This article was submitted by Rosalind Doremus, CNLP, of Pleasant Run Nursery, who attended and volunteered at the event.

Classes begin with lunch at Noon.

​Fashionably Late, the Garden After August 1^{st -} So many people feel that the garden is finished at the first hint of fall. This talk will discuss options and additions to keep the garden alive with color and exhilarating texture throughout  the fall. This presentation from Chanticleer’s Dan Benarcik will highlight the best fall gardens have to offer so you can make the case to your customers that fall really is for planting!

Retailer BarCamp​ - It’s not what you think… it’s actually better! This proven method of getting you out of your seat and interacting with your peers to find solutions to your business problems is fun as well as informative. Bring your creativity and prepare to be inspired!

Following the third stop the tour returns to the Rutgers Gardens for the Barbecue Cook Out followed by keynote presenter Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens!

The evening concludes with social time and tour of the gardens for those interested.

These classes are being presented in partnership with the New Jersey Green Industry Council.

Exhibitors and Registration begin at 9:00am 

Classes begin at 10:00am

Rules and regulations update for pesticide applicators – Dr. Steven Bross, NJDEP​: Get the latest on news from the NJDEP directly from Steven Bross, Environmental Specialist and one of the leaders in the Pesticide Control Program.  Stephen will review any changes, current or forthcoming, to the pesticide program that might affect you as an applicator.

Business Round Table​ - This is your chance to get the answer you need to the business challenges you face.  Insurance, Employee retention, and other discussions will be guided by industry experts, but engaging with your peers will help you get the answers you are looking for.

Dr. Neil Hendrickson, Bartlett Tree Experts – Diagnosing common insect and disease problems of mature trees​ - Managing large mature trees is an important part of property management, especially for large sights or high-end residential clients.  Dr. Hendrickson is a researcher with the Bartlett Tree Expert Company and will share valuable information to help you identify common problems in mature landscape trees.

John Patten, PBI Gordon – Latest in Weed Control in Turf and Landscape Beds​ - Managing weeds remains a top priority for property managers and landscape professionals. John Patten of PBI Gordon will discuss the most common weeds and control methods available to professional applicators.

Paul Kurtz, NJDA – Invasive tree pests, their ID and preventative measures​ - Emerald Ash Borers, Asian Longhorned Beetle, Wooly Adelgid, just to name a few! Invasive forest pests are affecting managed landscapes more than ever and this talk, presented by the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Paul Kurtz, will arm you with the info you need.

Rich Buckley, Rutgers University - NJ’s most common insect and diseases in turf​ - Even the most commonplace pest and disease discussions are exciting when presented by Rich Buckley from Rutgers University!  Rich will bring his unique and engaging presentation style to this event and present what his lab sees as the most common turf problems facing New Jersey this season.

Dr. George Hamilton, Rutgers University – Spill Management and the use of PPE’s​ - Safety procedures for cleaning up dangerous chemical spills are important for you and your employees to understand. Dr. Hamilton will review the standard procedures for clean-up, disposal, reporting, and protective equipment when a spill occurs

The above program has been approved for the following credits:

NJ Pesticide Credits:  13-4, 1A-5, 3A-3, 3B-2, 6B-2, CORE-2 and PP2-5.
PA Pesticide Credits:  CORE-2, PC-5, 05-1, 06-3, 07-3, 18-5 and 23-5.
NY Pesticide Credits:  CORE-0.50, 10-2.50, 3a-2.50, 3b-1.50, 25-2.00, 6a-0.50 and 9-1.00

Additionally, ISA and CNLP credits have been applied for.

Following the third stop the tour returns to the Rutgers Gardens for the Barbecue Cook Out followed by keynote presenter Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens!

The evening concludes with social time and tour of the gardens for those interested.

This tour is sponsored by APLD-NJ, and has been submitted for APLD and ASLA continuing education credits.

Tour departs Rutgers Gardens at 8:30am

First stop: Plangere’s Residence - Jules and Jayne Plangere home in Spring Lake is found within the "iron gate" which is the former site of legendary Maloney estate.  The estate is long gone with 7 homes occupying the former site including the Plangere's.   Jules is the son of the head horticulturist for the Maloney estate so his property holds a very sentimental place to him filled with unique and mature horticultural features.

Second stop: Greaves Residence - Bonnie Greaves of Ocean Grove has a very intense small property where she gets the most out of it.  She will join us and greet her quests and we're hoping the attendees can gain the perspective of a "client" who is very involved and hands on.

Third stop: Jung Residence - Andrea Jung of Rumson is a Fortune 500 CEO and we'll visit her summer residence. Located on the Navesink river, her property suffered much damage from Hurricane Sandy and we'll be able to share the restoration process and the opportunities it presented.

Following the third stop the tour returns to the Rutgers Gardens for the Barbecue Cook Out followed by keynote presenter Dan Benarcik of Chanticleer Gardens!

The evening concludes with social time and tour of the gardens for those interested.

On May 14 Szul's Landscaping, for the second year in a row, hosted the South Central Chapter for a spring meeting to relax and take a break from a very busy spring.  Dozens of local landscape and nursery professionals spend a nice evening relaxing and sharing stories about how the season has been progressing. It was a great night of networking for all who were able to attend.

For more information about upcoming NJNLA meeting please visit the calendar page of the website located HERE.

IPM For Landscape and Turf

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 07-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

Pesticide License Rules and Enforcement

NJ: Core - 2 00

PA: Core - 2

CNLP: 1-Prof.

Landscape Pest Management Using Organic Landcare Practices

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

Broadleaf Weed control in Turf and Landscape Beds

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2, Core - 1

PA: PC-2, 06-2, 07-2, 18-2, 23-2

CNLP: 1-Env.

Improving Organics Through Compost

NJ: 13-2, 3A-2, 3B-2

Click here for more information and to register for The Landscape Conference.

The economy is stabilizing, housing is coming back, and many green industry businesses are finding themselves beginning to recover from a long recession.  For many they are realizing that business is anything but usual in this new economy!  This presentation will talk about the great value proposition your business has to offer clients to get them excited about what you do!  Dominick will also incorporate legislative challenges and opportunities into this presentation.

Dominick Mondi is the Executive Director of the New Jersey Nursery and Landscape Association, a trade group representing the horticulture industry in the state, including nursery and greenhouse growers, garden centers, and landscape professionals.  Before his career in association management, he worked for a landscape design-build contractor and later started his own landscape design firm, Mondi Designs, as well as serving as Program Coordinator for the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education.  Dominick is a member of several professional association societies, and is currently serving as the Vice President of the Nursery and Landscape Association Executives of North America (NLAE).

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 29, MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY.

Many landscape companies do not use a cost-based estimating system. There are a number of different pricing systems that include a material multiplier, fair market price,

• The difference between an estimating and a pricing system
• How to set up your overhead recovery process.
• How to determine your company's breakeven and profit on each project.
• Demonstration of how software can utilized to improve your estimating process.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 29, IN MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY.

How would you like to learn the ultimate process for selling landscape design/build/installation services?  I will walk you through “The 5D’s to Successful Selling”, step by step, and teach you how to not only sell installation work, but up-sell your projects for more than the original contract.  You will learn how to: 1. Develop the Program, 2. Determine the Priority, 3. Discuss the Budget, 4. Design the Dream, and 5. Deposit the Check!  Learn how to sell phases 1, 2 and 3 all together, on your very next project.

Jody Shilan, MLA, is an award winning landscape designer and former landscape design/build contractor who has sold millions of dollars of design and installation work throughout his career. Although he still does freelance design, he now uses his 35+ years of experience to teach other landscape contractors how to easily and dramatically increase their sales by following his unique landscape design/build/sales process. He does this through public speaking, private consulting, group workshops and his "exclusive" members-only website www.FromDesign2Build.com.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE LANDSCAPE CONFERENCE, OCTOBER 29, MOUNT LAUREL, NEW JERSEY!

Speakers Bio – Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Ornamental Horticulture from the Ohio State University.  His experience over the past thirty five years in the green industries and agriculture includes several sales and management positions.  Jeff sold seed treatments, owned and operated small landscape business for over eight years and spent nineteen years in sales and management with the turf and ornamental business unit of Bayer CropScience.  Jeff has given literally hundreds of educational presentations on subjects as diverse as the T&O business.  Jeff is currently a certified arborist.  He served on numerous industry associations throughout the northeast and New Jersey.  Jeff received the "Member of the Year” award from the Massachusetts Association of Lawncare Professionals in addition to numerous Bayer Awards. 

Course Description – The presentation will focus on Bees and factors impacting Bee health. 

1.      What are Neonicotinoids?

a.       A group of insecticide chemistries

2.      Why are they in the news?

a.       Impact on Honey Bees

3.      Do Neonicotinoids kill bees?

4.      Do Neonicotinoids cause Colony Collapse Disorder?

5.      Will we lose the use of Neonicotinoids?

6.      Why Use Neonicotinoids?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS IMPORTANT TALK AT THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM

Speakers Bio - Prior to joining the staff of NJNLA, Dominick served on the Board of Directors of the organization, first while working for a landscape design-build contractor, Doerler Landscapes, and later while running his own landscape design firm, Mondi Designs. He has worked for the several landscape architect and landscape design-build firms, as well as serving as Program Director for the Rutgers University Office of Continuing Professional Education where he managed the units’ professional offerings for green industry professionals.  Dom has presented and lectured extensively for a variety of groups including Rutgers, NJNLA, Garden Club of New Jersey, Mercer County Community College, and the MD-DC-VA Landscape Contractors Association. Dominick serves on the advisory council for the Landscape Industry program at Rutgers University, the Host Committee for the Rutgers Gardens Gala, and is a past director of the New Jersey Green Industry Council. He is a graduate of the Landscape Architecture program at Rutgers University, is an award winning landscape designer, and is a Certified Nursery and Landscape Professional in New Jersey.

Course Description - Recently Neonicotinoids, which include some very commonly used landscape and nursery products, have been in the news because of some potential threats to pollinators in the landscape. Learn how this information is affecting the use of this products, how poorly crafted laws can have unintended consequences, what the future might hold, and how you can be engaged to make a difference!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM TO HEAR THIS AND OTHER INFORMATIVE EVENTS!

Speakers Bio – Richard Buckley is the Director of Rutgers Plant Diagnostic Laboratory. He received his BS in Entomology and Plant Pathology from the University of Delaware and an MS in Turfgrass Pathology from Rutgers University. Mr. Buckley is an instructor in the Rutgers Professional Golf Turf Management School and Rutgers Department of Pathology and Plant Science. He teaches courses in diseases and insect pests of turfgrass and ornamental plants. He is also a frequent lecturer and invited speaker on disease and insect pest problems in turf and ornamentals, plant problem solving, and pest management techniques.

Course Description - Boxwood…Now You See Them, Soon You Won’t!

1.      Boxwood: the good        

a.       Used for formal gardens        

b.       Edging, hedges, parterres        

c.       Can be utilized in almost any garden situation        

d.       If used properly box is a superb plant 

2.      Boxwood: the bad        

a.       Deer resistant, so it gets over used        

b.       Shallow rooted         

c.       Too much shade or sun problematic        

d.       Too much water or drought problematic        

e.       Too hot or too cold problematic        

f.        Too much mulch problematic        

g.       Too heavy soil problematic              

h.       Nutrient and pH issues         

i.        Moderation and proper use are key 

3.       Boxwood: the ugly         

a.      Volutella Stem Blight, Macrophoma Leaf Blight,  Boxwood Blight and Boxwood Leafminer               i.       Fungus or Insect                  

ii.       Symptoms                  

iii.       Signs                  

iv.       History and significance of the problem                   

v.       Chemical control                 

vi.       Resistance?                

vii.       Management and Control               

viii.       Diagnosis 

4.      Other species of Buxaceae get Boxwood Blight!        

a.       Boxwood blight on sweetbox, Sarcococca sp., Boxwood blight on Pachysandra, Alfalfa Mosaic Virus on Pachysandra, Pachysandra Stem Blight                    

i.       History and significance of the problem                   

ii.       Fungus                 

iii.       Symptoms                 

iv.       Diagnosis                   

v.       Signs                 

vi.       Management and Control                

vii.       Chemical control                

viii.       Resistance?

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM TO HEAR THIS AND OTHER GREAT PRESENTATIONS!

Speaker Bio - Dr. Murphy joined the Extension team at Rutgers University in 1991. He has a Ph. D. in Crop and Soil Sciences from Michigan State University. The goal of his research is to develop best management practices (BMPs) that enhance the stress tolerance, persistence, and environmental benefits of turf. Current research projects include (1) developing cultural practices to reduce anthracnose disease, (2) identifying turfgrass varieties that are more tolerant of traffic; (3) identifying grass seed mixtures that perform better under low input management; and (4) assessing turf persistence and performance under organic management. This research compliments his Extension and teaching activities as well.  In 2010 Dr. Murphy started work on the Professional Fertilizer Applications Certification and Training (ProFACT) program, and this is now the main resource for contractors to learn about best management practices in soil nutrient management and its effects on the environment. Contractors who apply fertilizer professionally are required to be certified. Information can be found at www.profact.rutgers.edu. 

Course Description - This talk will discuss the processes that make N available to plants and thus how the form of N impacts the proper timing of fertilization. This talk will conclude with an update on the NJ certification program for professional fertilizer applicators.

1.  N forms for turf fertilization. 

2. Timing of fertilization as effected by N forms. 

3.  Professional certification update.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM TO HEAR THIS AND OTHER GREAT PRESENTATIONS!

Doug was raised on a farm in Missouri and knows how things grow.  He taught Introduction to Agronomy and Introduction to Plant Science classes as a teaching assistant at Iowa State University, where he earned his Master’s in Agronomy.  Doug earned a double major at the University of Missouri with BS degrees in Agronomy and Agricultural Economics.  He has been with PBI/Gordon for 26 years, starting with answering 800-line technical service calls coast-to-coast for five years.  He has worked in Research and Development; as a field sales representative; product manager; and currently sales management for GORDON’S Professional Turf and Ornamental Products.  Doug is a Certified Professional Agronomist (CPAg). Course Description – Green Kyllinga and Other Sedge-Type Weeds.

•         New Jersey’s "Public Enemy #1”.

•         Warm season weeds, encroaching into Cool season Turf.

•         Identification of Kyllinga.

•         Identification of other Sedge-type Weeds.

•         Pre-emergent disciplines for Kyllinga and Sedges.

•         Post-emergent Options for Kyllinga and Sedges.

•         Cultural and Environmental Options, if any.

•         Research and New Products on the Horizon.

•         Questions and Answers.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANTS SYMPOSIUM

John Patten has 39 years of experience in the Turf & Ornamental Industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in from Delaware Valley College in Doylestown, Pennsylvania. John started in the industry with a commercial landscaping and maintenance company who had with Johnson & Johnson as their primary customer. He added 13 years in the Liquid Fertilizer Industry, starting as a custom applicator (+55,000 acres), moving to Sales and Trouble-shooting with an emphasis on Turf & Ornamentals, as well as Agriculture.      

John has been with PBI Gordon for 20+ years as a Territory Manager covering at any given time, regions from Virginia to Maine. He spends approximately 4 months each year educating professionals in our Industry how to properly apply pesticides. He teaches education seminars throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. In many instances these sessions are through the State Universities.     

John is a licensed Commercial Pesticide Applicator in New Jersey and New York State and has served on numerous Industry Organizations including the Plant Food Education Society, which later merged with the Pesticide Association of New Jersey, to become the New Jersey Agribusiness Association. (Serving 2 years as their President.), and is presently serving as the Secretary of the New Jersey Green Industry Council, as well as the Education Committee Chair. Course Description - This course will cover all of the following:

•         Considerations for Application

•         Liquid Applications versus Dry Applications

•         "What Can Go Wrong”?

•         Nozzle Options and Nomenclature

•         Selecting the Best Nozzles for Specific Applications

•         Uniformity in Application

•         Drift versus Volatility

•         Why Calibration is Essential

•         Mixing Order of Pesticides

•         Questions

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE SUMMER PLANT SYMPOSIUM

Education and action are needed for growers to take the lead in being excellent stewards of bees and other pollinators. GGSPro has launched efforts to raise the bee safety-consciousness of grower. This session will also help growers understand colony collapse disorder, utilize information derived from pesticide labels, understand the difference between relative toxicity and exposure, and how environmental conditions impact pesticides and pollinators.

Presented by Joanne Lutz, Griffin Greenhouse Supply

Her early career experience includes positions at the Beltsville Agriculture Research Center, US National Arboretum, University of Maryland Plant Diagnostic Clinic, IPM Coordinator for Hillwood Museum and Gardens and Horticulture Manager of Gaylord National Resort. She owned an IPM scouting and consulting business for 8 years, worked as a greenhouse grower, customer care technical support and sales throughout the greenhouse, nursery and landscape industry. She has worked and cooperated with the University of Maryland on trials using BCA’s and pesticides effectiveness, contributed articles and pictures for the TPM/IPM weekly e-pest reports and has written pest control articles for grower talks. She is committed to providing quality technical support to our customers as Griffin’s Technical Support Specialist.

2014 Greenhouse Growers Conference, June 18, 2014

On June 18, 2014 the New Jersey Nursery & Landscape Association will host its second annual Greenhouse Grower Conference at the Rutgers Eco-Complex in Bordentown.  This annual event brings together University researchers & educators along with private industry professionals to present to a variety of topics relevant to nursery, floriculture, and garden center professionals who manage greenhouse operations.  Pesticide credits have been approved in New Jersey, New York, and PA.  For more information about the event click here.

Information on latest research and applications for Plant Growth Regulators, both chemical and cultural, that can be applied to greenhouse production in New Jersey.  Chemical Plant Growth Regulators contribute to both an increase in volume and a diversity in offerings for commercial greenhouses.

A.J. Both received his Ph.D. in agricultural engineering from Cornell University before accepting a faculty appointment at Rutgers University. His research and Extension outreach have focused on controlled environment plant production systems, including greenhouses, growth chambers, and high tunnels. More recently, he got involved in projects investigating energy conservation and alternative energy sources for greenhouse production. He regularly contributes engineering-related articles to the greenhouse industry trade press.

Annually Vincent presents an average of 50 horticultural lectures, workshops and tours to garden clubs, plant societies, professional landscape, nursery and arboricultural trade associations and academic institutions. Topics range from plant, identification, woody plant selection and use, historic landscape preservation and general plant maintenance and care. Vincent teaches horticulture classes at New York Botanical Garden and Hofstra University and taught Woody plants I and II at SUNY Farmingdale from 1988 to 2007.

Over the last 14 years, Vincent has assisted Allan Armitage with garden tours through Southern England, Northern France, Southern Germany, Canada, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and Sweden. Vincent is very active in local and national organizations including The American Public Garden Association, New York Hortus Club, New York State Arborist, ISA Chapter, Long Island Arboricultural Assoc., Long Island Holly Society, American Rhododendron Society-New York Chapter, Nassau Suffolk Landscape Gardeners Assoc., and the Long Island Nursery and Landscape Assoc. Vincent serves on several committees including the Gold medal Plant Award Committee and the LINLA Landscape Awards Committee and is the former chairman of the APGA Plant Collections Committee.