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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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A Spring Message from Gabriel Gluesenkamp

DNR SPOTLIGHT

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Executive Director’s Message

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New INLA Members

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New IAH Members

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Calendar

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George Brenn's IAH Study Guide

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2023 INLA Officers Gabriel Gluesenkamp, President Designscape Horticultural Services 2877 S. TC Steele Road Nashville, IN 47448-9584 812-988-8900; Fax 812-988-2639 gabrielg@designhort.com Shaun Yeary, President-Elect Greendell Landscape Solutions 749 West State Road 42 Mooresville, IN 46158 317-996-2826; Fax 317-996-2032 syeary@greendelllandscape.com Bob Wasson, Vice President Wasson Nursery 13279 E. 126th St. Fishers, IN 46037 317-770-1123 bob@wassonnursery.com Dean Ricci, Past President Ricci’s Landscape Management, Inc. 502 Norbeh Drive, Hebron, IN 46341 219-996-2682; Fax 219-996-2680 dean@rlminc.com Rick Haggard, Executive Director & Publisher 7915 S. Emerson Ave., #247 Indianapolis, IN 46032 Office: 800-443-7336 or 317-889-2382 Cell: 765-366-4994 S rhaggard@inla1.org • haggard.rick@att.net

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Erick Brehob (2023) Brehob Nursery • 317-783-3233 erick@brehobnursery.com Kyle Daniel — Purdue University 765-494-7621 • daniel38@purdue.edu Jill Glover (2023) Schneider Nursery • 812-522-4068 jill@schneidernursery.com

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE Welcome, friends, colleagues, and devoted readers, to the May/June 2023 issue of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Newsletter. Many in our industry either really love or despise this time of year, as now is when it all hits the fan! All the winter months of planning and scheduling projects or distributing products, depending on whether you are an installer or a garden center, be it retail or re-wholesale nursery.

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I genuinely appreciate the rare occasions when everything went like clockwork. In those instances, we could leave on schedule and Rick Haggard arrive the next day without being awakened by a weather alert for some outlandish event such as frost warnings, snow accumulations, products not on trucks as planned, or employees not showing up on beautiful weather days (but willing to work in adverse conditions). Equipment breakdowns and other general spring Murphy's law occurrences always seem to happen. I was going to use other language, but since this is a family-oriented publication, I will reserve that for personal conversations.

I am hopeful that all involved come out of this spring season with a robust flow of income and can use the old adage from "Animal House" – "ALL IS - (will be) WELL, REMAIN CALM." If not, I am always a phone call away to assist you or perhaps not.

In this issue, I want to focus on a couple of events that have taken place and will occur.

First off, I cannot even begin to fathom how much our IAH Certification has grown enormously over the past couple of years. I have always recognized the hard work of the IAH committee, both recent and initial members, as the building blocks of further educating interested individuals and affirming their desire to be recognized as "certified professionals" within our industry. As of April 15, 2023, we have 52 newly certified IAH Initial Certifications in 2023, with around 60 more planned to take the initial certification test by June 1, 2023. I, like many others, have always been an intent listener whenever the IAH Committee recommended updates to the IAH Certification program, particularly from Purdue Faculty George Brenn and Jim Messmer. I would always say a representative from E.F. Hutton had walked into the room when IAP/IAH was mentioned; for many, you might wonder, "What/Who is he talking about?" You should really Google "E.F. Hutton" to understand how resounding and appreciative that reference is concerning the longevity of the IAP/IAH program.

Summer Meeting and Shooting for Scholarships 2023 will take place from August 2-4, in the gorgeous and serene south-central Indiana. Our host hotel for the Summer 2023 meeting will be the renovated Brown County Inn Conference and Event Center, 51 SR 46 East, Nashville, IN 47448.

On Wednesday, August 2, 2023, the first of a two-day tour event will take place at Schneider Nursery in Seymour, Indiana, with a planned start of 10:00 am Eastern Daylight Time. The Schneider Nursery family and employees are highly respected in the Midwest and have offered a tour of their picturesque nursery, as well as an update on best management practices for maintaining and operating a nursery and retail garden center.

Lunch will be served at Schneider Nursery, with an option to stay for additional tours and networking afterward. If some prefer leisure time, we will head to Monroe Reservoir (Paynetown, SRA) to board boats for a relaxing couple of hours. Dinner will be on your own, but if we can assemble groups at or near the host hotel, we can try to network in smaller groups.

On Thursday, August 3, 2023, we will tour various sites in the Nashville/Bloomington area, visiting different companies. Lunch will be at the Hard Truth in Nashville, Indiana, with tours continuing in the afternoon. Dinner and the first night of auction items for the INEF Scholarships will take place at Designscape, located at 2877 T C Steele Road, Nashville, IN 47448. The Gluesenkamp family and staff have always been welcoming and open to interacting with all INLA members and potential INLA members. Plus, Dan Gluesenkamp was the 2022 Indiana Nursery and Landscape Achievement Award recipient. Can we break the 2-day INEF Auction record set in 2022 at around $22,000.00? It is highly possible .

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Friday, August 4, 2023, will be our annual Shooting for Scholarships event at Sugar Creek Sporting Clays and Hunting Preserve, 2191 Bono Road, Mitchell, IN 47446. Brian and Andrea Waldebieser have created one of the most serene rolling countryside venues, teeming with wildlife. The last time we were there in 2017, deer actually crossed the area while shooting was still active, stopped to look at the group that was at the lodge, and then moved on—a definite Kodak (cell phone) moment.

Keep it Green, Rick Haggard - Executive Director Phone 317-889-2382 email: rhaggard@inla1.org

Welcome New INLA Member!

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New Indiana Accredited Horticulturists (IAH)

Abraham Abundis, RLM Inc., LaPorte, IN

Kyle Israel, Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, IN

Jessica Niemeyer, Niemeyer Landscape Supply, Crown Point, IN

Jennifer Andres, RLM Inc., Kouts, IN

Meghan Kaufman, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN

Esmerelda Oritz, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN

Lauren King, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN

Moises Palacios, Southlake Services, Crown Point, IN

Lauren Borgia, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN Nick Brun, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN Dawn Bruno, Redwood Landscape NWI, Cedar Lake, IN Alex Buenrostro, A-1 Landscaping, Hammond, IN Richard Christakes, Alsip Home & Nursery, Saint John, IN Justin Coleman, North Montgomery High School, Wingate, IN Matt Colias, Matt's Lawn Care, Cedar Lake, IN Jacob Craig, Allen Landscape, Highland, IN Miranda Crowe, North Montgomery High School, Darlington, IN Tanya Dale, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN Dustin Fitzgerald, Garfield Park Conservatory, Indianapolis, IN Zachary Herron, North Montgomery High School, Crawfordsville, IN

Kevin Kogut, Redwood Landscape NWI, Cedar Lake, IN Catherine Loonam, Niemeyer Landscape Supply, Crown Point, IN Max Lopez, Allen Landscape, Highland, IN

Jesus Ramos, Ramos Landscaping, Valparaiso, IN Charlene Rust, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN Natalie Sanders, North Montgomery High School, Crawfordsville, IN

Isabel Lubbers, Niemeyer Landscape Supply, Crown Point, IN Travis Mahan, Alsip Nursery, St. John, IN

Julia Shea, North Montgomery High School, Waynetown, IN Rebecca Smith, Dammann's Garden Company, Indianapolis, IN

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE How's your season going? I say season very generally because, at this point, who really knows what time of year it is? It seems like the only normal aspect of the 2023 weather forecast is a light to heavy mix of Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall all in the same week. For me, I find myself repeating the phrase "never have I ever…" to our team and customers more than ever, and the uncertainty of the Indiana climate should cause you to pause before you react. Most of the time, I am Gabriel Gluesenkamp pragmatic in my approach to landscaping production, so here are two learned experiences that might help you avoid some of my mistakes.

First, I will start by posing the rhetorical question… do you have boxwood on any of your properties? If so, did you know that in Brown County, Indiana, we saw leafminers crawling around on February 15th?!!! This has become a somewhat common pest at customers' homes in our area and is relatively easy to control with a proper IPM program. Without getting too far into the weeds on this education, let's just assume you readers understand what Growing Degree Days are, and if you don't, just ask Siri.

Regardless, I bet you didn't know that our 47448 zip code had 21.5 GDD in the first three calendar days of the new year! This means things like White Pine Weevil (which only needs 7 GDD) already had overwintering adults becoming active on January 3rd. The treatment window for leafminer is 350-600 GDD, but according to the calendar on 02.15.23, we had only accumulated 26.5 GDD. So, my point is, we cannot take a ready-fire-aim approach to our IPM and be successful. As much as my Hoosier blood runs crimson, I must concede that the Boilermakers have great resources through their extension programs, and OISC runs right alongside them with the accreditations you should have to understand the best management practices. A nice reminder for treatment on boxwood leafminer specifically is its GDD treatment window generally coincides with when weigelas are in bloom.

Spring Cleanups. I am a heavy planner who continually audibles to try and make the most of each moment, so let me say I know it's hard to put the reins on a wild horse when it is running ahead of the pack. Even knowing that, and with an already full calendar, and Quickbooks already in the black, my immediate thought was to try and sell more work to fit in the spring planting season to get even further ahead. Thank God for Mr. Mosely because, wouldn't you know, a few of the new team members that talked a great game barely made it through mulch season before it became obvious that landscaping was not the career for them. The point here is you must treat your team well to succeed; aside from your best efforts, new recruits or even seasoned veterans can leave with barely a moment's notice. So, know your numbers and make the most with what you know… i.e., stay in your lane.

I have recently been working through a book called "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" and what a timely reminder that in our busiest season of the year, it is essential not to get caught up in the rush. It is easy to waste our days just trying to keep up with the speed of life, and you can see this in others when you ask how they are doing… the common response is these three words, "Good. Just busy." I have fallen victim to that busy trap on more than one occasion but have enough experience at this point to recognize the benefits that come when you take an extra moment and think through the opportunity costs in key decision-making periods.

I will end this letter the same as the last, with an invitation that if you need some help working through these things in your own company, please just reach out and ask myself or Rick. There is a treasure trove of resources available within the INLA walls, and chances are someone has already gone through a very similar issue that you are working through right now. A great time to tap into these resources will be at our INLA Summer Tour from August 2nd to 4th when the industry gathers here in beautiful Brown County (God's Country). As much as you might not want to hear it, there are huge gains to be made when you have Captain Hindsight looking in your rear-view mirror… especially when the difficult lesson can be learned in the third person and softened with some cold beverages and comedic relief!

Cheers,

Gabriel

The second tip all boils down to one simple phrase… "stay in your lane." With the seemingly endless list of customer requests that begin to pour in on the first nice day of the new year, there are all sorts of potential growth opportunities for your company.

More important than that perceived "opportunity" comes from my Macroecon class with Mr. Mosely when he explained to the lecture hall of freshmen about the term "opportunity cost." The point he made is that with everything you choose to do, you are always giving up something else. For the landscaping business, if that is steering you out of your lane of core competencies, you better give it a second and even a third look before you dive in headfirst.

An example from this year at Designscape is that, for the first time since BC (Before Covid), we actually had enough talent to begin our production season early and got a major jump on our 6

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Carmel, IN Annual Industry golf outing at Twin Lakes Golf Club in Carmel, IN

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Purdue Diagnostic Tour!

Join the Purdue Green Industry Specialists for a walking tour highlighting plant problems and treatments. CCH credits from the OISC and CEU credits from ISA will be requested.

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Several factors have left Puerto Rico with unemployment rates well above national average.

Since Puerto Ricans have been U.S. citizens since 1917, they are not subject to the many visa labor restrictions. While there are regulations with the Puerto Rican Department of Labor, we have developed a program to obtain the necessary approvals to recruit in Puerto Rico and provide Puerto Rican laborers. We have also established recruiting networks in other areas of the United States that persistently sees high unemployment and an excess of laborers.

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WELCOME Tour • Auction • Awards Shooting for Scholarships DAY 1: THE TOUR Day one starts with a tour of local projects (landscape, hardscape, etc.) This gives businesses a chance to show off their talent and share unique methods they used to get a job done! It often inspires ideas for other businesses to use on future projects. The tour ends with a great meal and our live auction with donated items from many great organizations. The best part is the money from the auction goes directly to the Scholarship Fund!

DAY 2: INLA/INEF SHOOTING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS Day two has become a great way to release some frustrations while having fun! Skeet Shooting!!

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Our 2023 Summer Tour is already confirmed, but if you are in the Michiana Region and would like to have your project featured, send us a message!

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The Ralstonia species Complex

By Caydee Terrell

Introduction Ralstonia is a soil-borne genus of bacteria that has six known species (Table 1). This species complex, and what we recognize as Ralstonia wilt, was originally described in 1896 under the name Bacillus solanacearum by Ewrin F. Smith. This complex causes wilt in plants and is not harmful to healthy humans.

This species complex is known to affect over 250 plants in over 40 families of plants, including bananas, solanaceous crops, geraniums, and a variety of other hosts. It is transmitted by contaminated soil or water, unsanitized equipment or soiled clothing, and transportation. Roots and fresh wounds are particularly susceptible to the transmission of this pathogen. Visual symptoms can look like bacterial blight which is caused by the bacteria Xanthomonas campestris pv. pelargonii. The most economic altering species of interest within Indiana is R. solanacearum race 3 biovar 2 (R3B2).

History In 2002, R. solanacearum R3B2 was classified as a select agent by the USDA Agricultural Bioterrorism Protection Act of 2002. However, because of how easily Ralstonia is spread, it was detected in infected nursery stock within US and Canadian greenhouses in 2003 originally sourced from Kenya and Guatemala. This infected nursery stock was destroyed and R. solanacearum R3B2 was officially eradicated as of June 2020.

Distribution The Ralstonia species complex is typically found in between the Tropic of Cancer (23.4°N) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.4°S) where temperatures are typically higher, such as rain forest and savanna climates. The Ralstonia species complex has been reported in countries highlighted in Figure 1.

Hosts The Ralstonia species complex has a wide range of hosts, some of which are of economically valuable crops while others are known as weeds. Depending on the plant Ralstonia spp. is found in, it may have a different common name. For example, if found in tomato, pepper, eggplant, olive, ginger, mulberry, Figure 1. Distribution map of Ralstonia spp. Provided by Cabi Digital Library or ground root, the disease is referred to as bacterial wilt, but can also be called Granville wilt (tobacco), Brown rot (potato), Moko disease (bananas), or Southern wilt (geraniums). Common weed hosts include black nightshade, horse nettle, purslane, climbing nightshade, Jimson weed, mustard, lambs quarters, and bitter gourd.

R. solanacearum has been reported to survive for years in these alternate hosts.

R. solanacearum Races and Biovars The Ralstonia species complex is made of two primary divisions: I, typically found in Asia, and II, typically found in America. There are five recognized races (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) of R. solanacearum with 6 common biovars (1, 2, 2T, 3, 4, 5, and 6) (Table 2). One combination is of federal interest, R. solanacearum R3B2, due to its bioterrorism potential. Race 1 is endemic to the Southeastern part of the United States.

General Signs and Symptoms General symptoms to expect on plants infected with R. solanacearum include leaf and mid-vein wilting that worsens throughout the day and gets better over10

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night, yellowing or browning of stems, leaves, and vascular system (Figure 2), and wilting will typically but not always occur on just one side of the plant, known as unilateral wilting. The most common sign to look for is a slimy, sticky ooze that forms tan-white to brown beads where plant is cut that has a thick viscosity. The severity of plant infections increases with temperature and water availability. Lastly, leaf spots are NOT associated with R. solanacearum.

Specific signs and symptoms Tobacco Younger leaves wilt first (Figure 3) Scorch-like symptoms on leaf margins and veins Stunting and leaf distortion Reddish to brown discoloration of vascular system Tomato Above-ground symptoms are visible first Unilateral wilting may not be obvious Wilting, but may be difficult to diagnose in field settings Potato Wilting and chlorosis of leaves and branch tips Stunting and petiole epinasty Stem segments above soil are necrotic Secondary rotting, followed by death

Figure 2. Southern bacterial wilt in tomato caused by the pathogen Ralstonia solanacearum. Cross-section of main stem, showing bacterial damage in the vascular system.

“Ralstonia solanacearum symptoms” by Clemson University CC BY 3.0.

Management There are no known treatments or chemical control methods for R. solanacearum, and it can be difficult to manage. However, there are many cultural practices that can be adopted to prevent an initial infection. The first and most important tool is to be educated on what and where pathogens could be. When purchasing seeds or cuttings, make sure they are clean and are visibly healthy. Any new plant material should be quarantined away from main stock and properly labeled. Practicing different sanitizing techniques, such as cleaning equipment between uses and different stocks, implementing foot baths between greenhouse bays, and washing your hands regularly will reduce spread. Any alternate hosts or other weeds should be removed and destroyed.

Avoid subirrigation systems or any irrigation where water meets more than one root system. In field settings, it is recommended to alternate with maize or other non-host species or have three years where the field is left to rest. Lastly, contact USDA APHIS must be notified if there is a positive case of R. solanacearum in the US. References 1. European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organization. (2004). Ralstonia solanacearum: Diagnostic protocols. EPPO Bulletin, 34(2), 173–178. https://doi. org/10.1111/j.1365-2338.2004.00715.x 2. Fegan, M., & Prior, P. (2005). How Complex is the “Ralstonia Solanacearum” Species Complex. https://www.researchgate.net/ publication/37628297_How_Complex_is_the_Ralstonia_Solanacearum_Species_Complex 3. García, R. O., Kerns, J. P., & Thiessen, L. (2019). Ralstonia solanacearum Species Complex: A Quick Diagnostic Guide. Plant Health Progress, 20(1), 7–13. https://doi.org/10.1094/ PHP-04-18-0015-DG 4. Hudelson, B. (2020, May 1). Ralstonia Wilt—Pest Alert. Wisconsin Horticulture - Division of Extension. https://hort.extension.wisc.edu/articles/ralstonia-wilt/ 5. Moorman, G. (2011, April 27). Bacterial Wilt—Ralstonia solanacearum [Extension]. Penn Figure 3. Granville wilt in tobacco caused by the pathoState Extension. https://extension.psu.edu/bacterial-wilt-ralstonia-solanacearum gen Ralstonia solanacearum. “Tobacco: Granville wilt” by 6. Prior, P., & Fegan, M. (2005). RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE PHYLOGENY Scot Nelson CC BY 2.0.

AND CLASSIFICATION OF RALSTONIA SOLANACEARUM. Acta Horticulturae, 695, 127–136. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2005.695.14 7. Ralstonia solanacearum (bacterial wilt of potato). (2022). PlantwisePlus Knowledge Bank, Species Pages, 45009. https://doi.org/10.1079/pwkb. species.45009 8. USDA APHIS | Ralstonia. (n.d.). Retrieved March 31, 2023, from https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/ourfocus/planthealth/ plant-pest-and-disease-programs/pests-and-diseases/plant-disease/sa_ralstonia/ct_ralstonia 9. USDA-CSRESS Integrated Pest Management Centers. (n.d.). Ralstonia solanacerum—North Central IPM Center. North Central IPM Center.

Retrieved March 31, 2023, from https://www.ncipmc.org/projects/pest-alerts/ralstonia-solanacerum/

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Purdue Extension specialist brings updated Management techniques to fields and orchards Story by Nancy Alexander, Photos by Tom Campbell George Brenn, president and general manager of Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery in Valparaiso, Indiana, immediately recognized a problem in a shipment of plants from a wholesale grower. Fifty Rudibeckia (black-eyed Susans) were infected with downy mildew. Brenn didn’t know much about the disease, so he called Janna Beckerman at Purdue to ask if cutting back the plants might save them.

Beckerman, professor of botany and plant pathology, emphatically said no. The disease is systemic, she told him; not only should he throw away the plants, but he must also discard the containers they came in. “Never would I have thought about the residual,” Brenn says, relieved to limit its impact in his nursery. He continues to rely on Beckerman’s expertise, not only for his business, but also in his leadership of the Indiana Accredited Horticulture Program and Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association.

Tom Creswell (left) and John Bonkowski in Purdue's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab frequently collaborate

As a specialist in diagnosing and managing with Beckerman diseases of horticultural crops, Beckerman is among Purdue Extension specialists in wide-ranging fields who translate research to application for stakeholders statewide. In turn, grower input informs her research. Beckerman has written Extension publications and spoken often at grower events throughout the state since joining Purdue’s botany and plant pathology faculty in 2005. Through her integrated teaching, research and Extension efforts, she has established long-standing and productive relationships with growers and landscape managers.

“Janna has a way of putting technical information forward so that it makes perfect sense,” Brenn says. Efforts to solve a problem may begin with a phone call or a plant sample submitted to the Purdue Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab. The PPDL — a service for Extension specialists and educators, researchers, and Indiana businesses and citizens — diagnoses plant diseases and other plant and pest problems. There Beckerman works with lab director Tom Creswell and John Bonkowski, plant disease diagnostician. “I couldn’t do what I do without their critical support,” she says. For some problems or diagnoses, a site visit might 18

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Tom Creswell (left) and John Bonkowski in Purdue's Plant and Pest Diagnostic Lab frequently collaborate with Beckerman. “I probably talk to Janna two to five times a year with questions on new fungicides or disease problems,” says Brian Garwood, who with his brother and cousin, are sixth-generation owners of Garwood Orchard and Farm Market in La Porte, Indiana.

The Garwoods grow about 30 different crops on 500 acres and employ 120 people. Beckerman had to prove herself with the state’s old-time growers, Garwood says. “Everybody was a little leery. But she’s up to date on things and eager to help out any time we’ve ever asked.”

Beckerman’s Extension work focuses on Indiana but extends throughout the Midwest. Jean-Marc Versolato, Midwest plant health manager for Minneapolis-based Bailey Nurseries, started working with her when she was at the University of Minnesota more than 25 years ago. Versolato continues to contact Beckerman for help — for example, when found himself dealing

with a serious outbreak of powdery mildew in his greenhouses.

“Purdue is useful to growers because the information is practical, and Janna is results-oriented. She’s going to save you time and pain when she tells you, ‘This is the fungicide, this is the rotation, this is the rate.’” Bailey Nurseries has farms in several states and more than 1,000 employees. Beckerman works with companies of all sizes, from large commercial operations to mom and pop greenhouses.

If a smaller business has a major disease outbreak and loses the crop, they could lose their business. It deserves the same care and consideration as the larger growers,” says Janna Beckerman, professor of botany and plant pathology.

Beckerman’s research focuses on how different fungicides perform, including sequences or combinations as well as application techniques, to optimize how growers use these products. “If they’re using them most efficiently and also most effectively, they don’t have to use as much, or use it as often — and that has long-term implications on the environment,” she says. Growers are increasingly seeking this information, she adds. “As the value of crops increase and it’s harder to get labor, protecting these crops becomes more important to the bottom line.”

The changing climate is impacting Indiana growers, too.

Beckerman cites the increasing frequency of apple harvests lost to freeze, mirrored in her own research plots. Climate change also affects plant health. In 2009, Indiana apple growers started reporting problems with bitter rot, a disease that previously had minimal impact. Suddenly entire blocks of specific cultivars were lost, Beckerman says, and things were getting worse.

She worked with one large apple operation that lost its entire Honeycrisp crop. “Honeycrisp is what brings people into the orchards so that is devastating, and this grower wasn’t alone,” Beckerman says. Consumers love these newer varieties for their crunch and flavor, but they tend to be more susceptible to bitter rot. As a result, Beckerman has spent much of the last decade working on better management of the disease. While she has focused on apples, this past year strawberries, grapes, and ornamentals like peonies and crabapples have also needed her attention.

She heads a multistate working group that produces a Midwest Fruit Pest Management Guide that growers rely on for recommendations to address problems and navigate an array of fungicides, which might work in one stage of a particular fruit’s development but not in another. Garwood finds the spray guide especially valuable because accurate spray records are essential to his certification for produce safety, which allows him to sell to grocery stores and other users.

Beckerman updates fungicide information as regulations change.

“A lot of the products that growers have relied on are under heightened scrutiny right now to make sure they are not only safe for human health but for the broader ecosystem as well,” she says. “I know how complicated it is and how many gears are in motion when you’re trying to bring a crop to harvest,” she adds.

“Anything I can do to make it easier translates into growers being more successful.”

Editor's Note: Corrections From March / April Issue In the March / April issue of the INLA Magazine, on pages 10-12, 18 in the article "The Seasonality of Mite Infestations," there were a few errors that we'd like to correct to ensure that proper information is being provided to the public.

1. The picture of maple bladder gall mite was used an missed labeled as maple spindle gall mite.

2. We failed to give proper credits to the author who wrote the content and provided the photos. We'd like to acknowledge Kenneth W. Cote, Nursery Inspector and Compliance Officer, Indiana DNR, Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology - Bloomington Field Office.

3. There was no mention of the literature that was cited in the article. Please see below:

Literature Cited • Stamps, Robert H. and Osborne, Lance S. Selected Miticides for Use on Ornamental Plants. University of Florida. IFAS Extension, Bulletin ENH118. 2018 • Lehman, Rayanne D. 1994, July 26. SE PA IPM Research Group. Mite Identification Workshop. Notes provided • Rincon - Vitova Insectraries. 1995 Applied Bio Nomics Ltd. Biological Technical Manual of Greenhouse Biological Control Programs in British Columbia. Rincon Vitova Insectaries, Inc. Ventura California.

• Klompen, Hans and Needham, Glen, 2007 Ohio State University Acarology Short Course.Notes provided.

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Newest Accredited Horticulturalists

By Rick Haggard:

North Montgomery High School located just north of Crawfordsville, Indiana on State Road 231, has increased our number of Indiana Accredited Horticulturist for 2023. The number of students that participated in the exam before their spring break was a total of 19, with 9 actually garnering the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist (IAH) Certificate of Completion, which is the only program certified in the State of Indiana. Mrs. Nancy Bell, the teacher of the Horticulture and Landscape class, which is a chapter of the FFA, has spent numerous hours not only in the classroom with the students, but also has assisted in educating them about possible opportunities within the green industry. The amount of Mrs. Bell’s and others efforts are obvious by the number of FFA plaques and ribbons that are proudly displayed in the classroom.

These students ranging from sophomores to seniors, are currently enrolled in the program, and while many will seek potential future opportunities and possible careers. On the site there are 2 small greenhouses which the students grow various crops to sell to keep the greenhouses operational and learn the various growth requirements for both spring sales, which occurs just before Mother’s Day, as well the selling of Poinsettia’s in the late fall. The students learn about the different growing media, light, temperatures, fertilization, pest control, moisture, and maintenance requirements of these various plant types.

North Montgomery is one of several schools that have requested permission to utilize our IAH manual in their school horticulture/ landscape curriculum.

Congrats to Mrs. Bell and the newest IAH – Certificate of Completion members.

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Text: © George Brenn

George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery, created this study guide to help teach the material covered in the IAH Manual. His intentionw as to assist those trying to master the subjects within the manual.

The Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association have developed the Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Program to provide a method of self-study and accreditation for individuals in the nursery industry. The goal of this certification and accreditation program is to develop knowledgeable, motivated, professional employees for the landscape nursery industry.

There are over 700 Indiana Accredited Horticulturists and over 125 Master Horticulturists. The success of the program and the upgrading of the personnel in the nursery industry are direct results of the emphasis the Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association have placed on education programs. You are encouraged to take advantage of this valued educational service of your association.

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CHAPTER 6 (PART 1) TYPES OF NURSERY STOCK: • Bare Root (BR): Field-grown plants with soil washed off the root system. Can be stored in controlled atmosphere (32°F + 90% Humidity). Must be handled while dormant.

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• Machine Balled: Same as BR but packaged in poly bag filled with peat moss. Common in box stores.

• Balled & Burlapped (B&B): Field-grown plants with rootball dug by hand or with a tree spade.

• Balled & Potted (Field Potted): Field-grown plants with rootball dug by hand and placed in a container.

• Container Grown (CG): Plant has been growing in a container for at least 1 year. Could be a bare root plant that was potted, or could be shifted into a container as a rooted cutting.

HANDLING NURSERY STOCK: Lift plants by pot or rootball, not by stems or trunk. Heeling In is the temporary storage of nursery BR or B&B plants.

Timing: Plant in Spring or Fall. When you transplant matters most.

• Spring: Moist, cool soil, and plants are preparing for growth. Good time to dig or plant.

• Summer: Hot and dry conditions cause stress. OK to plant but not to transplant.

• Fall: Cooler temps, warm soil, time of maximum root growth. Some trees are difficult to transplant in Fall (e.g. Acer rubrum, Liriodendron, Quercus alba, Betula, Magnolia, Quercus macrocarpa, Cercis, Nyssa, Quercus rubra, Cornus, Prunus, Salix, Crataegus, Pyrus, Tilia).

PLANTING METHODS: • Depth: Hole should be no deeper than the depth of rootball. For trees, root flair should be visible.

• Width: More important than depth. Dig hole approximately 2x rootball width.

• Amendments: Peat moss and/or compost may be added relative to soil type. Avoid excessive fertilizers. Root Stimulators and CRFs are good.

• Backfill: Chop up soil to eliminate large chunks. Do not pack or tamp, even for B&B trees.

• Watering Basin: Dam it! Saucer formed from soil to aid in watering for the first year.

• Mulch ring: Conserves moisture, keeps soil cooler. Avoid mulch volcanoes.

• Burlap removal: Remove burlap from top of rootball. Remove twine wrapped around trunk to prevent stem girdling. Some specifications call for wire basket removal from the upper section of rootball (probably not necessary).

• Staking & Guying: Not always needed. Use fabric mesh bands around tree trunk.

Staking should allow some swaying of the tree top. Generally, remove staking after 1 year.

• Wrapping: Can prevent sunscald and minimize frost cracks. Start at the base of the tree, wrap upwards with 1/3 overlap per wrap, and secure the top with electrical tape.

• Planting BR stock: Spread out roots into a more natural formation. Prune off damaged roots.

• Planting CG stock: Cut container off rootball if necessary. Frazzle encircling roots and prune off larger circling roots to avoid girdling. Recycle plastic pots.

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If potted in paper-mache pot: Remove top rim of pot to avoid wicking of soil moisture.

Planting in Extreme Conditions: Mist foliage to cool plant and reduce transpiration rate.

Post-Plant: Prune off broken, damaged, or diseased branches & suckers. Check for straightness and sufficient water.

WATERING • Most plants thrive on approximately 1 inch of water per week. However, in a nursery or garden center, plants are watered daily. It is critical to monitor newly planted trees & shrubs to ensure they don't undergo stress from a drastic change in watering frequencies. In hot weather or very dry soils, watering may need to occur more often.

• Plants in heavy clay soils likely need less frequent watering than those in sandy soils.

• Always better to soak thoroughly, but less frequently than to give a little sprinkle every day.

TRANSPLANTING Often, it becomes necessary to move a landscape plant after several years in the same location. To ensure success, it is very advisable to root prune them PRIOR to transplanting. Most nurseries transplant their trees and shrubs, or at least root prune them to create a more compact, fibrous root system. Root pruning is the key to successful transplanting. See page 11 for details.

FERTILIZATION OF LANDSCAPE PLANTS If trees and shrubs are located within well-maintained lawn areas, they likely receive sufficient nutrients from regular lawn fertilizations. If in planting beds where no lawn food is applied, plants would benefit from supplemental fertilization.

WHAT FERTILIZER SHOULD I APPLY? This is best answered by a soil test: However…

• N is almost always in shortest supply because it leaches, and plants use lots of N • P is relatively insoluble and becomes available slowly, over time.

• K is available as an exchangeable ion (CEC) • If a soil test indicates adequate P & K, then a straight N fertilizer (21-0-0, etc.) would be OK. TREES: • HOW MUCH FERTILIZER SHOULD BE APPLIED? Generally, an ideal rate for fertilizing landscape beds would be 2-4 lbs N/1,000 sq.ft. annually. If applying 4 lbs N/1,000 sq.ft., best to apply half in early Spring (bud swell) and half in Fall (leaf drop).

If 2 lbs N/1,000 sq.ft., make a single application in fall after leaf drop. If using Ammonium Sulfate (21-0-0), switch to 12-12-12 (or 10-6-4, etc.) every 3-4 years.

• If applying N only, broadcast on soil surface. If adding P & K, best to drill holes 1-2 inches diameter x 12-18 inches deep at 2 feet on center OR core aerate prior to broadcasting granules.

WHAT IF I SPILL FERTILIZER AND IT BURNS? 1. Remove as much fertilizer as possible, then water the spot heavily to leach fertilizer salts.

2. Apply Gypsum (Calcium Sulfate, pH neutral) and work into soil (displaces cations).

OTHER METHODS: • Nutrients can also be professionally applied by injecting into soil with pressure equipment or by direct injection into tree trunks (Mauget, Acecaps, etc.)

SPECIAL CASES: • Trees in confined spaces (courtyards): Calculate area actually occupied by roots, not dripline.

• Tall, skinny trees: Roots extend beyond dripline, so apply fertilizer in an area approx 3x the dripline.

SHRUBS: • Deciduous: Prefer surface application, ideally at the time of leaf drop in fall. Apply fertilizer beneath shrub and out to 2x diameter of shrub.

• Conifers: Require less fertilizer than deciduous – usually about half the amount.

• Broadleaf Evergreens: Often have very shallow root system and are easily burned. Ericaceous plants need acidic soil for proper nutrient uptake. Due to shallow roots, avoid cultivation.

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IAH Quiz

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IAH QUIZ May / June 2023 Quiz Due June 30, 2023

The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee is pleased to provide you an opportunity to earn CEUs (continuing education units) in each issue of the Indiana Nursery and Landscape News.

The IAH quiz offered in each issue can be completed by anyone who is an “Active” (current) IAH (initial or masters).

Each quiz will be worth a .5 (onehalf) CEU (continuing education unit) for the completion of the bi-monthly quiz with a pass rate of 80%. Over a 2-year period, you could earn up to 6 CEUs if you take and pass every quiz!

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Questions and answers have been provided by the IAH committee.

Thank you and good luck studying!

The Indiana Accredited Horticulturist Committee Co-Chairs - George Brenn, Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery - Gabriel Gluesenkamp, Designscape Hort Services Committee Members - Brian Bunge, Twixwood Nursery - Wayne Gruber, Niemeyer’s Landscape Supply - Jim Messmer - Melissa Mravec, Allen Landscape - Jodie Overmyer, Marshall County Soil and Water

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2007

SLEEK UMBRIANO

2012

UVISION 3D DESIGN

2018

PATENTED U-CARA

For over 50 years, Unilock has set the standard with ground-breaking products and designs. In 1972, we introduced UNI-Stone® to North America, taking hardscapes to new heights of durability and aesthetics.

A decade later, we introduced Classico®, the first circular paver system.

From timeless Elegance™ products to the contemporary Umbriano®, we continue to innovate and grow. We’re 30 years ahead of the curve in geometric designs, with a line of geometric forms and unique banding technique, and a design manual we initially dubbed “Paver Quilting”!

Thanks to the U-Cara® Multi-Face Wall System, contractors can express their design creativity vertically. Thousands of contractors and designers use our user-friendly, cost-effective U-Vision® 3D design software since its introduction more than 20 years ago.

50 years and counting and we’re just getting started!

Contact us at 1-800-UNILOCK or UNILOCK.com to see how we can help you reach your design goals.

Rick Haggard, INLA Executive Director Indiana Nursery and Landscape Association 7915 S. Emerson Ave., Suite 247 Indianapolis, IN 46237 MAY | JUNE 2023 Address Service Requested

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