The Scoop - September 2020

BENEFITS OF PLANTS

A NEW PEST

MNLA NEEDS YOU

HOW BEE LAWNS CAN HELP PLUS:

MEMBERS REPORT INCREASED SALES & HIRING

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10 MNLA Needs You President Malooly brings an appeal to members from the MNLA Board of Directors.

28 Northern Green Speakers Meet three of the outstanding presenters for the quality education you’ll find at Northern Green 2021.

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30 Northern Green Trade Show The trade show floor will be more dynamic than

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Prepare Now for the Holiday Season

If you bring in trees, wreaths, or greenery from other states, be wary of insects and plant diseases of concern that do not occur here.  

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34 Northern Green Master Classes & Tracks Upgrade your Northern Green experience with

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How Bee Lawns Can Help

Isabel Seibert explains how her company turns their client’s concern for our pollinators into meaningful action.    

all-day classes and premium tracks.

36 Celebrating 30 Years of Golf Funds raised from the tournament support the MNLA Foundation Career Development and Research Fund.

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A New Arrival: Lily Leaf Beetle

Jim Calkins reports on another invasive pest that has been documented for the first time in Minnesota.   

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The Benefits of Plants Indoors

Research focused on the multitude of ways indoor plants affect where we live, where we work, where we learn, and where we heal.    

54 Get on (the) Board The MNLA Board Development Committee is now accepting board nominations through October 5.

56 U.S. Dept. of Labor Announces Clarifications for Fluctuating Workweek This final rule from the DOL explains how bonuses and other incentive-based pay is compatible with the method.

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MNLA Members Report Increased Sales & Hiring The COVID-19 pandemic presented the Minnesota Green Industry with challenges to overcome and new opportunities to pursue. 

 Landscape & Hardscape Install & Design  Garden Services & Landscape Mgmt  Garden Centers  Growers: Nursery & Greenhouse  Irrigation & Water Mgmt  Arborists & Tree Services  All

Volunteering on a committee enables you to impact how MNLA carries out the strategic direction of the organization.

Cover photo: Isabel Seibert. Table of Contents Images: Top Left: MDA. Top Right: iStock.com/VictoriaBar. Middle: Leslie J. Mehrhoff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org. Bottom: Tangletown Gardens. september 20 MNLA.BIZ

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DIRECTORY

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MINNESOTA NURSERY & LANDSCAPE ASSOCIATION Successful Businesses Grow Here!

1813 Lexington Ave. N., Roseville, MN 55113 651-633-4987 • Fax: 651-633-4986 Outside the metro area, toll free: 888-886-MNLA, Fax: 888-266-4986 www.MNLA.biz • www.NorthernGreen.org Mission: The mission of the Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association is to help members grow successful businesses.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Tim Malooly, CID, CLIA, CIC, President Water in Motion 763-559-7771 • timm@watermotion.com Randy Berg, Vice-President Berg’s Nursery, Landscape/Garden Center 507-433-2823 • randy@bergsnursery.com Matt Mallas, Secretary-Treasurer Hedberg Supply 763-512-2849 • mmallas@hedbergaggregates.com Faith Appelquist, MNLA-CP Tree Quality LLC 612-618-5244 • faith@treequality.com Patrick McGuiness Zlimen & McGuiness PLLC (651) 331-6500 • pmcguiness@zmattorneys.com Mike McNamara Hoffman & McNamara Nursery & Landscaping 651-437-9463 • mike.mcnamara@hoffmanandmcnamara.com John O’Reilly Otten Bros. Garden Center and Landscaping 952-473-5425 • j.oreilly@ottenbros.com Jeff Pilla, MNLA-CP Professional Turf, Inc. (Proturf) 952-469-8680 • jeff@professionalturf.com Nick Sargent, MNLA-CP Sargent’s Landscape Nursery, Inc. 507-289-0022 • njsargent@sargentsgardens.com Cassie Larson, CAE MNLA Executive Director 651-633-4987 • cassie@mnla.biz STAFF DIRECTORY Executive Director: Cassie Larson, CAE • cassie@mnla.biz Membership Director & Trade Show Manager: Mary Dunn, CEM • mary@mnla.biz Communications Dir.: Jon Horsman, CAE • jon@mnla.biz Education/Cert. Manager: Susan Flynn • susan@mnla.biz Dir. of Government Affairs: Forrest Cyr • forrest@mnla.biz Regulatory Affairs Manager: Jim Calkins • jim@mnla.biz Accountant: Kris Peterson • kris@mnla.biz Foundation Program Coordinator: Paulette Sorenson • paulette@mnla.biz Administrative Assistant: Lora Sondrol • lora@mnla.biz Advertising Sales: 763-295-5420 Betsy Pierre, Advertising Mgr • betsy@pierreproductions.com Legislative Affairs Consultant: Doug Carnival 6

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Albert J. Lauer, Inc. ................................................................................. 9 Ancom Communications & Technical Center ................................. 11 Anderson Nurseries, Inc. ...................................................................... 9 Arborjet .................................................................................................. 50 Aspen Equipment .................................................................................. 59 Bachman’s Wholesale Nursery & Hardscapes ................................ 3 Borgert Products, Inc. ......................................................................... 60 Bridgewater Tree Farms ..................................................................... 24 Bullis Insurance Agency ..................................................................... 46 Carlin Horticultural Supplies/ProGreen Plus ................................ 59 Central Landscape Supply ................................................................. 46 Cushman Motor Co. Inc ...................................................................... 24 Davey Twin Cities Wood Products ...................................................... 4 Dayton Bag & Burlap .......................................................................... 48 Edney Distributing Co., Inc. ............................................................... 42 Frontier Ag & Turf ................................................................................ 18 Frost ........................................................................................................ 55 Fury Motors ........................................................................................... 25 Gertens Wholesale & Professional Turf Supply .............................. 2 Glacial Ridge Growers ......................................................................... 44 Gopher State One-Call ....................................................................... 13 Green Turf Sod Farms ......................................................................... 44 Haag Companies, Inc. ......................................................................... 17 Hedberg Landscape & Masonry Supplies ....................................... 11 Hoffman & McNamara Nursery and Landscape ........................... 55 Jeff Belzer Chevrolet ...................................................................... 32–33 Klaus Nurseries .................................................................................... 48 Landscape Alternatives Inc. .............................................................. 18 Lano Equipment, Inc. .......................................................................... 46 Maguire Agency .................................................................................... 18 Minnesota Propane Association ...................................................... 44 Out Back Nursery ................................................................................. 46 Peat, Inc. ................................................................................................ 57 Plaisted Companies ............................................................................... 7 Rock Hard Landscape Supply ........................................................... 55 SMSC Organics Recycling Facility ..................................................... 48 The Resultants ...................................................................................... 13 The Tessman Company ....................................................................... 26 Tri-State Bobcat, Inc. .......................................................................... 20 Truck Utilities, Inc. ................................................................................. 9 Unilock ................................................................................................... 38 United Label & Sales .......................................................................... 55 Versa-Lok Midwest .............................................................................. 53 Wheeler Landscape Supply ............................................................... 57 Ziegler CAT ............................................................................. Back Cover

UPCOMING

MNLA is continuing to plan education and events for the green industry. All precautions will be taken to meet social distancing requirements and the guidelines set in place by local and state agencies as well as venues. But, as we all know, there are no promises during these times and we are taking this day by day and will announce any changes as they come if necessary. We also know these are difficult and uncertain times for everyone, so we've made a few adjustments. Should changes occur causing an event to be cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, your registration would be refunded in full.

SEPT

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SHOOTOUT

The MNLA Foundation annual Shootout is a fundraiser to support scholarships! Sign up for a great day of friends and fun!

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MNLA CERTIFICATION EXAM

Prove what you know and sit for the exam to become an MNLA Certified Professional. Also offered November 6th and 13th.

MNLA Office, Roseville ➽ MNLA.biz

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OSHA CHAINSAW & CONCRETE SAW SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE SEMINAR – ENGLISH AND SPANISH

This half-day seminar (English in the morning/Spanish in the afternoon) taught by

Armando Actis covers OSHA rules and regulations regarding protective clothing, safety features, starting procedures, operating procedures and productivity, maintenance, chain sharpening and more.

MNLA Office, Roseville ➽ MNLA.biz

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MASTERING FOREMANSHIP TRAINING

In this dynamic seminar, foreman learn how to more effectively handle tight deadlines, tight margins and increase customer satisfaction.

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ICPI CONCRETE PAVER INSTALLER COURSE

Two-day classroom-based training on proper installation (both residential and commercial) of interlocking concrete pavement systems. Participants will have the opportunity to pursue certification.

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without written permission of MNLA, 1813 Lexington Ave N., Roseville, MN 55113. Subscription price is $99 for one

MNLA/MTGF PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP (CAT. A, E AND J)

This Workshop Meets MDA’s Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements For: Category A (Core), E (Turf and Ornamentals), and J (Forestry, Rights-of-Way and Natural Areas).

year, which is included with member dues. POSTMASTER:

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Let me start by saying thank you for your membership in MNLA! Every voice counts toward our goal of helping you operate your business successfully.

Thinking of the events of the last 6 months, many members have expressed satisfaction and even happiness at the success of MNLA efforts to help our elected leadership understand the essential nature of our industry. Now, we find it necessary to ask for YOUR help to support your association during this unprecedented time. In addition to

paying your dues for 2020, please consider a one-time additional emergency contribution.

Why Contribute?

The MNLA finds itself in an unplanned financial hardship as a result of COVID-19 actions. Similar to your membership dues, the MNLA Board of Directors suggests a onetime contribution based on gross annual sales. If your company is unable to contribute the amount suggested, that is understandable. But, would you consider contributing something? If we all do a little, it will add up and enable MNLA to continue to serve members. A contribution form was mailed to your company mid-August or you can choose to participate using our online GoFundMe campaign here: https://charity.gofundme.com/o/en/campaign/mnla-contributions1 Isn’t Aid Available to MNLA? Unfortunately, no state nor federal aid (e.g. PPP or EIDL loans) is currently available to trade associations like MNLA. How Did We Get Here?

Historically, the association has been dependent on events to fund operating expenses, and with everything coming to a halt, so has a large portion of our annual revenue.

MNLA has a reserve fund to help in times of challenge but the effects of a global pandemic the likes of COVID-19, is beyond reasonable financial planning. Therefore, we ask for your financial help.

COVID-19 & Advocacy MNLA is honored to represent YOU, Minnesota’s Green Industry, at the legislature, agencies, and the Governor’s office. During the normal course of the year, MNLA staff and volunteer leadership work with the legislature on issues impacting the industry, supporting legislation that is consistent with our goals, objectives and principles and watching out for actions that may have negative consequences on our industry. As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, large segments of Minnesota’s Green Industry were not considered “essential” and thus not exempt from Governor Walz’s ‘stay-at-home’ order. Quick action and volunteer help in early March, helped turn around what could have otherwise been a disaster for our industry.

Questions?

MNLA is more than Government Affairs advocacy.

Indeed, MNLA is the hub for all things Green Industry; education, relationship building, information sharing, business growth, and more. We value your membership and are honored to continue to serve the Green Industry in Minnesota and neighboring states. If you have questions regarding a contribution or any other association-related topic, feel free to reach out to any member of the MNLA Board of Directors — see page 6 for contact details.

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Mark Abrahamson Gypsy Moth (Lymantria dispar).

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Elongate Hemlock Scale (Fiorinia externa).

IF YOU WILL BRING IN trees, wreaths or other holiday greenery this season from other parts of the country, please be wary of insects and plant diseases of concern that do not occur in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) inspects holiday material coming in from other parts of the country to find instances of unwanted hitchhikers.

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Elongate Hemlock Scale One of the main issues during 2019 was the elongate hemlock scale (Fiorinia externa). This insect has been present in eastern North America for over 100 years, but more recently has become an issue for Frasier fir Christmas tree production in the mid-Atlantic. This insect has been found hitchhiking on Frasier fir trees and wreaths shipped from these areas to Minnesota and neighboring states in recent years. As a result of these infestations, a large volume of material was removed from sale.

The MDA will again be inspecting for elongate hemlock scale during 2020. Any steps you can take to work with suppliers so they are not sending infested material will be very helpful. Please ask your suppliers to screen for elongate hemlock scale before shipping material to Minnesota. In addition, it is also worthwhile for you to screen material before accepting delivery. As in 2019, the MDA will be requiring material infested with elongate hemlock scale to be removed from sale and either returned to origin or destroyed.

One of the first questions that is asked when a new pest threatens Minnesota is its ability to survive winter temperatures. The University of Minnesota has initiated a research project with the MDA to better understand the winter biology of elongate hemlock scale. This project is funded by the USDA through a Specialty Crop Block Grant. You can learn more about this insect at the MDA website: www.mda.state. mn.us/ehs.

Gypsy Moth While elongate hemlock scale has been the most prevalent issue recently, there are several other pests to be aware of when purchasing trees and other materials. Gypsy moth has been in eastern North America since the late 1800’s, but thanks to an aggressive program to

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slow its spread, is still not widely present in Minnesota. Any trees, branches, wreaths, etc., originating from an area where gypsy moth is present must first be USDA certified as free of gypsy moth before shipping to Minnesota. MDA inspectors will be looking for this certification paperwork if material came from an area quarantined for gypsy moth. You can learn more about gypsy moth, including the areas where it is present, at the MDA website: www.mda.state.mn.us/gmbiology.

Boxwood Blight Boxwood wreaths can be a concern for moving boxwood blight, a pathogen increasing in North America but never found in Minnesota.

To help keep boxwood blight from reaching Minnesota, make sure boxwood wreaths are sourced from material that is known to be free of boxwood blight. Learn more about this pathogen here: www.mda.state.mn.us/ boxwood-blight.

Oriental Bittersweet Oriental bittersweet is a prohibited noxious weed in Minnesota and, consequently, wreaths or other materials offered for sale cannot contain Oriental bittersweet. Learn more about it here: www.mda.state.mn.us/ orientalbittersweet.

For questions about any of these organisms, or to report their presence in Minnesota, please contact the MDA at arrest.the. pest@state.mn.us or 888-545-6684. âž˝ MARK ABRAHAMSON is the Division Director and State Plant Regulatory Official with the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, and can be contacted at mark.abrahamson@state.mn.us. september 20 MNLA.BIZ

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BEE LAWNS CAN HELP

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WHY WE PROMOTE THIS SERVICE to clients who want to use their yard to make a difference for pollinators.

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“Save the bees!” “Give bees a chance!” “No bees, no future!”

We’ve been seeing these pro-bee quips plastered all over t-shirts, mugs, phone cases, bumper stickers, and social media posts at increasing rates in the past decade. We know how much our fellow humans love bees, but how can we communicate our love and appreciation to the bees? How do we turn our concern for our pollinators into meaningful action? First, we need to understand what our pollinators are facing.

Loss of Habitat The first culprit often cited when talking about declining bee populations, and specifically Colony Collapse Disorder in honeybees, is neonicotinoids (neurotoxic systemic insecticides). Pollinator habitat in agricultural areas has been reduced in quality and safety, and neonicotinoid insecticides have been an undeniable factor in this. These insecticides are used on the millions of acres of genetically uniform corn, canola, cotton, and soybean fields found throughout the United States. september 20 MNLA.BIZ

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Taking direct action on behalf of pollinators against neonicotinoids is not a task that is easy for an individual to take on. On the other hand, some of the habitat loss can be remedied by the average homeowner. Rapid suburbanization and sweeping monocultures have resulted in extensive habitat loss, which includes loss of adequate food sources and nesting sites. About 40 million acres of lawn spreads out in cities across America, with flowers often only being found in isolated garden beds. Generally, those flowers are chosen for aesthetic purposes, rather than their nutrient content for pollinators, or appropriate bloom times. On top of that, the constant tidying up of typical lawns also makes it difficult for queens to find a place to rear their brood and hibernate.

More than Honeybees The face of the pollinator protection movement tends to be the European honey bee, but there are nearly 400 species of bees found in Minnesota, and hundreds of other important insect pollinators such as flies, wasps, beetles, and butterflies. We must remember that there are many insects that are losing their habitat along with bees. Individuals have a hard time controlling habitat destruction due to agriculture, but homeowners do have the power to restore habitats for pollinators in their own lawns. “Bee lawns” have been growing in popularity recently in reaction 16

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to the declining populations of pollinators, as well as the push-back against using toxic chemicals on lawns.

Plants for Pollinators Bee lawns are generally made up of a few species of flowering ground cover as well as some fescue grasses. These plants work together to create a dense carpet of green with enough flowers to feed a variety of pollinators throughout the year.

The main flower found in bee lawns is Dutch white clover. Over fifty different species of bees were found on clovers in a study done in Minneapolis parks. Along with the wide range of visitors, clover also has an incredibly long bloom time, providing pollen and nectar from May to October. This is an extremely important feature of a bee lawn. Making sure pollinators have access to food throughout their active season is crucial when restoring habitat. Early spring is the only time the clover may need some backup. A devastating result of the recent habitat loss is that pollinators are emerging from hibernation before there are any flowers to forage from, so these insects often starve. In Minnesota, the earliest bees tend to emerge in late March or early April. Supplementing a clover lawn with early blooming flowers such as ground plum, hepatica, crocus, and snowdrop in your flower beds will be a welcoming sight to these early bees.

Dutch white clover has many other benefits besides just being a great food source for pollinators: • It can grow in full sun to mostly shaded areas.

• It’s also not picky about soil types, growing in sandy soils (with adequate irrigation) or clay soils, which turf grass may have a hard time in.

• While growing and self-seeding best under cool, moist conditions, it is relatively drought tolerant, limiting the amount of water needed on the lawn.

In Minnesota, a clover lawn may not need to be irrigated at all if the soil retains adequate moisture.

• Nitrogen-fixing bacteria live in a symbiotic relationship with clover, essentially providing a free, sustainable fertilizer for the lawn. This makes it a great supplement to traditional turf grasses, which are heavy nitrogen consumers. Bee lawn owners need to worry less about supplementing their lawn with fertilizer.

• Bee lawn species also grow much slower than traditional lawns, so mowing can be done less frequently.

• Clover is immune to dog spotting!

When you add it all together, bee lawns need much fewer inputs than traditional turf grass. This decreases the amount of effort and money a homeowner must sink into their lawn. It also creates less strain on the

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IF YOU HAVE CLIENTS WHO ARE READY TO TAKE STEPS TOWARDS CREATING A BEE LAWN, CONSIDER DOING IT SOON. THE BEST TIME TO SOW A BEE LAWN IS IN THE FALL, FROM SEPTEMBER TO EARLY OCTOBER.

environment by requiring less fertilizer production, less water consumption, and less gas used for mowing.

Weeds on a bee lawn can be problematic, however. With a bee lawn, homeowners would be unable to use broad-leaf herbicides that they’re used to, because it can damage the clover and kill other desirable plants found in the mix such as common self-heal.

This means that bee lawn managers need to have a higher tolerance for weeds or be willing to hand pull any unwanted plant in the lawn. Thankfully, the dense root system of clover can also help crowd out some of those lawn intruders.

Rethinking Aesthetics Because of the need for a higher-than-average weed tolerance, bee lawns require us to reshape the way we think about lawns. We let our clients know that learning to appreciate the flowering plants in your lawn may take time, and might create some crabby neighbors. However, we find that many clients are willing to live with those negatives and decide to make their yard a respite for pollinators and to make a positive difference for the future of our pollinators. The appeal of helping pollinators in some small way becomes far more important than the classic “white picket fence,” “Americana aesthetic” that uniform lawns strive for. Bee lawns have a wonderful appearance of their own that offers more interest and character than traditional turf grass. Many parks have already adopted bee lawns. The small white flowers create a beautiful carpet that evokes an image of Julie Andrews running through a field singing “The Sound of Music.”

Turfgrass Is Just the Start Having a bee-friendly yard goes beyond just replacing turf grass with clover and planting nutritious flowers in your beds. About 80% of bees, including most bumblebees, are

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ground-nesting. Allowing the earth to remain undisturbed with nearby leaf litter and tall native grasses provides a perfect habitat for ground-nesting bees. When doing your fall cleanup, consider leaving a corner of your lawn untouched to invite these bees to hibernate in your lawn.

Another 15% of bees are cavity-nesting.

Leaving hollow stems in your garden provides great nesting sites for these pollinators. Bee houses can be bought or made in order to supplement natural habitat. These would be made with tunnels at least eight inches deep that can be cleaned out every few years.

Prepping the Yard If you have clients who are ready to take steps towards creating a bee lawn, consider doing it soon. The best time to sow a bee lawn is in the fall, from September to early October. To prepare the lawn for seeding, scalp the existing turf down to an inch or less. Watering for fifteen minutes in the early morning and afternoon for the two weeks after sowing seeds will also increase the chances of success.

Finding Resources This all may sound like a lot of work, but this trending concern for pollinators has allowed many resources to emerge. If you live in Minneapolis, look into the Lawns to Legumes program by the Board of Water and Soil Resources. Residents that install bee lawns or establish other pollinator habitat, such as a native flower garden, can be reimbursed up to $350. The University of Minnesota’s Bee Lab also has great resources including a Flowering Bee Lawn Toolkit and information about flowers that attract pollinators. ➽ISABEL SEIBERT is an Account Manager with Organic Lawns by LUNSETH. All photos in this article were taken by Isabel at Gibb’s Farm in Falcon Heights and Kenwood Park in Minneapolis.

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Figure 1. Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) adult.

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Figure 3. Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) larvae variously covered with feces as camouflage on damage lily plant.

Figure 2. Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) adult and lily foliage damage.

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Figure 4. Lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii) larva covered with feces as camouflage on damaged lily plant.

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WHETHER THIS SERIOUS INSECT PEST IS PRESENT IN OTHER PLACES IN MINNESOTA IS NOT KNOWN AND RESIDENTS AND NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONALS ARE ENCOURAGED TO BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THIS PEST AND SHOULD REPORT SUSPECTED LILY LEAF LILY LARVAE AND BEETLES TO THE MDA ARREST THE PEST LINE AT ARREST.THE. PEST@STATE.MN.US OR 1-888-545-6684.

ANOTHER INVASIVE PLANT PEST has been documented for the first time in Minnesota.

On July 13, 2020, the Minnesota Department of

Agriculture (MDA) reported that the lily leaf beetle (Lilioceris lilii; Coleoptera) has been documented for the first time in Minnesota.

Also called red lily beetles and scarlet lily beetles, lily leaf beetles are native to Europe and Asia and are believed to have been introduced to North America through Montreal, Canada, in a shipment of lily bulbs from Europe in 1943. The beetle was first documented in the United States in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1992 and has since become a serious pest in the northeastern United States. The Minnesota find was reported by a St. Paul resident who noticed a beetle on an Asiatic lily plant and reported it to MDA staff.

Adult lily leaf beetles are distinctly shiny and brick red in color on their dorsal (top) sides and have a black head, legs, and antennae, and a black underside. Interestingly, a “trick” employed by adult beetles to avoid predators is to drop off the plant when disturbed and expose their black underbellies which makes them more difficult to see.

Lily leaf beetle adults are good fliers and will reportedly make a squeaky sound when disturbed or squeezed to deter predators.

Female lily leaf beetles lay small reddish-brown eggs in irregular rows in groups of about 12 eggs on the undersides of the leaves of susceptible species in the spring (May/June). The eggs hatch in 4-14 days.

The larvae immediately begin feeding on the undersides of the leaves and then move on to other parts of the plant after those leaves have been devoured. The small, fat, grublike larvae are typically orange or brown with a distinct, black head, but camouflage themselves with their own feces (sometimes referred to as a “fecal shield”) and look like clumps of green-

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ish-brown debris on the leaves and other plant parts that are being attacked. Feeding damage can be extensive starting with the leaves where the eggs were deposited and spreading to other leaves, stems, flower buds, and flowers. Adults also feed on the same plants, but the larvae are responsible for the most significant damage and entire plants can be reduced to a few partially eaten stems and are weakened significantly. According to Angie Ambourn, Supervisor of the MDA’s Pest Detection Unit, “Both lily leaf beetle adults and larvae chew irregular holes and notches in lily leaves, stems, and developing buds, but larvae cause the most damage to plants and can completely defoliate plants and destroy flowers.” The larvae typically feed for 16 to 24 days before burrowing into the soil to pupate.

The pupae are bright orange and are encased in a white cocoon with black spots. The adult beetles emerge 16 to 22 days later and feed on host plants, but do not mate or lay eggs until the following year. The adult beetles overwinter in the soil and in plant debris and immediately begin feeding and searching for mates and the females begin laying eggs soon after they become active in the spring (late April-early June). Only one generation is produced each year, but adults can live for several years and each female beetle typically produces 250–450 eggs.

Although differences in susceptibility have been reported, all true lilies (Lilium spp.), including native lilies and introduced garden species, are preferred hosts and are generally subject to attack. Fritillaries (Fritillaria spp.), are also preferred hosts and may also be damaged (especially in the early spring before lilies have emerged), but daylilies (Hemerocallis spp.), canna lilies (Canna spp.), and calla lilies (Zantedeschia spp.), none of which are true lilies, are not bothered. It is also reported that adult beetles may sometimes feed on a number of other plants including hollyhock (Alcea spp.), lily-of-the-valley (Convallaria

majalis), hosta/plantain lily (Hosta spp.), flowering tobacco (Nicotiana spp.), Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum spp.), bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara; also called bitter nightshade, European nightshade, and climbing nightshade; a weed introduced from Europe that is common in Minnesota), and potato (Solanum tuberosum). At this time, lily leaf beetles have also been reported in ten other states in the United States including Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin and in seven Canadian provinces including Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. In Wisconsin, lily leaf beetle was first discovered near the city of Wausau (Marathon County) near the center of the state in 2014 and has subsequently been documented in 11 additional counties including Dane, Door, Langlade, Lincoln, Oneida, Pierce, Portage, Price, Shawano, Taylor, and Wood Counties.

Whether this serious insect pest is present in other places in Minnesota is not known and residents and nursery and landscape professionals are encouraged to be on the lookout for this pest and should report suspected lily leaf lily larvae and beetles to the MDA Arrest the Pest line at arrest.the.pest@state. mn.us or 1-888-545-6684. The insects should be collected, but not transported off site and pictures of the insects will also be helpful for identification purposes. Insects can be frozen in zipper-type polyethylene bags or stored in a small jars of rubbing alcohol or alcohol-based hand sanitizer (which we all have handy these days) for later identification.

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Unfortunately, this is the second major nursery and landscape pest that has been found in Minnesota in the past 12 months — viburnum leaf beetle (Pyrrhalta viburni) last summer and now lily leaf beetle this summer. Let’s hope this isn’t the beginning of a trend. Once again, nursery and landscape professionals are encouraged to be on the lookout for this new plant pest and to report any suspected finds. In addition, always take precautions to avoid introducing and transporting invasive insects and other invasive species to new areas by only sourcing plants and other materials from reputable suppliers and by looking for signs and symptoms of invasive species infestations and practicing good sanitation.

The MDA press release entitled Invasive Insect Lily Leaf Beetle Discovered for the First Time in Minnesota is available on the MDA website at https://www.mda.state. mn.us/invasive-insect-lily-leaf-beetle-discovered-first-time-minnesota.

Resources: Invasive Species Compendium. Datasheet: Lilioceris lilii (lily leaf beetle); https://www.cabi.org/isc/

datasheet/30800 (Accessed July 13, 2020; some good pictures of all life stages and damage)

University of Connecticut Home & Garden Education Center. Factsheet: Lily Leaf Beetle - Lilioceris lilii. http://www.ladybug.uconn.edu/FactSheets/ lilt-leaf-beetle.php

University of Massachusetts Amherst. Factsheet: Lily Leaf Beetle - Lilioceris lilii. https://ag.umass. edu/home-lawn-garden/fact-sheets/lily-leaf-beetle-lilioceris-lilii

Liesch, P.J. and L. Johnson. 2020. Lily Leaf Beetle.

University of Wisconsin Extension. https://hort.ex-

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Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Lily Leaf

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 QUALITY EDUCATION

MASTER Attend a full-day Master Class at Northern Green, Tuesday, Jan. 12.

CLASSES Generously supported by:

1. PLT RELICENSURE – LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

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Pending Minnesota Dept. of Labor & Industry approval, this class satisfies eight hours of continuing education requirements for the Power Limited Training Licensure, including 2 hours of code and 6 hours of technical training oriented specifically toward the landscape industry.

The focus for 2020 is landscape lighting.

2. PESTICIDE RECERTIFICATION WORKSHOP

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Pending approval by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), this workshop meets Commercial Pesticide Applicator Requirements for Category A (Core) and Category E (Turf and Ornamentals).

Recertification for optional Categories F (Aquatics) and P (Vertebrate Pest) will also be offered as part of this workshop.

3. GOING FROM GOOD TO GREAT: HARDSCAPE EFFICIENCY BOOT CAMP with Frank Bourque

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Great companies use key performance indicators (KPIs) to gauge and compare performance for meeting strategic and operational goals. In this fullday Boot Camp, you will learn 7 KPIs to track in your business to motivate your teams and significantly increase your business efficiency and profits.

4. FAVORITE PLANTS FOR MINNESOTA GARDENS

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What are the best performing plants for Minnesota gardens and landscapes? Spend the day with us as we present a plethora of plants – from woody trees, shrubs and conifers, to herbaceous perennials, annuals and even houseplants – your speakers are all as cold hardy as the plants and each will cover their top ten favorite performing plants in their category.

5. LANDSCAPE DESIGN CHALLENGE Facilitator: Julie Weisenhorn, University of Minnesota Extension

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Design Challenge Leads: Michael Keenan, Urban Ecosystems Inc. Allyson Landmark, Southview Design Jason Rathe, Field Outdoor Spaces

6. TECHNOLOGY AND THE GREEN INDUSTRY

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From University of Minnesota: Maggie Reiter, Extension Educator in Turfgrass Chad Giblin, Dept. of Forest Resources Eric North, Extension Dept. of Forest Resources From Texas A&M Turfgrass Management: Chase Straw, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences

CEO & MGMT. TRACK LABOR AND RECRUITMENT – WHAT’S NEXT? Today’s employee shortage is the result of a thriving landscape industry that creates a great market for potential employees, especially those with skill and experience. Finding reliable and skilled workers is the biggest issue preventing companies from growing. Surveys have shown that 77% of companies in the landscaping field believe that their inability to find and keep quality employees is hindering their growth and 80% have found difficulty finding skilled employees. They simply cannot keep up with the demand because they can’t adequately staff their company.

Join us for a day devoted to recruiting, developing, and keeping employees.

The morning is a 2-hour workshop: Solving the Labor Crisis, with Neal Glatt, Grow the Bench. Based in scientific study but presented in an interactive and practical manner, Neal will equip attendees with the skills they need to hire for talent, develop their workforce, and manage teams to get the highest possible level of performance.

The afternoon will include a panel of local business owners and managers discussing what keeps them awake at night and how the labor shortage has affected their businesses.

Finally, the day will round out with Leslie Halleck, Halleck Horticultural LLC, discussing how to attract, grow and keep the right employees. She will address targeting recruiting strategies, and incentive/pay strategies, employee training, and managerial tactics.

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INTERACTIVE TRACK

HEARTSAVER® CPR AED TRAINING Training provided by CPR Professionals CPR training is important. It can save your life, a loved-one’s life, a co-worker’s life, or even a stranger’s life. CPR training helps people learn the skills and develop the confidence to provide CPR when encountering a cardiac arrest victim. And while AEDs can be used by the public regardless of whether the responder has been trained, even minimal training improves performance, timeliness, and efficacy. This interactive, hands-on training is intended for anyone with little or no medical training who needs a course completion card for job, regulatory (e.g., OSHA), or other requirements. This training can also be taken by anyone who wants to be prepared for an emergency in any setting.

Interactive Track requires Thursday Registration, plus paid upgrade.

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Northern Green 2021 Keynote Pulling to Your Potential: Unleashing the Wild Side of the Green Industry Get ready to test your assumptions. With hilarious and poignant stories from her sled dog team, Chris Heeter will help you explore the possibilities and push the boundaries of what a Wild green business can look like… think beyond boxes and ‘how you’ve always done it,’ work in teams that lead the pack, attracting and retaining great people and sustaining and protecting the planet along the way.

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Hone your communication skills to develop a Wildly inclusive work environment.

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Attract and retain great workers by building a sense of belonging and connection.

Disrupt the green industry by being agile, open, and willing to do things differently.

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Featured on the Discovery Channel’s ’National Geographic Today’ and recognized with national awards as a speaker, Chris has followed her own Wild path since she was young. A wilderness guide for 30+ years, Chris leads groups deep into the wilderness by canoe or dogsled. The abundant parallels between these adventures and the workplace make up the core of her presentations. Chris grabs audiences with humorous stories about her dogs and their personalities, then weaves those stories into practical takeaways. Chris is on a mission to wake up the Wild side of organizations; to break GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY: through the trappings of ‘how we’ve always done it;’ and to create Wild and vibrant workplaces that blend heart with solid, successful business strategy.

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A joint effort by MNLA and MTGF, this event on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2020 will be held at a nearby hotel for the first time. There will still be fantastic food, cash bars, a master of ceremonies for the evening’s festivities, and lots to celebrate!

We’ll recognize a number of deserving individuals and companies for their service to the green industry, their research, their excellence in landscape and sports field work, for receiving and sponsoring scholarships, and for completion of the Green Industry Leadership Institute.

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GOLF TOURNAMENT

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF GOLF! Thank you to all who joined us for the 30th Annual Widmer Golf Tournament on July 22. A beautiful day at Majestic Oaks Golf Club made for a successful event. Nearly 80 people attended. A warm thank you to all our sponsors for supporting this fundraiser! Funds raised from the golf tournament support the MNLA Foundation Career Development and Research Fund.

Mega Putt — Kurt Stelton, Urban Design.

Longest Putt — Jeremy Bickner, Rochester Concrete Products.

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THANK YOU WIDMER GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORS! CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!

First Place Team: Doug Espenson – Aon Benfield; Andy Healy – Myslajek LTD; Seth Midura – Natural Creations; Adam Tebrake — VCMN.

Second Place Team: Justin Hilgers — Advantage Irrigation; Jason Dennis – Creekside, Inc.; Brian Gamst — Creekside, Inc.; Jason Jereczek — Timberwall Landscape.

Longest Drive — Justin Hilgers, Advantage Irrigation.

Closest to Pin — Nick Fogle, Willow River Company, Sponsored by Purple Wave Auction.

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THE ORIGINAL FACEMIX

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Less resistant to wear

REFINED SURFACE TEXTURE

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Facemix manufacturing was a concept we introduced more than twenty-five years ago. Trademarked Enduracolor, this two phase manufacturing process delivers a surface texture that is more refined and resistant to wear than old-style thru mix. With Enduracolor, you don’t need to seal the project in order to protect it from surface wear and color fading. That saves you time, and it saves your homeowners money.

Contact 1-800-UNILOCK or visit UNILOCK.COM to connect with your local Territory Manager.

PLANTS The Benefits of

INDOORS

Hall, C., Thilmany, D., Mellard, S., Gray, J., Hamrick, D., Albin, C., Altman, K., Behe, B, Bumgarner, N., Calabro, J., Carson, J., Gordon, S., Gouge, D., Miller, M., Mostardi, S., Parker, P. and McBride, P. (2017-2018). #PlantsDoThat Inside–Where We Live. National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture. Available from http://consumerhort.org.

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ver the last several years, the materials available to green industry companies to promote their products and services have been growing like a properly sited and maintained plant! New organizations have formed, and we’ve also seen exciting new initiatives from established entities. There are social media resources, posters, articles to link to, graphics to use, research results to cheer about, and much more.

THE NUMBER OF resources available is increasing regularly.

All houseplant photos: Tangletown Gardens

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MNLA staff has been compiling this valuable work and will highlight those resources which are free and available for download and using in your own green industry company.

This month we’ll focus on a series from the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH). NICH has been regularly producing infographics and social media resources around the “Plants Do That” theme for a few years. This series of infographics illustrates the research that proves the benefits of indoor plants.

Consumer’s homes have become a place where more and more living, working, and learning has been taking place than ever before. The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has led to increased interest in backyard gardens and landscaping, but also indoor plants and interiorscaping. Parents have more pressure on them to facilitate learning at home, and they may need some more plants in their

home environment to help them! According to scientific research from NASA and others, plants clean indoor air, stabilize carbon dioxide, and create comfortable ambient air humidity. Plants also boost healing, happiness, and productivity. “When plants are around, students are just smarter and pay more attention,” says Dr. Charles Hall, Ellison Chair, Texas A&M. This series of four #PlantsDoThat Inside infographics focuses on the multitude of ways indoor plants affect where we live, where we work, where we learn, and where we heal. “Greening the great indoors is a way to help create sustainable indoor ecology and healthy minds and bodies,” says Dr. Hall.

The infographic series was developed from a scientific, evidence-based literature review by Dr. Hall and his students, and was designed

by Jennifer Gray, AmericanHort, and Horticultural Research Institute.

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“We envision this series of infographics as tools to promote the power of indoor plants,” says Debbie Hamrick, NICH Economic Committee chair. “We want to raise awareness of the positive benefits of plants in our everyday lives.” All resources are freely available for download. Growers, retailers, and interiorscapers can use the infographics for promotional and educational materials, and for uploading to social media.

References: Where We Live Aydogan, A. and L. D. Montoya (2011). “Formalde-

hyde removal by common indoor plant species and

various growing media.” Atmospheric Environment 45(16): 2675-2682.

Bringslimark, T., et al. (2009). “The psychological benefits of indoor plants: A critical review of the

experimental literature.” Journal of Environmental Psychology 29(4): 422-433.

Burchett, M., et al. (2010). “Greening the great

indoors for human health and wellbeing.” Sydney: Plants and Indoor Environmental Quality Group, Centre for Environmental Sustainability (CEnS).

Cetin, M. and H. Sevik (2016). “Measuring the

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Claudio, L. (2011).”Planting healthier indoor air.”

Environmental Health Perspectives 119(10): 426427.

Why Enter Your Project?

It takes a lot of time to prepare a winning 20 21 Landscape Awards entry. Is it worth it? We think so. If you win, your team will obviously have something to celebrate, but even if you don’t, building your photo library for an entry gives you more content for your marketing. Plus, the feedback you’ll receive from the judges can provide opportunities to improve professionally. The value of this program goes beyond winning an award, but should you win you’ll be able to: • Boost marketing. We’ll provide you with badges to use in your promotions.

• Strengthen relationships. Your clients will feel proud to work with one of the best in the state.

• Motivate employees. Winning an award validates your team’s work.

Dela Cruz, M., et al. (2014). “Can ornamental pot-

ted plants remove volatile organic compounds from

indoor air? — a review.” Environmental Science and Pollution Research 21(24): 13909-13928.

Jumeno, D. and H. Matsumoto (2016). “The Effects of Indoor Foliage Plants on Perceived Air Quality, Mood, Attention, and Productivity.” Journal of

Civil Engineering and Architecture Research 3(4): 1359-1370.

Kerschen, E. W., et al. (2016). “Evapotranspiration

from Spider and Jade Plants Can Improve Relative Humidity in an Interior Environment.” HortTechnology 26(6): 803-810.

Kim, H., et al. (2016). “Evaluation of Self-assessed

Ocular Discomfort among Students in Classrooms

Notable dates for the 2021 program:

According to Indoor Plant Intervention.” HortTech-

Oct. 1: Entry Portal Opens Nov. 18: Submission Deadline Nov. 25-Dec. 2: Entry Judging Dec. 7-11: Entry Status Notifications Jan. 12, 2021: Green Industry Awards Celebration

nology 26(4) 386-393.

Kim, K. J., et al. (2009). “Determination of the

efficiency of formaldehyde removal according to the percentage volume of pot plants occupying a room.”

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View each infographic on: pgs 43, 45, 47, and 49, and download for free from consumerhort.org/plantsdothat.

#PlantsDoThat Inside!

Where We Live GREENING THE GREAT INDOORS Having plants in our homes is an important component of creating a sustainable indoor ecology and healthy minds and bodies.

Indoor plants lead to improved overall environmental quality.

YOUR BRAIN ON NATURE Indoor plants psychologically link us to nature.

COMFORT IS KING Plants increase ambient humidity in dry indoor environments. Plants are known to increase room humidity from 20% to a more comfortable 30% under bright lighting conditions.

BRING ON THE OM

BREATHE EASY Indoor plants improve air quality by removing carbon dioxide, particulates, benzene and up to 90% of formaldehyde.

Plants in the room both stabilize and reduce CO2 levels.

Each 1% addition of plants in a room results in a 6-7% decrease in formaldehyde.

Rooms with plants have fewer pollutants (like volatile organic compounds or VOCs).

FAST FACTS

Plants stimulate both a physiological and psychological relaxation response.

FRIENDLY FLORA Houseplants supply beneficial bacteria and increase the microbial diversity in the indoor environment - benefitting human health indoors.

Infographic produced by National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH).

Discover more about the power of plants in this series at ConsumerHort.org.

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View each infographic on: pgs 43, 45, 47, and 49, and download for free from consumerhort.org/plantsdothat.

#PlantsDoThat Inside!

Where We Work GREENING THE GREAT INDOORS Having plants in workplace is an important component of creating a sustainable indoor ecology and healthy minds and bodies.

Indoor plants remove air pollutants and stabilize CO2, whlie decreasing our stress and helping us heal faster.

RELAX AND REFOCUS

Hard task ahead on your computer?

Add a plant nearby: it will help to lower your blood pressure and reduce stress and tension all while increasing your focus on the task at hand.

GET IN THE GROOVE

98% of respondents to a survey believe the presence of plants enhances work motivation.

PLANT APPEAL

Offices with plants are simply more appealing! More attractive spaces reduce stress.

MODIFY YOUR MOOD

People say they’re just in a better mood when they’re around plants.

CREATIVITY IS KING

Workers in the office with plants felt more comfortable, productive, healthier and creative.

BE HEALTHIER

Plants at work— on your desk, in the office, out the window—reduce sick leave and reduce eye strain.

ENERGY BOOST

Offices containing plants have workers that are 30% less fatigued. Workers also coughed less and showed fewer signs of physical discomfort.

LOVE YOUR JOB

People in offices with plants and windows have increased job satisfaction and report a higher quality of life.

PRODUCTIVITY BREAKTHROUGH

The more plants in view, the greater workplace productivity.

PLANTS MAKE PROS

Healthy plants inside the office/workplace promote professionalism and feelings of warmth and caring, thus fostering a more favorable business image.

ACCELERATE OUTPUT

Placing plants in windowless rooms resulted in 12% faster reaction times to the computer tasks at hand.

Infographic produced by National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH).

Discover more about the power of plants in this series at ConsumerHort.org.

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View each infographic on: pgs 43, 45, 47, and 49, and download for free from consumerhort.org/plantsdothat.

#PlantsDoThat Inside!

Where We Learn GREENING THE GREAT INDOORS Having plants in our schools is an important component of creating a sustainable classroom ecology and healthy minds and bodies. Indoor plants remove air pollutants and stabilize CO2, whlie creating a happier and calmer space for creative and focused learning.

SMARTY PLANTS

A CALMING INFLUENCE

Classrooms with plants improve test scores by 10% or more.

The greener a child’s play area, the less severe the symptoms of ADD. Everyone is just calmer and more relaxed when plants are around.

HEALTHIER STUDENTS Plants in the classroom result in fewer sick days.

In fact, Dutch children in classrooms with plants showed a 7% reduction in health problems. Along with better health, they were also more creative and had 20% higher test scores.

HAPPY CLASSROOMS Students and teachers report more positive feelings and satisfaction with plants in classrooms.

Students misbehave less in a classroom containing live plants.

Infographic produced by National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH). Discover more about the power of plants in this series at ConsumerHort.org.

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BENEFITS OF PLANTS

View each infographic on: pgs 43, 45, 47, and 49, and download for free from consumerhort.org/plantsdothat.

#PlantsDoThat Inside!

Where We Heal GREENING THE GREAT INDOORS Having plants in hospitals and clinics is an important component of creating a sustainable indoor ecology and healthy minds and bodies.

Indoor plants remove air pollutants and stabilize CO2, whlie decreasing our stress and helping us heal faster.

HOSPITAL HERO

PAIN RELIEVER

STRESS BUSTER

Patients spend less time in recovery and go home sooner when their hospital rooms contain plants.

Patients recovering from surgery took less pain relievers in rooms containing plants.

Plants used as part of room dĂŠcor reduce the stress of hospital patients and lower their blood pressure.

BOOST PROFESSIONALISM Having healthy plants promotes a professional image and a feeling of warmth and caring.

SEEING IS BELIEVING Just looking at pots of flowers and plants make people more relaxed and aware. A study of EEG (electrical brain activity) measurements shows more relaxation when viewing greenery compared to looking at a concrete structure.

New breast cancer patients were better able to tolerate life’s disruptions caused by the diagnosis, surgery and treatments through interacting with nature.

ENERGY BOOSTER Hospital patients reported less fatigue in rooms containing plants.

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The 2018 Farm Bill removed hemp from the Controlled

Minnesota.

Substances Act, made it distinct from marijuana, and

Congratulations!

recognized it as an agricultural crop. In 2019, 550 people held licenses to grow and/or process hemp. Over 7,300

Barb Pederson, Bloomington Garden Center &

acres and 400,000 indoor square feet were planted

Landscape Company is our lucky winner of the $150 VISA

in Minnesota. Currently, 511 people have grower and/

gift card prize for renewing her membership by June

or processor licenses, and there are 8,605 hemp acres

30th! If you have not already renewed your 2020-2021

and 4.66 million indoor square feet of growing space

membership with MNLA, go to www. MNLA.biz, click

registered with the MDA.

“Sign in” in the upper right-hand corner, and enter your company’s username and password. While signed in,

Industrial hemp and marijuana are both types of

you will be asked to review and update your company’s

the same plant, Cannabis sativa. They differ by the

information. Feel free to contact the MNLA office if we

concentration level of the psychoactive ingredient

can be of any assistance to you during the renewal

delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) within the plant.

process or for more information on any of our products

Hemp has less than 0.3% THC, and levels above that are

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USDA Approves State of Minnesota’s Hemp Production Plan

Oscar Peterson™ Rose Wins Gold Medal From Bailey A newly-introduced Easy Elegance® rose, Oscar

From the Minnesota Department of Agriculture

Petersen™, was awarded a Gold Medal at the

On July 14, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

International Rose Trials in Nyon, Switzerland in the

approved the State of Minnesota’s hemp production

Floribunda category. Following strict guidelines from the

plan. The plan governs the production and regulation of

World Federation of Rose Societies (WFRS), these trials

hemp in Minnesota and needed federal approval as part

also have a focus on sustainability with a ‘zero spraying’

of the USDA’s U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program.

regulation to protect the environment and test all roses

While the plan is now approved, Minnesota will continue

without the interference of chemicals. 88 rose varieties

to operate under the state’s pilot program.

from breeders in 13 different countries were included in this trial, with judges awarding a maximum of 30 points

Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Thom Petersen

for vegetation, 30 points for floral appearance, 30 points

issued the following statement regarding USDA’s

for natural resistance to diseases and pests, and 10

approval of Minnesota’s hemp production plan

points for fragrance. Only those with an overall score of 73 or higher received a Gold Medal. Oscar Petersen™

“We thank USDA for their work on this new federal

Rose was bred by the Vineland Research and Innovation

hemp program, and we are grateful they have approved

Centre in Canada and introduced by the Easy Elegance®

Minnesota’s plan. While this is a major step forward,

Rose Collection in 2020 to the North American consumer

there are still concerns over some the regulations

marketplace. “It is an extremely tough plant that is also

imposed on states and tribal governments, such as

a great pollinator magnet, with bees and butterflies

testing requirements. We look forward to continuing our

covering the golden stamens in the center,” said Bailey’s

dialog with USDA so we can ensure Minnesota’s hemp

Brand & Business Development Manager Natalia Hamill.

growers and processors are successful in this fledging

Photo supplied by and used with permission of Bailey Nurseries. Photo

industry.”

credit: Tracy Walsh Photography.

Background of Hemp in Minnesota

New Members!

The 2014 federal Farm Bill allowed for pilot programs to

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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

MNLA Members Report Increased Sales & Hiring Following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the following stay-at-home order issued by

Forrest Cyr

MNLA Director of Government Affairs

Governor Tim Walz on March 25, 2020, Green Industry businesses quickly implemented necessary precautions to protect consumers, workers, and their businesses from COVID-19 catastrophes.

These efforts, in tandem with advocacy from Minnesota Nursery & Landscape Association, allowed for many member

businesses to exceed sales, profitability, and hiring numbers compared to 2019, according to a recent member survey in July of MNLA member businesses.

As a major economic driver in the state, these strong numbers from member businesses demonstrate the Green Industry’s continued strength, especially important during times of economic downturn. The strong sales and hiring numbers illustrate the ongoing strength of the industry and the resilience shown by businesses in the face of incredible obstacles.

Based on a member survey issued in July 2020, many businesses and MNLA industry sectors reported substantial increases in sales and profitability for the spring season in 2020, compared to the same period in 2019, despite the pandemic. According to the survey results, retail garden centers and landscape/hardscape contractors and designers saw increases in sales, with many retail garden center respondents reporting increases of 40% or more.

Additionally, the survey shows profitability increases from 2019, with landscape/hardscape contractors, retail

garden centers, and wholesale nurseries showing increases in profitability of over 10% from 2019. Other sectors of the industry saw increases in sales and profitability as well, including wholesale nurseries, commercial flower growers, landscape designers, and others.

Further, many sectors reported strong hiring, with the majority of landscaping survey respondents reporting having more employees in 2020 than in 2019. With unemployment at 8.5% for June 2020 compared to a 3.2% unemployment rate in June 2019 according to the Department of Employment and Economic Development, this is another encouraging indicator of the industry’s health.

The COVID-19 pandemic presented the Minnesota Green Industry with numerous challenges to overcome and new opportunities to pursue, and many businesses have performed strongly. However, to continue this trend of success, Minnesota Green Industry businesses must continue to lead by example in ensuring the safety of their workers, customers, and vendors by following and enforcing necessary safety requirements for business operations. MNLA continues to advocate on behalf of the Green Industry and is encouraged by the ongoing success of many in the industry.

➽ TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW YOUR INVOLVEMENT IN ADVOCACY can help your business and the green industry in Minnesota, contact Forrest Cyr at forrest@mnla.biz, or visit www.mnla.biz.

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As a member-driven organization, MNLA solicits candidates to fill open seats on the Board of Directors. The MNLA Board Development Committee is now accepting board nominations through Monday, October 5, 2020.

Board members represent the interests of the MNLA membership and help promote the growth and success of the green industry.

The following criterion for participation as a board member is required in the MNLA bylaws: • Eight years of MNLA membership immediately preceding the election.

• Business member status and appropriate dues paid.

In addition, MNLA seeks to maintain a strong, balanced, strategic-thinking board that accurately represents the varied companies found in the green industry. Skills in the following areas will also be considered for new board seats: • Leadership experience • Dedication to the association • Government relations/advocacy • Finance experience • Strategic perspective • Entrepreneurship • Business ethics • Industry experience

Serving on the MNLA Board of Directors is voluntary but requires the following time commitment: • A Board term is three years.

• The Board meets a minimum of four times per year generally in March, June, September and December.

Responsibilities include reading agenda and supporting materials prior to attending.

• Special meetings, conference calls, electronic votes, and strategic planning sessions are sometimes convened.

• Board members receive no compensation for their time.

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DATES 2021 MNLA ELECTION TIMELINE

• October 2020 – Candidates are interviewed and recommended for the ballot by MNLA Board Development Committee.

• December 2020 – The Board of Directors approves the ballot presented and an online board and officer election is held.

• January 14, 2021 – Candidates are ratified at the MNLA Annual Meeting and announced to the membership.

If you or someone you know wants to work to ensure the growth and success of the green industry, submit your nomination at MNLA.biz or to cassie@mnla.biz by October 5, 2020.

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LEGAL ISSUES

U.S. DOL Announces Clarifications for Fluctuating Workweek Patrick McGuiness Zlimen & McGuiness

The Fluctuating Workweek Method of Computing Overtime is an alternative to the traditional “time and one-half” system. This final rule from the Dept. of Labor explains how bonuses and other incentive-based pay is compatible with the method.

On May 20, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced

a final rule that allows employers to pay bonuses or other incentive-based pay to salaried, nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week. The final rule clarifies that payments in addition to the fixed salary are compatible with the use of the fluctuating workweek method under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

The department added and specified the following information in the Final Rule: • Language was added to 29 CFR 778.114(a) to clearly state that employers can pay bonuses, premium payments, or other additional pay, such as commissions and hazard pay, to employees compensated using the fluctuating workweek method of compensation.

• The rule also states that such supplemental payments must be included in the calculation of the regular rate unless they are excludable under FLSA sections 7(e)(1)–(8).

• The rule grants employers greater flexibility to provide bonuses or other additional compensation to nonexempt employees whose hours vary from week to week, and eliminates any disincentive for employers to pay additional bonus or premium payments to such employees.

• Addresses the conflicting views expressed by the Department and courts — and even among courts — that have created legal uncertainty for employers regarding the compatibility of various types of supplemental pay with the fluctuating workweek method.

• Adds examples to 29 CFR 778.114(b) to exhibit these principles where an employer pays an employee, in addition to a fixed salary (1) a nightshift differential and (2) a productivity bonus.

• Revises the rule in a non-substantive way to make it easier to read, so employers will be able to better understand the fluctuating workweek method. 29 CFR 778.114(a) now lists each of the requirements for using the fluctuating workweek method, and duplicative text was removed from revised 29 CFR 778.114(c).

• Finally, the title was updated from “Fixed salary for fluctuating hours” to “Fluctuating Workweek Method of Computing Overtime.”

If you are considering use of the Fluctuating Workweek compensation method and have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out with questions. It is a great way to provide compensation stability while at the same time reducing overtime costs.

➽ This article provides general legal information on business matters and should not be relied upon as legal advice. A qualified attorney must analyze all relevant facts and apply the applicable law to any matter before legal advice can be given. If you would like more information regarding anything here, please contact Patrick McGuiness at pmcguiness@zmattorneys.com or 651-206-3203.

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The MNLA Board of Directors forms committees to carry out the strategic direction of the organization. Below is a list of the committees with current openings, and a summary of their mission. Are you interested in learning more about the committee’s task or time commitment?

TRADE SHOW

1

Openings

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS

4

Openings

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

7

Openings

Staff Liaisons: Mary Dunn & Jon Horsman

Staff Liaisons: Forrest Cyr & Cassie Larson

Staff Liaison: Cassie Larson

Co-Chair: Dave Kemp

Chair: Tim Malooly, Water in Motion

Chair: Jim Shimon, Willow River Companies

Co-Chair: Paul Griffin • Ensure a smooth move-in and move-out process for Northern Green exhibitors.

COMMUNICATION & TECHNOLOGY

5

Openings

• Recommend policy positions; set and

• Create a career development model to

implement strategy; represent the

assist with green industry employee

collective interests of MNLA members in

retention and to promote employee

legislative and regulatory affairs.

advancement.

NETWORKING

7

Openings

Staff Liaison: Jon Horsman

Staff Liaison: Sue Flynn

Chair: Faith Appelquist, Tree Quality LLC

Chair: Matt Mallas, Hedberg Landscape

MEMBERSHIP

10

Openings

Staff Liaison: Mary Dunn Chair: V an Cooley, Malmborg’s Inc.

Supply • Make MNLA a critical information hub for business trends, marketing expertise

• Hands-on outreach to members and

• Organize member-based business-to-

and consumer insight; increase the

business networks that promote profit

value of MNLA’s member communication

opportunities for members; foster small

resources; spur greater social media

group networking among members;

activity among members.

organize cross-industry networks between

prospective members via phone calls and in-person visits.

MNLA members and related industries.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION

2

Opening

WATER RESOURCES

6

Openings

Staff Liaisons: Cassie Larson Chair: Tim Malooly, Water in Motion, Inc.

Staff Liaisons: Sue Flynn & Cassie Larson Chair: Mike Heger, Ambergate Horticultural

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• Assure water remains practically available

committee chair, an MNLA

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Park, S. A., et al. (2016). “Foliage Plants Cause Physiological and Psychological Relaxation as

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For these events, all precautions will be taken to meet social distancing requirements and the guidelines set in place by local and state agencies as well as venues. Should changes occur causing an event to be cancelled due to COVID-19 issues, your registration would be refunded in full.

ZIEGLER RENTAL

DELIVERS A Rental Experience You Can Count On We strive to make your Ziegler Rental experience easy every step of the way — from the moment you place your request to the time you return your rental equipment. We promise to provide exceptional customer service, deliver quality equipment ready to get the job done right, and tackle any repair or replacement issues quickly to keep you up and running.

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