Nursery & Landscape Notes Fall 2017 by North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association

Fall 2017 | Vol. 51, No.4

Publication of the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc.

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COMMENTARY President’s Message

NCNLA Executive Vice President’s Message

NCNLA NEWS Member Spotlight: Matthew Sawyer, Bennett’s Creek Nursery

Vendor Spotlight: Jake A. Parrott Insurance

In Memoriam

Future Industry Leaders Awarded Scholarships

Congratulations to New CPPs of 2017

Golf Tournament Helps Fund Scholarship Program

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Legislative Update

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TRENDS & CHALLENGES SHAPING THE IRRIGATION LANDSCAPE 26 Water has been in the news a lot lately. Hurricanes Matthew and Irma caused widespread damage and flooding. An end to the drought in the West brought much-needed relief to those living in California.

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NCNLA Staff Corey Connors Executive Vice President Cody Lewis Director of Finance & Administration Kathryn Stansbury Director of Business Development Kaley Jacobs Manager of Marketing & Communications Hannah Singleton Manager of Professional Development Nursery & Landscape Notes is published quarterly by the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. especially for nursery production, nursery research, interior and exterior maintenance and design build contractors in the landscape industry. The publication is distributed to approximately 1200 horticulture producers, landscape professionals and industry suppliers. NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES is provided as a member service.

Chad Gragg President Robert M. Gragg & Sons Nursery Lenoir, NC

Brad Rollins Past President Fairview Garden Center Raleigh, NC

Paige Moody Arbor Enterprises, Inc. Pittsboro, NC

Jamie Thomas Swift Creek Nursery Clayton, NC Hugh Crump Greenline Designs Charlotte, NC Chris Mitchell Ewing Irrigation and Landscape Supply Garner, NC William Bass Hawksridge Farms Hickory, NC Richard Gant Gant’s Nursery Marion, NC

s 2017 comes to a close we're looking forward to 2018. Fall sales appear to be starting off strong and

Spring looks even better. Word on the street

but the good news is, with shortages come higher prices. I know a lot of our nursery friends are still recovering from Hurricane Matthew; and we all had a scare from Hurricane Irma. NursChad Gragg (with his dogs, Duke and LuLu) Robert M. Gragg & Sons Nursery

erymen are some of the biggest gamblers in the world. We invest hundreds of thousands of dollars in plant material, put it in the ground and hope and pray that Mother Nature is kind to us.

Educational Advisors

Justin Snyder Alamance Community College Graham, NC

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Shanon Spivey Vice President/Secretary/ Treasurer Spivey's Nursery, Inc. Kernersville, NC

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This has been a tough year for many in our industry. At NCNLA we lost a great lady and board member, Lynn McCleneghen. In March, I lost my brother Chris & nephew Cody in an accident. Both worked in our family nursery. I didn't know Hunter Stubbs but from all accounts I've heard he was a great guy. Loss and change are part of life. All we can do is keep memories in our hearts, try to grow from the experience and be thankful for the gifts we are given. This is my last article as your president. It has been an honor and privilege to serve such a great organization! I'm very proud of the direction NCNLA is heading into the future. Everyone should be proud that you have such a great association representing and working for you.

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NCNLA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

North Carolina Makes an Impact on Washington

he scope of North Carolina’s vertically-integrated green industry has always placed our state front and center when it comes to having a voice on a national level. It has been the long-held standard for NCNLA, in conjunction with the North Carolina Green Industry Council, to have significant representation at industry fly-ins in Washington, DC. As a result of the economic downturn, industry-sponsored fly-ins like the former ANLA Legislative Conference understandably became fewer and farther between. The last Legislative Conference was held in 2009, which I remember fondly for a number of reasons (including the fact that I was then responsible for pulling much of it together while a staffer at ANLA). Rumors that I may or may not have provided the “Ten Commandments of Lobbying” in costume could be true…I will neither confirm nor deny. On September 11-13, 2017, AmericanHort held its first-ever DC fly-in since the merger of ANLA and OFA. “Impact Washington” was unique in many ways, none more so than the fact that the event had a very distinct North Carolina flavor. Sen. Thom Tillis was the keynote speaker on Day 1 of the event, sharing his perspective with the group on how Congress can address the industry’s ongoing challenges with finding a reliable, stable and legal workforce. On day 2, the attendees heard from Ray Starling, former General Counsel for the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Tillis Chief of Staff, who now serves as the Special Assistant for Agriculture and Agricultural Trade for President Donald Trump. Despite an uncertain outlook with the weather situation on the ground as Hurricane Irma bore down, North Carolina was well represented at the event. In total, 10 attendees from the state participated in the three day event, including familiar faces joined by three up-and-coming industry leaders: Daniel Currin (Greenscape), Edward Snyder (Greenleaf Services) and Jonathan Richardson (Coastal Floratine). NCNLA’s Board of Directors sponsored their participation in the event with the recently-established Beacon Fund to support supplemental advocacy efforts beyond NCNLA’s participation in NCGIC.

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Both Senate offices, in addition to every House office in the North Carolina delegation, were visited on Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday. The agenda for discussion was robust, particularly when you consider that most of these meetings last for between 15-20 minutes. The issues/message points that we took to Capitol Hill included:

There is a saying in Washington that I have found to be quite true: “if you’re not at the table, then you’re on the menu.”

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NCNLA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Five Minutes with Matthew Sawyer, Bennett’s Creek Nursery

Left: A worker using one of the nursery’s pruning machines. Right: The potting line.

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Principal Matthew Sawyer, CEO Product/Service Wholesale Grower Years in Business 43 Employees 100+

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Number of Years as NCNLA Member 36

Bennett's Creek Nursery is a wholesale grower serving garden centers, contractors and landscapers throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region.

as I go and I am big on setting appointments in my calendar and making them happen.

What led you to a career in the green industry?

Our main product is containerized ornamental plants. We grow from six-inch annuals up to 25 gallon trees. We carry a broad selection of shrubs, perennials, grasses and vines. In addition to plants we also distribute mulch, stone and hardscapes through our five landscape supply yards.

I grew up in this business. My dad worked at the nursery when I was born and our house was next door. I started putting together propagation trays for two dollars an hour when I was 10 years old. At 13 I began working summers and Saturdays during the school year. I worked summers and breaks during college and went full-time right after graduation.

What are your official responsibilities at Bennett’s Creek — and what’s a typical day really like? I’m responsible for planning, project management, follow up and people issues. I start every day by sorting tasks into two lists — those that have to get done vs those that need to get done. Phone calls, texts, emails and in-person interactions are consistent throughout the day. I really focus on the important things and try not to let interruptions derail me too much. I prioritize 10 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | FALL 2017

Aerial view of the nursery.

What is your business best known for?

Why do your customers love you? They like our plant quality, the selection we offer and the relationships they have with our salespeople.

What has been most rewarding part of your career? I’m constantly learning. There is knowledge of plant production that I have absorbed over the years, along with aspects of biology and chemistry. I have learned practical mechanics working with pipes, machinery, construction and electricity. I have gained experience

with sales and marketing, tech support and hardscapes. Lately I’ve been building my understanding of finance, contracts, business planning and working with personnel issues.

What kinds of things keep you up at night? People and labor issues are the biggest challenge.

How does NCNLA benefit your business? It has great marketing opportunities like the Green & Growin’ Marketplace. We also advertise in Nursery & Landscape Notes.

What advice would you give someone that is trying to start a business/career in North Carolina’s green industry?

Matthew Sawyer, CEO

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Participate in industry associations. Our industry is very open to sharing and you will form a network of contacts that you can lean on for advice and support.

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NCNLA VENDOR SPOTLIGHT

IN MEMORIAM

Jake A. Parrott Insurance

It is with great sadness that NCNLA announces the passing of the following industry members, family and friends.

Hunter Stubbs What core values drive your business philosophy? How are they reflected through your relationships with customers and employees? We work with a large number of carriers to ensure that clients have the greatest possible selection of insurance choices. We also provide personalized services so that clients understand their purchases and are always supported.

Jake A Parrott Insurance Agency, Inc. Kinston, NC

We work closely with clients so that we understand their needs, find the right coverages and create solutions that fit best. Once they’re in place we monitor these solutions and keep clients informed. We actively manage risk — which helps diminish the chances that clients will need to use their insurance. If insurance is used and claims are filed, we manage the claims.

Owner/President J. Allen Parrott, Jr. Years in Business 80 NCNLA member since 1987

We’re reachable whenever clients need to get a hold of us; if messages are left we respond promptly. These are just a few of the things that we do to ensure that clients have the best products and services possible.

Number of Employees 16

Who are your core customers? What are the biggest challenges you help them solve? Members of the Jake A Parrot Insurance team (left to right): Ashley Davis, Michelle Batts, Sherry Whaley, Martha Aycock, Cascina Wilson, Shelby Sykes, Allen Parrott, Candy Beaman, Teresa Williams, John Tyndall, Keith Hayes, Heather Hudler and Wayne Turnage.

Our customers are the small businesses that drive the North Carolina economy. From the one-person small business to the medium to large businesses with thousands of employees, we constantly keep our attention focused on their needs.

Tell us about your company’s history — how did it become the business it is today?

What are your most important products and services?

Jake A. Parrott Insurance, Inc., was established by Jacob Allen Parrott in 1937. His son, J. Allen Parrott, Jr., joined the agency in 1969 and took over leadership in 1970. The business grew rapidly and in 1974 James H. Parrott, Allen’s brother, joined the agency. A year later they purchased the business from the founder's wife, Elizabeth H. Parrott, and incorporated at that time.

We have a wide variety of insurance offerings, including home, auto, life and recreational vehicle, as well as employee benefits and bonding. For commercial enterprises, we have a business program with coverages that provide a great deal of protection for a great price.

We get to know our clients at a personal level. That gives us the opportunity to see what they do to make their business run as well as it does and to tailor insurance coverage that will be there when the business owner needs it.

We also offer specific-industry programs for the green industry with coverages unique to different lines of work. If a business is covering its employees we have options that can keep the employees secure and that can help operations run smoothly.

One of our biggest challenges — and rewards — is to affect, positively, the bottom line of our clients. We understand that insurance can be a ‘dirty word,’ but we try really hard to make it a positive relationship.

Our farm program gives any farmer the opportunities he or she needs to stay protected and to run operations without interruption. There are a lot of farms in North Carolina and farming plays a large role in our economy, so this program is of great value to many people.

Thank you, NCNLA members, for your long-time support of our agency. The green industry is full of some very special people. They’re good people who mean a lot to us. We wouldn’t be where we are today, 80 years old, without the support of you, and your business. So, thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

We started as a personal lines agency with an emphasis on farm and crop insurance and grew into a full-service agency. Our look may have changed over the years, but we remain cemented on a firm foundation dedicated to the citizens and businesses of our community and state. Our services reflect that commitment. We have a deeply rooted tradition of providing our clients with the right coverage at the right price.

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Anything else you’d like to share?

B.B. Barns NCNLA member and beloved industry friend, Hunter Lamar Stubbs, who passed away on July 16, 2017 at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville, NC. Stubbs, 47, was a partner at B.B. Barns in Asheville, where he was in charge of the landscape services. He worked to help make the world a more beautiful place through the gardens he created and by constantly seeking ways to encourage and inspire those around him. Stubbs loved sharing his passion for plants and people. He started a popular garden symposium in Asheville, "Speaking of Gardening," which continues on today in its 19th year and features both local and world-renowned garden speakers and authors. His designs, articles and gardens were featured in several publications, including "Southern Living," "Fine Gardening" and "Carolina Gardner." He was a wonderful, loving husband, father and friend; and he will be greatly missed. Born on November 27, 1969 in Gastonia, NC, he was the son of Mary “Prissy” Stubbs Griffin and the late Lamar Frasier Stubbs. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Allen Vance Griffin and sister-in-law, Lynn Hutchins Haney. In addition to his mother, Hunter is survived by his wife of 22 years, Carla Hutchins Stubbs; two sons, Hayden Hunter Stubbs and Carson Hutch Stubbs; a brother, Brian Eugene Stubbs (Sherry); mother and father-in-law, Charles Hubert and Cecile Bonnette Hutchins; brother-in-law, William Clayton Haney, III; as well as two nieces and two nephews.

Evelyn L. Schmidt J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co. Evelyn Schmidt, an active and beloved member of the nursery community and co-founder of J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co., died peacefully on July 6. She and her late husband, J. Frank Schmidt, Jr., co-founded the wholesale tree nursery based in Boring, OR. Upon arrival to Oregon in 1946, the newlyweds planted their first trees on five acres. The nursery eventually expanded to more than 2,500 acres and is known around the world. Evelyn was active in the Oregon Association of Nurseries and the American Association of Nurserymen. She was preceded in death in 2004 by her husband of 58 years, and by their eldest daughter Joyce in 1965. She is survived by twin daughters, Jean Webster (Gordie) and Jan Barkley; and son J. Frank Schmidt III (Barbara). Survivors also include nine grandchildren: Julie Schmidt Rasmussen (David), John Schmidt (Carrie); Gordy Webster (Stephanie), Chad and Ashley Webster; Sarah Barkley Fisher (Paul), Stephanie Barkley Lehl (Keven) and Sam Barkley, Jr. (Natalie). Evelyn doted on her nine great-grandchildren — Laelie, Tirien, Emmalyn, Karielle, Bryn, Barrett, Everlee Joyce, Avery and Jay — and was looking forward to the birth of her tenth.

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MEMBER NEWS: NEWS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

MEMBER NEWS: NEWS CPP

NCNLA Awards Future Industry Leaders through Scholarship Programs

These full-time, two or four-year horticulture students are highlymotivated, deserving individuals who have demonstrated great promise for the future of the industry. NCNLA is pleased to present the scholarship winners for the 2017-2018 academic year. Sophia McCusker After years working in the retail industry, Sophia recently became intrigued in horticulture after she seized the opportunity to work as a private gardener for a one-acre estate. She found the work meaningful and fulfilling, and therefore chose to further her education as a full-time horticulture student at NC State University. She has since become a member of the Horticulture Club, and competed on NCSU’s team at the 2016 National Collegiate Landscape Competition.

Six outstanding students headed back to school this fall with financial assistance from NCNLA’s Horticulture Scholarship programs that recognize and support future industry leaders, the Robert Cagle Memorial Scholarship and the Larry D. Edwards Scholarship. These full-time, two or four-year horticulture students are highly-motivated, deserving individuals who have demonstrated great promise for the future of the industry. NCNLA is pleased to present the scholarship winners for the 2017-2018 academic year.

Robert Cagle Memorial Scholarship Established in 2016, the Robert Cagle Memorial Scholarship supports the continuing education needs of qualified horticultural and landscape students that have earned NCNLA’s Certified Young Plant Professional certification. The scholarship is directly funded from the net proceeds of NCNLA’s Robert Cagle Golf Tournament.

Ethan Jenkins With a farmer grandfather and father, Ethan has been exposed to agriculture and horticulture his entire life; however only discovered his love for plants and interest in the industry a few years ago when he became involved in his local FFA chapter. Since becoming active with FFA, Ethan has not only become a role model for fellow members to look up to, but has won awards and been recognized for high honors at various levels of competition, even placing second in the state on two occasions. In the top 10% of his class, Ethan’s professors praise his academic credentials, leadership skills, work ethic and ability to juggle multiple extracurricular activities – both in and out of the classroom. 14 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | FALL 2017

Ethan graduated this past Spring from West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo, NC. He plans to attend Southeastern Community College in the Fall, then transfer to NC State University to major in agricultural education with a concentration in horticultural sciences.

Larry D. Edwards Scholarship

The Larry D. Edwards Memorial Scholarship, established in 2016 in memory of the founder of Turtle Creek Nursery, seeks to identify and reward exemplary horticulture students in the state of North Carolina.

Elizabeth Carrigan As a 5th generation farmer at her family’s business, Carrigan Farms, LLC., Elizabeth already has about a decade of professional experience working in the green industry. She works full-time at the family business in Iredell county, whether it’s on the 180-acre crop farm, the retail roadside stand or helping with the myriad of agritourism activities offered. Her hard work and real world experience have allowed her to more than double the farm’s income over the past four years through increased marketing efforts and development of new programs. As a student, Elizabeth’s teachers note her as a naturally bright, hard-working role model who is just an overall well-rounded

individual. As a member of multiple honor societies, recipient of numerous scholar awards and a trusted scholastic tutor, it would be safe to say she is academically gifted. Elizabeth just graduated from Mooresville High School in June 2017. She will attend North Carolina State University in the Fall where she will study Horticulture Science.

Shelby Werner Currently enrolled at NC State University as a Horticulture Science major, Shelby was recently selected with 4 other students to represent the university at the Fresh Connections: Floral Miami event this past Summer. Inspired to study horticulture at a young age when she became fascinated with growing plants, Shelby is a bright, dedicated and career-oriented student with a very strong passion for the industry. Shelby works full-time at Beaufort Golf Course during the Summer helping with grounds maintenance and landscaping. Her employer praises her high degree of work ethic and consistent professional and positive attitude. After graduation, Shelby would like to work in a nursery or greenhouse as a production manager.

Currently enrolled in the Agricultural Institute at NC State University majoring in Horiculture Science with a minor in Ornamentals and Landscape Technology, Sophia is expected to graduate in May 2018. Her long-term goal is to own her own business focusing on incorporating edibles into decorative landscapes.

Makayla White The first in her family to go to college, Makayla grew up working hard, long hours on her family’s poultry farm in Taylorsville, NC. Today, she is praised by her teachers at Wilkes Community College for her leadership skills, passion and enthusiasm for course material. She is extremely motivated and motivates others with her dedication and accountability. In addition to producing excellent academic work, Makayla is involved in numerous organizations and

extracurricular activities, including FFA. She is a scholar athlete on the basketball & softball team, and Vice President of the horticulture club. Maykayla is expected to graduate from Wilkes Community College in May 2018, then plans to continue her education at NC State University studying horticulture. She would like to one day teach horticulture or landscape design.

Congratulations to the New CPPs of 2017 North Carolina's green industry gained new Certified Plant Professionals (CPP) during the month of September. The exam was held September 14, 2017 at the NC Arboretum in Asheville, NC.

Congratulations to the following individuals who earned their CPP accreditations.

Robert Alexander, TPS Landscaping

Jacob Darrell Jones

Brooke Doty, Biltmore Estate

Jacob wants to use his education and experience to not only better himself, but to benefit the nursery and landscape industry. He grew up in an agricultural environment in Fuquay Varina, NC where his family has been farming for over 100 years. His passion and love of plants has been engrained in him for as long as he can remember.

Alyssa Hamilton, B.B. Barns, Inc.

Mandy Hensley, Grass Root Gardens

Jeremy King, Snow Creek Landscaping

Reas Krupnow, Grass Root Gardens

Christina Larson, Guilford Garden Center

Sam Lewis, Snow Creek Landscaping

Daniel Loudy, The NC Arboretum

Haley Martin, B. B. Barns Garden Center

Amanda McManaway, The Biltmore Company

Roger Murajda, B. H. Graning Landscapes, Inc.

Christen Plummer

William Prince

Katie Sarachaga, New Garden Landscaping & Nursery

Sage Smith, Biltmore Estate

Laura Willer, Laura Willer Landscape Designs

Jacob’s former employer noted him to be highly knowledge with a love of the industry that is truly impressive for someone his age. Another industry professional describes him as a thoughtful and very respectful individual that is eager to learn and teach. Currently enrolled in the Agricultural Institute at NC State University, Jacob is expected to graduate in May 2018. Jacob’s long-term career goal is to transition his family’s land (currently being farmed for tobacco) into his own native plant nursery, selling a wide range of native trees and perennials and helping to renaturalize our changing urban landscape.

The NCNLA Horticulture Scholarship programs reflect the association’s longstanding commitment to recognizing and rewarding future industry leaders around the state. Recipients are determined through a competitive application process administered by the NCNLA Board of Directors. Applicants are evaluated by numerous factors including scholastic aptitude and industry potential. Work experience within the industry, leadership ability and financial need are also considered when determining scholarship winners. For more information please visit www.ncnla.com/ncnla-scholarships.

Upcoming Dates: CPP Exams

October 6 - Fayetteville, NC

October 26 - Wilson, NC

For information and to register, visit www. ncnla.com or call NCNLA at (919) 816-9119.

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MEMBER NEWS 2017 Robert Cagle Golf Tournament NCNLA held its 2017 Robert Cagle Golf Tournament on Friday, August 25 at the Lochmere Golf Club in Cary, NC. About 40 participants enjoyed a round of golf followed by a casual dinner with their industry peers and friends. The net profit of this event funds the Robert Cagle Memorial Scholarship, which supports the continuing education needs of qualified horticultural and landscape students that have earned NCNLA’s Certified Young Plant Professional certification. The 2017 tournament raised more than $3,000 to support higher education for horticulture students that have obtained the CYPP. Congratulations to all of our winning teams and thank you to all of the players and sponsors who participated in the event this year — your support of our industry and NCNLA is always appreciated.

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NETWORKING

Connecting with peers is an essential part of the G&G agenda. Be sure to take advantage of these “meet-and-greet” opportunities.

GET IN THE GAME Early Bird Register by Dec. 29 & Save!

Education: January 15-17 Marketplace: January 18-19

et your game on this January 15 – 19 at Green & Growin’ 18. Year after year, thousands of horticulture and landscape professionals

EDUCATION

Networking Lunches:

More than 100 hours of top quality training, specialty seminars and interactive workshops fill the G&G ’18 education line-up. Nine Education Tracks — including the new Landscape Design University — feature almost 50 expert sessions. Attendees can choose to attend all the sessions in a single track, or mix-and-match to meet their needs.

Tuesday, January 16 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Wednesday, January 17 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Keynote Breakfast

Wednesday, January 17 8:00 – 9:15 AM

Women in the Green Industry Gathering

Friday, January 19 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

EDUCATION January 15 – 17

and diverse as the industry itself. Everybody wins at the Southeast’s premier industry event. It’s a one-stop-

Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

shop for green industry professionals looking to expand expertise, earn or

MONDAY, JANUARY 15

G&G 18 kicks off on Monday, January 15 with three days of timely, targeted

4,602

1,900

Total Attendees

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

expand your network of peers. Read on for a preview of what we have in store for 2018, and make it a point to check our website, GreenandGrowin.com regularly for the latest updates.

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SPECIALTY CLASSES & CERTIFICATIONS

SPECIALTY CLASSES & CERTIFICATIONS  (See page 20-21 for topics)

Thursday and Friday are all about the Marketplace. It’s a prime opportunity

Every day at G&G is a chance to find fresh thinking, innovative solutions and

Wrap up the evening in the Sheraton North Lobby with drinks and pleasant conversation amongst peers.

Confection Reception

Thursday, January 18

Grab a bite then head back to the Sheraton to enjoy dessert and fellowship with industry professionals.

FREE DRINK ticket on your Registration Badge — attend a Networking event and receive a complimentary beverage of your choice (up to $5). CASH RAFFLE — buy a $10 RAFFLE ticket to support The NCSU Research & Extension Support Fund and get a chance to win up to 10% of total money raised.

Rate of Returning Exhibitors

100

of Exhibitors Surveyed

*Statistics based on G&G 17

Met new customers n Was worth investment of time & money n Would recommend the trade show to others n

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

KEYNOTE ADDRESS Eric Chester

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

EDUCATION TRACKS (See page 22 for topics)

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Networking Lunch

States Represented plus Canada and Australia

MARKETPLACE

January 18 – 19 Special Events Center at the Greensboro Coliseum THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 7:30 AM – 9:00 AM

NCNLA Membership Breakfast & Annual Meeting

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

GREEN & GROWIN’ MARKETPLACE

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

Companies Attended

tive workshops, specialty classes – plus two dynamic Keynote presentations.

exhibiting companies on the tradeshow floor last year.

Education Sponsor:

(See page 20-21 for topics)

education. This year’s program is packed with CEU-infused seminars, interac-

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Wednesday, January 17

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8:30 AM - 7:30 PM

NC Sod Producers Association Annual Meeting

9:30 AM – 5:00 PM

EDUCATION TRACKS (See page 23 for topics)

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NC Green Industry Council Annual Meeting

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

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Johnson Nursery & Proven Winners Session

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EDUCATION

January 15 – 17 Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

Specialty Classes and Certifications Gain marketable skills and career-boosting credentials. Sign up soon. Class size is limited.

MONDAY, JAN. 15

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8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Landscape Budgeting and Estimating Workshop 8:30 AM – 4:20 PM North Carolina Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board Review Course

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8:30 AM – 4:00 PM Pesticide License Class & Test

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**Class is limited to 100 people — you must be pre-registered to attend**

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Core Safety Training and NC laws Lunch break Continue session

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Ornamental and Turf grass Training Lunch break NC Pesticide Applicators Licensing Exam (given by NCDA)

** You have to pay for the exam separately**

Instructor: Cliff Ruth, NC Cooperative Extension Service

Day 1: Monday, Jan. 15 8:30 AM – Noon 1:00 – 4:20 PM

Day 2: Tuesday, Jan. 16 8:30 AM – Noon 1:00 – 4:20 PM

Instructor: Joe Neal, NC State University This 1/2 day, hands-one workshop offers training on how to identify weeds and how to develop a landscape weed management plan.

Class 1– Landscape Design and Construction Class 2 – Landscape Math, Plan Reading Concepts, and Practice Class 3 – Basic Professional Horticulture Principles Class 4 – Landscape Business Planning, Practices, Landscape Contractor Laws, and Minimum Standards

This workshop will be based on real-world information and scenarios. Instructor: Marcus vandeVliet, MV Enterprises

Day 1: Monday, Jan. 15 8:00 AM – Develop a budget specifically for 5:00 PM your company, projected for 2018 — including budgets for sales, production costs and recovering overhead. Key financial ratios will be reviewed and compared to industry standards. You’ll be able to use this budget to project your company’s monthly cash flow and to develop an overhead recovery method.

Day 2: Tuesday, Jan. 16 8:00 AM – Estimate a landscape project using 5:00 PM your company's costs and overhead — including labor, materials, equipment and subcontractor costs. You’ll also determine the recovered overhead and profit amount. All attendees will submit a bid and the prices will be shared anonymously.

Day 3: Wednesday, Jan. 17 8:30 AM – Noon 1:00 – 5:30 PM

**This class includes the Weeds of Southern Turf grass book by Tim Murphy. **

Review NC Landscape Contractor’s Licensing Exam (given by NCLCLB) ** You have to pay for the exam separately**

2. Broaden, evaluate and recognize the knowledge of individuals who have completed the course successfully and passed an exam.

*CEUs will be available. See brochure for final details.

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All programs take place at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

EDUCATION SCHEDULE

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EDUCATION SCHEDULE

Build and Expand Your Skills, Learn Best Business Practices, Earn CEUs!

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

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EDUCATION IN THE DIRT TRACKS

9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17 8:00 AM – 9:15 AM

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LANDSCAPE DESIGN UNIVERSITY

UP AT NIGHT

New Plant Twists on Old Classics!

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM 11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

THROUGH THE PIPES Trees and Tree Management Provided by NC Urban Forestry Council

TBD Tim Smith

Irrigation Technician Career Path Kurt Thompson, Steve Rimar, Rick Simzyk

Let Go to Get More! Denise Ryan

Basic Irrigation Troubleshooting Rick Arena

NETWORKING LUNCHEON Shrubs & Trees for This One's for the Birds: Pollinators & Other Wildlife Attracting Wildlife to Your Nancy Lee Adamson, PhD Garden Bryce Lane

Keeping Your Best Employees Denise Ryan

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Landscape Weed Management Calendar Joe Neal

Plant Picks That Please Clients C.L. Fornari

Don't Allow the Economy to Drive your Business! Tim Smith

Irrigation Design Concepts Rick Arena

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

Emerging Pest Forum: Crape Myrtle Scale is Headed Your Way!

Annuals That Deliver C.L. Fornari

Managing the Tax Monster Ken Martin

Water Conservation Practices Bert Wood, Rain Bird; John Holmes

The Best Native Plants for the Southeast Larry Mellicamp

Online Reputation Management Irrigation Technician Business David McBee Concepts Kurt Thompson, Mike Yarussi

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

KEYNOTE BREAKFAST Bryce Lane

EDUCATION BACK AT THE OFFICE TRACKS 9:30 AM – 10:20 AM

Business Acquisition: Buying Without the Bank Dana Massey, Doug Chapman

10:30 AM – 11:20 AM

Employment Law Overview Emily Hinesley

ON THE LAWN

Gardening Trends for Your Outdoor Living Space Maria Zampini

Keeping ‘Em Alive: Care for Mature Trees in a Changing World Katie Rose Levin

Understanding Pesticide Fate in the Turf Environment / Turf Weed Management for Lawn Care Operators Travis W. Gannon, Ph.D.

Management Strategies for the Emerald Ash Borer Kelly Oten

Soil Fertility Management for Successful Lawns and Landscapes David H. Hardy, Ph.D.

11:30 AM – 12:45 PM

Retailers (and Suppliers!): Buckle Up, We're Re-Inventing Garden Retail! Ian Baldwin

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NETWORKING LUNCHEON

1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Risk Management The Foodscape Builders Mutual Revolution Insurance Rep. Brie Arthur

Drones in Landscaping and Nurseries: Data Collection and Analysis GoUnmanned Rep.

Plant Diagnostics 101 Mike Munster

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Employee Accountability Marcus vandeVliet

So What’s the Big Deal about Green Infrastructure and Functional Landscapes? Debbie Hamrick

Emerging Pests/Threats/ Treatment Within the Horticulture Industry Joy Goforth

Pruning Standard to Maintain Controlling Difficult Insect Landscape Trees Pests in Warm and Cool Bruce Fraedrich Season Turf  Rick L. Brandenburg, Ph.D.

Bring Your Living Walls to Life Leslie Herndon

Q&A: Bring Questions to the Consultant Ian Baldwin

Right Plant, Right Place Jennifer Rall

Landscaping in Small Spaces: Big Ideas for “Little” Gardens Bryce Lane

First Person Scouter: Learn the Basics of Pest and Plant Disease Identification.

Using i-Tree Design to Improve the Functionality of Your Landscape Plan Leslie Moorman

4:00 PM – 4:50 PM

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AROUND THE CANOPY

Advanced Irrigation Troubleshooting Jeff Flemming, Rick Simzyk

3:00 PM – 3:50 PM

*CEUs will be available. See brochure for final details.

LANDSCAPE DESIGN OUT IN THE NURSERY UNIVERSITY

Leasing vs. Owning Jay Darden

*CEUs will be available. See brochure for final details.

Disease Management Strategies for Cool and Warm Season Turf Jim Kerns, Ph.D.

Developing Preventative Pesticide Strategies for Cool and Warm Season Turf Pests Matt Martin

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Bryce Lane Breakfast with Bryce Bryce Lane is a three-time Emmy Award winning television personality, NC State University Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor Emeritus and a nationally accomplished garden speaker. Bryce teaches both large and small courses for horticulture majors and non-majors. In the past 30+ years, he has taught more than 20,000 students. He has received numerous local, regional and national teaching awards and is frequently invited to speak at workshops and symposia across the country — about teaching as well as horticulture and gardening. He is the former host and producer of the UNC TV public television show, “In the Garden with Bryce Lane,” which ran for eleven seasons and still airs on North Carolina Public Television.

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Defining and Sizing Your Team for Profit Tim Smith 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Lunch 10:15 - 11:15 AM

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Trends & Challenges Shaping the Irrigation Landscape

By John Farner, Irrigation Association

eonardo da Vinci once said, “water is the driver of nature.” While the statement holds true today, water has become the driver of much more, including public policy. Water is all around us; but only a small percentage of it is available to us for drinking and other uses, including irrigation. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, residential outdoor water use across the United States accounts for nearly nine billion gallons of water each day, mainly for landscape irrigation. The average U.S. household uses more water outdoors than most American homes use for showering and washing clothes combined. Water has been in the news a lot lately. Hurricanes Matthew and Irma caused widespread damage and flooding. An end to the drought in the West brought much-needed relief to those living in California. We’ve seen deregulation of water policies put in place by President Obama; and now, President Trump’s budget proposal would eliminate federal funding for many environmental programs, including WaterSense.

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Number of states in each category Shortage category Statewide 40 out of 50 state water managers expect water shortages under average conditions in some portion of their states over the next decade.

2013 1

Regional

Local

None

No Response 2 or uncertain Sources: GAO analysis of state water managers’ responses to GAO survey; Map Resources (map).

Legislation and regulations that will shape water policy for many years ahead is being created at the federal and state levels. The irrigation, landscape and agricultural industries are at the forefront of our nation’s water debate and discussions. Policies addressing water quantity and quality affect how we run our businesses. We need to understand this, engage with our elected leaders, stand behind the benefits of our industry and do what we can to efficiently use this precious resource: water. As professionals in the irrigation industry, we are fortunate in that we have a good story to tell. It’s about bringing to life plants from seeds — taking drops of water and efficiently applying them to living, breathing plants that not only increase our quality of life, but also clean our environment. This is a story that we need to do a better job telling to our customers, policymakers, regulators and the public.

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Challenges Facing Irrigation

Plants need water to grow. Sometimes we receive too much water and need to manage it appropriately and sometimes we receive too little water and, again, need to manage what we have available appropriately. Even in “normal” times, there is a battle for the control of water. The conflict between different water users over our water resources will continue to get more difficult over time. Our industry needs to be prepared as the demand for water for human consumption, environmental purposes, agriculture and landscape irrigation increases. Educating the public about the value of our landscapes is something we need to address head-on. Far too often I hear, “the most efficient irrigation is no irrigation,” and “we should just have native plants in landscapes that do not require irrigation.” There have even been proposals in a few states to shut off water access to nurseries and greenhouses during times of drought.

Source: EPA

Every Drop Counts U.S. households use 29 billion gallons of water every day. Nine billion gallons — more than a third of the daily total — is outdoor residential use, mainly landscape irrigation. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) WaterSense program helped Americans save 2.1 trillion gallons of water over the course of a decade by offering simple ways to reduce water use.

A single household with an automatic landscape irrigation system that isn't properly maintained and operated can lose up to 25,000 gallons of water annually.

Replacing a standard clock timer with an EPA WaterSense labeled irrigation controller can save a homeowner nearly 7,600 gallons of water a year.

Set individual zones in an automatic irrigation system based on the type of sprinkler, sun or shade exposure, and the soil type for the specific area.

The EPA publication “Water Smart Landscaping” includes this recommendation for homeowners: “Consult a professional: A certified irrigation professional can design, install, maintain and/or audit your system to ensure optimal efficiency and that you are using the proper amount of water to maintain a healthy landscape.” For more facts and ideas worth sharing, visit epa.gov/watersense/landscaping-tips.

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Total Water Applied* by NC Irrigated Horticultural Farms in 2013 * shown in acre-feet equivalent units

Farm class by annual sales (000) < $150

$150 > $350

$350 > $1000

$1,000 >

All Farms

798

366

632

5,308

7,104

11.2%

5.2%

8.9%

74.7%

Applied Water (acre-feet) Distribution

Source: USDA, NASS, FRIS (2013) data summarized by USDA, Economic Research Service.

Under protection

How irrigation is regulated in California is completely different from Connecticut, which is completely different from North Carolina.

In the open

Operations

Square Feet

Irrigated Square Feet

Operations

Square Feet

Irrigated Square Feet

Floriculture & Bedding Crops

536

23,011,025

187

414

411

Nursery Crops

247

7,553,105

369

8406

4041

2599

1,783

Source: FRIS (2013,) U.S. Agricultural Census (2012)

The nursery, landscape and irrigation industries understand this and we are making strides in getting this story out.

Trends Among the States

Irrigated Horticultural Operations in North Carolina: 2013 (Selected Crops)

Sod

Without healthy plants, our communities, our air and our environment would suffer. All of the investment localities are making in green infrastructure and the reliance on healthy plants and soil will be lost if those plants were to be lost due to lack of water.

We are seeing many states move toward incentives for irrigation technologies, rather than mandates. Incentives are generally accepted on a bipartisan basis — they drive economic growth for companies selling the technologies being incentivized. The mandates for certain technologies used in landscape irrigation are now coming from codes (plumbing codes, building codes, etc.) The Irrigation Association is working with organizations like NCNLA, NCGIC and CIA to determine what works best for states like North Carolina when these national codes are considered for local implementation. This has been the biggest challenge our industry has faced on the regulatory level in the past five years. Also, we are seeing challenges facing the “scope of practice” for irrigation contractors. North Carolina is fortunate in that there is a license for irrigation contractors. In the majority of states, this is not the case. In states without an irrigation contractor license,

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trades such as plumbers, landscape architects and in some cases engineers want to regulate the irrigation industry. Some states, such as Illinois and Connecticut, require the irrigation contractor to practice under both a plumbing and an irrigation license. Whether states are looking to deregulate the irrigation contractor license or make irrigation part of another license, this issue is at the top of mind for the industry. Finally, alternative water sources and their use in agriculture and landscape irrigation is a growing issue we are facing in many states. Just recently, Colorado started allowing its residents to install rain barrels on their properties for personal use. Many water providers are investing large amounts of money to upgrade infrastructure to bring non-potable water to locations with large irrigation projects, thus saving money on the energy side for treatment.

John Farner is the Government and Public Affairs Director for the Irrigation Association.

Access to potable water for irrigation is decreasing by the day. The irrigation industry must come to terms with this and offer solutions for the use of alternative water sources in landscapes and in some cases agriculture. While many of these challenges and trends seem grim, the future of the irrigation industry is bright. New technologies in the marketplace are nothing short of amazing. The ability to control exactly how much water is applied to a plant from your cell phone on the other side of the world is just one incredible example — and the tip of the iceberg. Not only are we saving water through efficiencies, our plants, soil and environment are healthier for it. I’m excited to see what’s next for our industry. FALL 2017 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 31

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Provided by NCNLA and AmericanHort as a Lighthouse Program partner benefit. For the latest information about these and other federal legislative concerns, visit AmericanHort.org

Horticulture Industry Leaders Hit Capitol Hill

Impact Washington, AmericanHort’s two-day advocacy summit, brought over 100 attendees — representing 23 states as well as Canada — to Washington, D.C. to advocate on critical issues affecting the industry. The fortuitous early September timing gave attendees an opportunity to give direct input into ongoing Congressional deliberations on pivotal issues, such as workforce, labor, and tax reform, research and innovation and several Farm Bill priorities. Ultimately, attendees met with over 150 Congressional offices during the two-day event.

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Participants also heard from a range of influential public officials. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) opened the summit with a passionate

and, at times, humorous speech highlighting his business and political career and thoughts on how the nation must proceed with modernizing its immigration system and visa programs. Representative Rodney Davis, who chairs the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research, was introduced by Traci Dooley of the event’s lead sponsor Hortica Insurance. Davis spoke on House dynamics in these rather tumultuous times and described how the Farm Bill is coming together. Former Mexican ambassador to the United States Arturo Sarukhan provided the event’s keynote. In 45 minutes of fascinating and fact-filled remarks, he summarized how the U.S. and Mexico’s relationship has evolved over the last 30 years to become a deeply interdependent economic and security

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partnership. That relationship is now under great strain, and Sarukhan detailed how Mexican public opinion of the U.S., generally very favorable over time, has plummeted to record lows. However, he seemed hopeful that the two countries would regain stable relationship footing, if only because there is so much shared interest and the stakes are so high. Ray Starling, Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade, and Food Assistance, outlined the top agricultural priorities for his team, which include addressing agriculture’s workforce dilemmas, expanding trade and providing regulatory relief. In order to prepare horticulture’s citizen lobbyists for their Congressional meetings, AmericanHort staff were joined by our attorneys and advisors at CJ-Lake LLC, K-Coe Isom and DC Legislative & Regulatory Services. Detailed issue briefings covered workforce and immigration reform issues, tax reform, and research, innovation and the Farm Bill. Impact Washington was a major success and a big step in advancing the AmericanHort legislative and policy agenda and advocacy efforts. Special thanks to all who made it a priority to attend, to our sponsors who helped ensure a high-quality yet affordable experience, and to the 13 state nursery and landscape association grassroots partners who joined us and helped coordinate their state delegations for successful visits. FALL 2017 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 33

AmericanHort Board Member Hosts Secretary of Agriculture AmericanHort board member Mark Sellew, his wife and business partner Lisa, their family and staff hosted Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on August 31 as part of a nationwide “Back to Our Roots” bus tour. Sellew is the President and owner of Prides Corner Farms in Lebanon, Connecticut.

from regulatory reform and lack of insurance options, to one issue that resonates deeply in the horticulture community: the immense challenges growers face finding enough workers. Diane Karabin, representing the Connecticut Greenhouse Growers’ Association, told the

Norwich Bulletin that finding workers was one of the most pressing issues for association members. “It’s extremely hard to get laborers on farms,” she told the publication. “I think we’re all waiting on the immigration laws to change to make it easier to have migrant workers.”

The stop was host to one of three listening sessions in the area to gather input on the 2018 Farm Bill and how to increase rural prosperity. U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal along with Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy also attended. “It was a real honor to host Secretary Perdue, to better acquaint him with the nursery businessand have a great conversation on the issues facing us,” said Sellew. Over 40 farmers and agricultural leaders from across the state attended the listening session, where topics of discussion ranged

AmericanHort Board Member Hosts Secretary- Secretary Perdue with the Sellew family at Prides Corner Farms

Secretary Sonny Perdue

Transferring high-value land and other business assets to the next generation can be a big challenge in our industry. It’s no surprise that in addition to cash accounting for nurseries, the estate tax was a major point of interest and discussion at the recent Impact Washington advocacy summit. As Congress grapples with how to advance tax reform, AmericanHort recently joined similarly-interested organizations on a Family Business Coalition letter to top Congressional leaders urging them to include full estate tax repeal as a component of a tax reform push. Stay tuned as the effort continues to take shape!

H-2B Visa Cap Unresolved in Short-Term Spending Deal

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AmericanHort continues to encourage Congress to include H-2B cap relief in the final fiscal 2018 appropriations bill that will be negotiated by the House and Senate. We are also looking at other potential legislative vehicles for H-2B cap relief and will continue to fight hard on behalf of our members. In addition, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 19 that it will reject any cap-subject H-2B petitions received after September 15. Under the authority provided to it by the fiscal 2017 appropriations law, USCIS made 15,000 additional H-2B visas available on July 19. According to USCIS, the agency received requests for 13,534 workers under the July final rule.

Early research focused on the basics of boxwood blight management, such as fungicide efficacy studies and cultivar resistance evaluations. Recent focus areas have included (but are not limited to) long distance spread of the disease, pathogen survival in soil, insect transmission, biological control agents, risk mapping and disease forecasting, temperature impacts on disease development and pathogen survival, impacts of mulch in landscapes on disease development and the use of heat therapy in boxwood propagation. All this research brings all sorts of new information; and with much of the research still in progress, it will keep on coming. Another new resource available is a very thorough literature review of resistant boxwood varieties compiled by Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gurel. Much work still lies ahead but we are making progress.

211-198. The bill continues H-2B regulatory reforms but does not include a returning worker exemption or any other type of cap relief. Under a continuing resolution, Congress has until December 8 to negotiate a final fiscal 2018 spending package.

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sources, including direct industry funding through HRI’s grants program, the IR-4 Ornamental Horticulture Program administered by USDA-NIFA, the USDA-ARS Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative, and Farm Bill Section 10007 funds administered by USDA-APHIS. Section 10007 alone has allocated nearly $3 million towards boxwood blight solutions.

Whitefly Task Force Meets

The Whitefly biotype Q Task Force (WTF-Q) coordination council met recently in Florida to discuss future direction. The coordination council is made up of two representatives each from the industry, the regulatory community and the research community, as well as a USDA-APHIS coordinator. AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) co-chair the industry part of the coordination council. The WTF-Q, including state regulators and the National Plant Board (NPB), unanimously agree that biotype Q remains unregulated at this time. The group will continue to work

to ensure a transparent, national common approach by state plant regulatory agencies. A primary focus of the group will include education and outreach. All participants agreed that the green industry is at a critical juncture with regard to responsibly managing biotype Q to prevent spread to vegetable and cotton production. The group will concentrate on promoting best management practices for whitefly biotype Q in the green industry and encouraging other industries (such as vegetable and cotton) to be prepared in the event of Q infestation. Finally, the researcher community will continue to evaluate current and proposed

Boxwood Blight Nursery Prevention Best Practices Revised

AmericanHort and the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), in conjunction with the National Plant Board (NPB), are pleased to announce that Boxwood Blight Best Management Practices, version 2.0 is now available! The original version was published in 2012 on the heels of the discovery of boxwood blight in North Carolina the year prior. HRI quickly established a fund dedicated to boxwood blight research, and a boxwood blight working group composed of industry leaders and state regulatory representatives convened to develop prevention strategies. The original Boxwood Blight Best Management Practices document was produced out of this collaboration. Since then, a slew of new research has been underway. Resources to support these research efforts have come from several

More Trees, Please

We’ve all long known that trees make our cities and communities more liveable. A new study puts numbers to the benefits of urban trees in the world’s largest cities. The study, led by Dr. Theodore Endreny of the State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry in Syracuse, examined the ecosystem service benefits provided by trees in megacities around the world. These megacities are home to nearly 10% of the world’s population. The study found that trees contribute a value of more than $500 million per year in each city, which equates to about $35 for each and every resident. The study also estimates that these benefits could be doubled if megacities seek to establish trees throughout their potential area of cover.

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management practices. For example, efficacy of new insecticides will be tested against Q.

able when their employment authorization documents expire.

In 2005, the green industry got its first introduction to whitefly biotype Q after control failures were reported in poinsettia production. In 2007, the first task force was created by USDA-APHIS, with the primary objective of regulatory harmonization among states. These efforts were successful.

There is widespread sympathy for the plight of the “dreamers,” as they have become known. So it’s no surprise the announcement was met swiftly with a firestorm of criticism, including from the business and higher education communities and some Republican members of congress. Economists were also quick to rebut Attorney General Jeff Sessions’ specious claim that DACA recipients have deprived hundreds of thousands of Americans from jobs. Others defended that the administration’s “unwind” approach was preferable to leaving the program vulnerable to a court challenge threated by the attorneys general of about 10 states, led by Texas.

The 2016 season proved to be pivotal for Q. It was the first year that biotype Q populations were found established in the landscape outside greenhouse and nursery production facilities. Populations of Q in landscapes were found again in 2017. Their close proximity to vegetable production combined with the increase in vegetable transplant production in the green industry (and therefore greater chances for Q infestations on transplants) and concern over potentially conflicting state regulatory actions prompted USDA-APHIS to reconvene the task force in late 2016.

What does Trump Action to “Unwind” DACA Mean for Horticulture? On September 25, the Trump administration announced that it will rescind the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)

program, phasing it out over the next six months. Administration officials emphasized that this approach allows Congress an opportunity to resolve the fate of DACA recipients. The DACA program allowed qualifying undocumented individuals brought to the U.S. as children to obtain relief from deportation and the opportunity to acquire temporary authorization to work in the U.S. Nearly 800,000 individuals have received protection from deportation under the program. An estimated 89% of those individuals are in the workforce. While only a small percentage are believed to be employed in agriculture and horticulture, through many conversations with employers we know that some DACA recipients are key employees. Absent a longer-term resolution, these individuals will no longer be legally employ-

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Key technical details of how the program will be phased out can be found in the Department of Homeland Security’s memorandum, “Fact Sheet: Rescission Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals” (www.dhs.gov/news-releases/press-releases). “The big looming question is this: will the announced action finally serve as a catalyst that prompts Congress to address DACA and perhaps other long-deferred elements of immigration reform?”

GREEN INDUSTRY UPDATE GIC Participates in IMPACT Washington

Several representatives from the North Carolina Green Industry Council attended IMPACT Washington in September – a two-day advocacy summit hosted by AmericanHort where green industry business owners and leaders can take action in Washington, D.C. Many meetings were had, topics discussed and impacts made — with Sen. Richard Burr (R-NC); Sen.Thom Tillis (R-NC); Special Assistant to the President for Agriculture, Trade and Food Assistance Ray Starling; Rep. Representative David Rouzer (R-NC-7) and several others. GIC representatives focused on three main areas:

Labor Reform (H2A, H2B cap relief, document-challenged workers and the more than six million unfilled jobs in the United States [many in ag-related and landscape/green industries)

Tax Reform (cash accounting vs accrual accounting, S corp vs C corp and estate tax support)

Farm Bill support (Specialty Crop Block Grant Program, Specialty Crop Research Initiative and the Clean Plant Program)

These issues are vital to the green industry and the NC economy as a whole. We must continue to educate lawmakers, influencers and the public to find solutions to problems and make changes.

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Save the Date: 2018 Annual Member Meeting

GIC will once again have its annual meeting in January at the Koury Convention Center in Greensboro, NC, in conjunction with Green & Growin’ 2018. For details, visit greenandgrowin.com.

GIC’s Defensive Actions Keep 2017 Legislative Session Favorable for Green Industry

The end of June brought the official end of the 2017 Legislative Session at the North Carolina General Assembly. Overall it was a defensive, but ultimately favorable, session for the NC Green Industry Council (GIC) in monitoring, evaluating the potential impact of legislation and meeting to suggest improvements in bill language. The following are the House and Senate bills that proved important to the interests of GIC members and a report on how they fared: Sales Tax — The tax law changes that were enacted in 2016 essentially made most (but not all) landscaping services and related work exempt, but there were some gray areas in the language. SB628, among other things, attempted to clarify those gray areas. The exemptions that GIC secured in the 2016 legislation remain intact, but some of the clarifications, specifically irrigation service and landscape lighting service, are now defined as taxable services. Hopefully this will be the last tax bill for a while dealing with the sales tax treatment of landscaping, hardscaping, lighting and irrigation work by green industry businesses. (Note: GIC is not qualified to give tax compliance advice and each company that has specific questions should consult their CPA for their specific situation.) Licensing Boards — After much work by the GIC during the off season with the Landscape Contractors’ and Irrigation Contractors’ Licensing Boards, the General Assembly took no action this session to do away with or combine these licensing boards. Hurricane Relief — NCNLA, NC Farm Bureau and GIC continue to work the NC Department of Agriculture in hopes that some of the $20 million in the recently allocated relief fund can be made available to directly help green industry businesses that suffered damage and losses due to Hurricane Matthew.

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Immigration — Multiple bills relating to immigration were introduced that could directly affect GIC member businesses. All of these bills passed their respective houses and are eligible to be heard in the 2018 short legislative session.

HB35: Sponsored by Rep. Millis (R-Onslow/Pender Co.), Rep. Cleveland (R-Onslow Co.) and others, HB35 increases the number of employers who are required to participate in the Federal E-Verify program and repeals the current exemption for temporary employees. The current exemption of 25 employees would be reduced to 15. HB113: Sponsored by Rep. Cleveland and Rep. Millis, HB113 seeks to create a private cause of action to remedy local government noncompliance with state immigration laws. HB306: Sponsored by Rep. Cleveland and Rep. Millis, HB306 requires all contractors and subcontractors doing business with the state, or any political subdivision of the state, to use E-Verify. SB145: Sponsored by Sen. Sanderson (R- Carteret/Craven/Pamlico Co.), SB145 deletes the current law where certain documents can be used by law enforcement to assist in determining the identity or residency of a person. Other provisions seek to insure that local governments and UNC institutions comply with state laws relating to immigration.

GIC will closely follow, evaluate and remain engaged with other interested partners on these bills in the 2018 Short Legislative Session. Regulatory Reform Bill — SB131 was a comprehensive collection of regulatory reform initiatives. Section 3.12 (G.S.143214.7(b2) exempts landscaping materials

from the storm water management requirement. SB131 passed and was signed into law May 4, 2017. (For details, visit: http://www. ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/Senate/PDF/ S131v7.pdf and search for section 3.12.)

ally, all the different green industry careers are working in silos; the industry needs to work together and come up with a common message. He encouraged the participants in the room to be bold, to tell customers what the green industry does and why it’s so important and embrace sustainable solutions – products, services and opportunities to help create sustainable landscapes.

PAC Fundraiser

Fall is for planting, so now is the time to sow financial funds to harvest for political needs in 2018 – when legislative issues like labor and immigration will pop up. GIC is holding an online fundraiser this October through November. Help us reach our goal to raise $5,000 to support legislators who are friendly to the green industry – ultimately strengthening our ability to be an influential participant in NC policy that affects the green industry. Your personal contribution to the GIC PAC helps us make contributions, on behalf of GIC member organizations, to elect and re-elect legislators who understand and support our issues and concerns. It is critical that we support legislators who recognize and support North Carolina’s green industry. If every member contributes a little – $10 to $25 – we can accomplish a lot. Look for upcoming GIC PAC Fundraiser details and tallies on www.ncgreenindustrycouncil. com and in your association’s eNews.

Annual Water Symposium — Another Sold-Out Event

Here are highlights from the sessions:

At the 7th Annual NCGIC Water Symposium, GIC President Jonathan Richardson (left) presented the 2017 Blue Green Innovator of the Year Award to the City of Raleigh’s Public Utilities Department for its water conservation efforts since North Carolina's 2007 drought. Raleigh’s Edward Buchan (right) accepted the honor.

Landscape Supply in Phoenix, AZ and future President of the Irrigation Association, kicked off the day of education with a look at the history of water in the green industry. Irrigation systems have come a long way from all-rubber underground systems in the 1950s to water management on our smart phones today. Unfortunately, as much as 50 percent of the water we use outdoors is wasted from inefficient watering methods and systems. It’s up to the green industry to find and teach a better system of design, installation and maintenance.

The 7th Annual NCGIC Water Symposium was held June 22 at the McKimmon Center in Raleigh. A sold-out crowd heard ten dynamic presenters from across the country speak about projects and ideas focused on “Water in the Performance Landscape.”

Gorowitz believes sustainability — the ability to meet our needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs — provides new opportunities and will be the green industry’s disruption; the interruption of traditional practices that lead to positive change.

The Future of Sustainability — Keynote Speaker Warren Gorowitz, Vice President of Sustainability at Ewing Irrigation and

He pointed out the green industry has already been making sustainable efforts; people just don’t talk about it that way. Addition-

New Ways to Develop Projects — The conference presenters showed how new and innovative thinking and collaboration can lead to sustainable landscapes: The City as Ecology — By 2030 there will be five billion people living in urban areas. Kevin Nunnery, a Senior Ecologist at Biohabitats, showed how existing vacant lands can be evaluated and set aside strategically by municipalities for green infrastructure in the future. North Carolina Museum of Art — Dan Gottlieb and Rachel Woods showed the evolution of the museum’s land from a prison to a museum and park with a vision to connect: people, art and nature. In addition to the sustainable practices they have already implemented, they’ve partnered with

Wildlands Engineering to restore streams to benefit the entire area. Montgomery Co. RainScapes Program — Ann English showed how collaboration between the Department of Environmental Protection and the local government in Rockville, MD, in developing small scale green infrastructure – rain gardens, conservation landscaping, permeable paver retrofits, etc. – on private property is helping watershed restoration. The Hidden Value of Landscapes — Zachary Johnson of Colorado State University quantified the value of using three percent of Colorado’s water for landscapes, despite drought. The huge ROI includes increased air quality, better storm water management, reduced in crime, improved child development, better health/fitness and an increase in ambient air temperature. Turfgrass in the Sustainable Landscape — Dr. Grady Miller of North Carolina State University (NCSU) explained how properly managing turf and lawn (selection, watering, fertilization, mowing and pesticide use) can reduce inputs, add value for clients and create spaces that not only look nice but also add landscape and site level functionality.

Sustainable Landscape Development Resources — Barbara Deutsch of the Landscape Architecture Foundation in Washington, DC, reviewed the resources available on www.LandscapePerformance.org and encouraged participation. The site is an online portal for a set of initiatives to build the capacity to achieve sustainability and transform the way landscape is considered in the design and development process. NCSU Update — Dean Richard Linton reported on the growth of NCSU’s College of Agriculture & Life Sciences over the past five years and new agricultural initiatives that are helping North Carolina. Overall, fundraising is up, the department is growing again after taking a loss in faculty and students when the College of Sciences was reconfigured and CALS continues to work on big ideas to establish the world’s foremost Plant Sciences Enterprise. Thank You Committee and Sponsors — GIC sincerely thanks Committee Chair Debbie Hamrick, NC Farm Bureau Federation, for her tireless efforts and dedication to develop the program, Honorary Chairs Jill and John Hoffman of Hoffman Nursery, the GIC staff for their hard work to facilitate the event and the 2017 Sponsors for their support to help make this a quality, must-attend, event.

Summer May Be Over, But Smart Irrigation Is Always a Good Idea A proclamation by Governor Roy Cooper once again designated July “Smart Irrigation Month” for North Carolina. GIC has advocated successfully for this proclamation since 2010. It recognizes the importance of efficient outdoor water use and the responsibility of all North Carolinians to use water wisely. July is typically a peak month for water usage for irrigation in North Carolina, but tremendous potential exists to reduce that through proven water-saving technologies and effective irrigation management practices all year round. GIC encourages all green industry professionals to visit the GIC website for downloadable brochures to educate their customers about water-wise gardening, watering tips for lawn and landscape and smart irrigation technologies and hardware. 38 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | FALL 2017

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rape Myrtle trees in North Carolina have a new pest, the Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (CMBS). It was first discovered in the United States in 2004 in Texas. By August 2016, when it was detected in North Carolina, it had also spread to 15 other states. In North Carolina, it was first found in the city of Mooresville, in Iredell County just north of Charlotte, in a landscape setting. CMBS was determined to be well established at the time of its discovery, leading researchers to believe it to have been in the state for an extended period of time already.

Adult female CMBS produce a felt type substance around their bodies and lay between 100-350 eggs under the felt. Like other scale insects, the female body shortens to make room for eggs as they are produced. When eggs hatch, small pink nymphs, or “crawlers,” emerge. As these crawlers age, their color can range from pink to brown or grayish. Both adult females and nymphs bleed pink when crushed. Only the adult males are winged, to be able to fly and impregnate female CMBS.

Crape Myrtle Bark Scale (Acanthococcus =Eriococcus) is native to Asia and can live on a variety of plants there. It has been reported on 16 genera. Here in the United States, it has been found on Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica) and American Beautyberry (Callicarpa Americana) but there is potential for many more.

Since this is a new pest for North Carolina, there is still much to learn in our region. For now, we have to rely on observations from its native habitat. In Asia, CMBS can have two to four generations a year depending on environmental temperature. The complete life cycle from egg to adult can take between 56-83 days in some

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INDUSTRY RESEARCH While CMBS is not fatal to its hosts, it can greatly reduce the appearance of the tree and aesthetics of the landscape. Preventing CMBS from entering a landscape or nursery is the best management strategy.

Adult CMBS often like to settle in cracks and crevices.

Sooty Mold on Crape Myrtle leaves.

parts of China. It is thought that they can overwinter in any life stage but do so mostly as nymphs in the United States.

occurs weekly. As data is gathered, the most effective treatment dates will be recommended for the Piedmont region and surrounding areas of North Carolina.

Damage

Treatment information, also from Texas A&M, shows the most promising contact insecticide is bifenthrin, which should be applied to the bark at peak crawler emergence and then in two-week intervals to kill later generations. To avoid unintended harm to pollinators (honey bees, etc.) administer bifenthrin and other pesticides when pollinators are not present, typically in the early morning or evening hours. Systemic products such as imidacloprid and dinotefuran should be applied at bud break as a root drench to give enough time for the product to get into the tree before peak crawler stage.

While CMBS is not fatal to its hosts, it can greatly reduce the appearance of the tree and aesthetics of the landscape. Large amounts of honeydew produced by adults and nymphs coat portions of the trunk, branches and leaves. Sooty mold grows on the honey dew, turning the branches of the Crape Myrtle and surrounding plants black, which can restrict growth, decrease flowering and reduce photosynthesis. Not all Crape Myrtle with large amounts of sooty mold have CMBS. Another common pest, Crape Myrtle Aphids (Tinocallis kahawaluokalani) also expels honeydew that leads to sooty mold formation. All trees with sooty mold should be inspected. Aphids are always found on leaves, while CMBS is found on the trunk, branches and twigs. Infestations can be found high in the tree so it can be difficult to spot CMBS on large trees unless the entire tree is inspected.

Management

We are in the process of determining the most effective treatment times and products to be administered to slow the progress of this pest in the North Carolina landscape and decrease the chances of occurrences in nursery material. A study that models research done at Texas A&M and Louisiana State University began this summer. NCNLA recently funded a full year study to take place in Summer 2018. Information by Dr. Erfan Vafaie of Texas A&M reveals that crawlers peak in mid-April to early May. Texas is in a different climate zone than North Carolina so these dates may vary for us. To monitor crawlers, doublesided sticky tape is placed on infested branches of the tree. Monitoring, counting and replacing of the tape 42 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | FALL 2017

Preventing CMBS from entering a landscape or nursery is the best management strategy. Crawlers can be transported in a variety of ways, including by humans, birds and the wind. Movement over large areas can happen as humans relocate infested plants, tools and equipment.

Exclude these pests from new locations using scouting and sanitation.

Work in areas that are infested at the end of the day.

Sanitize your tools before leaving a location.

Never move from an infested site to a clean site.

Before trees are accepted, carefully examine them for scale and reject any you suspect infested.

Currently, the North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) is not regulating this pest. Homeowners and landscapers do not need to report infestations to NCDA. However, if CMBS was found in a nursery, growers would not be allowed to sell these plants until the infestation is eliminated. Employees with NCDA are currently working to find an insect/pathogen natural enemy — with luck, this could add another management strategy to our list.

By Jennifer Gray, Horticultural Research Institute

Journal of Environmental Horticulture Expands Scope and Accessibility

xploring new ways to disseminate horticultural research is a core mission for the Horticultural Research Institute (HRI). The Journal of Environmental Horticulture was born in 1983 to connect the horticultural industry to horticultural research and the researchers to the industry. HRI is pleased to announce changes to both the scope of and access to the Journal with the launch of a new online platform at hrijournal.org. HRI recognizes that highly relevant content, directly from the source, can help guide industry businesses to adapt with new processes and protocols. The Journal is peer-reviewed, so readers rely on the legitimacy of its content. The Journal was available only to paid subscribers as a quarterly print publication until 2013, when it began publishing articles online. Bringing research to life in a digital environment improved industry access to relevant horticultural research and gave researchers greater opportunity for collaboration. This year the Journal is taking another step forward by further expanding access to and visibility of horticultural research. The bellwether publication will celebrate its 35th year of service by migrating from a subscription-based model to an open-access model and revamping the online user experience. Eliminating subscription fees means more industry professionals will have important research results at their fingertip. The new platform offers an easy-to-navigate design with fast and comprehensive search features on all content, dating back to 1983.

The Journal now provides open access to its content, dating back to 1983, at hrjournal.org.

The scope of the Journal is being broadened to include all aspects of the green industry, to better reflect the industry represented by HRI and AmericanHort, including but not limited to floriculture, herb and vegetable production in controlled environments, container and field nursery production and all aspects of the managed landscape. More access to relevant content provides horticultural businesses a competitive advantage as they continue to innovate. Improvements to the Journal platform were made possible by HRI donors, including a special, dedicated contribution by Ball Horticultural Company. To access the new Journal platform, visit hrijournal.org.

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), founded in 1962, has provided more than $7 million in funds to research projects covering a broad range of production, environmental, and business issues important to the green industry. Nearly $11 million is committed to the endowment by individuals, corporations and associations. For more information about HRI, its grant-funded research, or programming, visit hriresearch.org or contact Jennifer Gray at 614.884.1155. FALL 2017 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 43

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Nozzle wear and tear

Irrigation nozzles get purchased from all over the place when water emergencies take place. Everyone has their favorite type of sprinkler because it’s reliable, does not clog easily, or does not get stuck in one position frequently. Not every grower filters his or her pond water before application, so sediments can wallow nozzle orifices over time. Some nozzles are made to last a long time and remain functional even when water might not be the highest quality in terms of sediment load or other organic particles.

Measure current orifice size by inserting drill bits labeled with the riser’s original orifice size to estimate wear over time. If the drill bits fit snugly, then there is no wear. Older metal heads combined with newer plastic ones installed in an emergency might make the application of water in a zone not uniform anymore — especially if orifice size is dissimilar among them. When this happens, pockets of both wet and dry areas might appear in the same zone that are not easily traceable to wind, large adjacent hedges, or sun direction. There are dry spots in every zone and growers normally water longer to accommodate such challenges. However, when wet spots are also present due to nozzle malfunction, those spots become even wetter when extra time is allotted. A simple distribution

Fig. 1: Measure static pressure by removing the nozzle and screwing in a pressure gauge. A bushing might be required to step up or down the threading of the nozzle. The rest of the irrigation zone was also running while measurements were taken.

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Pressure and Flow

Other tailgate tests that could be conducted easily are simply measuring static and dynamic pressure with a pitot tube and pressure gauge, and measuring flow at the irrigation nozzle. (Glycerin-filled pressure gauges and pitot tubes can be purchased from Gra-Mac Distributing, Mocksville, NC, or an equivalent supplier.) First measure the static pressure either at the riser or by removing the nozzle from the head (Fig. 1). Use this pressure reading to determine if the performance range for the irrigation head and nozzle are accurate for this pressure. If the pressure is higher than what’s rated for the head, more fine particles will be produced, leading to drift and evaporation. If it’s too low, head to head water application is not achieved. Using the pitot tube attachment, measure the dynamic operating pressure, but be careful because this is a wet job (Fig. 2). Next, use a large elbow to direct the flow of water into a bucket over time (Fig. 3). This will determine flow rate at operating pressure, which can be compared to the performance curves of the irrigation nozzles. Nozzles that produce larger droplets at dynamic operating pressures are recommended.

Anthony LeBude is the Nursery Extension Specialist for NC State University

Conduct a few of these tests throughout the zone to determine pressure changes from the bottom of a hill to the top and at pockets of wet or dry areas. If pressure change is great, perhaps try using different nozzles or heads that match output of those at the bottom of the hill. A more drastic option is dividing the zone into two separate areas with two solenoid valves. If pressure is severely low, a long-term option is connecting irrigation lines underground so that the system is closed throughout the nursery. Nurseries increase in size beyond original intentions, so replacing the pump with a larger size or variable speed might increase pressure. That might not decrease the pressure change because of elevation, but it would make sure the lowest pressure measured would be within the performance range of the sprinklers present. It would also allow more zones to be irrigated simultaneously.

Jim Owen is the Nursery Extension Specialist for Virginia Tech The two collaborate often on nursery production challenges.

Additional Resources

Learn how to conduct these tests and keep your irrigation system working efficiently. Download “Advanced Irrigation Management for Container-Grown Ornamental Crop Production” at https://pubs.ext.vt.edu/ content/dam/pubs_ext_vt_edu/HORT/HORT-218/ HORT-218-PDF.pdf FALL 2017 | NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES | 47

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