ontinuing education for horticulture professionals at the Center for Urban Horticulture and Washington Park Arboretum
AUTUMN 200 3 OFFERINGS
Weed I. D. and Management
Wednesday, October 29
New Plants for PNW Gardens
Friday, November 7
Update on Phytophthora romorum/Sudden Oak Death
Friday, November 14
Effects of Soil Amendments & Biologicals on Plant Pathogens
Wednesday, November 19
Basic Botany for Gardeners
Monday, December 8
UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES
/orURBAN HORTICULTURE
URBAN HORTICULTURE
Weed ID and Management
Wednesday, October 29, 9 a. m. to noon
Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum
Fee $35; Pre-registration required.
CREDITS PENDING FOR WSDA AND WSNLA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Tim Miller, WSU Extension Weed Specialist at the Mt. Vernon Research Station, will cover the basics of weed identification, management, and control. The emphasis is on common weeds of western Washington found in ornamental landscapes. The speaker will provide samples of common weeds and discuss new alternatives to weed control. Bring your questions. This seminar is sponsored jointly by CUH and WSNLA.
New Plants for PNW Gardens
Friday, November 7, 9 a.m. to noon
Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum
Fee $35; Pre-registration required.
CREDITS PENDING FOR WSNLA AND ISA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Speakers:
June Davis, Sales Manager for Skagit Gardens Fran Martoglio, Sales Manager for Briggs Nursery
This seminar will focus on new plant introductions and unique and underused trees, shrubs, annuals, and perenni- als. Plant uses, features, and benefits of a broad plant palette for both garden and container use will also be covered. This class is for the landscaper looking for new combinations and for the retailer who is selling plants to the end consumer. This seminar is sponsored jointly by CUH and WSNLA
Update on Phytophthora ramorum/Sudden Oak Death
Friday, November 14, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum Fee $35; Pre-registration required.
CREDITS PENDING FOR WSDA, WSNLA, AND ISA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Speakers:
Olaf Ribeiro, owner of Ribeiro Plant Lab, Inc. and author of A Source Book of the Genus Phytophthora and coauthor of Phytophthora Diseases Worldwide
Art Wagner, Plant Pathology Project Coordinator, WSDA Tom Wessels, Plant Services Program Manager, WSDA
The plant pathogen, Phytophthora ramorum, which causes the disease known as Sudden Oak Death (SOD), was recently discovered on nursery stock in California, Oregon,
Washington, and British Columbia. The name of this disease is misleading, since the current host list contains many common plants. These include Douglas-fir, rhododendron, vaccinium, madrone, pieris, viburnum, and camellia. If this pathogen becomes established in Washington, resulting quarantines relating to the movement of host plants from quarantined areas will impact the nursery and horticultural industry.
This seminar is intended for nursery and landscape professionals. Topics to be covered include a Washington state overview; disease biology, recognition, and world view; a review of the response taken at one nursery in King County; regulatory issues regarding nursery stock, plant pests, and exports; methodology of surveying and testing for the disease; current research, and what the future may hold. Bring your questions! This seminar is sponsored jointly by CUH and WSNLA.
Effects of Soil Amendments & Biologicals on Plant Pathogens
Wednesday, November 19, 9 a.m. to noon Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum Fee $35; Pre-registration required.
CREDITS PENDING FOR WSDA, WSNLA, AND ISA CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
Dr. Olaf Ribeiro will cover basic soil microbiology and how various amendments affect soil microbes in the plant root zone. Research on the effect of adding various nutrients in increasing or decreasing plant diseases will also be dis- cussed. This seminar will cover the effects of amendments on pathogens on a variety of ornamental plants including mature trees.
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Basic Botany for Gardeners
Monday, December 8, 9 a.m. to noon
Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum
Fee $35; pre-registration required.
CREDITS PENDING FOR WSNLA CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Retired WSU Horticultural Specialist Ray Maleike will cover the basics of botany in this three-hour class. Topics include dormancy, plant life cycles, internal and external plant parts, plant growth and development, and environ- mental factors affecting growth. This class is intended for both the novice gardener as well as experienced gardeners looking for a refresher course.
CUH’s Merrill Hall is under construction! Due to noise concerns, all Pro-Hort classes during this quarter will be held at the Graham Visitors Center, Washington Park Arboretum.
Nursery Owners: If you would like your nursery to be added to the state SOD survey, contact Tom Wessels.WSDA Nursery Inspection Program Manager, at twessels@agr.wa.gov. You may also contact your normal WSDA nursery inspector for more information.
“Lawn and garden sales at retailers jumped from an estimated $26.6 billion in 1 997 to $39.6 billion last year, according to a recent Harris Interactive poll conducted for the National Gardening Association in Burlington, Vt.” www.washingtonpostcom/wp-dyn/articles/A 1 7869-2003Jun20.htnnl
Hotline Offers Free Expert Advice for Landscape Pro’s.
Got a pest or disease control question? The Natural Lawn and Garden Hotline offers free expert advice to landscape professionals and home gardeners in King County. Hotline operators address garden-related questions with environmentally-sound solutions. Current staff includes a plant pathologist, two experienced horticulturists, a professional landscaper and trained Master Composter/Soil Builders.
Phone 206-633-0224 M-F,9-5,or e-mail lawn&gardenhotline@seattletjtth.org voice mail any time.
CENTER FOR URBAN HORTICULTURE 3501 NE 41st Street University ofWashington Box 354115
Seattle, WA 98195-4115
Phone: 206-543-8616 Fax: 206-685-2692 www.urbanhort.org
WASHINGTON PARK ARBORETUM 2300 Arboretum Drive East University ofWashington Box 358010
Seattle, WA 98195-8010
Phone: 206-543-8800
Fax: 206-325-8893
www.wparboretum.org
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equai opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and empioyment for individuais with disabiiities. To request disabiiity accommodation contact the Disability Services Office at ieast ten days in advance at: 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax), or dso@u.washington.edu (email).
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF FOREST RESOURCES
/orURBAN HORTICULTURE
350 1 NE 4 1 St Street University of Washington Box 354115
Seattle. WA 98195-41 15
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Autumn 2003 Seminar Registration
CUH accepts checks, VISA, or MasterCard.
Make checks payable to the University of Washington. Receipts available at the door.
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OWeed 1. D. and Management, October 29 |
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35 |
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ONew Plants for PNW Gardens, November 7 |
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35 |
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O Update on Phytophthora ramorum / Sudden Oak Death, November 14 |
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35 |
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O Effects of Soil Amendments & Biologicals on Plant Pathogens, November 19 |
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35 |
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O Basic Botany for Gardeners, December 8 |
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35 |
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Mail payment and registration to:
Center for Urban Horticulture - ProHort University of Washington Box 354I I5
Seattle. WA 98I95-4I I5
For information, call 206-685-8033.
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