Upcoming Events / Opportunities

2023 Landscape / Lawn Short Course

December 5 – 7 (Tuesday – Thursday)

Belmont Recreation Center, 1600 Hilliard Road, Henrico VA 23228

Details online at www.vaturf.org

Schedule

Tuesday, December 5

8:00 AM – 3:30 PM

8:30 Intro

8:45 Industry Overview

9:30 Transition Zone Challenges: Stephanie Romelczyk, VCE

10:30 Landscaping Mistakes and Challenges:

Stephanie Romelczyk, VCE

11:30 Weeds in the Landscape (Part One): Jeff Derr, VT

12:30 Lunch (Provided)

1:15 Weeds in the Landscape (Part Two): Jeff Derr, VT

2:00 Break

2:15 Insects in the Landscape: Alejandro Del-Pozo, VT

3:30 End

Wednesday, December 6

8:15 AM – 5:00 PM

8:15 Legislative Issues Across the Nation: Bob Mann, NALP

9:00 Tree Botany and Maintenance: Joel Koci, VSU

11:00 Tree Installation and Maintenance: Joel Koci, VSU

12:00 Lunch (Provided)

12:45 Natives in the Landscape;

DCR’s Nutrient Management Program: Anita Tuttle, DCR

2:00 Keep it Legal: Rules for Fertilizer, Pesticides, etc.:

Gonzalo Ortiz, VT

3:00 Turfgrass Basics and Soil Basics: Mike Goatley, VT

5:00 End

Thursday, December 7

8:15 AM – 4:00 PM

8:15 Working with Environmental Groups: Tom Tracy, VTC

9:00 Horticulture Basics: TBD

10:00 Botany 101: Guy Mussey, VCE retired

12:00 Lunch (Provided)

12:45 Botany 101 (Continued): Guy Mussey, VCE retired

2:45 Pruning, Planting, and Mulching: Guy Mussey, VCE retired

4:00 End

The cost: $360 for members of the VTC

$390 for non-members of the VTC

Join the VTC for $100 (membership good thru December 31, 2024)