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Departments June 6 Massachusetts Certified Horti- culturalist Exam, Waltham, 4 « Thursday, |une 18 New (MCH) FORUM Rena Sumner at 413-369-4731. Hampshire Plant Growers' Associa- MA; 6 FROM THE BOARD tion Twilight Meeting, Churchill's 7-9 24 Northeast Organic Farming Robert Demers Garden Center, 12 Hampton Road, Association (NOFA) Summer 7 NEW HAMPSHIRE NEWS 603-772- Exeter, NH; Jim Moser at Conference, Hampshire College, 12 ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS 2685. Amherst, MA: 978-355-2853. 25 DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE 19-20 (Friday, 5-9pm; Saturday 12 Ne2v England Nursenjmen's Dr. Cheryl Smith 9am-2pm) Tenth Atmiial "Pocket Association Summer Meeting, Prides 27 HOW ABOUT HERBS Gardens of Portsmouth" Tour, Comer Farm, Lebanon, CT; Tanya Jackson sponsored by South Church, 508-653-3009. Features Portsmouth, NH; 603-436-4762. 12 Athletic Turf Field Day, in coop- 3 NEW HAMPSHIRE July eration with NESTMA; Mary Owen HORTICULTURAL ENDOWMENfT at 508-892-0382. 7-9 Perennial Plant Symposium, 10 SUMMER MEETING 14 Auction, The Fells, Westin Hotel, Copley Place, Benefit 18 CULVER'S ROOT Boston, MA; 614-771-8431. Newbury, NH; 603-763-4789. Nancy Surette Annual Plant Sale, 1 1 New Hampshire Orchid Society 15 Seventh The 19 CONTROL OF BLACK VINE Meeting; speaker: Carson Whitlaw, Fells, Newbury, NH; 603-763-4789. WEEVIL IN POTTED NURSERY PLANTS Adel, Iowa ("Native Terrestrial 16 Third Annual Rockingham County Dr. Stanley R. Swier, Alan Orchids"), Bedford Public Library, Farm Day; information and Open RoHins, Rachel Lamarche, and Bedford, NH; 603-654-5070. itinerary: 603-679-5616. Meggan Hodgson 15 Connecticut Nurserymen's September 20 MEMBER PROFILE: Association Summer Meeting, Stratham Circle Nursery Imperial Nursery, Granby, CT; 9 Connecticut Greenhouse Growers 22 MY l.F.Y.E. EXPERIENCE IN Association (CGGA) "Evening at the 860-204-9162. BOTSWANA Greenhouse," Grower Direct, Somers, 18 Tour the Gardens Lake Jennifer Barton of of CT; 203-261-9067. Sunapee, Newbury, NH; informa- Columns tion: Friends of John Hay National October 10 KIWI CORNER Wildlife Refuge at 603-763-4789. 3 Hay Day: A Family Open House, Paul R. Fisher The Fells, John Hay National 22 "A Cruise into Lake Sunapee's 17 THE GREEN SPOT Wildlife Refuge, Newbury, NH; Past" to benefit The Fells, Mike Cherim 603-763-4789. Newbury, NH; 603-763-4789. 23 PIONEER POINTERS 7-9 National Lawn and Garden Trade 25-26 Mount Washington Valley Show, Fort Washington Expo Center, 24 Z NOTES Garden Trail (awards ceremony: Fort Washington, PA; Jim Zablocki July 19); information and map 203-847-9599. locations: Joan Sherman at Cover: Floriculture and technol- 603-367-4764. 7-10 International Plant Propagators ogy—two aspects of the UNH Society Eastern Regional Meeting, research greenhouses; 26 Ninth Annual State of Maine Toronto, ON, Canada; Margot photographs by Rick Raymond. Open Farm Day; Jane Aiudi at Brigden at 860-429-6818. 207-287-3891. 8-10 International Plug Conference; August The riMttsman Is published In eaily Febniaiy, Kissimmee, FL; 630-208-9080. April, |une, August, October, and December with copy deadlines being the first of each prior ¥ Wednesday, August 5 New 19-21 England Neiv month. While camera-ready ads are preferred, set- Hampshire Plant Growers' Associa- Greenhouse Conference, Worcester, up assistance Is available at a nominal fee. Free tion Summer Meeting, UNH MA; Henry Huntington at classified advertising Is offered as a member Research Greenhouses, University 603-435-8361. service. We will carry a short message (no artwork of New Hampshire, Durham, NH; or logos) for one or two Issues of The PlAntsman. 28-31 Association of Specialty Cut Paul Fisher at 603-862-4525. AD SIZE 6x Ix Flower Growers National Conference 3 3/8-w * 2 l/4"h $150 $30 5 Rhode Island Nursery and Land- and Trade Show, Raleigh, NC; 3 3/8-v»r X 4 3/4-h $200 $40 scape Association Meeting, Summer 216-774-2887. 7-w X 2 1/4-h S200 $40 Roger Williams Park, Providence, 7-w X 4 5/8-h $300 $75 RI; 508-761-9260. November 7"w X 9 1/2-h $500 $100
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Spring is over and for some of flower bags or pouches. Some of a thousand dollars per house. us, it's time to slow down, our growing houses had nothing Creative containers are becom- but for me and most garden cen- on the posts, so we grew flower ing more and more popular. I ters like mine, we have just be- bags on all our empty posts. strongly urge you to attend gun. Once Father's Day comes A few of our houses have greenhouse open houses, twilight around, our cell-pack annual se- shelving or brackets, but the meetings, and your state associa- lection will be small, but our houses that have bare wall were tion's trade meetings to learn jumbo annuals and perennials suddenly full. This didn't inter- more about them. Your custom- will be in the thousands. Annuals fere with the natural light and in- ers—not trade store bargain hunt- and perennials in 6 1/2-inch, 8 1/ creased the retail production value ers, but your true customers—are 2-inch, one-gallon, and two-gallon more educated and more curi- pots will fill every square inch of ous —more eager to learn about space I have. WELCOME, new ideas. If you don't satisfy
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A Vigorous Turnout Moore (Dover), and Kim Smith and Orchids Honored Katie Descoteaux (both Alvirne).
The Spring UNH-FFA Interscho- Once again, many people—from It was "a nice show; a nice turn- lastic Career Development Events UNH, from FFA, from private in- out. People are beginning to expect were held at UNH Thompson School dustry—involved in organizing this us here around this time of year." an April third. It was good to see a event are to be thanked. Agricul- This described the seventh annual very large and vigorous turnout. ture—continually evolving—is still New Hampshire Orchid Society In the nursery/landscape event, an important part of New Hamp- Show held at the Nashua Armory Pinkerton Academy (Derry) earned shire's landscape and encouraging during the last weekend of April. the largest number of points; Coe- students to enter its various aspects The trophy sponsored by the Brown Academy (North-wood), the is a worthwhile endeavor. New Hampshire Plant Growers' second largest; and Seacoast School Association was given for the "Best of Technology (Exeter), the third. Director Named Artistic Display (Members' Choice)" Individual high scorers were Brad and went to Bob Barth and Marty Briggs (Pinker-ton), Sam Barnes John E. Pike has been named Dean Epstein for their "The World Ac- (Coe-Brown), and Josh Knowles and Director of the University of cording to Orchid Species"—a globe (Coe-Brown), respectively. Students New Hampshire Cooperative Ex- six feet in diameter, geographically from five schools tested their skills. tension. The appointment was made accurate, with over 100 orchid spe- Seven schools were involved in by UNH President Joan Leitzel and cies placed in the correct locations. the floriculture event. Here, Alvime Vice-president for Research and Winners included an Aticellia (Hudson), Dover, and Pinkerton Public Service Donald Sundberg africana grown by Bert Consentino, earned the largest numbers of following a nationwide search. Pike Manchester, NH; a Lycaste 'Pixie' points. Individual high-scorers has served as associate director (brilliant yellow flowers; strong were Tracey Ross (Alvirne), Becky since 1986. fragrance) grown by Dr. Wilford
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awhile 1 started filling deserving high praise and recogni- NHLA: Scholarships . . . bags. After pots and putting plants into them. tion) was presented to Three Seasons Two students from the Thompson This is what started to interest me. Landscaping (Rick Rideout, princi- School, University of New Hamp- 1 liked working with the plants and pal), Hopkinton, New Hampshire, shire, have won scholarships from wanted to know more about them." for the design of a hered garden en- the New Hampshire Landscape As- trance for a private residence in Con- sociation. Kathleen Carter and Ryan . . . and Pearson Awards cord, New Hampshire. Kuczewski were each awarded $1500 The projects involved much more at the association's annual spring Also at the NHLA spring confer- than planting; with the designers conference in March. ence, the 1998 Leon E. Pearson dealing with such things as drainage, After careers in teaching, real es- Awards for Landscape Excellence surface runoff, ocean exposure, deer tate, and retail, Kathleen is return- were presented. damage, traffic patterns, roots, and ing to an earlier interest in her The Award for Excellence (for the whims of their clients, the study of horticulture. "With a de- consistently superior quality) went to awards seem deserved.
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The 16th Annual Mean?"). This is only a sampling. Symposium And on Friday and Saturday, there are tours to the west and In early July, the Perennial Plant south of the city. Association's annual symposium For more information (preregis- will be held in Boston, Massachu- tration is required by June 20), setts. Tours and activities will be Perennial Gardens in Byfield, contact the Perennial Plant Asso- both in the city and in the sur- Massachusetts. ciation, 3383 Schirtzinger Road, rounding area. Symposium speakers include Hilliard, Ohio 43026; the phone
The symposium itself is on July Bill'Cullina, New England Wild number is 614-771-8431; fax, 614- 7-9, but tours on Monday, July 6, Flower Society ("New Ideas in 876-5238. include "New Hampshire," "Mar- Wildflower Propagation"); Leslie Peter van Berkum ("How We keting and Retailing," "Boston and 1997 New England Private Gardens," and "Arnold Operate our New Hampshire Nurs- Greenhouse Conference Mt. Auburn Cem- ery"); Kris Fenderson, Acworth, NH Arboretum and Grant Awards etery." (Each is all-day; you can ("Hardy Primulas"); Wayne only choose one.) Winterrowd, North Hill, Reads- The NEGC has awarded the fol- The New Hampshire tour in- boro, VT ("Embellishing the Bor- lowing grants: cludes Uncanoonuc Mountain Pe- der with Unusual Annuals"); and rennials Goffstown), Van Berkum Steven Still, Ohio State University Dr. Douglas Cox, UMass, Amherst, Nursery (Deerfield), and Bedrock ("Cultivar Names, Plant Patents, "Manganese toxicity to marigold
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Norman was small for his age. This didn't Norman managed to cut his way through the bother him though. He was as tough as hideout's exterior, exposing the soft and supple nails and ready for anything. And, as he would soon flesh. Just as he was about to enter and claim vic- find out, his "anjrthing" was just around the comer. tory for himself and his tribe, the other nearly- Norman is a parasitic nematode. As a member adults rounded the bend with a whoop. They stopped
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spect. The Hb (for Heterorhabditis bacteriophora) Norman. He was now . . . uh, grown, or something. clan was known for its agility and versatility. Its The approached Norman with reverence. They members wear tough outer jackets and all are cool. admired his new posture. They hoisted him onto Initiation into full membership requires that the their shoulders and carried him into the host. To- clan's nearly-adults submit to an underground adven- gether they ravaged and subdued the grub. ture of sorts. They're told to leave the safety of their A few days later, Norman, a magnificent ex- hideout (which, incidentally, is the carved-out, rotting ample of an adult nematode now, and his well-fed remains of a grub) and to locate a new hideout host buddies, also grown, swaggered back to headquar- without getting fried in the sun or dehydrated. ters to share the tale of Norman's triumph. As did his brethren, Norman complied. Snaking Well, news travels fast in the dirt kingdom. The his way along a myriad of uncharted passageways, managing seniors, Norman's forefathers, had al- trying to pierce the darkness, Norman hunted his ready heard the saga. When Norman the Nematode quarry. However, Norman, always trying to impress, walked through the door ahead of the pack, the wasn't after just any hideout host. He was after the tribal leaders, in unison, spoke only two words: roomy and impressive Japanese beetle grub. And he "Hey Norm!" could feel in his gut that he was getting close. Norman scored! "One super-grub coming up!" Mike Cheritn, president of The Green Spot, Depart- he shouted into the darkness. His buddies heard ment of Bio-Ingenuity, gj Priest Road, Nottingham,
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w,ve been in this business a long time. We know our ( time of year or the size of the project. Northeast Nursery covers it | Supplymg Fine Plant Material Reprinted from Granite Trowel, woodland edge of meadow. It gives a person the Autumnal Equinox Edition, feeling of a waving sea of white. Culver's root Master Gardener Publications likes a sunny meadow or open woodland shade with moderate acidity. It will even tolerate damp Iwas thinkiking about a native soils. This makes it particularly attractive with .perennialperennial that can be ob- other giant native perennials such as Joe-Pye- tained, yet is undiscovered: Weed, swamp milkweed, and New England aster. something for the late summer In the garden, it solves the problem if you need a and early fall. Then I recalled vertical emphasis. Coreopsis, yarrows, cranesbill a day's journey that I took geraniums, and daylilies go wonderfully in front of with the New England Wild- it. flower Society several years Occasional division may be necessary in the ago to Holy Hill, in Harvard, spring or fall. Stem cuttings are slow to root and Massachusetts. It was there do not bloom until the third year. You may also that I discovered a field of sow seeds when they are ripe. Potted stock should Culver's root (Veronicastrum be spaced eight to twelve inches apart, and virgiruciim) majestically sway- planted at soil level and mulched. Any bare stems in the breeze. should be covered with a half-inch of soil or hu- This is Shaker country and mus; new roots will develop, especially if the soil the Fruitlands Museum is kept moist. has a documented her- This wild veronica is a good flower to use in barium done by Shaker bouquets; it lasts a long while after being cut. The Elisha Myrick over 140 dried flower stalks are excellent for dry floral ar- years ago. Culver's root rangements. (also known as black In Massachusetts, Culver's root is on the rare root. Bowman's root, native plant list, classified as "a species of special wild veronica) is in- concern". As such, V. virginicum is protected by : eluded. There is no the State Endangered Species Act. My unverified doubt that this field suspicion is that the same is true in New Hamp- represents a new genera- shire. There is more reason than ever to help it tion of plants originally make a comeback by purchasing some plants of grown by the Shakers. your own. Culver's Root is not for At least one major New Hampshire wholesale the faint-of-heart. This native grower lists Culver's root in their catalog, describ- from the eastern part of the ing it as "elegant white spires and deep green United States will grow from leaves, for specimen, back of the border. Very ver- three to six feet tall, and it is tical and erect; its stiff seed head spikes will often obviously a back-of-the-border provide winter interest." It is therefore possible to plant. The terminal white obtain or order nursery-grown plants. flowers which grow in spire- The Culver's root has it all: elegance, long like wands are faintly tinged bloom, drying qualities, no serious pests or dis- with blue. It is a long eases, uniqueness, and availability through nurser- bloomer, starting in June and ies. It might just be the new neighborhood rage. performing through to the early fall. Nancy Surette, principal of Seedling-Naturescapes, My favorite use for this a landscape design/consulting firm in Windham, NH, plant is in mass along the a can be reached at 603-893-7904. THE PL A NTSM A N Control of Black Vine Weevil in Potted Nursery Plants DR.. STANLEY R. SWIER, ALAN ROLLINS, RACHAEL LAMARCHE, AND MEGGAN HODGSON C'ontrol of the black vine weevil is very difficult. The weevil emerges from overwintering sites in spring and seeks out host plants. The adult chews on leaves, causing characteristic notches. These notches are particularly common on taxus and rhododendron. The larvae feed on the roots, reducing growth and predisposing the plant to winter kill. If the plants are kept warm, larvae Treatment will feed during the win- ter. Since the adult is active all summer, con- trolling the adult re- quires frequent sprays to the foliage through- out the growing season. A better strategy is to target the larvae which do the most severe dam- age. We investigated some promising chemical and biological controls for larval control in 1997. Van Berkum's Nursery generously provided us with 160 potted plants (Bridget bloom, Heucherella alba) at no cost. FMC Corp. provided financial support for labor. Nema- todes were obtained from The Green Spot. The black vine weevil eggs were obtained from the Con- necticut Agricultural Experiment Station in Windsor. The trial was conducted at the UNH Kingman Farm. Ten replications of six treatments were applied to seven-inch pots. Talstar granules were incorporated into the media based on the bulk density (0.24 g/cc). Merit was applied according to pot size. Both these granules were incorporated into the pots on June 10 and the plants repotted. Surface applications of Tal- star Flowable and Lorsban granules were done on June 30. The first application of nematodes was ap- plied July 13 and repeated every two weeks for a to- tal of four applications. We chose the nematode Heterorhabditis bacteriophora because of its ability to ac- tively seek out prey in soil. The liquid formulations and nematodes were poured over the surface of the — MEMBER PROFILE Stratham Circle Nursery The Big Box on the Circle "Look out the window." We ivere in the office above the shop. "They're AESTHETICS ARE IMPORTANT. taller than the tele-phone pole." Crushed rock has been spread in many areas ("Mud is one of The view overlooked the nursery yard. It was dusk. At the far end, they my pet peeves it looks bad and it rose— soft, clear, vertical—above the dark horizontal of the nursery stock. I — counted: "Seven. ..eight..." slows down productivity.") Specimen trees are focal points. "Ten. Crimson kings." Dwarf Korean fir (Abies koreana)— "They look like poplars." "unique purple cones" —and "I got them today. They haven't opened up yet." camperdown elm {Ulmus glabra 'camperdownii,'are used effec- "Can you sell them?" tively, contrasting against the ma- "A guy's coming to look tomorrow." terial behind them. Across from the shop, one 8-foot ToUeson's Y^ AVE SHORT, OWNER AND mouth) intersects 108 (Exeter/ weeping blue juniper {juniperus m m operator of Stratham Circle Newmarket/ Durham)—is certainly scopularus 'ToUeson's blue') stands * -^ Nursery, admits that there visible. The sign —in a bed of tulips at the beginning of an access may be something in the truism across from a grove of pine at the road. that a person can expect to do only head of the driveway—is small, but Holding areas can be garden- one thing really well. The thing he the nature of the business is obvious. like. Beyond the juniper, Daphne has chosen to do is to sell nursery 'Carol Mackie' and Chamaecyparis stock. ORGANIZATION IS STRAIGHT- obtusa 'Hinockii' are displayed to- Within this focus, he has cho- FORWARD. Perennials are in and gether under clumps of birches. sen an even more precisely de- around a 14'x96' hoop house on And the drainage swales have fined niche: Stratham Circle spe- the other side of the parking area aesthetic value, creating a grid of cializes in "big stuff" — trees of across from the shop. A 20'x80' water and cattails and red-winged three-inches-and-up caliper. And lath house holds less sun-loving blackbirds that break up the the unusual. "People want dis- shrubs. Access roads—some bridg- blocks of trees. Along one por- tinctive landscapes, but they want ing drainage swales dug by the tion, mowed grass slopes to the them immediately. They're willing CCC in the thirties —divide the water and willows have been to pay for full-sized specimens." yard into blocks. planted. He began the business seven There is no final plan—he "chips "Display gardens are a good years ago. Dave and his wife away at using space effectively." idea, but it's one of our lower Jeanne were living in Rye (Dave "Good land is getting hard to find. priorities." However, he concedes was working as a landscape con- It's best to use what you already their usefulness with an example: tractor) when ten acres of field on have efficiently —when you think "a mature dwarf arctic willow the traffic cijrcle came up for sale. about it, you find you have all (Salix purpurea 'Nana')—a beauti- The first year, a 30'x36' shop (a kinds of room." ful plant with slender silverly clapboard cape with a checkout Behind the yard is their home leaves tht move in the slightest counter, hardgoods display area, and a pond. A water source in case breeze—shows off its potential in and a south-facing glass wall for there are well problems, the pond the landscape in a way that con- interior plant material on the first is also a place for their three chil- tainerized material cannot." floor and an office in the loft) dren to fish, swim, skate— "every was built 100 feet back from the kid should grow up near a pond." HE BASES HIS ORDERS on previ- road and maybe an acre of mate- The town was looking for clay to ous years' sales, but this year's rial was offered. Today, material use for filling and sealing the town trends will be based on what the fills six of the ten acres. dump—"we had plenty and were gardening magazines emphasized The site—on the Stratham traffic glad to help out. It worked out for during the winter. "People tend circle, at which Route 33 (to Ports- both of us." to buy what they read, not what THE PLANTSMAN — — — B.'asicaUi/, we re a ivarehouse. We happen to be outdoors, that's all." This descripton . . . is basically correct. However, a warehouse is defined by its contents and the contents of this one are unusually varied and thought-provoking. they see—for example, I think the lowing year. I spend a week in the career choice isn't that surprising. Chinese fringetree (Chionanthus field, tagging individual specimens." I've always liked the physical/out- retusus) is a great ornamental. White "Labelling is crucial. I use a soft- door/plant side of things." flowers, dark blue fruit (on females), ware program designed specifically He experimented with being open exfoliating bark, does well in zone for that purpose. Ninety percent of the entire year, but "it wasn't worth 5—it has it all, but I can't sell it at what I order is already on the pro- it." He closes at the end of Novem- gunpoint. People want their Newport gram and the program allows you to ber and uses the winter for planning people are fascinated plum— by edit and create your own labels, so I and ordering. purple leaves." do the rest myself." Perennials and shrubs are over- He chooses items that "are not Around 40,000 perennials are pot- wintered in the three hoop houses necessarily commodity items," defin- ted up. The three hoop houses—the covered now with opaque plastic. ing "commodity item" as "something house across from the parking lot "We don't overwinter evergreens the big boxes get into; something we and two others toward the back of we're wide open here and they'd independents can't offer at a com- the yard —are covered with clear desiccate in the wind—but we do petitive price and still receive a sus- plastic and filled with the more sen- buy some things—crabs, maples—in taining profit margin. Ten-to-fifteen sitive material. He also offers a range the fall. It's a good deal for the percent is not sustaining." of annuals. Four types of bark mulch grower. We get a lot out of Jersey Not just the trees are big—maiden are sold by the yard. which is close enough climatically. grass {Miscanthus sinensis 'gracil- "We do carry some commodity We cover the ball—big enough so liitius') — is offered in field clumps; items—bagged goods, for example (a the root isn't really cut—with bark Harry Lauder's walking stick (Cory- necessary evil)—for natural spin-off mulch and they do fine. It gets them lus avellana 'contorta') is large enough sales, but only for that reason." onto our flowering schedule." to accurately indicate its final place In summer, about fifteen people "We don't grow ourselves, but a in the landscape. are on the staff; his wife does the grower could do well here. You'd The expected are here, but in books. His sales are both retail and need to intelligently choose what larger numbers and a greater choice wholesale. "We're not trying to sell you grew and have a quick turn- of cultivars—there are 900 crab to the road contractor. We sell lo- around. You'd also need to reach a apples on the lot and perhaps 25 cul- cally to the higher end of the certain critical mass in order to tivars; there are ten cultivars of beech— residential and commercial. We break even. Most material is grown and fifteen of Japanese maple "a do deliver, but are chosing to do further south. New Jersey has an fun plant—lots of character." less design and installation work. additional month on each end of The usual is offered in unusual "We've done very little marketing. the season, which adds up to an forms Jiiniperus Sea Green 'Pom I think most advertising is a waste of additional year of growing time Pom,' for example, seems to be money. I do have an ad in the Exeter for every six in New Hampshire. wind-contorted, "oriental," and a to- Newsletter and in the yellow pages, Still, there's a 15-25% freight cost, piary, all at the same time. but visibility and word-of-mouth so that's in a local grower's favor." have increased our business the "Basically, we're a warehouse. IN THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH, most. We happen to be outdoors, that's balled-and-burlapped material "I've never done a business all." This description—although as tightly budded as possible, starts plan— there's a lot of impulse in harsh, is basically correct. How- arriving (just before the blackbirds). how things develop here. I've ever, a warehouse is defined by its He buys from growers throughout never had any courses in plants or contents and the contents of this the northeast—Baker Valley up in botany. I got a degree in math at one are unusually varied and Wentworth; from Canada, Ohio, SUNY Plattsburg—which actually thought-provoking. (BP) Pennsylvania, New Jersey: "I buy a has been very useful in making the lot from Princton Nursery in New numbers work. My family were all Stratham Circle Nursery is at 4 Col- Jersey. I go down in late summer farmers and I landscaped summers lege Road, Stratham, NH 03885; the and pick what I want for the fol- to earn money for college—so the phone number is 603-778-3711. |uNE.IULY.1998 My I.F.Y.E. Experience in Botswana JENNIFER BARTON Have you ever carried water on your head? Taught phones are just starting to become available in some a group of children who don't speak EngHsh to rural villages. About four-fifths of the country is play Duck, Duck, Goose? Been scared by a Kalahari Desert sands, which was wild for this New hippo? Roasted chicken intestines over a fire? Been Hampshire woman to see! It was so flat, sandy, and moved to tears by children singing and dancing for you, wide open! It took me a couple days to get over the or by a simple gift of pottery made from cow dung and feeling that I must be at the beach. The Okavango ashes? These are just a few of the experiences I had last Delta and Chobe River in the north provide a lush year as an International 4-H Youth Exchange Delegate to green oasis for the wildlife and people. Botswana, Africa. People ask me if I took nine months While Botswana was my home for more than five "off" to be an I.F.Y.E. Actually, it was definitely nine months, I got to stay with six host families in six dif- months "on" to life, and a most amazing time which I ferent villages around the country. Each family agreed wouldn't trade for anything. to take me for about three weeks and it is amazing The I.F.Y.E. program is an incredible opportunity what close bonds can develop in that short time. for people ages 19 to 30 who are interested in learn- Gradually, I came to learn the traditions and customs. ing firsthand about the culture and lifestyle of another Like stopping for tea whenever you have a visitor. Or country. Each year, two delegates are chosen from bowing slightly when you greet an elder. 1 was im- New Hampshire to represent our state and country in mersed in the lifestyle of Botswana, participating in this exchange with many different countries around the daily activities: preparing food, taking care of the the world. The "I.F.Y.E.s" stay with host families in animals, going to school, helping neighbors. their assigned country for three or six months and Although most of Botswana's economy is based on learn the lifestyle by living it! When New Hampshire the export of diamonds and beef, subsistence agricul- participants return to the state, they do a ten-week ture is still what sustains most of the people there. Ev- tour, giving slide presentations to school and civic eryone aspires to raise his own animals— chickens, clubs. Donations from these talks help to fund I.F.Y.E. goats, donkeys, cattle; in fact, a typical bride price (or trips for next year. "lobola") is about ten head of cows. They grow their So where is this country? Botswana is in the center own crops: particularly maize (white corn) and sor- of the southern tip of Africa, is about the size of ghum. They also grow millet, melons, beans, sweet Texas, and has a population of about 1.3 million. It is reed, and vegetables in some areas. Much of the supple- a stable, peaceful country with a democratic form of mental food comes from South Africa. Many of the government, having gained independence from En- farmers I talked to asked me about the strange habit gland in 1966. The national language is Setswana, al- we have in America of growing corn to feed to our though many people also speak English and their own animals! In parts of the country, I was amazed at what tribal language as well. I got to learn greetings in four the sandy soil would grow, and how little could sus- different dialects, and even received two new names in tain the foraging animals. People here are very con- the native languages ("Neo" and "Kapako"). The cerned about the effects of the El Nino weather Batswana live in mud or cement houses and cooking patterns. is done mostly outside, over an open fire. The large The Botswana government does a lot for the people cities have computers and street lights, but conve- in the area of agricultural education and development. niences like electricity, running water in houses, and Every village has an Extension educator to help the TH E PL ANTSMAN farmers with advice and training. There are many gov- ernment loan programs for farmers who want to buy draft animals or plowing equipment or start a veg- etable garden. Agriculture is a required class in school and most schools have small projects like gardens or Pioneer Pointers flocks of chickens. Society is facing the problem of young people being lured away from their home vil- lages by the excitement of the cities, only to find that, without skills, there are no jobs. So the government is Preparing encouraging the youth to learn as much as they can for That Crossroad about farming, as this will support their famiHes in the long run. My hosting organization, 4-B (like our 4-H) is also helping in this area. T'here comes a crossroad in nearly every busi- Perhaps you are curious about some of the different ness—and those in the greenhouse industry plants I saw in Botswana. The most prevalent native are no different: you are faced with growth. plant is the acacia. This flat-topped tree is often part The demand for your product is exceeding of the African landscapes we see in pictures. Brush supply; your customer base is strong and reli- from it is used to build fences and pens for the ani- able; the labor force is finally adequate and run- mals. Many trees and shrubs are covered with super- ning smoothly. As a result of all this, the next sharp two-to-three-inch thorns, and this is the reason I logical step seems to be to expand. was too wimpy to go barefoot like the indigenous However, before you take the step, be sure to people! Palm trees grow in the Okavango Delta re- address one other component that — together with gion. This plant is food for the elephants and also the those mentioned above — lays the foundation source of material for beautiful baskets that the needed to expand successfully. This component women weave. Also, I was so intrigued to see aloe is financial strength. plants taller than me! Profits need to be strong and consistent. This I have returned with a new perspective on other may not be an issue if demand for your product cultures and a determination to encourage people to is strong and the business is run efficiently. take any opportunity they can to learn about the cul- However, what are you doing with these profits? ture of another country. The I.F.Y.E. program is a Are you: unique and wonderful way to do this! For those who • Drawing it as a personal salary to cover living can't participate as a representative, perhaps you expenses? would open your home to a foreign visitor for a few • Internally funding ongoing capital expenses? weeks. The I.F.Y.E. committee is always looking for • Using it to pay or service loans? host families for the delegates who come to stay in New Hampshire. This is a great opportunity to have If you have answered yes to any of these, an I.F.Y.E. experience without even leaving home! your liquidity (also referred to as working capi- What I will remember most about my stay in Bots- tal or cash reserves) may not be adequate to un- wana is the vibrancy of the people —the way singing dertake an expansion — even though all other fac- and dancing is such a part of their lives, how they tors are positive. If you're expecting to obtain fi- take time for their families, and the way they wel- nancing for an expansion, it's likely you will comed me into their communities. It is important for need to contribute at least 40% of the project us to remember that all over the world, people are costs from your own reserves. And if you plan to similar. They may grow different crops and build dif- fund the project yourself, a buffer reserve above ferent houses, but, like us, they work, play, and love and beyond the cost of the project is needed to their families. I know that I will never be able to read cover operating expenses and six months of debt the world news the same way again. My I.F.Y.E. expe- service on already existing loans until the project rience is something I will always treasure. is complete. For more information about the I.F.Y.E. program, Strong working capital is essential to your as an applicant or host family, please contact the N.H. business. Not only is it needed in adversity, but I.F.Y.E. Committee at 603-224-1934. also in expansion — so always be planning ahead. Save and build your reserves. Jennifer Bartoji of Loudon was the 1997 recipient of the New Hampshire Plant Growers Association Scholarship. For information about financing, call the She currently works at Millican Nurseries in Chichester Bedford office of First Pioneer Farm Credit, ACA, and will be continuing her studies at UNH this fall. at 1-800-852-3252. (SW) She is majoring in Adult and Occupational Education with the goal of becoming an agriculture teacher. )UNE. JULY. 1998 3 Could any of these current issues impact your business or livelihood? * Current Use & Zoning * Greenhouse taxation * Clean up your act!! Summer tends to be the Pesticide regulations slowest time in the horticulture industry. * Motor Vehicle laws & Ag Many houses are empty and potting is winding down. This presents the perfect time to begin Agricultural employee laws sanitizing your operation. If weeds, disease, in- sects, or algae are chronic problems, you can New Hampshire Farm Bureau eliminate them before they become worse. has, over the years, led the way on legislative Weeds, white fly, and thrips can be greatly re- Issues that affect New Hampshire's farms and duced if you kill every piece of vegetation in agricultural businesses. We will continue to and around your houses. do so Into the future and hope to involve more Algae is a great haven for fungus gnats — plus, of our friends involved in it looks horrible. Drying out your houses, along you, & colleagues with an application of bleach or Greenshield horticulture in N.H. will significantly improve insect control. Your plant dump pile — everyone has one — keep If you answered yes to the question above it as far from your growing area as possible. Odds and would like more information on what are that these plants were placed in the dump for a beneftts Joining N.H.F.B. will bring to you, very good reason. An application of Roundup or please contact: plant desiccant would be helpful. Avoid re- some Wendle Loomis at 224-1934 using dump piles as a mix in your growing opera- Sponsored by Merrimack County Farm Bureau tion. If you do, you're asking for trouble. These simplistic suggestions can go a long way in improving your business. When custom- ers—retail or wholesale — visit your business, im- age is everything. Even your staff can be im- 1-800-447-4745 pacted by a cleaner work environment. First im- pressions affect our buying decisions. Garbage, ur bare-root conifer old pallets, etc. — all leave negative impressions. seedB»gs and transplants Unfortunately, many people think that because luvftticlped to keep landowners, we are in a "dirty" business, dirt is okay. Wrong. temiLis, nurseries, and forest In today's more competitive environment, weeds industries successfully in the and junk are just not acceptable. People are in- green for sevenry-five years. terested in your entire operation — how you do Ask a catalog, today! business, how you present yourself, and — of for course — the product you produce. the Northern ^^ESTERN Jim Zablocki, Technical Manager of Horticultural Group, the Scotts Company, can be ^A^INENURSfRiES, reached at 60^-224^-^^8^. Blue Heron Images Photography Catalogs. Brochures, Annuiil Reports. Web Sites. Special Events Richard H Raymond Specializing in llorliciiluiral Images Traditional and Digital Photographic Services Blue Heron Images 1 ConsUblc Road, Durham. NH 0.^824 Phone (603) 659-7.11 THE. PLANTSMAN DIAGNOSTIC UPDATE E3 It's raining outside as I write this mon with poor drainage and/or the primary problem on turfgrass update. The prolonged rainy pe- low pH. The pythiuni infections on samples received mid-March through riod and relatively mild tempera- the geraniums had advanced to the mid-May. Although consistent snow tures will likely result in significant point of causing "black leg" symp- cover was lacking in many south- disease pressure from fungal LEAF toms and, as a result, most of the ern areas, wet soil conditions com- SPOTS and BLIGHTS such as APPLE crop was lost. If the problem had bined with cold temperatures fa- SCAB, ANTHRACNOSE diseases and been diagnosed sooner, fungicide vored disease development. NEEDLE-CASTS. And the potential drenches may have helped. The most common problems on for serious FIRE BLIGHT problems Although we had a relatively turfgrass during late spring-early appears to be very high. mild winter, WINTER BURN or summer include RED THREAD, The greenhouse problems from DESICCATION was evident on BROWN PATCH, LEAF SPOTS, and March through early May have many conifers. The symptoms of PYTHIUM BLIGHT. Red thread was been fairly typical, although there bronzed or reddened needles was fairly common on both perennial have been more virus problems especially common on trees and ryegrass and fescues last year, thus than usual. TOMATO RINGSPOT shrubs that suffered from drought we can expect it to be a problem VIRUS was diagnosed on lipstick stress last year. Another disease this year if cool, moist weather oc- plants showing symptoms that are problem that is most likely related curs during June and again in Sep- usually associated with cold water to previous drought stress was tember. The easiest management injury (similar to cold water injury noted throughout the native range practice is to collect the clippings on African violet). TOBACCO STREAK of balsam fir last summer and is when mowing. and POTY viruses were found on evident again this spring. The fun- One disease has already ap- hele-nium. The symptoms were a gus cylospora is causing a TWIG peared on herbaceous annuals and very subtle mottling of the foliage. CANKER on balsam fir. The canker perennials. COLLETOTRICHUM LEAF IMPATIENS NECROTIC SPOT VI- eventually girdles the twigs at the SPOT on pansy causes tan-to-straw- RUS (INSV) was confirmed on base of the previous season's growth, colored spots surrounded by a snapdragons, coleus, and felicia. causing the needles to drop and purple-red border on the leaves. INSV usually causes white, circular eventually resulting in "bird foot- The disease is easily spread by wa- spots on the foliage of snapdrag- like" bare shoot. PHOMOPSIS TWIG ter splash from overhead irrigation ons, but in this case also caused a BLIGHT, also favored by drought or during rains. Several fungicides bronzed, sunken stem canker. Two stress (and winter injury), has been are registered for control, but ap- viruses, LILY SYMPTOMLESS virus a common problem this spring. plications are usually only required and poty virus were diagnosed on Other problems on woody orna- during prolonged wet conditions. oriental lilies (the cultivars mentals included VOLUTELLA BOTRYTIS BLIGHT was also com- 'Espresso' and 'Moonshine'). The BLIGHT on pachysandra and a mon on field-grown pansies that double virus infection caused couple of cases of STEM CANKER were covered with mulch. The growth distortions and chlorotic on vinca, caused by the fungus problem occurred in plantings where streaking of the foliage. Extensive Phoma. As mentioned above, the the mulch was left in-place during SHOOT DIEBACK on coleus was potential for fire blight seem to be the warm spell in late March, creat- caused by the fungus phomopsis. high this spring. Many of the host ing ideal hurrud conditions. Other more 'typical' problems in- plants (apple, pear, cotoneaster, To submit plant material for cluded PYTHIUM ROOT ROT on hawthorn, mountain ash, quince, diagnosis, send samples (with a felicia, verbena and geranium; etc.) were in bloom during the ex- check for $12.) to: The UNH Plant EDEMA on geraniums; and iron/ tended wet weather in late April to Diagnostic Lab, C/O Dr. Cheryl manganese toxicity on geraniums. early May. The late frost that oc- Smith, Plant Biology Department, Iron-manganese toxicity symptoms curred during the third week of Spaulding Hall-UNH, Durham, NH on geraniums are similar to those April may confound the identifica- 03824. Samples should be accompa- caused by high soluble salts (brown- tion of fire blight infections since nied by an identification form (avail- ing) of the leaf margins and blight-injured blossoms look similar able from your county Cooperative interveinal necrosis), except the to those injured by frost. Suspected Extension). Cheryl Smith is the interveinal chlorosis and browning fire blight strikes should be pruned UNH Cooperative Extension Special- are usually more severe. IRON/ during dry weather. ist in Plant Health, and can be MANGANESE TOXICITY is com- GRAY SNOW MOLD has been reached at 603-862-3200. lUN E.JULY. 1998 "Helping You to Grow" B.E. Supply GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT Hemlock Road, Langdon Mailing Address : P.O. Box 0, Charlestown, New Hampshire 03603 Nu-Form Products • Restricted Pesticides Landmark Products • Kord Products Pre-filled Flats & Pots • Fertilizers Klerks Films • Distributors for Hyde Park &. 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I first saw this planted the spring and allow it to revital- 8 oz dried beef, finely chopped in a demonstration herb garden at ize all summer while you enjoy 2-3 tbsp prepared horseradish Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, the rest of the garden. Pennsylvania. I knew horse- radish Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Rhubarb is easy to freeze for had a long history of culinary and Transfer to a 1 1/2 quart casserole winter use. Just wash and cut into medicinal uses, but I'd never con- and bake at 350 degrees for 30-40 inch-long pieces and toss into plas- sidered using it as a design ele- minutes. Serve with toasty rye bread tic bags or boxes in amounts you ment. It's very effective. It's large or party rye bread. Serves 32. find convenient. Or you can cook leaves contrast well with smaller, up rhubarb sauce and freeze that. The second big plant is rhubarb more finely textured plants. You You'll find good recipes for pies, (Rhuem rhabarbarium). The first just need to dig the root now and crisps, or cobblers in any cook- harvest of rhubarb proclaims that then to keep it in bounds. book, or you might like to try spring has really arrived. I always A relative of the mustards, something a little different remember my grandmother mak- —like horseradish is the most pungent of these Sweet-Sour Rhuburger ing the first sauce of the season, all edible roots. Native to eastern Balls—an excellent appetizer at any sort of like a ritual. Europe and western Asia, it grows party. This is adapted from a won- This is another occasion for wild and is cultivated throughout derful little book called Rhubarb Re- doubters to ask, "Is this an herb?" Europe, Asia, and North America. naissance, by Ann Saling. Yes, it is. You'll find a descrip- For hundreds of years, it was tion and uses in nearly every old Swee^Sour Rhuburger Balls prized as a medicinal herb. In the herbal. Our colonial ancestors re- first century, Pliny claimed horse- 1 lb lean ground beef (or vegetarian lied on it faithfully as a tangy, radish would dissolve gallstones hamburger mix) healthful, cathartic spring tonic. and help cure asthma. Some people 1 beaten egg (optional) It's high in calcium and contains still swear by it for clearing sinuses 1/2 cop finely chopped onion vitamin A, potassium, magne- and curing a cold. And some 2-3 cloves garlic, finely ground sium, pantothenic acid, niacin, ri- people use a paste of horseradish 1/4 cup chopped water chestnuts boflavin, and ascorbic acid. to heat the joints and ease arthritis. 1/4 cup cornstarch Growing rhubarb is easy and a Like hot chile peppers, fresh horse- 1/2 tsp salt clump takes little space. The radish is loaded with vitamin C. 1/4 cup soy sauce planting place should be a spot It wasn't until the 16th century 1/2 cup cooking oil where water does not collect. Dig that horseradish was used for culi- 2 tbsp sherry a hole about 20 inches across and nary purposes, but only (as Euell 2 cups rhubarb sauce, sweetened 12 inches deep. Add compost, Gibbons points out in Stalking the with honey well-rotted manure, or commer- Healthful Herbs) by "country people 1/2 cup chicken broth cial fertilizer at the bottom of the and strong laboring men." But by hole. Mix it well with the soil. Set Combine beef, egg, onion, garlic, the 1700s, it began to appear on the root so that the crown is just water chestnuts, 2 tbsp cornstarch, the tables of the gentry. below the surface and fill in the solt, and 2 tbsp soy sauce Today, in England, roast beef is hole. Tamp and water the plant- Form into small meatballs. Fry always served with horseradish. In ing area. After new growth ap- them in a heavy skillet in the oil (I the United States, it is becoming pears, mulch with straw or bark prefer to bake them on a large bak- increasingly popular, used in a va- chips to conserve moisture and ing sheet in the oven, at 375 de- riety of sauces and served in fancy hold back weeds. Rhubarb is a grees, until done). Put 1 tbsp oil in restaurants with raw or smoked heavy-feeding perennial and the skillet. Add sherry, rhubarb fish and meats. Here is one of my needs to be top-dressed with a very favorite horseradish recipes: continued on next page iNE. JULY. 199! 7 — HOW ABOUT HERBS continued from page 27 the compost pile. We dig some Comfrey Salve roots and make a useful salve for To make a very simple salve, cut a few sauce, and chicken broth. Add the re- treating scrapes, rough gardeners' leaves, dig and clean some maining 2 tbsp soy sauce mixed with young hands, and small cuts and roots, and gather some of the flowers. the remaining 2 tbsp corn starch. Let bruises. It's big, leafy, and rather all these up coarsely until you cook until bubbling and thickened. Chop sprawling, flowering from May have about two cups and put this in an Add the meatballs and heat thor- through frost with small, blue, oven-proof dish with a cover. Add two oughly. Serve, with toothpicks, in a bell-shaped blossoms in clusters. cups of oil (olive, almond, grapeseed chafing dish. It propagates most easily from it's your choice). Add two ounces of person- root cuttings, but seedlings will The third plant with a big bee's wax. Cover and bake for about start up as well. Consider it only ality is comfrey {Symphytum 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Everything this large, for background plantings. officinale). Again, will sort of melt down and mush to- herb does not be- Comfrey has had a long and prickly-leafed gether. Stir, then strain the mix through it is a checkered past. Basically, it's best long in every garden, but a fine sieve. Pour the solve in small butterflies not to use comfrey internally, as plant that bees and jars, cover tightly, and let cool. greatly love and they benefit from debate about its safety is far from This pale green salve is as sooth- its blossoms. Its roots are some- over. It does, however, remain ing and healing as the plant is what invasive, but it has grown useful for external purposes. The prickly and itchy —another of for twenty years in the same spot mucilage in comfrey roots can Mother Nature's little mysteries at the Urban Forestry Center benefit healthy skin and help heal in the herbal world. without causing much trouble. injuries. It soothes and softens. local herb- We cut it back a couple times in The allantoin in it promotes the Tanya ]ackson, a well-hjovm the summer and put the leaves on growth of new cells. alist, can be reached at 603-431-8011. 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Commercial Street Manchester, NH 03101 1149 Telephone: 603-629-9004 Fax: 603-629-9023 Secretary / Treasurer NHPGA TWILIGHT MEETING CHRISTOPHER ROBARGE UNH/TSAS Horticultural Facilities Manager Durham, NH 03824 CHURCHILL'S GARDEN CENTER 862-1074 Directors Thursday, |une 18, 6-8 pm ROBERT DEMERS 12 Hampton Road (Route 27), Exeter, NH 03833 Demers Nursery and Garden Center 656 South Mammoth Road Manchester, NH 03103 For most people, it's been a good year—springs early; sales are up. 437-6336 So take an evening off—one evening—and celebrate. TAMMY HATHAWAY 61 Squamscott Road, Stratham, NH 0388S loin New Hampshire Plant Growers' Association members and friends 778-3912 for a clambake yes, a genuine clambake—lobster, clams, and chicken — ANN HILTON being put on by Churchill's for you for this occasion. And there's no 4 Karacull Lane charge. Pittsfield, NH 03263 435-6425. But it's more than just a party. There's a lot to learn here. Churchill's HENRY HUNTINGTON / Pleasant View Gardens has recently undergone major changes a new 6,000-square foot green- — 7316 Pleasant Street, Loudon, NH 03301 house, theme gardens, a perennial area featuring Blooms of 435-8361 Bressingham, expanded nursery yard, redesigned parking and traffic pat- GEORGE TIMM / Davis Brool< Farm terns— basically, a new layout. You'll see how a garden center can, by PO Box 476, Rte. 137 South Hancocic, NH 03449 using limited space efficiently, continue to develop and expand. 525-4728 Along with all this. Dr. Cheryl Smith, UNH Cooperative Extension PETER VAN BERKUM Plant Health Specialist, will be here to discuss disease problems and so- 4 James Road, Deerfield, NH 03037 463-7663 lutions—so bring some questions along with your appetite. TIM WOLFE Lake Street Garden Center As we said, there's no charge for the feast, but we do need to know / 37 Lake Street, Salem. NH 03079 numbers—an RSVP by Friday, )une 12, would be appreciated. Call |im 893-5858 Moser at 603-772-2685. Exteitslon Liaison See you on the 18th. NANCY ADAMS 113 North Road, Brentwood, NH 03833 (DIRECTIONS: Take 101 East to Rte 88 exit; go left at stop sign. 603-679-5616 Alternate Member Churchill's is 1/4 mile on your right. Or take 101 West to Route 1 I 1 exit; DAVID GIURLEO go left, then right at stop sign onto 27. Churchill's is one mile on your 324 Howard Street, Northboro, MA 01532 left.) 508-393-4534. NH PLANT GROWERS ASSOCIATION NON-PROFIT The Plantsman Editor ORGANIZATION UNH Research Greenhouses U.S. POSTAGE PAID Durham, NH 03824 PERMIT NO. 43