSAA and STMA. She has multiple publications and honors.

Bill Brown, Turf Republic @turfrepublic Bill has been recognized to be at the forefront of technology and social media within the turfgrass industry. Bill founded iTurf Apps which has become the leading technology and social media source for turfgrass professionals. After working in the golf course industry for nearly twenty years, Bill is now CEO of Turf Republic.

Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree A trainer and a recruiter for Davey Tree Expert since 2003, Eduardo started his career in arboriculture in 1986. He has been assisting the Mexican Arborist Association for the last 15 years and the head judge for the first tree climbing and pruning competition in Mexico City in 2002. He has dedicated most of his time to promoting safety and growth as arborists to his Latino friends in Latin America and USA. He had the opportunity to help in the translation of the Arborist Study Guide, Tree Worker Certification Study Guide, Safety Standards and the Glossary of EnglishSpanish in Arboriculture Terms.

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Grady Miller, North Carolina State University As Professor of Turfgrass Science, Dr. Miller he conducts turfgrass management research and teaches subjects related to turfgrass culture, golf & sports turf management, and research methodology. He is the co-author of Managing Bermudagrass Turf and Design, Construction, and Management of Bermudagrass Athletic Fields. He has published over 400 articles dealing with all phases of turfgrass management. Dr. Miller works closely with the sports and golf turf industry to address issues and find solutions to common turf problems.

Jerad Minnick, Growing Innovations @JeradRMinnick Jerad Minnick is an international grass athletic field advisor and educator.

Jerad’s work is dedicated to finding and creating better and new ways to maintain high-traffic, natural grass fields. He is formerly the Director of Field Maintenance for the 22 field, 160-acre Maryland SoccerPlex just outside Washington, DC. Minnick also previously served as the Director of Field Maintenance for Major League Soccer’s Sporting Kansas City and started his career at Kauffman Stadium with the Kansas City Royals as the Manager of Grounds.

David Nowak, U.S. Forest Service David J. Nowak is a Project Leader with the USDA Forest Service in Syracuse, NY. His research investigates urban forest structure, health, and change, and its effect on human health and environmental quality.

He has authored over 225 publications and leads teams developing software tools to quantify ecosystem services from urban vegetation (e.g., UFORE and i-Tree programs).

Carol Rau, Career Advantage Carol D. Rau, PHR is a Certified Professional in Human Resources with over twenty years of experience in recruiting, career coaching, resume building, job search strategies, and human resources consulting.

Ms. Rau founded Career Advantage in 2003 and helps golf industry professionals to stand out among job candidates, conduct winning job searches, and ultimately advance their careers.

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Nicholas Staddon, Monrovia Growers As Director of New Plants, Nicholas has been a Monrovia craftsman for over 25 years. Working with breeders, hybridizers, and professional plant explorers, he scours the globe for new creations and discoveries in the plant world. Nicholas is also sought out as a resource and guest for television and radio gardening shows across the United States. Nicholas has also created a series of informative Plant Savvy videos that can be found on line.

Russ Stout, County Materials Corp.

Russ Stout is the Customer Development Representative for County Materials Corp. and has 15 years in landscape and masonry supply throughout the United States. He works successfully with architects, engineers, landscape architects, contractors, and general contractors throughout the country for system designs and material specification. Russ is a firm believer that Interlocking concrete pavers are the most sustainable paving product on the market today and for the future!

Stephen Tucker, IGCEMA @StephenTucker7 Stephen Tucker is the Founder/CEO of the International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association (IGCEMA) and the Equipment Manager at Tranquilo Golf Club @ Four Seasons in Orlando, Florida. He has been in the turf equipment management business since 1999.

Stephen has given numerous educational seminars around the U.S, Canada, Costa Rica, South Africa, and England and also serves as an industry consultant.

Curtis Tyrrell, Medinal Country Club @CTyrrellMedinah Curtis Tyrrell, CGCS, MG is Director of Golf Course Operations at Medinah Country Club since 2008. A Maryland native, Curtis attended Penn State University, worked at Cherry Hills Country Club (CO), PGA West (CA), Desert Mountain (AZ), Anthem Country Club (NV), and Lake of Isles (CT). Most recently Curtis prepared Medinah for the 2012 Ryder Cup, built 3 complete golf courses, and renovated many others.

Gary Watson, Morton Arboretum Gary Watson joined the Morton Arboretum in 1986 and is currently a Senior Research Scientist and Head of Research. His primary research interest is in understanding how to maintain a healthy balance between the crown and the root system of trees on difficult landscape sites. Gary has received the Award for Arboricultural Research and Richard W. Harris Author’s Citation Award from the International Society of Arboriculture. Gary is also organizer of The Landscape Below Ground conferences and author of The Practical Science of Planting Trees.

Wednesday, January 21

Thursday, January 22

Workshop A / January 21 What’s That Turf? Keys to Identifying Turf and Turf Seeds Cale Bigelow, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm • CCH = 3b: 3.0/RT: 3.0 Learn to identify the most common turf species and a few look-alike grassy weeds. Instructors will use live grass samples to help teach you the fundamentals of turfgrass identification. Additionally, participants will learn how to identify seeds and take home their own turf seed identification set.

Workshop D / January 21 What YOU Need to Know About Permeable Pavers Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Permeable Paver Systems –Ecological advantages are the focus of permeable paver systems; explore impacts of runoff and compliance with current storm water management regulations.

County Materials Course Number: 000011 Approved AIA/CES Credits: 1 LU/HSW/SD Hour

Workshop G / January 21 Identifying Turf, Landscape, & Nursery Weeds Leslie Beck & Geoff Schortgen, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm CCH = 3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0

Friday, January 23

Workshop B / January 21 The Influence of Your Spray Tank Water Quality on Pesticide Performance Aaron Patton, Purdue University 9:00 am – 12:00 pm CCH = 2: 3.0/3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/5: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0

Workshop C / January 21 Organizing Your Shop and Your Fleet for Maximum Effectiveness Stephen Tucker, International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Turf managers routinely use water to mix and apply pesticides, but rarely do we consider pH, hardness, alkalinity, and other qualities of water that can dramatically affect pesticide efficacy. Learn more about what happens within the tank and what the latest research says about enhancing pesticide activity through adjuvant use.

Learn how to properly organize your workshop from equipment layout to parts room management.

We will also look at how to properly manage an equipment fleet with rising costs and decreasing budgets. Learn new ways to evaluate your fleet, save money, and get the most out of your equipment.

Workshop E / January 21 Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-Exterior) Review & Written Exam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired 9:00 am – 12:00 pm 9:00 – 10:00 am: CLT Review (additional fee) 10:00 am – 12:00 pm: CLT Exam

Workshop F / January 21 & 22 ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course Pete Baloglou, Rick Bischoff, Techo-Block January 21: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm January 22: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Jim Messmer will review the basics of CORE training plus applicable modules (Softscape, Hardscape, Irrigation, Turf and Ornamental) followed by the written exam. Contact the INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee.

Workshop H / January 21 The Mobile Superintendent William Brown, CGCS, Turf Republic 1:00 – 4:00 pm • CCH = 3b: 3.0/RT: 3.0

Weed identification is crucial to proper control with herbicides. Learn how to identify 50 common turf and landscape weeds. This will be a hands-on workshop with live samples of most (if not all) of these common weeds. Whether you are an expert or a beginner, this workshop will provide a lot of good information.

Being a mobile superintendent provides you the agility to access applications, streamline business processes, and collaborate wherever and whenever you need. In this seminar you will: - Learn Evernote and other key mobile apps - Identify cases to protect your mobile investment - Review mounts to access to your mobile device in the field.

Workshop J / January 21 Calibrating Sprayers and Understanding Weeds for More Effective Pest Control Randy Zondag, Ohio State University and Kyle Daniel, Purdue University 1:00 – 4:00 pm CCH = 2: 3.0/3a: 3.0/3b: 3.0/5: 3.0/6: 3.0/RT: 3.0

Workshop K / January 21 Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) Review and Exam Jim Messmer, Vincennes University, retired 1:00 – 5:00 pm • CCH = 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 1:00 – 3:00 pm: IAH Review (additional fee) 3:00 – 5:00 pm: IAH Exam

This class will help you reduce the amount of pesticides used and increase your understanding of weeds so that you will be prepared in the coming season. Learn calibrating techniques for various types of sprayers as well as ‘herbicide math’, types of nozzles, valves, PSI, how to use technologies to decrease amount of pesticides, and the basics of weed biology.

As an educator and experienced IAH facilitator, Jim will aid you in preparing for the afternoon exam.

There will be ample time for questions and individual attention. The review is also a great refresher for those already certified — earn IAH CEUs by attending.

Contact the INLA (800-443-7336) for program materials which are an additional fee.

Indiana Green Expo is endorsed by: Indiana Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects, Indiana Arborist Association, Indiana Flower Growers Association, Indiana Irrigation Association, Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association, Indianapolis Landscape Association, Indiana Urban Forest Council, Irrigation Association, and Northwest Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association.

Workshops

This two-day course equips individuals currently employed in the concrete paver installer industry with training and tools to properly install interlocking concrete paving systems. Participants have the opportunity to pursue certification at the end of the workshop, as well as potential industry recognition in the future.

Workshop I / January 21 Equipment Maintenance and Purchasing Strategies for Declining Budgets Stephen Tucker, International Golf Course Equipment Managers Association • 1:00 – 4:00 pm In this seminar we talk about strategies to maintaining equipment, from the lease/purchase aspect to the preventive maintenance practices employed by facilities. We will also discuss the pros and cons of leasing vs purchasing equipment. We break down the actual costs and talk through the financial impact making the right decision has on your facility.

Workshop L / January 22 / FREE! Profesionalismo en la Industria Verde Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co. 8:00 – 10:00 am ¿Profesionalismo en la industria verde? Dentro de la industria verde tenemos muchas debilidades y estas las podemos hacer fuertes si las podemos identificar. Como empleado, trabajador y compañero, podemos hacer un trabajo profesional. Pero que es el ¿profesionalismo? “Se denomina profesionalismo a la capacidad y a la preparación para el desempeño de una tarea por la que se obtiene un beneficio”

Workshop M / January 23 Basic Turf Training Leslie Beck, Quincy Law and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University 9:00 am – 3:00 pm • CCH = 3b: 5.0/6: 1.0/RT: 4.0 This workshop provides the foundations of turfgrass management, covering plant growth, turfgrass establishment, cultural practices, pest management, and pesticide safety. A great workshop for the whole staff — beginners and experienced professionals.

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Thursday, January 22, 2015 Start Here

Indiana Green Expo Opening Session

8:00 – 8:30 am Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Aaron Patton, Chris Piske, MRTF, Robert Johnstone, INLA, and Kyle Daniel

8:30 – 9:15 am Hot Issues for the Green Industry: Invasive Species and Bees and Insecticides Aaron Patton, Kyle Daniel, and Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7A: 1.0/RT: 1.0

9:15 – 9:35 am The Cooperative Extension Service: 100 Years of Benefit Jay Akridge, Purdue University

9:35 – 10:15 am The Other Side of the Fence: Life experiences on and off the field during my 31-year MLB career and my journey of overcoming adversity to live, One-Base-at-a-Time David Mellor, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park Lawn Care

Sports Turf

1:00 – 1:45 pm Trends in Product Formulation and Industry Pricing Ken Hutto, FMC CCH= 2: .75/3a: .75/3b: .75/5: .75/6: .75/7A: .75/RT: .75

1:00 – 2:00 pm Quick Fixes for Athletic Fields Evan Buckley, Brownsburg Community School Corp. and Joey Stevenson, Indianapolis Indians CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

1:45 – 2:30 pm Unusual Insect Pest Problems Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 2: .75/3a: .75/3b: .75/7A: .75/RT: .75 2:30 – 3:00 pm Break 3:00 – 4:00 pm Smart Experimentation, Sharp Execution for Smaller LCOs Mark Utendorf, Emerald Lawn Care CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 4:00 – 4:45 pm The Future of Lawn Care in the Midwest Mark Utendorf, Illinois Professional Lawn Care Association and Bob Andrews, Indiana Professional Lawn and Landscape Association CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75 4:45– 5:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Tom List, MRTF CCH= 3b: 0.25/RT: 0.25

Golf 1:00 – 2:30 pm Social Media and Building Your Brand William Brown, CGCS, Turf Republic CCH= 3b: 1.5/RT: 1.5

1:00 – 2:00 pm How NOT to Prune: Learning the Right and Wrong Way to Properly Prune Larry Caplan, Vanderburgh Co. Extension CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Safety in Tree Work Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co. CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Are You Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticides?

Randy Zondag, The Ohio State University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/ 7a: 1.0 /RT: 1.0 4:00 – 5:00 pm Maintenance of Native Plant Communities in the Landscape Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Nursery and Restoration CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Production 10:30 – 11:30 am Are You Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticides?

Randy Zondag, The Ohio State University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7a: 1.0 /RT: 1.0

2:45 – 3:00 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Joey Stevenson, MRTF CCH= 3b: 0.25/RT: 0.25

1:00 – 2:00 pm At the Root of the Problem: Long-term Tree Success Starts with You, Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 4:00 pm Grass Fields Can Take More!

Jerad Minnick, Growing Innovations CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 3:00 pm The Plant Introduction Pipeline: Current Trends from Breeding through Marketing David Zlesak, University of Wisconsin-River Falls

4:00 – 5:00 pm Bermudagrass Field Survival: Lessons Learned from the 2013-2014 Winter Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

3:00 – 3:30 pm Break

Plant Materials 10:30 – 11:30 am Do I Care Where They Look: Can Eye Tracking Increase Display Sales?

Jennifer Dennis, Purdue University 11:30 am– 1:00 pm Break & Lunch

3:00 – 4:00 pm Stand Out and Advance Your Career Carol Rau, Career Advantage LLC * Consulting with Ms. Rau available see p. 5.

4:00 – 4:15 pm Presentation of the MRTF Green Award Randy Brehmer and Ryan Cummings, MRTF CCH= 3b: 0.25/RT: 0.25

2:00 – 3:00 pm Native Plants for Urban Areas Kevin Tungesvick, Spence Nursery and Restoration CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

4:15 – 5:00 pm USGA Green Section, North Central: Year in Review Keith Happ USGA Green Section CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

3:00 – 4:00 pm Urban Forest Effects on Environmental Quality and Human Health David Nowak, U.S. Forest Service CCH= 2: 1.0/ 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 4:00 – 5:00 pm The Cutting Edge in Hardy Landscape Roses David Zlesak, University of Wisconsin-River Falls CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

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11:00 am – 12:00 pm Urban Forest Changes and the Future of Urban Forestry • David Nowak, U.S. Forest Service CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:00 – 2:45 pm How to Fix Drainage Problems in Your Fields Jamie Mehringer, J&D Turf CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75

1:00 – 2:00 pm Invasive Plants, Legislation, and the Green Industry: What You Need to Know Phil Marshall, Indiana Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

2:30 – 3:00 pm Break

Installation/Maintenance

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3:30 – 5:00 pm Invasive Species and the Green Industry: A Panel Discussion Phil Marshall and Megan Abraham, IDNR, Entomology and Plant Pathology & Kyle Daniel, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Business 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Show Off Your Professionalism: How Do Your Customers Perceive Your Business George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery and Jim Messmer, Vincennes University 1:00 – 2:00 pm Market Yourself: Online Branding & Career Advancement • Carol Rau, Career Advantage LLC 2:00 – 3:00 pm Panel Discussion: Ideas for Recruiting and Retaining Young People in the Green Industry Dean Ricci, Ricci Landscape Management, Gabriel Glusenkamp, Designscape Hort Services, and Brian Julius, Walnut Ridge Nursery and Garden Center 3:00 – 4:00 pm Relationship Selling in the Trust Economy Jeff Korhan, Jeff Korhan New Media and Small Business Marketing * Consulting with Mr. Korhan available see p. 5.

4:00 – 5:00 pm How to Implement a Social Media Strategy Jeff Korhan, Jeff Korhan New Media and Small Business Marketing * Consulting with Mr. Korhan available see p. 5.

THursday’s Special events Free Spanish Workshop Today

INLA Scholarship Silent Auction

8:00 – 10:00 am Workshop L: Profesionalismo en la Industria Verde Eduardo Medina, Davey Tree Expert Co.

10:00 am – 5:00 pm, Trade Show Auction closes Friday at 12 noon. All proceeds benefit the INLA Scholarship Fund (INEF)

Lunch at the Trade Show $10 (pre-purchased)

3rd Annual Landscape Challenge 10:30 am – 2:30 pm, Trade Show Floor Landscape teams compete to build a 300 sq. ft. landscape/garden project in 4 hours with products from participating exhibitors! Attendees and Judging Committee will vote on the winners. The winning team will earn the prestigious title of “Masters of the 2015 Landscape Challenge,” a plaque, plus team cash prize!

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A great bargain which allows you more time to discover new products! Save $5 on pre-purchased lunch tickets. See registration form.

Consulting Opportunities • Carol Rau of Career Advantage LLC will be available to meet with attendees seeking individual career consulting for 15-minute increments from 9:30 am to 11:30 am on Thursday on the trade show floor.

• Jeff Korhan will be available to meet with attendees seeking consulting information on Thursday and Friday at booth #138, True Nature, Inc..

Thursday January 22

Lawn Care

Golf

Sports Turf

8:00–8:30 am

Plant Material

INLA Annual Meeting and Awards Reception 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Convention Center Features landscape and special achievement awards. A don’t miss event for INLA members!

Landscape Challenge Winner announced PLUS an auction of challenge product.

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Installation/ Maintenance

Production

Welcome to the Indiana Green Expo Hot Issues for the Green Industry: Invasive Species and Bees and Insecticides

9:00–9:30 am

The Cooperative Extension Service: 100 Years of Benefit, Jay Akridge, Purdue University Keynote Address: The Other Side of the Fence, David Mellor, Boston Red Sox and Fenway Park

9:30–10:00 am 10:00–10:30 am

Trade Show Opens (10:00 am – 5:00 pm) / Landscape Challenge starts at 10:30 am

10:30–11:00 am

Can Eye Tracking Increase Display Sales?

11:00–11:30 am 11:30 am–12:00 pm 12:00–12:30 pm

Trends in Product Formulations Unusual Insect Pest Problems

Social Media and Building Your Brand

2:30–3:00 pm 3:00–3:30 pm 3:30–4:00 pm 4:00–4:30 pm 4:30–5:00 pm 5:00–7:00 pm

How Do Customers Perceive Your Business?

Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor

1:30–2:00 pm 2:00–2:30 pm

Urban Forest Changes/Future of Urban Forestry

Are Your Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticide?

$10 Pre-purchased /$15 at show • Add tickets to your registration!

12:30–1:00 pm 1:00–1:30 pm

Business

Indiana Green Expo 2015 Opening Session

8:30–9:00 am

MRTF Awards Ceremony 5:00 – 7:00 pm, Convention Center Join us for the presentation of scholarship and award winners. We will honor Tim Gibb with the 2014 MRTF Distinguished Service Award.

Quick Fixes for Athletic Fields How to Fix Drainage Problem in Your Field MRTF Award

Smart Experimentation, Sharp Execution for Smaller LCOs Future of Lawn Care in the Midwest MRTF Award

Stand Out and Advance Your Career

Grass Fields Can Take More!

MRTF Award USGA Green Section: Year in Review

Bermudagrass Field Survival: Lessons Learned from the 2013-2014 Winter

Invasive Plants, Legislation, and the Green Industry

How NOT to Prune

Native Plants for Urban Areas

Safety in Tree Work

Urban Forest Effects on Environment/ Human Health

Are Your Wasting Money by Wasting Pesticide?

Hardy Landscape Roses

Maintenance of Native Plant Communities

Long-Term Tree Success

Market Yourself: Online Branding/ Career Advancement

Panel Discussion: Plant Introductions: Recruiting/Retaining Current Trends Young People

Invasive Species and the Green Industry: A Panel Discussion

Relationship Selling in the Trust Economy How to Implement a Social Media Strategy

MRTF Award Ceremony / INLA Annual Meeting and Award Reception, Convention Center Landscape Challenge winner announced and auction of Challenge products.

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Friday, January 23, 2015 Lawn Care

Golf Course Renovation

Plant Materials

8:00 – 8:45 am Enhancing Yellow Nutsedge Control Ken Hutto, FMC CCH= 3a: 0.75/3b: 0.75/6: 0.75/RT: 0.75

8:00 – 8:45 am Choosing New Bentgrass Cultivars for Higher Quality and the Modern Game Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

8:00 – 9:00 am Introduction to Conifer Identification: “I have this pine tree…”

David Hanson, Minnesota Dept. of Transportation CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0

8:45 – 9:30 am Current Trends and Innovations in Golf Course Design and Construction Todd Quitno, Lohmann Companies CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

9:00 – 10:00 am Break

8:45 – 9:30 am Renovating and Rehabilitating Lawns Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota CCH= 3b: 0.75/RT: 0.75 9:30 – 10:00 am Break 10:00 – 11:00 am Feeding Your Lawn, How Much Is Too Much?

Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Irrigation Considerations for Healthy Lawns and Water Savings • Sam Bauer, University of Minnesota CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 12:00 – 1:00 pm Lunch 1:00 – 2:00 pm Be Green While Saving Time and Money – Choosing Species and Cultivars for Lower Input Lawns Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 – 2:30 pm Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here! What You Need to Know Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3a: 0.5/3b: 0.5/6: 0.5/RT: 0.5 2:30 – 3:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz , Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2: 0.5/3a: 0.5/3b: 0.5/5: 0.5/6: 0.5/7A: 0.5/RT: 0.5 3:00 – 4:00 pm How to Distinguish and Control Common Look-A-Like Weeds, Leslie Beck, Purdue University CCH= 3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

Sports Turf 8:00 – 9:00 am Evaluation and Preparation of Fields for Heavy Use Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 9:00 – 10:30 am Keys to Maintaining High Traffic Fields on a Budget Jerad Minnick, Growing Innovations CCH= 3b: 1.5/RT: 1.5 10:30 – 11:30 am Why Fields Sometimes Fail Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 11:30 am – 12:30 pm Break 12:30 – 2:30 pm Indiana STMA Luncheon and Demonstration *** HELD at Victory Field *** 2:30 – 3:00 pm Indiana Chapter of the STMA – Business Meeting ** HELD at Victory Field ***

9:30 am – 10:15 am Renovation of Fort Wayne Country Club Brian C. Chalifoux and Brian J. Chalifoux, Fort Wayne Country Club CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75 10:15 – 11:00 am Rebuilding Medinah Course #1 Curtis Tyrrell, Medinah Country Club CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75 11:00– 11:45 pm Q&A Session with Panelists Leah Brilman, DLF-Pickseed, Brian C. Chalifoux and Brian J. Chalifoux, Fort Wayne Country Club, Curtis Tyrrell, Medinah Country Club, Todd Quitno, Lohmann Companies CCH= 3b: .75/RT: .75

Northern Golf 1:00 – 2:00 pm Disease Control 2014-- Making Good Decisions with Great Products Rick Latin, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 –3:00 pm White Grub Spatial Biology and Management Doug Richmond, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here! What You Need to Know Aaron Patton, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/6= 1.0/RT: 1.0

Southern Golf 1:00 – 2:00 pm Using Turf Colorants on Golf Courses Grady Miller, North Carolina State University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 –3:00 pm Management of Zoysiagrass in the Northern Transition Zone Pat O’Brien, Hyde Park Golf and Country Club CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Survival and Persistence of Fairway Grasses: What Should I Grow?

Cale Bigelow, Purdue University CCH= 3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0

10:00 –11:00 am A Passion for Plants: New and Underused for Your Region Nicholas Staddon, Monrovia Growers CCH= 3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Growing Pot! Now that I have your attention, here’s what your customers need for Successful Container Gardening Rosie Lerner, Purdue University 1:00 – 2:00 pm Diagnosing Plant Problems: An Introduction to Brand New IAH Chapter 15 & Newly Revised Chapters 8 & 9 Janna Beckerman, Cliff Sadof, Purdue University and George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm Are You Staying in Front….Or Lagging Behind?

Nicholas Staddon, Monrovia Growers 3:00 – 4:00 pm Carmen Miranda in the Midwest: Tropical Plants and Temperate Landscapes Irvin Etienne, Indianapolis Museum of Art

Installation/Maintenance 8:00 – 9:00 am Principles of Arboriculture: A Framework for Ethical Practices, Lindsey Purcell, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 9:00 – 10:00 am The Practical Science of Planting Trees Gary Watson, Morton Arboretum 10:00-11:00 am Armed and Sometimes Dangerous: Plants with Toxins, Thorns, and Enticing Fruit David Hanson, Minnesota Department of Transportation CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Burnt Out on Fire Blight Janna Beckerman, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 1:00 – 2:00 pm Update from the Indiana State Chemist’s Office Joe Becovitz Office of the Indiana State Chemist CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/5: 1.0/6: 1.0/7A: 1.0/RT: 1.0 2:00 – 3:00 pm How to Save on Fuel Costs, Maintenance Cost, and Be Environmentally Friendly…Use Propane Bob Callaghan, Landscape Solutions, Inc. CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/RT: 1.0 3:00 – 4:00 pm Making Effective Landscape Pest Control Decisions with or without Neonicotinoids Cliff Sadof, Purdue University CCH= 2: 1.0/3a: 1.0/3b: 1.0/6: 1.0/RT: 1.0

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Landscape Design

Hardscape

8:00 – 9:00 am Incorporating Permeable Pavers in Design: What Landscape Architects and Designers Need to Know Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation

8:00 – 9:00 am Natural Stone: That Pallet Isn’t Going to Lay Itself.

Some Do’s and Don’ts of Installing Stone David LaFara, Tiffany Lawn and Garden Supply

Turf Workshop: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Workshop M: Basic Turf Training

9:00 – 10:00 am Planting Design to Fit Your Lifestyle Wayne Gruber, Neimeyer’s Landscape Supply

9:30 – 11:00 am Permeable Pavers: A to Z for the Hardscape Industry Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation

Trade Show Open: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

10:00 am – 11:00 pm Landscape Design: Understanding the Basics to a Successful Design Josh Perkins, Jay-Crew Landscape 1:00 – 2:00 pm Selling the Senses Dallas Foster, Landscapes by Dallas Foster 2:00 – 3:00 pm Designing with CAD Blake Herbst, Aspen Outdoor Designs

Friday January 23

Lawn Care

Golf Course Renovation

Enhancing Yellow Nutsedge Control

Choosing New Bentgrass Cultivars for Higher Quality

Renovating and Rehabilitating Lawns

Trends/Innovations in Golf Course Design Renovation of Fort Wayne Country Club

9:30–10:00 am 10:00–10:30 am 10:30–11:00 am 11:00–11:30 am 11:30 am–12:00 pm

Feeding Your Lawn, Rebuilding Medinah How Much Is Course #1 Too Much?

Irrigation for Healthy Lawns and Water Savines

12:00–12:30 pm

1:00–1:30 pm 1:30–2:00 pm

Q&A Session with Panelists

Evaluation and Preparation of Fields for Heavy Use Keys to Maintaining High Traffic Fields on a Budget

Why Fields Sometimes Fail

Plant Materials

Proceeds benefit the INLA Scholarship Fund (INEF).

Lunch at the Trade Show $10 (pre-purchased) A great bargain which allows you more time to discover new products! Save $5 on pre-purchased lunch tickets. See registration form.

Installation/ Maintenance

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Hardscape

Principles of Arboriculture: Ethical Practices

Incorporating Permeable Pavers in Design

Natural Stone: Do’s & Don’t of Installing

Practical Science of Planting Trees

Planting Design to Fit Your Lifestyle

A Passion for Plants: New & Underused Plants for Your Region

Plants with Toxins, Thorns, and Enticing Fruit

Landscape Design: Understanding the Basics to a Successful Design

Growing Pot! (a.k.a. Successful Container Gardening)

Burnt Out on Fire Blight

Introduction to Conifer Identification

Permeable Pavers: A to Z for the Hardscape Industry

Lunch on the Trade Show FLoor

Lawn Care

Northern Golf

Southern Golf

Plant Materials

Installation/ Maintenance

LANDSCAPE DESIGN

Species and Cultivars for Low Input Lawns

Disease Control 2014-- Making Good Decisions with Great Products

Using Turf Colorants on Golf Courses

New IAH Chapters Diagnosing Plant Problems

Save Fuel & Maintenance Casts Using Propane

Selling the Senses

White Grub Spatial Biology and Management

Management of Zoysiagrass in the Northern Transition Zone

Are You Staying in Front or Lagging Behind?

Effective Landscape Pest Control With or Without Neonicotinoids

Designing with CAD

Tropical Plants and Temperate Landscapes

Update from Indiana State Chemist’s Office

2:00–2:30 pm

Herbicide Resistant Weeds Are Here!

2:30–3:00 pm

Update from ISCO

3:00–3:30 pm

Survival and Distinguish USGA Green Section, Persistence of and Control North Central: Fairway Grasses: Look-A-Like Weeds Year in Review What Should I Grow?

3:30–4:00 pm

Sports Turf

INLA Scholarship Silent Auction: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm, Convention Center

$10 Pre-purchased /$15 at show • Add tickets to your registration!

12:30–1:00 pm

Afternoon

Refreshments available in the IGE trade show lounge!

Trade Show Opens (Open 9:00 am – 1:00 pm)

8:30–9:00 am 9:00–9:30 am

Leslie Beck, Quincy Law and Glenn Hardebeck, Purdue University

12:30 – 3:00 pm Leading Hardscape Experts Answer YOUR Questions and Discuss Updates in the Industry Russ Stout, County Materials Corporation, ‘Paver’ Pete Baloglou and Rick Bischoff, Techo-Bloc, Robert Johnstone, Fireboulder, and David LaFara, Tiffany Lawn and Garden

Trade Show Hours 8:00–8:30 am

Friday’s Special events

Hardscape Experts Answer YOUR Questions and Discuss Updates in the Industry

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Exhibitors (as of 10/22/14) Advanced Turf Solutions, Inc............317-842-1088 Ameri-Turf..........................................765-378-0256 Automatic Irrigation Supply............. 317-842-3123 BAYER.................................................630-443-7807 Belgard Hardscapes..........................317-339-3048 BFG Supply Company......................440-834-1883 Blue Grass Farms...............................765-649-1012 Brehob Nursery, Inc..........................317-783-3233 C.M. Hobbs, Inc.................................. 317-837-8301 Cardno JFNew................................... 574-586-2412 Caudill Seed Co.................................502-724-3644 Cisco Companines, The.....................317-357-7013 Core Biologic LLC............................. 888-390-8838 CountryMark...................................... 317-238-8218 Direct Solutions..................................219-313-5545 DOW AgroSciences............................ 317-727-2241 Eason Horticultural Resources........859-578-3535 Eby’s Evergreen Plantation, Inc......574-848-4520 Eco Surface Solutions....................... 574-533-1109 Forrest Keeling Nursery................... 573-898-5571 Grass Masters Sod Farm.................. 812-779-5468 Grasshopper Company....................620-345-8621 Greendell Mulch & Mix.....................317-996-2826 Greenleaf Nursery Company..........800-331-2982 Growth Products, Ltd........................ 914-428-1316 Harrell’s..............................................863-687-2774 Heartland Growers............................317-896-9355 Home Nursery, Inc............................618-248-5194 Hortech, Inc....................................... 616-842-1392 IDNR, Div. of Entomology & Plant Pathology.............................. 317-232-4120 Indiana 811.........................................317-893-1404 Indiana Flower & Patio Show...........317-576-9933 Indiana Irrigation Co., Inc................574-626-3398

Sponsors – we thank you!

Corporate Sponsor Blue Grass Farms of Indiana, Inc.

www.bluegrassfarms.net

Corporate Sponsor Brehob Nursery, Inc. www.brehobnursery.com

Booths still available! Call 800-443-7336 and reserve yours!

Indiana Mulch & Stone LLC..............317-638-8334 Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association ..........................................................317-889-2382 Indiana Professional Lawn & Landscape Association.................. 317-575-9010 Irrigation Association........................ 317-842-3123 J&D Turf...............................................317-842-1088 J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.............. 503-663-4128 John Deere Landscapes....................317-770-8950 Kankakee Nursery Co...................... 815-937-9358 Kenney Machinery Corp...................317-872-4793 LaCrosse Seed...................................765-557-4455 LaPorte County Nursery...................219-785-2891 Lastec LLC.......................................... 317-892-4444 Lebanon Fertilizer and Seed............517-339-1987 Links Aerification Plus.......................317-627-4368 LT Rich Products................................765-482-2090 M.J. Schuetz Insurance Services, Inc....................................317-639-5679 Midwest Groundcovers.....................847-742-1790 Midwest Regional Turf Foundation.....................................765-494-8039 Millcreek Gardens.............................800-948-1234 Mower Shop, The............................. 317-849-9500 National Nursery Products...............317-652-5927 New Pro Containers........................ 800-869-9285 Northland Farms................................616-846-1477 Office of Indiana State Chemist......765-494-1589 Perennials Plus...................................317-867-5504 Plant & Pest Diagnostic Lab/ Purdue University.........................765-494-4641 Power Equipment Distributors....... 800-624-3932 Price Nurseries, Inc...........................574-936-4459 Professional Golfcar..........................812-322-5168

Conference Hotel

Trade Show Schedule Set up Wednesday, January 21 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Late arrivals must register with IGE office (317-889-2382) prior to move in.

Thursday, January 22 7:00 am – 9:00 am SHOW HOURS Thursday, January 22 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, January 23 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Parking

Hyatt Regency Hotel

• Street Meters are available up to 2 hours for $2. Meters now take credit cards, however they have new restrictions.

1-800-233-1234 or 317-632-1234

• Or visit the following websites for downtown parking maps. Parking prices vary from $10 to $26 per day. Websites: www.visitindy.com or www.icclos.com

One S. Capital Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46204

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Rate: $109 Single / Double plus estimated taxes of 17% Reservation Deadline: 12/22/14 Ask for “Indiana Green Expo”

IGE Thanks The Engledow Group for the Trade Show Lounge furnishings.

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Purdue Extension, The Education Store .........................................................765-496-6398 Reading Rock, Inc.............................. 317-913-9442 Residex LLC......................................... 317-471-8309 Reynolds Farm Equipment, Inc........ 317-849-0810 Sepro Corporation.............................317-580-8282 Stone Center....................................... 317-849-9100 Studebaker Nurseries.......................937-405-5588 Tenbarge Seed Co., Inc.....................812-768-6157 Tiffany Lawn & Garden Supply, Inc......................................317-228-4900 Tri State Foliage, Inc......................... 513-825-1885 True Nature, Inc................................630-774-8350 Turf Fuel.............................................. 317-471-8309 Twixwood Nursery LLC.................... 269-471-7408 Unilock Chicago, Inc......................... 630-892-9191 Vine & Branch, Inc.............................317-846-3778 Wehrkamp Enterprises.................... 419-678-8666 Woody Warehouse Nursery, Inc.....317-994-5487

register ONLINE: www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

Conference Location Indiana Convention Center 100 South Capitol Indianapolis, IN 46225 www.icclos.com

Registration

Pre-registration deadline: January 5, 2015

Must be postmarked by this date to receive reduced rates.

Registration also online at www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

Rates after January 5, 2015: Members: $130 / Nonmember: $170

Please complete the items below by typing or printing neatly.

Complete and return to: Indiana Green Expo PO Box 2285 West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285 or fax to (765) 496-6335 Questions call (765) 494-8039

Company:_________________________________________________________________ Address___________________________________________________________________ City____________________________________State _________ Zip Code ____________ Phone___________________________________Fax_______________________________ Membership (check all that apply): INLA MRTF None

If for any reason you are unable to attend, all registration fees will be considered a donation to the MRTF and INLA, not-for-profit organizations.

Attendee Name

Please include first and last names.

List attendee email address below. (attach copies if more than 6 registrants)

1.

Email: 2.

Email: 3.

Email: 4.

Email: 5.

Email:

Full Registration

1-Day Registration

Trade Show Only Passes

Student

Both days of education plus Show

One-day Educ. & Show. Mark day.

Member

Nonmember

Member $80

$99

$139

Thur.

Fri.

Thur.

Fri.

$99

$139

Thur.

Fri.

Thur.

Fri.

$99

$139

Thur.

Fri.

Thur.

Fri.

$45

$139

Thur.

Fri.

Thur.

Fri.

Free

$45

$139

Thur.

Fri.

Thur.

Fri.

Free

Additional Costs:

Nonmember $110

Attendee # from above

Both days of Show only

(of an accredited University)

Trade Show Only Passes may be purchased only on-site for $20 each.

Free Free Free

INLA/MRTF Member (per person)

Nonmember (per person)

Workshop A: Identifying Turf and Turf Seeds (Wed. am)

$60

$90

Workshop B: Spray Tank Water and Pesticide Performance (Wed. am)

$60

$90

Workshop C: Organize Shop and Fleet for Effectiveness (Wed. am) Workshop D: Permeable Pavers (Wed. am)

$60 $60 $20

$90 $90 $40

$280

$350

$60 $60 $60 $60 $20 FREE $60

$90 $90 $90 $90 $40 FREE $90

Workshop E: CLT Review & Exam (Wed. am)* Workshop F: ICPI Concrete Paver Installer Course (Jan 21 & 22) Workshop G: Turf, Landscape & Nursery Weed ID (Wed. pm) Workshop H: The Mobile Superintendent (Wed. pm) Workshop I: Equipment Maintenance/Purchase Strategies (Wed. pm) Workshop J: Calibrating Sprayers (Wed. pm) Workshop K: IAH Review & Exam (Wed. pm)* Workshop L: Profesionalismo en la Industria Verde (Thu. am) Workshop M: Basic Turf Training (Friday) Lunch at Thursday’s Trade Show (save $5 now — $15 on site) Lunch at Friday’s Trade Show (save $5 now — $15 on site) INLA Reception (Thu., 5:00 pm, Convention Center) MRTF Reception (Thu., 5:00 pm, Convention Center) INLA/MRTF Membership * Contact INLA office for certification program registrations at an additional cost — 800-443-7336.

ICPI Members Only

Total

#

Total

$10 $10 $10 $10 FREE FREE Complete application on back of this page

Total Amount Due $

Make checks payable to Indiana Green Expo or: MasterCard Visa Discover Card Number__________________________________ Expires __________ 3 digit security code ________ Billing Address ____________________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________ State ___________ Zip ________________________ Authorized Signature _______________________________________________________________________

Office Use: Date Rcvd:________________ Check/PO#: ______________ $ Amt.:__________________

Membership

Not a Member? Become one Now! Here’s an opportunity to get member pricing for the Indiana Green Expo by joining one of these organizations. Simply fill out the appropriate section for the INLA or MRTF and include it with your program registration payment.

Add your membership fee to the registration form on the other side.

Include this application along with payment and your completed Indiana Green Expo registration form to: Indiana Green Expo, PO Box 2285, West Lafayette, IN 47996-2285 INDIANA NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION (INLA) MEMBERSHIP Sign up my company for: _____ Active Member: Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in a business or profession closely allied to the nursery industry or who is actively engaged in a wholesale/retail nursery business or actively engaged in a landscape/maintenance business who majority of business is nursery related within the state of Indiana. (See fee chart below.) _____ Associate Member: Any individual, partnership or corporation engaged in a business or profession closely allied to the nursery industry or any individual, partnership or corporation based outside the state of Indiana who is engaged in the nursery industry. $175.00 _____ Affiliate Member: Any individual who is not directly engaged in the nursery industry but who holds a position in education, research, literature, public office or civil service or community group engaged in horticulture activities or any retired active members. $55.00 Active Member Schedule of Dues (Based on the volume of business done in the previous year.)

Class A..........$1,000,000 plus............................. $340.00 Class B..........$500,000 to $1,000,000............... $275.00 Class C..........$250,000 to $500,000.................. $210.00 Class D..........$0 to $250,000.............................. $175.00

Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF) MEMBERSHIP MRTF is a 501(C)3 non-profit committed to the support of turfgrass research and education at Purdue University for the betterment of the turf industry in Indiana, the Midwest, and the nation. Sign up my company for: _____ MRTF Membership..................$125 To download the complete application, visit www.mrtf.org or contact MRTF at: Midwest Regional Turf Foundation PO Box 2285, West Lafayette, IN 47996 Ph: 765-494-8039 Please complete the following and PRINT CLEARLY. For more than one new member, please make copies of this form.

Name___________________________________________________________ Company________________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ City____________________________________________________________ State______________________________________

Associate Member...........$175.00

Zip_______________________________________

Affiliate Member............. $55.00

Phone (______)______________________________________________

To download the complete application visit www.inla1.org or contact them at: Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., #247, Indianapolis, IN 46237 Ph: 800-443-7336

Fax (______)________________________________________________ Email______________________________________________________ Amount enclosed $___________

Education Credits All programs are eligible for Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) and Landscape Industry Certified (CLT-E) continuing education units (CEUs).

Other continuing education units requested from this program include: • Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) • Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (ICPI) • National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) • American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) • Master Gardener • Pesticide Recertification Credits for Michigan, Ohio, and Kentucky can be made available by advanced request. Call 765-494-8039.

Show schedule presented in this brochure is subject to minor changes prior to show. Any changes will be posted on www.IndianaGreenExpo.com.

Total CCH’s requested from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist Sessions Attended

2

3a

3b

5

6

7A

RT

All Lawn Care Sessions*

3

6

10

3

5

3

4

All Golf Turf Sessions*

1

1

10

1

1

1

4

Sports Turf Sessions*

1

1

9

1

1

1

4

All Plant Materials Sessions*

5

7.5

3

2

2

1

4

All Installation/Maintenance Sessions*

5

7.5

5

3

5

2

4

Production (Thursday)*

4

4

3

3

3

2

4

Turf One Day (Thursday)*

1.5

1.5

4.5

1

1

1.5

4

Turf One Day (Friday)

0.5

3

6.5

1.5

4

2

4

Nursery/Landscape One Day (Thursday)*

5

6

3

3

3

2

4

Nursery/Landscape One Day (Friday)

5

6

4

1

3

1

4

Workshop A: Turfgrass Identification

0

0

3

0

0

0

3

Workshop B: Spray Tank Water Quality

3

3

3

3

3

0

3

Workshop G: Identifying Weeds

0

3

3

0

3

0

3

Workshop H:The Mobile Superintendent

0

0

3

0

0

0

3

Workshop J: Saving by Calibrating

3

3

3

0

3

0

3

Workshop M: Basic Turf Training

0

0

5

0

1

0

4

* CCH totals include attendance at the Opening Session from 8:00-10:15 am on Thursday, January 22, 2015

10 register ONLINE: www.IndianaGreenExpo.com

Advertise in the Indiana Green Expo Show Program

Get noticed at the trade show and all year round with an ad in the Indiana Green Expo show program. Attendees frequently use the show program throughout the year as a buyer’s guide.

Reasonably-priced color and black/white ad options available.

Member

Ads Due: Monday, December 8, 2014

To reserve your ad space in the Indiana Green Expo show program, visit www.indianagreenexpo.com and download an ad contract or call Mary Breidenbach at 317-757-8634 or email mary@ecumulus.com.

Non Member

B/W

Color

B/W

Color

Full-page ads: 3.25” w x 7.5” h

$248

$295

$325

$395

Half-page ads: 3.25” w x 3.625” h

$175

$245

$225

$285

Quarter-page ads: 3.25” w x 1.75” h

$155

$220

$180

$255

Back cover: 3.25” w x 7.5” h *

$400

$450

$550

$650

Inside front cover: 3.25” w x 7.5” h *

$400

$450

$500

$542

Inside back cover: 3.25” x 7.5” h *

$360

$435

$450

$550

* full-page ads only

Landscape Challenge!

Questions? Contact dsheets@inla1.org Entry form due December 3, 2014

Benefits the INLA Scholarship Fund!

Guidelines and Registration Form • Limited to the first 3 teams that register.

• Each team consists of up to 5 individuals and will pay a registration fee of $250. All proceeds go to fund green industry scholarships. (We have one team already signed up.)

• Contest is open to INLA & MRTF members.

• Each team will have the same amount of space to complete the Challenge.

Contest space is limited to 300 sq. ft. (15’ x 20’ area)—finished landscapes that exceed 300 sq. ft. will be disqualified.

• Each team will receive the same amount of hardscape, green goods, and other landscape materials placed in/near their designated area. Teams will not be able to see these materials until the Challenge begins.

• Each team is allowed to bring a feature item which MUST fit in a single wheelbarrow (Maximum size wheelbarrow – 8 cubic feet) single trip only.

Water features must be displayed dry. No water, ice or propane is allowed in the space.

• Each team must bring their tools and miscellaneous construction supplies. Construction supplies and tools cannot be used as elements in the landscape. Battery-powered hand tools can be used. No electric or gas equipment can be used. NO MACHINERY • We plan to introduce all teams on the first day of the 2015 Indiana Green Expo prior to the Build to be held on Thursday, January 22 beginning at 10:15 am.

• The Challenge begins on Thursday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. when the Trade Show opens. Landscapes must be complete by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday.

• Voting takes place on Thursday, January 22 from 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• The winner of the Landscape Challenge is decided by popular vote of the IGE attendees. The winning team will receive a cash award of $500 and the honor of carrying the title of “Masters of the 2015 Landscape Challenge.”

• Winner will be presented on Thursday evening, January 22th at the INLA Awards Ceremony held at the Indiana Convention Center.

• Each finished landscape will be auctioned off during the INLA Awards Ceremony. It is the responsibility of the team to identify the feature items not included in the auction at the close of construction (Thursday at 2:30 p.m.) and to remove these items towards the close of the Trade Show, 1:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23.

• Each team is responsible for stacking hard goods back onto pallets.

• Each team will receive parking/reimbursement, load in/out privileges and full program registration (excluding workshops which are an additional fee).

• Teams will be anonymous…no logos should be visible on anything (particularly clothing, hats, jackets, etc.)

Landscape Challenge Team Registration Form (due 12/3/14) Team Name_______________________________________________________ Name of Team Captain_______________________________________________ Cell Phone and Email of Team Captain ___________________________________ Names of Team Members (up to 5) 1)_______________________________________________________________ 2) _______________________________________________________________ 3) _______________________________________________________________ 4)_______________________________________________________________ 5)_______________________________________________________________ Entry Fee of $250 must accompany this Registration Form. Please make checks payable to INLA and mail to 7915 S. Emerson Ave., Ste 247, Indianapolis, IN 46237.

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Who Should Attend?

Business Leaders

Lawn Care Professionals

Extension Agents

Garden Centers

Arborists

Landscape Management Companies

Landscape Architects

College & High School Students Interested in the Green Industry

Golf Course Superintendents

Wholesale Growers

Turf Managers Grounds Managers

Designers Greenhouse Growers Educators Turf Producers

Master Gardeners Garden Clubs Pesticide Applicators Government Agencies

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A Living Laboratory: The Purdue University Arboretum Paul C. Siciliano Jr. and Andrea Brennan (B.S. Public Horticulture 2012), Purdue University

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ctive learning has taken root on Purdue University’s campus. Purdue is rolling out a comprehensive online database of the campus-wide arboretum for students and visitors to enhance their learning and their appreciation for plants and the environment. The Purdue Arboretum Explorer allows mobile device users to quickly locate and learn about the 779 types of trees, shrubs, and vines that comprise over 40,000 plants that are mapped throughout campus. It also allows users to learn about the university’s environmental stewardship initiatives, as well as historical landmarks, campus art, and other landscape features on the Purdue campus.

The goals of the Purdue Arboretum are to collect and display ornamental woody landscape plants from around the world in a way that enhances the educational, research, and outreach mission of Purdue University, promote environmental sustainability, and increase the beauty of the Purdue campus. In order to accomplish this, the primary mission of the Purdue Arboretum is to gather the best ornamental woody plant species and cultivars for use in managed landscapes of Indiana and the greater Midwestern United States. In that regard, plants and their communities typical of Indiana and surrounding regions receive special emphasis. However, expansive collections of exotic plants are

Memorial Mall, aerial view. Courtesy of University News Service

also developed with an aim to expand teaching, research, outreach activities, and future opportunities. Detailed records are kept on plant specimens, including accurate nomenclature and a comprehensive description of each specimen’s observed characteristics.

Open accessibility to arboretum resources, including labeled specimens and catalogued information, is a major goal of the arboretum. These resources are available to a diverse clientele that includes students, community and school groups, alumni, tourists, elderly, disabled persons, arboretum staff, instructors, researchers,

The winter landscape of Horticulture Park.

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and extension specialists.

Currently, the Purdue Arboretum has 38,162 woody plants and 779 taxa (species, subspecies, varieties, formas, and cultivars).

It includes all 956 acres of academics, university residences, athletics, recreational sports grounds, campus parks, and Discovery Park at the Purdue University West Lafayette Campus.

Trees were first planted on the Purdue University campus soon after its founding in 1869. In the early 1900s, Horticulture Park was established on the west side of campus under the direction of Purdue’s Department of Horticulture. “Hort Park,” a partially landscaped and wooded area, has been an important and nostalgic public space that has hosted countless picnics and other recreational and leisure activities, various receptions, and weddings, in addition to serving as a frequent teaching and study venue.

Although there was early talk of limiting the Purdue Arboretum boundaries to those of the current 24acre Horticulture Park, input from the arboretum’s advisory committees quickly revealed the greater potential of expanding the Purdue Arboretum to include 956

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acres of the Purdue main campus. Not only did the main campus possess many of the most unique plant specimens, but also the additional space provided options for future expansion. The close proximity of the named specimens to activities and foot traffic of the main academic campus (such as within Purdue’s central quad, known as the Purdue Mall) made positive public interactions with the arboretum’s collections more likely. Horticulture Park, as it is now envisioned to develop, will nevertheless serve as a key functional element of the Purdue Arboretum.

Impact and Value of a Campus Arboretum The Purdue Arboretum serves as an important living laboratory and classroom for numerous courses taught in the life science fields such as horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, forestry, plant pathology, and entomology, as well as in the earth sciences and liberal arts such as hydrology, geology, drawing, and sculpture, just to name a few. Besides teachers and students in formal classes, it is common to see researchers on the campus exploring topics as diverse as plant taxonomy and physiology, plant-insect and plantpathogen interactions, microclimatology, urban ecology, and issues in environmental sustainability, among others. In addition, the campus is an important resource for regional education and community groups with, for example, the local elementary and secondary schools visiting Purdue regularly to make leaf collections for study of the many different tree species on campus.

Colleges and universities must invest in their campus arboretum not only to support and encourage a wide array of educational endeavors, but also to attract and retain students and employees. The campus landscape creates a visual welcome and first impression for incoming and potential students, thus making it integral to university admissions and recruitment. In every season, a welltended arboretum strengthens morale and

provides a pleasant, relaxing atmosphere for students and employees to spend time with friends and family.

Accomplishments In a little over five years, the Purdue Arboretum has made an extraordinary number of accomplishments, including regularly updating and extending the woody plant inventory, obtaining international accreditation through ArbNet, annually earning Tree Campus USA status through the Arbor Day Foundation, creating and launching an extensive mobile learning platform (the Purdue Arboretum Explorer) and associated landscape signage, integrating into the HORT 217 Woody fruita Landscape Plants course, and beginning native woody plant nursery.

In order to maintain, locate, measure, and code all the trees of Purdue University, the first inventory of the tree population on campus was taken in 1943 by James C. Sinninger, the Grounds Superintendent from 1943 to 1982. The inventory was maintained on paper until 1997, when it was entered into a computerized database using ArcGIS. This allowed for more effective, accurate, and flexible maintenance of the tree population on campus.

The Purdue Arboretum was founded in late 2008, and in 2009 a group of undergraduate student interns updated the existing tree inventory on ArcGIS, while also extending the inventory to other parts of campus (such as Horticulture Park) and including all shrubs and woody vines for

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A Living Laboratory (continued from page 15) the first time. Since then, the woody plant inventory on campus has been maintained by many Purdue Arboretum undergraduate interns, Purdue lead arborist Tim Detzner, and past Purdue Arboretum collections manager Andrea Brennan, whose position was funded through the Purdue Office of University Sustainability. (Brennan was one of the original interns in 2009, ultimately graduating from Purdue and becoming the Purdue Arboretum’s first and only full-time staff member, the collections manager, in 2013/14).

Educational Initiative: Scan, Link, and Learn In August 2013, the Purdue Arboretum began testing its new Scan, Link, and Learn educational initiative. This new learning tool involves an extensive, interactive mobile-learning platform, database, and mapping of all woody plants and landscape features, collectively called the Purdue Arboretum Explorer (http://www. arboretum.purdue.edu/). It is based off of the BG-Base and BG-Map database and mapping programs. Another important aspect of Scan, Link, and Learn is the labeling of one or more representatives of each of the 779 unique ornamental woody plant taxa on campus. Users can scan QR codes on a plant or landscape feature label link to that plant or feature’s page on the website, and learn by using the wide expanse of information available on the website and database for all aspects of the arboretum.

While there has been some debate as to the place of technology in public gardens and landscapes, the Purdue Arboretum feels that with Scan, Link, and Learn, it is best adapting to and “speaking the language” of its specific and diverse taxa of users at the university.

The Purdue Arboretum website homepage.

The Purdue Arboretum Explorer.

In addition to nomenclatural information, all arboretum signs have QR codes, which link to each plant’s specific information page on the Purdue Arboretum Explorer.

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Mobile Learning Platform and Interactive Database: The Purdue Arboretum Explorer The Purdue Arboretum Explorer mobile-learning platform and interactive database (http://mlp.arboretum.purdue. edu/) allows for protection and efficient management of the campus urban forest and woody plant collection, while also providing a resource used by academic departments, campus visitors, and researchers from around the world. This platform features several key components: plants, green initiatives, and landscape features (including art and geological features), all of which are included on the campus map.

Plants Plants can be searched by typing in all or part of a plant’s common or scientific name, or by different special characteristics, such as cultural requirements, flower color, leaf color, and function. Plant information pages on the Purdue Arboretum Explorer contain extensive written descriptions, numerous photographs, audio recordings, specimen location maps, and flowering and fruiting timing color bars. Users can also enter in a set of dates to the Purdue Arboretum Explorer to discover what is likely to be flowering or fruiting during that time period based on data collected from specimens on campus in previous years.

Green Initiatives The Purdue Arboretum works to promote sustainability at Purdue and has partnered with Director Michael Gulich and the Purdue Office of University Sustainability to add twenty-three campus green initiatives to the Purdue Arboretum Explorer. These green initiatives are mapped and complete with descriptions, photos, and videos. Fifteen of these features were

put together to create a self-guided sustainability tour of the campus.

Landscape Features Twenty-five landscape features, including a wide variety of art, on the Purdue campus have been added and mapped on the Purdue Arboretum Explorer and have attached descriptions, photos, and videos.

Eight of these were put together into two self-guided tours and follow the two “Boiler Bytes” campus sculpture videos.

Dedicated and Memorial Plants The Purdue Arboretum has extensively researched sixty-nine dedicated and memorial plants on the Purdue campus.

These plants, planted with donor funds and often to recognize loved ones and remarkable members of the university, are featured on the Purdue Arboretum Explorer with information on the subject of the dedication and photos of the memorial plaques as available.

Get Involved Success of the Purdue Arboretum depends on the involvement of faculty, staff, and students from across Purdue’s campus, as well as individuals, community groups, and private organizations both locally and beyond. Transformation of the Purdue campus to a more useful and recognized arboretum of diverse woody plants, walking trails, and sustainable green spaces is challenging. We rely on the generosity and involvement of donors who share our commitment to enrich people’s lives through contact with plants and beautiful gardens.

To make a donation to the Purdue Arboretum please go to the donate tab on the website, www.arboretum.purdue.edu.

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Who Needs a Nursery License and Why? Megan Abraham, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology

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To date there are 3,720 businesses with a he Department of Natural state code IC 14-24-6-3 as “botanically Nursery Dealer License and 336 growers Resources (DNR), Division of classified hardy perennial or biennial trees, with Nursery Certifications throughout the Entomology & Plant Pathology shrubs, vines, and plants, evergreens, fruit state of Indiana.

(DEPP) has been inspecting and certifying pits, and other plants or plant parts capable Indiana law section IC 14-24-7-1 nursery growers and dealers for over 75 of propagation.” In other words, anyone states that “a person must obtain a dealer’s years. Indiana nursery law (IC 14-24) who is selling nursery stock as defined in license from the division… before selling requires that nursery stock is inspected, Indiana State Code requires at minimum a or soliciting an order for nursery stock or found free from pests and pathogens, nursery dealer license. This includes but is otherwise conducting the business of a dealer.” and is generally healthy and able to grow not limited to grocery stores, floral shops, Nursery stock is also defined in the Indiana in Indiana before it is sold. A license is landscapers, nurseries, hardware stores, then issued to the nursery retail companies, tree movers, business to assist DEPP with its and internet businesses selling Map of the Indiana DNR Entomology and Plant Pathology responsibility to ensure healthy nursery stock in Indiana. The Compliance Officer Territories pest/pathogen-free certified fee for a nursery dealer license stock is grown or brought into is $50 and the start date of the and sold in Indiana. The license license is January 1st, with an also allows DEPP to notify expiration date of December those businesses of potentially 31st each year. There are no infested stock from other states. adjustments or credits given for The intent is to reduce the licenses that are obtained later in impact of accidental exposure the year. of pests or pathogens to Indiana The Indiana Nursery natural resources that may come Certification is required for any through the Nursery Industry. business or person that grows nursery stock. This includes To assist in meeting that greenhouses and nurseries that standard, DEPP employs nine grow nursery stock originating nursery inspector /compliance from seed, as well as businesses officers stationed throughout that plant and grow nursery the state to conduct regular stock to a larger size for profit. inspections of nursery growers Per Indiana administrative code and dealers. Each staff member 312 IAC 18-4-2, “a nurseryman is assigned a region consisting of must provide for an inspection of multiple counties in which they each nursery owned, leased, manconduct inspections. The map aged, or controlled by the nurseryto the right, provides the name man at least once each year.” The and contact information of the fee for this inspection is $50 plus inspector for each county. This three dollars $3 per acre. For information can also be found example a nursery that is 5 acres at the following website http:// would be charged $65 ($3/acre www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/files/ x 5 acres + $50) each year for a ep-Inspector_Territories.pdf.

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Nursery Certification.

Per Indiana House Bill 1279 effective July 1, 2012, Nursery Certificates now have a start date of January 1st and an expiration date of December 31st each year. This change was made in Indiana code in order to simplify the certification/licensing process.

Most businesses with nursery certificates are required to obtain a nursery dealer license to be in compliance with Indiana state law. These businesses are given a $30 credit toward their dealer license making their dealer license $20 per year instead of $50. In the scenario above the five acre nursery would pay a total of $85 per year for their Nursery Certification and Nursery Dealer License to be in compliance with state law. Should the total acreage of the nursery change the fee for the certification will adjust accordingly.

Voluntary nursery certifications may be obtained by greenhouses, floral shops, or businesses that sell viable plants that do not fall under the definition of nursery stock.

The fee for this certification is the same as a Nursery Certification with the exception that these businesses are not required to obtain a Nursery Dealer License. These businesses obtain certifications most often because they ship their product out of state to a location that requires an inspection of the nursery stock. If a business is unsure of whether or not a plant shipment may require certification they should contact the DNR inspector responsible for the county in which the business resides.

Online Licensing In 2006 the DEPP signed an agreement with the Public Licensing Agency (PLA) to digitalize the record keeping of Nursery Certificates and Dealer Licenses.

At that point all certificates and licenses were issued by the PLA resulting in clarity of record keeping as well as the ability to access basic information about businesses

selling nursery stock in Indiana online. Basic information such as the type of license a business has, the current status of the license, the address, and current standing of the business can be obtained at the Indiana Online Licensing website: https:// mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/ Search.aspx?facility=Y. This allows businesses and the public Nursery Inspector, Ken Cote, inspects stock during a routine greenhouse inspection in Hamilton County. within Indiana as well as out of state to determine where nursery and may be fined up to $500 a day per stock may be purchased and if the violation. If a business is unsure whether proper licenses or certifications have been they require a certification or license, they obtained by a particular business in order should contact the nursery inspector in to facilitate inter- and intrastate trade. charge of the county in which the business In 2010 renewal of Nursery Certificaresides. Or they may contact the Division tions and Nursery Dealer Licenses became of Entomology and Plant Pathology at accessible online. Businesses are now able 402 West Washington Room W290, to go online and update information, Indianapolis, Indiana 46204; phone check on the status of their certification, number: 317-232-4120 and website: and for a small processing fee in addition http://www.in.gov/dnr/entomolo/. to the nursery license fee, renew their Nursery Certifications and Nursery Dealer licenses at the following website https:// mylicense.in.gov/EGov/Login.aspx. A letter is generated and mailed in the fall with the total fee due for a particular business. At that point the business can choose to renew their licenses online or send in a check to the DNR customer service center.

Twenty percent of businesses renewing their licenses use the online system. As more businesses learn about this option DEPP is hoping that it will be even more 12 Main Street popular. Certification must be obtained Onward, IN 46967 prior to December 31st or a stop sale may be issued by DEPP until the proper licenses are obtained.

Businesses refusing to be certified Distributors of a full line are issued a stop sale on all nursery stock. of irrigation equipment Businesses who choose not to abide by the stop sale or who knowingly sell nursery stock without a license disregarding state law are committing a Class C infraction

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Chapter 7 –Turfgrass Turfgrass Management Management Chapter 7— LAWNS require proper establishment, fertilization, mowing and irrigation (environmental characteristics) TURF Selection: COOL SEASON turfgrasses = in most of Indiana, we grow cool season turfgrasses, including Kentucky Bluegrass = the preferred (best) turfgrass for most of Indiana {1.4 million seeds / lb.} Dark green color Spreading habit (Tillers & Rhizomes) Tolerant of many diseases Drought & traffic tolerant Ö Slow to germinate (14-21 days) & establish (3-4 months) nd Turf-Type Tall Fescue (TTTF) = 2 best turfgrass for Indiana lawns { 225,000 seeds / lb.} Excellent heat, drought and wear tolerance Slightly coarser blade than Ky Blue Much deeper root system Few, if any, tillers and rhizomes (is a clump forming grass) Ö 7 - 14 day germination Note: Kentucky 31 Tall Fescue is an older variety, not turf-type, coarse bladed & clumpy Perennial Ryegrass is often used in seed mixtures for quick germination { 240,000 seeds / lb.} Leaf blade very similar in width to Ky. Blue, but vertical growth somewhat faster Ö Rapid germination (5-7 days) and establishment (6-8 weeks) Very susceptible to many turf diseases Best to keep fine leaf Per Ryegrass at 10% of mixture Note: Linn Per. Ryegrass is an older variety, coarse blades, does not blend well w/ Ky Blue Fine Fescues = best shade tolerance of common turfgrasses { 400-500,000 seeds / lb.} Narrowest blade, best tolerance to drought, shade, and low fertility Ö Moderate germination (7-14 days) Several varieties, including Creeping Red, Chewings WARM SEASON turfgrasses – can be useful in Southern Indiana, and will grow in Northern IN, BUT… Zoysia – very dense, aggressive growth; spreads vigorously in summer; good drought tolerance st BUT: turns brown (dormant) from 1 frost till May. = green for 5 months, brown for 7 months See chart on pg 2 with listing of various species for specific situations SEED or SOD? The “Turf Establishment” question Fact; seedbed preparation is the same for seed or sod When to SEED - BEST time is late summer to early fall (8/15 – 9/15 in North, 9/1 – 10/1 in South) nd 2 BEST time is called Dormant Seeding and occurs from approx Thanksgiving to Easter Seeds benefit from winter freeze/thaw cycles, causing crevices in soil which make ideal germination chambers, and seed will germinate soon as soil temp is warm enough in spring LEAST desirable time to seed is May through July: heat drought, weed competition.

Seedbed Preparation – smart money goes for a soil test to determine what needs to be added 1. Start clean – spray actively growing weeds with Glyphosate at least 1 week prior 2. Till or cultivate to 4-6” depth; DON’T do it when soil is wet; DON’T make soil powdery.

3. If needing to add Phosphorus, lime or sulfur, apply during step 2 4. Allow soil to settle (ideally, gentle rain or light irrigations) 5. Rake soil prior to applying seed: eliminate clods, level as necessary, but scarify entire soil surface; need to create places for grass seeds to lodge 6. Apply Starter Fertilizer and spread grass seed on soil surface Mulching – helps prevent erosion and minimize moisture loss, If using straw, 1 bale per 1,000 sq.ft. (do not remove straw; pray for no wind).

Hydromulch; 1,000 – 1,200 lbs / A on level ground; 1,500 – 2,000 lbs / A on slopes Watering – turf seedlings are very susceptible to desiccation – do not allow seeded areas to dry out. Best to irrigate lightly 2 – 4 times per day, needing only to moisten top 1 – 2”.

AFTER seed germinates, gradually reduce frequency & increase duration of waterings st Mowing – encourages turf to fill in. 1 mowing @ 1.5 – 2” height, then increase mow height to 3” Never remove more than 1/3 of length of grass blades. SHARPEN BLADES OFTEN. Fertility – since you applied moisture 2-4 X / day for several weeks, time to FEED THE BABY. rd Apply 0.75 – 1.0 lbs N / 1,000 sq.ft. @ 4 – 6 weeks after germination (after 3 mowing) and again 4 – 6 weeks later. OK to use regular lawn food (28-4-4, etc.)

Weed Control – not difficult IF you start clean and seed in Aug/ Sept. rd th IF fall seeding, can apply phenoxy herbicides (2,4-D) AFTER 3 or 4 mowing to control perennial & annual broadleaf weeds (up to early November) - To control annual grasses (Crabgrass), apply pre-emergent herbicides in spring (on fall-seeded lawns). IF dormant-seeded OR spring-seeded, avoid pre-emergent st herbicides during 1 year.

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IAH Quiz The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee is pleased to provide you an opportunity to earn CEUs (continuing education units) in each issue of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape News.

The IAH quiz offered in each issue can be completed by anyone who is an “Active” (current) IAH (initial or masters).

Each quiz will be worth a .5 (onehalf) CEU (continuing education unit) for the completion of the bi-monthly quiz with a pass rate of 80%. Over a 2-year period, you could earn up to 6 CEUs if you take and pass every quiz!

The INLA office will grade the quiz.

Questions and answers have been provided by the IAH committee.

Thank you and good luck studying!

The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee Chair - George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery Committee Members - Brian Bunge, LaPorte County Nursery - Wayne Gruber, Gardens on the Prairie - Jim Messmer - Melissa Mravec, Allen Landscape - Jodie Overmyer, Price Nurseries - Dean Ricci, Ricci Landscape Management

Answers: Please contact the INLA office if you would like to receive the answers or find out your results to any previous IAH quiz.

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1) Detailed instructions on how to plant a shrub and with what materials to mulch it, etc. should be stated in both the Technical Specifications and on the Shrub Planting detail drawing.

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A____ the plant species B____ the precise planting location C____ the root condition of the plant D____ the height 3) Which of the following dissolves in water to form a true solution?

A____ Wettable powders B____ Flowables C____ Water dispersible granules D____ Soluble powders 4) Emulsifialble concentrates consist of an oil-soluble active ingredient dissolved in an appropriate oil-based solvent to which is added an emulsifying agent, and this is mixed with water and applied as a spray.

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6) Always induce vomiting if an individual has ingested a pesticide.

A____ True B____ False 7) What does the signal word on a pesticide label indicate?

A____ Effectiveness B____ Toxicity C____ Formulation D____ Compatibility 8) Where would you look on a pesticide label to find out if a pesticide is classified for a Restricted-Use Only?

A____ At the top of the front panel B____ In the agricultural use directions C____ Under the site instructions D____ In the ingredient statement 9) Which of the following formulations requires the most agitation?

A____ Wettable powders B____ Solutions C____ Emulsions D____ Liquid flowables 10) What component of a pesticide product actually controls the pest?

A____ Inert ingredients B____ EPA registration number C____ Active ingredients D____ Instructions for use

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