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This one day workshop is designed for beginners in
landscaping or for more experienced professionals who want a review on some
basic principles. This workshop will offer basics in turfgrass management, weed
control, pruning, fertilizing, solving problems, avoiding problems and finding
relevant information. Tuesday, December 1, 2009 Future 2010 sites to be
announced Embassy Suites - John Q. Hammons Convention Center, Rogers, AR
Speakers:
▪ Dr. Jim Robbins, Commercial Ornamental/Landscape Specialist
▪ Dr. Aaron Patton, Turfgrass Extension Specialist
▪ Dr. John Boyd, Weed Extension Specialist
▪ Dr. Steve Vann, Plant Pathology Specialist
▪ Mr. Mark Bray, Benton County Agriculture Extension Agent
▪ Check-in/Registration: 7:30 - 8:00 am
▪ Turf 101: 8:00 - 9:20 am
▪ Pruning trees and shrubs: 9:20 - 10:20 am
Pesticide safety, laws, regulations: 10:20 – 11:00 am
▪ Weed control in lawns and landscaping: 11:00 -
11:50 am
▪ County agent/chair update 11:50 am - 12:00 pm
▪ Lunch: 12:00 pm (included with
preregistration)
▪ Diseases of the landscape 12:45 to 2:00 pm
▪ John’s ten toughest weeds to control: 2:00 –
2:30
▪ Fertilizing ornamentals: 2:30- 3:00 pm
▪ Jim’s dirty dozen: 3:00 - 3:30 pm
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