Pam Bennett, Barb Bloetscher, Joe Boggs, Jim Chatfield, Erik Draper, Dave Dyke, Dave Goerig, Tim Malinich, Jane Martin, Amy Stone, and Curtis Young
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September 06, 2007
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This is the Twenty-third 2007 edition of the Buckeye Yard and Garden Line (BYGL).
BYGL is developed from a Tuesday morning conference call of Extension
agents, specialists and other contributors in Ohio.
BYGL is also made available on the Internet from the Ohio State University
Horticulture and Crop Science (HCS) in Virtual Perspective website
(http://bygl.osu.edu). Additional fact sheet information on any of
these articles may be found through the OSU fact sheet database (http://plantfacts.osu.edu).
BYGL is a service of OSU Extension and is aided by major support
from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association (ONLA), with additional
funding from the Ohio Chapter of the International Society of Arboriculture
(ISA) to the OSU Extension Nursery Landscape, and Turf Team (ENLTT).
Participants in the September 04, 2007 conference included: Pam Bennett (Clark); Barb Bloetscher, C. Wayne Ellett Plant and Pest Diagnostic Clinic (CWEPPD Clinic); Joe Boggs (OSU Extension Center at Piketon/Hamilton); Jim Chatfield (OSU Extension Center at Wooster/Horticulture and Crop Science); Erik Draper (Geauga); Dave Dyke (Hamilton); Gary Gao (Delaware); Dave Goerig (Mahoning); Dan Herms (Entomology); Dennis Lewandowski (Plant Pathology); Michael Loos (Cuyahoga); Tim Malinich (Lorain); Becky McCann, Agricultural Business Enhancement Center (ABE Center); Joe Rimelspach (CWEPPD Clinic, Pathology); Dave Shetlar (Entomology); Amy Stone (Lucas); Nancy Taylor (CWEPPD Clinic); Curtis Young (Allen); and Randy Zondag (Lake)..
Additional factsheet information on any of these articles may be found
through the OSU Factsheet Database (http://plantfacts.ohio-state.edu/)
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WEATHER WATCH
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WEATHER DIFFERENCES CONTINUE TO MAKE HEADLINES
While the south was breaking temperature records (see Cincinnati Drought article), the northwest recorded record rainfall totals. These extremes should make for an interesting year of observations as plants respond to weather stresses.
The following weather information has been summarized from data collected from August 1 - 31, 2007. BYGLers have selected four locations to highlight different regions of the state to be included each week as seen in the table below. Additionally, there are weather station sites in Avon (Lorain County), Madison (Lake County), Perry (Lake County), Jackson (Jackson County), at the Muck Crops Research Station (Huron County), at the North Central Research Station (Sandusky County), and at the Western Research Station (Clark County). The weather data collected from all the sites can be seen at http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/newweather/ .
| Weather Station |
Region of Ohio |
Ave. High Temp F |
Ave. Low Temp F |
Total Precip " |
Normal Precip " |
| Ashtabula |
NE |
78.7F |
61.3F |
2.61" |
4.4" |
| Wooster |
NE |
83.0F |
63.0F |
4.76" |
3.6" |
| Hoytville |
NW |
83.7F |
62.8F |
10.03" |
3.0" |
| Delaware |
Central |
86.4F |
64.9F |
3.74" |
3.3" |
| Piketon |
South |
90.6F |
65.8F |
0.34" |
2.7" |
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CINCINNATI DROUGHT
August, 2007, will be remembered in southwest Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeast Indiana as a record-breaker. The following summary was provided by Ronald E. Rothhaas, Jr. (Arbor Doctor, LLC, Cincinnati, OH.). Ron is an ISA Certified Arborist, and an official weather observer for the National Weather Service. The data for Cincinnati was provided by the National Weather Service (Wilmington, OH).
August 2007 was the hottest August on record in Cincinnati with an average temperature of 81.6 F. The month set a record in Cincinnati for the most days in any month with temperatures at or above 90 F with 25 days. The previous record was set in July 1901, and July 1934 with 24 days.
A record was also set for the most days at or above 100 F occurring in the month of August with 5 days. Four of those days also broke record high temperatures for the date. The dates above 100 F (records = ): Aug. 8, 100 F; Aug. 16, 101 F*; Aug. 22, 100 F; Aug. 23, 100 F*; and Aug. 24, 101 F*. The previous record of 4 days above 100 F in August was set in 1930, 1936, and 1948.
August also included the majority of a run of 15 consecutive days with high temperatures at or above 90 F., from July 30 through August 13. This tied with June 22 through July 6, 1966, for the second longest stretch of 90 F days. The longest stretch was 17 days, from July 14 through July 30, in 1901.
The month was also the fourth driest August on record, with only 0.55" of precipitation. As of September 4, the area was -11.81" below normal in rainfall for the year. The USDA-NOAA "Drought Monitor" http://www.drought.unl.edu/dm/monitor.html assigns drought categories based on temperatures, precipitation, soil moisture, and evaporation conditions experienced for a geographical region. There are five categories. Listed from less to more intense, they are: Abnormally Dry; Moderate, Severe, Extreme, and Exceptional. As of August 28, eastern Hamilton County, and parts of several other southern Ohio counties as well as northern, central, and western Kentucky were in an "Extreme" drought. Western Hamilton County and southern Indiana were in "Severe" drought. The monitor is updated on Thursdays, with the next update being posted on September 6.
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HORT SHORTS
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PLANTS OF THE WEEK
Read all about perennials and landscape trees and shrubs in the ONLA publications "Perennial Plants for Ohio" and "Landscape Plants for Ohio". The descriptions and photographs of plants were provided for these publications by the OSU ENLT Team along with other industry plant lovers. These full-color publications are available at http://Buckeyegardening.com for $5.00. Click on "garden store" and then "ONLA plant guides". ONLA members can purchase these in quantities at a reduced price at http://onla.org .
*PERENNIAL OF THE WEEK. ANEMONE (Anemone spp.) - This is a very diverse group of plants that has quite a few species that are excellent fall-bloomers providing wonderful color at a time when many plants are fading. Anemones thrive in partial shade but will take full sun if soil remains moist. There are several cultivars with different bloom colors, blooms, and heights. 'September Charm' grows 2-3' tall and has silvery-pink flowers that start blooming in early September and go into October. 'Honorine Jobert' has vivid white flowers on tall, billowing stems; it can grow to 4' tall. 'Party Dress' has double pink flowers on a 2' tall plant.
*WOODY PLANT OF THE WEEK. RED MAPLE (Acer rubrum) and FREEMAN MAPLE HYBRIDS (Acer X freemanii). It is a bit early for the fall color glories of red and Freeman maples (hybrid selections of red and silver maple crosses). However, the other day Jim Chatfield had a call from the illustrious Barb Fair, ex-ODNR urban forester who then got her PhD in horticulture with OSU. Barb just landed a great job as a Landscape Extension Specialist with North Carolina State University and she Chatted a bit about joint projects with NCSU and OSU. One that came to mind was dual-ing Aceretums at the J.C. Raulston Arboretum there and at Secrest Arboretum here. What jewels these would be, almost on a par with the Crablandia plantings here in Ohio. She laughed at that a bit, to which Chatfield was forced to say: "Dr. B. Fair - after all crabapples are the crown jewelles of the rose family faire...". Enough on crabapples; here is a bit on the aforementioned maples, soon to reveal their fabulous fall foliage fair.
"Red and Freeman maples are popular medium-sized trees, typically with pyramidal to rounded symmetrical shape and attractive small- to medium-sized glossy green leaves. Tolerance of wet sites is indicated by another of red maple's common names, swamp maple. One of the best landscape trees for fall color with intense oranges and reds. There are many outstanding red maple cultivars such as 'Red Sunset' and Freeman maples such as two Ohio selections; 'Autumn Blaze' with its orange-red colors and 'Celebration' with reds changing to gold later in the fall."
*ANNUAL OF THE WEEK. LANTANA (Lantana spp.) - These tough, heat-loving annuals continue to provide color to the late summer garden with flowers and even fruits. Many new varieties have entered the market in recent years, giving the gardener many options on size of plant, bloom colors, and growth habits. Plants range from low-growing ground cover types to upright shrub-like habits that can get to around 4' tall. The colorful flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Recent series introduced include 'Lucky' (compact and spreading), 'Lucious' (spreading, shorter), and 'Landmark' (upright, up to 3' tall). Warning - be very cautious taking this plant into a greenhouse for the winter. White fly are very attracted to lantana and easily take over a greenhouse in a short time!
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WEEKLY WEED
HAIRY GALINSOGA (Galinsoga ciliata) is a problem weed in nurseries, landscapes and vegetable production. The plant can reach heights of around 2' and as its name suggests, the leaves, stems, and flowers are covered in hairs. Stems are opposite, leaves green and triangular. Flowers are in clusters and arise at the terminals or from leaf axils. The flowers are small, less than 1/4". They consist of a central yellow cushion surrounded by 4 or 5 small white petals. An individual plant can produce over 7000 seeds.
Seeds have no apparent dormancy requirement and germinate throughout the summer. They are also relatively short lived, surviving only a few seasons under field conditions. Control is achieved through cultivation and herbicides. The key, as always, is to gain control early to prevent spread of new seed. The plant dies with the first frost and rapidly decays, leaving no evidence of the problems it caused.
HAIRY GALINSOGA may be one of the last summer annuals to be covered as the weekly weed. Winter annuals, such as COMMON CHICKWEED (Stellaria media), ANNUAL BLUEGRASS (Poa annua), and HAIRY BITTERCRESS (Cardamine hirsuta) are beginning to germinate and attention should be given to their control this month.
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BUG BYTES
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ZIMMERMAN PINE MOTH UPDATE
Dan Herms stated that a better time to stop the moths from ovipositing on pines in the spring, leading to tunneling damage, is to spray in April instead of March. He said to time the insecticide when the pine candles are elongating and the flowers of the serviceberry (Amelanchier spp.) are beginning to fade. These phenological indicators will provide a more accurate window to target the emerging moths.
The best product for extended protection is Onyx (bifenthrin) followed by Astro (permethrin). Remove infested trees when possible to reduce the overall population of adults.
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MOTHS BORING IRIS
Although not so boring for the iris grower, the notorious IRIS BORER (Macronoctua onusta) caterpillars have finished destroying the irises for the year, and are beginning to emerge as adults. The large (4-5 cm wingspan), dark colored moths are rarely noticed, however the damage is obvious the following spring when the larvae tunnel down the flags into the corms and rhizomes, resulting in a mushy, rotten mess.
The moths mate and lay eggs in the fall on old iris leaves and debris. The following spring, the eggs hatch into pinkish caterpillars with brown heads. Initially, the caterpillars tunnel down the leaves, and then enter the corm. Once in the root area, the now larger caterpillar hollows the corms and tunnels into rhizomes of adjacent irises. They often continue unnoticed until fall when suddenly the iris leaves are dead and, if tugged, the brown leaf pulls up the hollowed, rotten, seeping corms as well. The brown, "naked" pupae can be found nearby in the soil.
To avoid the return of this pest, rotate the iris every 3-5 years if applicable and watch for the first sign of caterpillar damage in the spring. The careful observer can often curtail further damage by squashing the vertical mines in the leaves before the caterpillar reaches the corm. Remove dead leaves, weeds, and other debris in late fall to reduce the number of eggs which may have been laid near the irises. If one chooses to use an insecticide, spray the leaves in the spring when leaves are 5-9" tall with dimethoate (Cygon, dimethoate), according to label directions. Some systemic fertilizer spikes can be found which contain one of these insecticides, and are quite effective.
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WHY DID THE CATERPILLAR CROSS THE ROAD?
To get to the other side of course. At this time of the year, one can usually spot caterpillars scampering or at least moving as quickly as a caterpillar can across the blazing hot asphalt as one drives down the road (some don't make it either, they meet their doom under a radial tire or they cook before they reach the other side). They can be exceptionally abundant on country roads bordered by soybean fields. The caterpillars look like undulating cheese puffs making their way across the roads. These are WOOLLY BEAR CATERPILLARS and there are 8 or more species in the U.S. Woolly bears are the caterpillar stage of medium sized moths known as tiger moths (Family Arctiidae). The actual reason they are crossing the road is they are searching for a sheltered location such as under plant debris, etc., where they will spend the winter as a caterpillar. The road just happens to be in their way. In the spring, they will feed briefly before spinning a cocoon into which their hairs are incorporated and eventually becoming a moth.
Two very common species in Ohio are the BANDED WOOLLY BEAR (Isia (Pyrrharctia) isabella) and the YELLOW WOOLLY BEAR (Spilosoma virginica). The course hairs of the banded woolly bear are black at both ends and reddish-brown in the middle. The adult is called the Isabella moth. The yellow woolly bears are highly variable in color. The fine hairs covering the body vary from beige or yellow to dark reddish-brown. The adult is called the Virginian tiger moth. There are 2 generations of caterpillars each year, the largest usually occurring in August-September. The caterpillars chew large irregular holes in the foliage and the extent of the damage depends on the number of larvae and the size and aesthetic value of the plants (e.g., defoliation of soybeans is never an issue, while a few woollybears on young canna lily plants can make plants look quite unsightly).
The banded woolly bear is the species mentioned in winter-prediction folklore, which claims the longer the black is at the ends of the body, the more severe will be the coming winter. Research has debunked this legend by showing the amount of black varies with the age of the caterpillar and the moisture levels in the area where it developed.
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MIMOSA WEBWORM NEST EXPANSION
BYGLers throughout Ohio noted that mimosa webworms (Homadaula anisocentra) nests on honeylocusts have recently undergone an obvious rapid expansion. While high populations of these moth caterpillars are discontinuous throughout the state and remain highly localized, damage is now becoming very obvious.
Despite their common name, mimosa webworms are most often found on honeylocusts in Ohio. The caterpillars feed gregariously as skeletonizers within webs spun over the foliage. Attention is usually drawn to an infestation by clusters of orangish-born "torched" leaves and leaflets tightly encased in webbing. There are two to three overlapping generations per season in Ohio, and female moths often lay eggs on nests from which they developed, so the nests are expanded by each new crop of caterpillars.
The recent nest expansion in Ohio is predominantly the result of second and third generation female moths laying eggs on previous nests. The old nests were expanded, with more and more leaves and leaflets becoming incorporated in the tightly woven silk mesh. Unfortunately, insecticides will fail to penetrate these nests to kill the caterpillars. This means that management strategies must focus on targeting first generation caterpillars next season. Preventing first generation nests will reduce the attractiveness of trees to second and third generation females.
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RETURN ENGAGEMENT OF BOOGIE-WOOGIE APHIDS
The late-season BEECH BLIGHT APHID (Grylloprociphilus imbricator) has waltzed through the BYGL on a number of occasions in past years. The return engagements have had nothing to do with harm to their namesake host since they appear to cause little damage. The aphids re-take the BYGL-stage because of their entertainment value!
Beech blight aphids enshroud themselves in a profuse mass of white, wool-like filaments. Large numbers these "woolly aphids" will gather together in prominent colonies on twigs, branches, or on the underside of leaves of American beech trees. When a colony is disturbed, the aphids will pulse their posterior ends in unison. This peculiar behavior has been very accurately described in past BYGL reports as making the aphids look like "dancing dust balls shaking their rear ends to the boogie woogie."
Aphid colonies are usually relegated to a few branches. However, they are prolific producers of honeydew causing branches, sidewalks, parked cars, slow-moving gardeners, etc., beneath the colonies to become covered in sticky goo. The honeydew may become heavily colonized by black sooty molds converting the gummy accretions into blackish heaps.
The aphids tend to make their appearance late in the season, usually sometime in September. As if on cue, Jim Chatfield reported that large colonies are now pirouetting on American beech branches in northeast Ohio. He noted that colonies were not apparent on the same trees around a month ago.
Despite their malevolent sounding common name, the aphids appear to cause no approachable harm to the overall health of infested trees. On small trees, they are easily controlled with a focused stream of water converting the aphid's dance into a cascading water ballet.
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HOLY TOLEDO! SWARMS OF MOSQUITOES!
The torrential rains that flooded much of northern Ohio have brought on the mosquito populations. After the flood waters receded, many stagnant pools of water were left behind and every imaginable container was filled with water prime for supporting mosquito development. In many places, the water is still standing in fields, storm retention ponds and drainage basins. Curtis Young reported that outdoor activities have become almost unbearable due to the swarms of mosquitoes that attack any unprotected warm-blooded animal venturing outside. Picnics over the Labor Day Weekend were cut short because of the discomfort of being constantly bitten by one to several mosquitoes at a time. And the attacks worsened as the sun set over the horizon. With the increased mosquito activity comes an increased concern for flair-ups of mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis and others.
Steps should be taken to protect one's self from mosquito bites and the potential diseases that may be vector through such bites. These steps include the use of mosquito repellents to limit the number of mosquitoes landing on your body, but don't miss a spot, the little beasties are good at finding the smallest of unprotected surfaces. The repellent products will either contain DEET or the newer product, picardin. The other choices for mosquito protection are to only venture outside in screened-in enclosures or to stay inside. For future purposes, make a survey around your property to discover where standing water may be located and target those areas to eliminate breeding sites by filling in low spots, draining containers holding water, cleaning gutters, and disposing of junk, especially tires without rims.
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WINDSHIELD WIPES
* Curtis Young reported once again finding EUROPEAN ELM FLEA WEEVIL (Orchestes alni) on Siberian elms (Ulmus pumila) from a couple of locations in NW Ohio. There weren't as many adults present now as had been there in June. These adults are either stragglers or the advanced front of the beetles reappearing to feed to prepare their bodies for overwintering. As a reminder, there damage can be mistaken for elm leaf beetle damage, but the elm leaf beetle hasn't been overly abundant for several years.
* Curtis Young also reported observing heavy leafhopper damage on a crabapple tree in Bluffton, Ohio. The leafhoppers were similar in appear to the potato leafhopper, but somewhat a more yellow-green color than potato leafhopper. Damage was identical to what would be expected to be caused by any leafhopper. The leaves had a stippled appearance with many tiny white spots coalescing in the center of the leaves with some areas having turned a bronzish-brown color referred to as hopper-burn.
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DISEASE DIGEST
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MOIST CHAMBER
Many fungal diseases are at something of a premium in drier southern areas of Ohio but are certainly evident in the wetter northern regions. These include DOWNY MILDEWS and POWDERY MILDEWS on many plants, and a number of PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT (from lilac to petunias) especially in areas that were flooded recently or wherever over-irrigation has been a problem.
Apple scab is less prevalent this year on susceptible crabapples compared to most years in Ohio, but some is still present and even severe on highly susceptible cultivars. The realization of "Its all about the environment, stupid" struck Jim Chatfield once again as he looked at 'Thunderchild' crabapple in the Ohio plots and then at the Lewiston and Moscow, Idaho plots of the International Ornamental Crabapple Society. In Ohio, 'Thunderchild' had heavy scab; in Idaho with only around 10 inches of rain a year and very little in Spring, the leaves of 'Thunderchild' were clean. In truth its "not all about the environment", of course. Host susceptibility and the presence of a virulent pathogen are necessary to complete the disease triangle, but as for Chatfield, "the stupid" part resonates - he constantly needs reminding of the simple principles and perils of phytopathology!
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NURSERY DISEASE UPDATE
Dennis Lewandowski brought several perennial samples from nurseries to his lab for further study and diagnosis. Several perennials are being maintained in his greenhouse for additional virus indexing. These include Hosta 'Blue Cadet', which has tested negative for the following four viruses known to infect hostas: Hosta virus X, Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV), and Tobacco ringspot virus. An unknown infectious agent has been transmitted from Sedum 'Autumn Joy' plants with necrotic ringspot symptoms. Sedum is reported to be susceptible to several viruses, although these samples have tested negative for both INSV and TSWV. A Dwarf Korean Lilac (Syringa meyeri palibin) has recently been diagnosed positive for Phytophthora root rot. Echinacea samples with leaf spot/blight symptoms have recently been collected. Purple coneflower is reported to be infected by several fungi including Cercospora sp., Ascochyta sp., Septoria lepachydis, and Phylllostica sp. Results of culture testing are pending.
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TURF TIPS
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TURF TIPS GRAY LEAF SPOT STRIKES OHIO TURF
Joe reported several cases of GRAY LEAF SPOT in Ohio last week (Dayton, Springfield and Columbus). Above normal temperatures this summer and high humidity have been ideal environmental conditions for gray leaf spot caused by Pyricularia grisea. The recent influence of hurricanes on weather patterns may lead to serious outbreaks of gray leaf spot. If these patterns of high humidity and warm moist conditions continue, monitor perennial ryegrass vigilantly for the disease. Gray leaf spot has been reported in Kentucky and Eastern PA several weeks ago and the first confirmation was made in Southern Indiana last week. For confirmation, submit samples to the C. Wayne Ellett Plant & Pest Diagnostic Clinic, information and forms can be found at http://ppdc.osu.edu .
Initially, symptoms may appear as drought-like symptoms. The pathogen kills the plant by causing severe leaf blight. Very early symptoms often appear as pinprick lesions which often go unnoticed or mistaken for a less aggressive turfgrass disease. Decline of only the perennial ryegrass is an important diagnostic aid, as Kentucky bluegrass, fine fescues, bentgrass, and many perennial weedy grasses are not affected. Brown patch, rust and other leaf spotting diseases may also be present simultaneously with the gray leaf spot. In most cases, the ryegrass will quickly die and look like drought stress.
Management strategies include several cultural practices:
Chemical management strategies include:
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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TIME TO MONITOR FOR SPRUCE SPIDER MITES
Despite continual record-setting heat in southern Ohio, the northern reaches of the state are beginning to enjoy seasonal cooling. This means landscape, nursery, and Christmas tree plantation managers should be monitoring for the pending appearance of spruce spider mites (Oligonychus ununguis). The mite spends the summer and winter months in the egg stage. As temperatures cool in the fall, or warm in the spring, the eggs hatch making this a "cool-season" mite.
Hosts include spruce, arborvitae, juniper, hemlock, pine, Douglas-fir, true firs, and sometimes other conifers. The mites feed by rupturing individual cells of the host's foliage, producing characteristic tiny yellow spots, or "stippling." As the stippling coalesces, foliage becomes bleached and eventually bronze-colored. Inner foliage is generally affected first.
A "beating tray" is the most effective tool for discovering and assessing spruce spider mite populations. This tool can be a purchased piece of equipment, or simply a stick and an 8.5" x 11" tablet of white paper. Hold the white target beneath the conifer foliage and strike the foliage several times with a stick or rod causing the mites to drop onto the white target. Next, tilt and lightly tap the collection paper or tray to allow plant debris to fall off.
Look closely for small, slow-moving dots, not much bigger than the period at the end of this sentence. These are the spider mites. The faster moving dots are likely to be predaceous mites, the good guys that feed on the spider mites. A finger can be used to "mash and smear" the mites to further distinguish the good mites from the bad. Greenish-brown streaks are "pate de spider mite."
Effective management efforts include washing (syringing) mites from the foliage using a heavy stream of water, applications of soaps and oils, or applications of traditional miticides. Syringing will conserve predaceous mites, but may be a difficult endeavor on large trees or large numbers of trees. Soaps and oils are also kind to predators, but oils will wash away the blue color on Colorado blue spruce. Certain miticides such as spiromesifen (e.g. Judo), hexythiazox (e.g. Hexygon, Savey), and bifenzate (e.g. Floramite), as well as a few others, have low impacts on beneficials.
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OHIO AGRICULTURE DEPARTMENT EXPANDS EMERALD ASH BORER (EAB) QUARANTINE TO EASE FLOOD CLEAN-UP EFFORTS
To aid in flood recovery efforts, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) expanded the state's Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine to include all of Auglaize, Hancock, and Huron counties on August 24, 2007. The expansion will allow free movement of ash trees, parts of ash trees, and hardwood firewood within these already infested counties, easing debris disposal.
The state's quarantine, which is designed to slow the spread the ash tree-killing insect, prohibits the movement of ash tree material and firewood out of infested areas. These materials can move freely within quarantined counties and between neighboring quarantined counties, as listed below: Allen; Auglaize; Butler; Cuyahoga; Delaware; Defiance; Erie; Franklin; Fulton; Hamilton; Hancock; Hardin; Henry; Huron; Logan; Lorain; Lucas; Mahoning; Marion; Medina; Mercer; Miami; Montgomery; Sandusky; Seneca; Ottawa; Paulding; Warren; Williams; Wood; and Wyandot counties. Counties cleaning up debris and not under quarantine, like Crawford, Putnam, Richland, and VanWert, can move trees and firewood out of the county without restriction. In addition to the state quarantine, a federal quarantine prohibits the movement of ash trees, parts of ash trees, and hardwood firewood out of the state of Ohio. Violators of the quarantines could face state fines up to $4,000 and much steeper federal fines.
For more information or for a map of the state's quarantine area, call 1-888-OHIO-EAB or go to
http://www.ohioagriculture.gov/eab .
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COMING ATTRACTIONS
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BYGLIVE! IN CINCINNATI
The sixth 2007 BYGLive! Diagnostic Walk-About will be held this coming Monday, September 10, 12:00-3:00 pm., at Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum. This monthly hands-on training for Green Industry professionals focuses on diagnosing plant pest, disease, and physiological problems. ISA Certified Arborist CEU's will be available.
Directions to the meeting location: enter Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum through the main gate entrance off Spring Grove Avenue; drive through the underpass located straight ahead; turn right at the first intersection; turn left at the first "Y" in the road; and travel approx. 100 yards to the meeting parking/gathering point on your right. For more information, contact Joe Boggs at 513-946-8993.
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CALLING ANYONE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CERTIFIED ARBORIST
OSUE Greene County Master Gardeners, the Ohio Division of Forestry, and the Ohio Chapter of the International Arboriculture are sponsoring a Certified Arborist Preparation Course on Mondays from October 1 though November 12, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., in Xenia, Ohio. This class is for any individual interested in becoming and ISA Certified Arborist. Contact the Ohio Chapter of ISA at 614-771-7494 for application information.
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HORTICULTURE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS
HORTICULTURE FOR LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS will be offered on Thursday, September 13, 2007 at Willoway Nurseries, Avon OH. This class is offered quarterly and is geared toward the needs of landscape architects. See http://lorain.osu.edu/horticulture/commhort/programs for more information
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RESIDENTIAL LANDSCAPING IN 3Ds
OSU Extension in Delaware County proudly presents a one-day program that is entitled "Residential Landscaping in 3Ds." This program is scheduled for 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on October 11, 2007. It will be held in Room G35 of The Rutherford Hayes Building located at 140 North Sandusky Street, Delaware, OH 43015. Speakers for the program are Amy Dutt of Dreamscapes Natural and Native Landscapes, Dr. Gary Gao of OSU Extension-Delaware County and Phil Keller of Phillip Keller Landscape Designs, LLC. This program is designed for homeowners, Master Gardeners, landscapers, garden center employees, and landscape maintenance professionals. The registration is $45.00 per person, which includes the program, refreshments, lunch, handout and a certificate of completion. The registration deadline is October 8, 2007. There will be a $5.00 late fee after that date. On-site registration may not be accepted due to limited space. Registration will be taken on a first come and first served basis. Please call Cindy Kaelber with OSU Extension in Delaware County at 740-833-2030 or email her at kaelber.1@cfaes.osu.edu for a program flyer.
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BYGLive DIAGNOSTIC WALK-ABOUT AT TOLEDO BOTANICAL GARDEN
Come out and walk the Gardens on Monday, September 10, from 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The group will meet at the flagpole between the main parking lot and conference center. Participants are also invited to bring their own samples for the group to discuss. The Garden is located at 5403 Elmer Drive, Toledo, Ohio. For additional information, please contact the OSU Extension at TBG at 419-578-6783.
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FARM SCIENCE REVIEW - SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
This is the 45th Farm Science Review (FSR), and the 25th at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio. Antique farm machinery, garden and field demonstrations, the Gwynne Conservation Area, and educational programs throughout the event are all part of the three day schedule. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, September 18th - Thursday, September 20th. Information including schedules, directions, and event highlights is available on the web at http://fsr.osu.edu.
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VERMILION'S ANNUAL WOOLLYBEAR FESTIVAL
VERMILION'S ANNUAL WOOLLYBEAR FESTIVAL, Sunday, September 23, 2007 in Vermilion, Ohio. The Woollybear Festival is the largest one day festival in the State of Ohio. The festivities begin at 9:00 a.m. and include: 9 a.m. - Music at the reviewing stage & the YMCA World's Greatest Kid's Footrace at Vermilion High School; 10 a.m. - Big Chuck & Lil' John Caterpillar 500 Race; 11 a.m. - Kids & pets woollybear costume contest; 1:30 p.m. - Dick Goddard and the Fox 8 family for the spectacular parade featuring 20 marching bands, hundreds of animals, 2,000 marchers and many Fox 8 personalities; 3:45 p.m. - live entertainment on stage; and 5 p.m. - Woollybear Race Finals & Woollybear winter prediction. For more information visit the festival's web site at: http://vermilionohioharbourtown.homestead.com/VermilionOhioWoollyBearFestival.html
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BYGLOSOPHY
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"Someone's sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago." - Warren Buffett
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