The Basics of Plant Problem Diagnosis Directions and Registration Form

Sponsored by University of Massachusetts Extension Floriculture Program and Northeast SARE

April 8 , 2008
10:00 AM to 3:15 PM

Ramada Inn (Darlings Restaurant)
Route 114, Seekonk, MA

Program Summary

For garden center employees, horticulture retailers and growers interested in diagnosing plant problems. Customers routinely have problem plants and/or horticulture related questions and look for answers. The basics of plant diseases, insect, soils and cultural related problems associated with growing plants will be presented.

9:30 – 10:00                Registration and Coffee

10:00 – 10:50               Basics of Soils, Soil Testing and Soil Related Problems
Paul Lopes, University of Massachusetts, Extension Agriculture and Landscape Program

10:50 – 11:00              Coffee Break

11:00 – 12:00              Basics of Plant Diseases
Bess Dicklow, University of Massachusetts, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

12:00 – 12:45              Catered Lunch – Reservations requested by April 2, 2008

12:45 – 1:45               Common Plant Diseases and Their Control
Bess Dicklow, University of Massachusetts, Plant Diagnostic Laboratory

1:45 – 2:45                  Top Ten Insect Problems and Solutions in the Home Landscape
Tina Smith, University of Massachusetts, Extension Agriculture and Landscape Program

2:45 – 3:00                  Resources for Answering Questions

3:00 – 3:15                  Questions and Answers 

3 pesticide recertification credit has been requested for this program

For more information contact:
Paul Lopes, University of Massachusetts , 508-295-2212, ext 24, lopes@umext.umass.edu or
Tina Smith, University of Massachusetts , 413-545-5306, tsmith@umext.umass.edu

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Directions to Ramada Inn (Darling's Restaurant)

From points North of Providence – Travel south on Route 24 to Route 195 West toward Providence. Travel to Exit 1 Seekonk, Barrington, RI. Turn left at the end of exit ramp Ramada Inn a few hundred yards on left. OR Travel South on Route 95 to Route 195 West toward Cape Cod. Take Exit 1 Seekonk, Barrington, RI. Turn right at end of exit ramp, Ramada Inn across highway on left.

From points South of Providence – Travel North on Route 95 to Route 195 West toward Cape Cod. Take Exit 1 Seekonk, Barrington, RI. Turn right at end of exit ramp, Ramada Inn across highway on left.

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Plant Problem Diagnosis Registration Form

Lunch Reservations Needed by April 2, 2008

Names:____________________________________________________________________

Firm:______________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address:_____________________________________________________________

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_________ No. Registrations x $35.00/person = _______________
Includes Lunch!

Total Amount Enclosed $ _____________________

Make check payable to and return to: University of Massachusetts
Paul Lopes
UMass Cranberry Station
PO Box 569
E Wareham, MA 02538

_________Check if vegetarian diet required.

Three questions you would like to ask and have answered!

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