PRUNING BLUEBERRIES & BRAMBLES WORKSHOP-APRIL 6th
On April 6, Cornell Cooperative Extension is one of five sites in New York that will host Cornells 2009 Regional Berry Workshop, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Extensions Resource Center in Hamden. Berry growers often overlook the benefits obtained by consistent attention to the basics—like regular pruning and annual sprayer calibration.
The information presented in this workshop is a return to the fundamentals of berry growing. Understanding fundamentals can mean a huge savings in pest control expenses while also seeing more consistent and increased yield and vigor of plants. Bring your employees and focus on the fundamentals! Homeowners are welcome too. NYS DEC pesticide applicator re-certification credits will be available for categories 1A, 10, and 22.
Dr. Marvin Pritts, Cornell Berry Specialist, will demonstrate how pruning encourages yield and reduces disease and insect pressure, as well as how it impacts pest control product distribution in the canopy. Pruning techniques will be described in detail and demonstrated in field or video if weather is bad. Cathy Heidenreich, Western NY Berry Ext. Support Specialist, Cornell will show how the life cycles of pests of blueberries and brambles are deterred and eliminated by pruning
Maximize the effect of pest control materials in those newly pruned plantings by making sure sprayers are appropriately calibrated. Laura McDermott, Berry Ext. Support Specialist, Eastern NY, Cornell will discuss nozzles, material handling and safety. Each site will have a sprayer present for demonstration.
Registration fee is $10 per person which includes handouts and refreshments. Checks should be made payable to: Cornell Cooperative Extension, and mailed to P.O. Box 184, Hamden, NY 13782. Let us know if you have special needs. Registration deadline is April 1st. Feel free to call for a brochure: 607-865-6531 or email Janet Aldrich, jla14@cornell.edu.
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GIVE THE GIFT OF LEARNING Publications Available through CCE - Delaware County: (Shipping & handling charges follow the publications’ costs and will be added (+) to the total if you want them sent to you. Orders may be picked up at the office to avoid shipping costs, but please call ahead.)
Cornell Book of Herbs & Edible Flowers-$10.00 +$5
Dayneutral Strawberry Production Guide-$2.50 + $1
Diseases of Tree Fruits in the East-$12.25 + $5
The Pond Guidebook- $15.00 + $2.50
Intro to Forest Ecology and Silviculture- $9.00 +$1.75
Timber Management for Small Woodlands-$5.00 +$1.75
Scats and Tracks of the Northeast-$10.00 + $1.75
Field Guide to the Animals of Vernal Pools (amphibians, reptiles, etc.)- $12.00 + $1.75
Forest Resource Management: Guide to Getting Started $18.75 +$2.50
Cornell Guide for Planting & Maintaining Trees & Shrubs- $9.00 +$1.50
An Illustrated Guide to Pruning Ornamental Trees and Shrubs- $9.00 +$1.75
Table Grape Varieties for Cool Climates- $2.00 +$1
Pest Management Around the Home: Cultural Methods- $5.00 +$2.50
Tree Fruit Field Guide to Insect, Mite, and Disease Pests- $32.00 +$5.00
Herbaceous perennials: Diseases and Insect Pests- $5.50 +$1.50
Herbaceous perennials Production Guide - $27.00 +$5.00
Bedding Plants: Scouting & Pest Management Guide- $14.50 +$2.50
Resource Guide for Organic Insect & Disease Management- $15.00 +$5
Nut Growing in the Northeast- $2.75 +$1
Home Lawns: Establishment & Maintenance-$8.00 + $2.00
Home Fruit Planting- $10.00 +$5
Sequence of Bloom of Perennials, Biennials & Bulbs- $2.50 +$1
Rock Gardens- $6.00 +$1.50
Gardening with Miniature Plants-$4.00 +$1
Ornamental Grasses for the Home and Garden-$3.00 +1
Southern New England Christmas Tree Growers’ Manual- $7.00 +$3
To order please call Extension at 607-865-6531, email Janet Aldrich at jla14@cornell.edu or send a check made out to “Cornell Cooperative Extension”, with a paper indicating the publications you want us to send. Please include shipping charges. Thank you and have a safe and joyous holiday season. VOICE YOUR CHOICE Consumers in the New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) service area are again being asked to choose an energy service company (ESCO) to supply electricity to their homes. This process is part of New York States on-going efforts to deregulate electricity markets. Consumers in the NYSEG service area were last asked to make this choice one year ago. |