2016 Horticulture Short Courses

For the complete list of 2016 courses go to: http://extension.udel.edu/lawngarden/commercial-horticulture/2016-horticulture-short-courses/

 

Plant Identification – Herbaceous Plants
June, 29     4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
531 S College Avenue, Newark, DE

Cost: $15
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP
Learn to identify some of the great herbaceous plants used in the landscape. We will cover the common disease and insect pests of each and strategies for incorporating into the landscape. Meet at UDBG Herbaceous Garden. Instructors: Valann Budischak and Sue Barton

Register with Carrie Murphy (302) 831-2506 or cjmurphy@udel.edu.

Landscape Weed Walk
July 7      4:00-5:30 p.m.
University of Delaware Botanic Gardens
531 S College Avenue, Newark

Cost: $15
Credits: 1 Pest., 1 CNP
Learn to identify several common landscape weeds found in turf and flower beds during the spring. We will also discuss management. Meet at the entrance to Fischer Greenhouse.  Instructors: Brian Kunkel and Susan Barton

Register with Carrie Murphy (302) 831-2506 or cjmurphy@udel.edu.

Disease and Insect Identification Workshop
July 13, 4-6 pm
Townsend Hall, 531 S College Avenue, Newark, Room 012 Townsend Hall

Cost: $15
Credits: 2 Pest., 2 ISA,1 CNP
Learn what signs and symptoms the Extension Specialists use to identify pests and diseases! Tips and techniques will be shared. Fresh and preserved specimens will be available to look at using hand lenses and microscopes. Instructors: Nancy Gregory and Brian Kunkel

Register with Carrie Murphy (302) 831-2506 or cjmurphy@udel.edu.