The Connecticut Nursery and Landscape Association will present the fall workshop of the Sustainability Speaking Twilight Series on Sept. 21 at The Connecticut Farm Bureau, 775 Bloomfield Avenue in Bloomfield, Conn.
Nick Menchyk, Assistant Professor in the Department of Urban Horticulture and Design at Farmingdale State College in Farmingdale, NY., will give his presentation titled "The Fall Landscape Season: An Untapped Opportunity or A Missed Opportunity?"
Dr. Menchyk will discuss cultural care practices for the lawn care/landscape maintenance professional that impact decisions about fall fertilization, fall weed control options and overseeding practices. Best management practices to prepare turfgrass lawns for the winter season and ensure a healthy turfgrass stand in the spring will be highlighted.
Take the opportunity to network with friends and colleagues, and stay updated with turf and landscape pest management protocols for the nursery & landscape professional. 2 Pesticide Credits: PA, 3A.
Registration fee $10.00. Advanced registration required. Check should be made payable to the University of Connecticut. Please RSVP to Vickie Wallace, UConn Extension, 562 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360.
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