Nursery & Landscape Notes Fall 2021

Nursery & Landscape notes Publication of the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc.

It’s Back:

Green & Growin’ 22 Special Edition

FALL 2021

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Contents FA L L 2 021

COMMENTARY President’s Message 5 Executive Vice President’s Message 6

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NCNLA NEWS Member Spotlight: Tim Johnson Landscaping 8

Nursery & Landscape notes FEATURES

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Green & Growin’ 22 Preview

Digging in at Caterpillar for NCNLA Day 10 Student Spotlight: Samantha Byrd 12

AROUND OUR INDUSTRY

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Are You Making These Scheduling Mistakes?

In Memoriam 11

INDUSTRY RESEARCH Be on the Lookout for New Fungus 24 Ficaria verna in North Carolina 26

EVERY ISSUE Calendar of Events 3 New Members 3 Advertisers’ Index 32

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Nursery & Landscape notes Published by

North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. 968 Trinity Road, Raleigh, NC 27607 NCNLA Staff Richard Lawhun Executive Vice President Katie Rodrigues Director of Meetings & Education Kathryn Stansbury Director of Business Development Victoria Torino Chief Financial Officer Cindy Whitt Director of Marketing & Communications (outgoing) Wendi Doak Director of Marketing & Communications Nursery & Landscape Notes is published quarterly by the North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association, Inc. (NCNLA), covering news, research, education and business in the nursery and landscape industries. The publication is distributed to approximately 825 horticulture producers, landscape professionals and industry suppliers.

Nursery & Landscape Notes is provided as a member service.

2021 NCNLA Board of Directors Leslie Herndon President Greenscape, Inc. Holly Springs, NC Kevin Cagle Vice President, Secretary/Treasurer Greenthumb Nursery, LLC Ether, NC Hugh Crump Past President Greenline Design, Inc. Charlotte, NC Tim Johnson, II Tim Johnson Landscaping Statesville, NC Dana Massey Plantworks Nursery Rougemont, NC William ”Bill” Bynam Site One Landscape Supply High Point, NC

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NCNLA 2021 PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Happy fall, y’all!

The busy season is once again

Leslie Herndon Greenscape, Inc. Raleigh, NC

Leslie

upon us, both professionally and for the association! I know everyone is excited to be in the final sprint to the year-end finish, and optimistic for what the future holds for us all in 2022.

Our board of directors is most looking forward to hosting everyone in Greensboro in person—yes, I said IN PERSON—in January!

Our staff and vendor team are hard at work putting together a great Green & Growin’ for everyone. We are especially thankful to everyone who has sent in their contracts for booths and/or sponsorships this year—we could not do it without you. If you are interested in getting in a last-minute sponsorship or booth contract, please contact the NCNLA office as soon as possible.

Since Green & Growin’ didn’t take place last year, personally I am most excited to see everyone face to face at this year’s show. We are an industry of deep relationships, and there is no better place to continue to develop those than in Greensboro in January. I want to encourage those who have never attended Green & Growin’ to do so. Whether this will be your first or 50th time attending the event, this show presents immeasurable opportunities to individuals in our industry.

In addition to the ever-popular Marketplace, I would like to let you know about the well-known speakers we have on the education agenda. Bryce Lane, who needs no introduction for our group, will be back to deliver what I am sure will be

an informative and entertaining keynote on Wednesday. We are also happy to host Dr. Charlie Hall, a green industry economist from Texas A&M University, for our Tuesday keynote. Having heard Charlie speak at numerous events over the years, I can say you definitely do not want to miss his take on our industry and the current state of the economy.

Our team also has worked hard to put together a dynamic and innovative list of education sessions you won’t want to miss. Diversity in our speaker lineup is something we continue to develop, as we look to provide our membership with as many different learning opportunities as possible. And again this year, we’re looking forward to our popular Women in the Green Industry panel during Education, as well as the Women in the Green Industry gathering at the Marketplace.

I would also like to thank Caterpillar for sponsoring NCNLA Day at their facility in September. I have received great feedback from event attendees, and we look forward to partnering with Caterpillar in the future to continue to benefit our membership.

In closing, I recently ran across this quote, which I think sums up our industry and why we do what we do on a daily basis. I will leave you with this, as well as wishes for a very happy, healthy Thanksgiving and a merry Christmas!

See you in January!

“I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.”

—David Hobson

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NCNLA EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT’S LETTER

Green & Growin’ 22 Is Just Around the Corner With fingers crossed, we are deep into

planning an in-person Green & Growin’ 22.

In a normal year, a successful G&G’ is crucial to the financial stability of NCNLA, as show revenue not only covers expenses associated with the Education Program and Marketplace, but also funds our nonrevenue programs, including advocacy, industry promotion and marketing. G&G’ 22 is especially important, since our inability to hold an in-person event in 2020 created a budget deficit for FY21. Fortunately, we were able to maintain positive cash flow throughout the fiscal year, thanks to our virtual education program, the GIC Technology Symposium and voluntary contributions from members. The revenue generated from these programs allowed us to meet our obligations without dipping into our Richard “Rick” Lawhun long-term reserves. However, NCNLA Executive to keep this “paper loss” from Vice President becoming a real loss, we need G&G’ 22 to mimic the success of G&G’ 20—so I encourage you to join us in Greensboro, Jan. 10-14, 2022!

Early-bird registration for G&G’ 22 opened on Nov. 10 (visit greenandgrowin.com). For the best value, register early and take advantage of the many programs and activities included with registration: General Education This year’s program includes an attractive lineup of keynote speakers who are extremely well known within the industry. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, Dr. Charlie Hall of Texas A&M University will provide the lunchtime keynote, “Envisioning the Post-COVID Green Industry.” On Wednesday, Jan. 12, Bryce Lane returns to G&G’ to provide the lunchtime keynote, “Leadership in Times of Uncertainty: Communication and

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Control.” These presentations promise to be entertaining, educational—and filling!—as lunch is included with your registration.

The educational tracks on Tuesday and Wednesday have been revamped to offer sessions in management principles; business operations; landscape operations; pests, weeds and diseases; garden center; turf management; irrigation and urban forestry. You can choose from 60 different educational sessions that offer Continuing Education Units in a variety of license areas, including landscape contractor, irrigation contractor, pesticide applicator, landscape architect, arborist and more.

Specialty Classes and Certifications This year’s Monday and Tuesday offerings include several new programs, along with a few favorites from past shows: •

NC Pesticide License: This 1½-day class pre-

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OSHA/NALP Construction Safety: Designed

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Fundamentals of Design Graphics: This

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Essential Pruning Techniques: This three-hour

pares you to sit for the pesticide applicator’s licensing exam offered by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture. by the National Association of Landscape Professionals and approved by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, this 1½-day class provides managers and field personnel with in-depth information on the prevention of workplace hazards, workers’ rights, procedures for filing complaints and more. eight-hour class provides concentrated, hands-on training in the fundamental skills of landscape design. Perfect for newcomers and experienced account managers who want to impress their customers with jump-off-thepage design proposals. hands-on workshop will explore the art and science of removing branches from trees

and shrubs to create the desired effect on growth and appearance.

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National Contract Management Association (NCMA) Level 1 Segmental Retaining Wall (SRW) Certification Course: This four-hour

hands-on workshop will teach installers fundamental SRW installation guidelines, as well as information on material and system component properties, soils and compaction, the effect of water, and site practices. Upon completion, attendees will have completed the first step toward becoming NCMA Certified as a Retaining Wall Contractor.

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Creating the Ultimate Landscape Design: This

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Adult First Aid/AED/CPR Certification: This

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Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam:

eight-hour class moves from the fundamentals of design to a master plan that can help you attract and sell to savvy clients. four-hour class is designed to help office and field personnel recognize and properly address emergencies in the workplace.

Display your experience and expertise in the green industry by becoming a CPP. The two-part process includes a 100-question written exam and plant identification, as required by the North Carolina Landscape Contractors’ Licensing Board.

Marketplace Several new or revamped events are planned for the trade show floor to enhance the G&G’ experience for attendees and exhibitors:

at noon on Wednesday. Your booth does not need to be completed, nor does it need to be staffed during the Kick-Off Reception; however, you may have an opportunity to meet new customers, so set up beforehand if you can!

Thursday, Jan. 13: A mixer will be held at the

Coliseum from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Attendees and exhibitors are invited to sample desserts, socialize with friends and make plans for the evening before the show closes.

Thursday, Jan. 13 & Friday, Jan. 14: The trade show

floor will include a 2200-SF Demonstration Area.

Hands-on demonstrations will be offered twice on Thursday and again on Friday. Attendees are invited to take a short break from walking the show floor to participate in the demonstrations.

CEUs may be offered.

Thursday, Jan. 13 & Friday, Jan. 14: Complimentary

lunch will be provided in the Demonstration Area. No need to scatter in search of food trucks or off-site restaurants. Stay engaged with your colleagues and customers on the trade show floor and enjoy lunch on us.

Everyone at NCNLA is excited about the return of an in-person Green & Growin’ 22. Make your plans to join us Jan. 10-14 in Greensboro!

I look forward to seeing you there.

Rick

Wednesday, Jan. 12: A Kick-Off Reception will be

held at the Coliseum from 4:30-6:30 p.m. General Education attendees, speakers, exhibitors and all others are invited to preview the trade show and network with their colleagues. The event also includes a cornhole competition, so get your beanbags ready! Due to safety concerns, exhibiter move-in will close promptly

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NCNLA MEMBER NEWS

NCNLA MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

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Five Minutes with Tim Johnson Landscaping Inc. How did you get into the business?

I started mowing grass for some neighbors at about age 12. Shortly after, my father began mowing as well. With his background in fertilizer, things evolved pretty quickly, even though we stayed small for many years. After going to college on a baseball scholarship to study engineering, I transferred to major in horticulture after my sophomore year, and the rest is history!

Tim Johnson Landscaping Inc. Statesville, N.C. President Tim Johnson II In business 22 years NCNLA member 6 years Number of employees 105 Favorite NCNLA benefits

Networking, education and opportunities to give back to the industry

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What’s a typical day like for you and your staff?

I’m typically at the office around 6:00 a.m., and crews leave the shop around 7:00 a.m. I’m at a fun point in my career where very few of my days are the same. I can be doing anything from meeting with clients and hauling materials/equipment to a site, to drawing designs and reviewing financials.

Tuesdays are always a big day for us. We have training first thing in the morning, and then I go into meetings with our contract administrator and accounting administrator. On Tuesday afternoons we get all of our managers together for production/scheduling updates, and to make sure everyone has what they need to ensure the success of their crews’ efforts.

What has been the most rewarding part of your career?

The people—and not just the people we get to do really cool projects for, either. I have become close friends with so many clients over the years. But most rewarding for me is working with our team. I hope Tim Johnson Landscaping is a place where our people not only can have a career with growth potential, but also support and provide for their families in ways they never thought possible. We truly try to operate as one big family.

What is your company best known for?

The slogan on the sides of our trucks— “We Grow the Best Grass!”—catches lots of comments.

We are very well known for our highend residential maintenance, as well as design/build. We also do a significant number of commercial maintenance and enhancement projects.

What issues are you concerned about as a company in the green industry?

As an industry we have to become a primary career path for the next generation of the workforce. There are way too many opportunities in landscaping for us to be satisfied with being a “backup plan” for prospective workers. We have good pay, great people and really cool technology. We need to be marketing that to our students.

What have you gained from your involvement in NCNLA? You can’t put a value on relationships. The resources I have gained from relationships are almost irreplaceable. I have gotten to know growers I might never have met otherwise, and I have developed relationships with other landscapers who serve as great resources, and with whom I can freely exchange ideas.

What advice do you have for someone interested in or just starting out in the industry?

Our industry is as much about people as it is horticulture—you can’t do it successfully without both aspects of the business, so be careful not to undervalue either one. Also, do what you’re good at, and don’t be afraid to run your business the way YOU see fit. Don’t feel like you have to run your business a certain way or provide a particular service that isn’t part of your core, just because you see someone else doing it.

For younger business owners, take a business class!

Whether through a course at your local college, or some of the awesome business classes at the Green and Growin’ education conference, understanding important business concepts is essential if you want to succeed. I see so many people who are great landscapers but not great businesspeople. In today’s marketplace, you have to be both.

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NCNLA NEWS

Digging in at Caterpillar for NCNLA Day

North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association (NCNLA) members and staff gathered at the Caterpillar Edward J. Rapp Customer & Training Center in Clayton, N.C., on Sept. 16 for the inaugural NCNLA Day, an event designed to enable members to learn about a specific segment of the industry while networking with colleagues.

Caterpillar offered its venue to NCNLA members for an exclusive day of learning about the company’s newest equipment, including demonstrations, a behind-the-scenes look at production and a chance to operate machinery.

After receiving instructions on staying safe at the facility, attendees rotated between stations that included a plant tour, a demonstration of skid steers/compact truck loaders and compact wheel loaders, and a review of mini hydraulic excavators.

A lunch-and-learn session included a talk entitled “Augmenting Your Team with Machines” with Caterpillar Marketing Manager Dante Thomas. Attendees received two Landscape Contractor Continuing Education Credits

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(CEU) from the North Carolina Landscape Contractor Licensing Board.

At the end of the full day of activities, attendees who signed up in advance were able to operate equipment such as an excavator, compact truck loader and skid steer loader.

NCNLA MEMBER NEWS

In Memoriam John Prillaman Sr.

David McDowell

John Randolph Prillaman Sr., 95, of Penhook,

David McDowell, past North Carolina Nursery &

Va., passed away Sept. 29, 2021. In addition to

Landscape Association president and industry

starting the Virginia Certified Horticulturist

award winner, passed away Oct. 8, 2021. David

Program and serving as president of the Virginia

worked in the horticulture industry for 47 years,

Nursery Association in 1980, John had owned and

most recently as a team member at Campbell

operated Prillaman Nursery of Martinsville, Va.,

Road Nursery in Raleigh. In lieu of flowers, the

since 1951 and was a member of various state

family requests donations be made to the YMCA

and federal horticulturist associations. His full

of the Triangle We Build People Campaign or the

obituary can be found at https://bit.ly/2YVhxCd.

Gastrointestinal Oncology Program at the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. His full obituary can be found at https://bit.ly/2YZ7cV9.

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AROUND THE INDUSTRY

STUDENT SPOTLIGHT

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Nursery & Landscape Notes is introducing you to the next generation of green industry professionals by featuring current and recent college students with plans to pursue careers in the field.

Samantha Byrd Samantha Byrd, of Hope Mills, N.C., has been pursuing her interest in horticulture for several years. While in high school, she worked at a local florist and as an intern in her high school’s greenhouse. She then attended the University of Mount Olive (UMO), from which she graduated with a degree in agricultural education in May 2019. While at UMO, she participated in a work-study program for a few years, assisting on the school’s farm and in the arboretum.

She now works has a horticulture instructor at Fayetteville Technical Community College.

Her efforts in the field have already received multiple recognitions.

In 2015, Samantha won the FFA First Place Proficiency Award in Diversified Horticulture, and in 2017 was an FFA American Degree Recipient. She also received the 2019 Southern Bank and Trust Outstanding Agricultural Education Student of the Year award.

How did you discover horticulture?

In high school, I worked at a local florist and absolutely fell in love with flowers and house plants. During that time, I also enrolled in many horticulture courses and spent a great amount of time in the school greenhouse, eventually becoming a greenhouse intern for a few years. While in college, I developed a fondness for working in the UMO Arboretum and really enjoyed my horticulture courses. Working with plants is something I have always enjoyed, so it seemed like an ideal career path for me.

What were your most valuable experiences in the field, either in school or from other exposure to the industry, and why?

I think a stereotype a lot of people have is that working with plants is very soothing and stress-free. I remember telling people I worked in a florist, and their reaction was always along the lines of, “Oh, how peaceful and beautiful.” In reality, at times it was one of the most stressful jobs I had. Working in this industry can be extremely rewarding, and there is so much to gain. None of that, however, comes without a little hard work and dedication—I don’t think many people give our industry enough credit for that.

What were your favorite college classes, and why?

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at UMO. I absolutely love plant identification and learning new things. I’ve always had a bit of a nerdy side. I found the class to be a really fun challenge (one that most students dreaded). Now I actually teach our version of this class at Fayetteville Technical Community College, so I’m able to use my experience and bring my knowledge from that class to help my students prosper.

Community College and become an instructor in the Horticulture Department, and I’ve loved every minute since.

outside and get your hands dirty.

Especially for those of us who aren’t geared for desk jobs, horticulture is the perfect place.

What advice would you give to a student interested in the field?

What is your favorite plant, and why?

One of the most amazing aspects of horticulture is that there’s a little something for everyone. It’s an industry that is always changing and evolving, and it allows you to get

What were your plans after graduation?

After graduation I knew I wanted to have some connection to horticulture, but I also wanted to teach students, perhaps as a high school horticulture teacher.

After moving back home, I had the opportunity to come to Fayetteville Technical

My students will tell you I have too many favorite plants—but if I had to pick one as of late, it would be Magnolia virginiana, the sweetbay magnolia. It is such a beautiful native plant to Eastern North Carolina, and it’s one of my favorites because I feel it’s the “underdog” of the magnolias. It has a beautiful, simple magnolia flower that smells amazing.

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Education:

Jan. 10-12 at the Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

Marketplace:

Jan. 13-14 at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center

The largest green industry trade show in the Southeast.

Jan. 10-14, 2022 Greensboro, N.C.

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Thousands of green industry professionals will gather at Green & Growin’ 22 Education and Marketplace to network, gain new skills and catch up with colleagues after a two-year hiatus.

New General Education Hours

General education tracks on Tuesday and Wednesday will start at 8:00 a.m. and end at 3:50 p.m., to allow more flexibility in your schedule for networking and catching up on work calls at the end of the day.

Tuesday: Dr. Charlie Hall, Professor, Texas A&M University Wednesday: Bryce Lane, Teacher, Speaker and Horticulturist

New Education Keynote Times

Our keynote speakers will present at a new time this year, from 12:00-12:50 p.m. Lunch will be provided at 11:30 a.m.

Marketplace Kick-Off Reception: Wednesday, Jan. 12, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Marketplace Mixer: Thursday, Jan. 13, 3:00-5:00 p.m.

LUNCH

Register by Dec. 10, 2021, and save!

Marketplace Networking On Wednesday and Thursday, take advantage of networking opportunities and continue to talk shop and do business.

Marketplace Amenities

Thanks to our sponsors, we will provide complimentary food and beverages (available daily while supplies last) again in 2022, so you can spend more time on the floor.

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EARLY BIRD

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Glance

SCHEDULE AT A EDUCATION: Jan. 10-12

MARKETPLACE: Jan. 13-14

Monday, Jan. 10

Wednesday, Jan. 12

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Specialty Classes and Certifications

4:30-6:30 p.m. - Kick-Off Reception

Tuesday, Jan. 11

Thursday, Jan. 13

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Specialty Classes and Certifications 8:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m. - Education 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. - Lunch and Keynote Address Dr. Charlie Hall

7:30-9:00 a.m. - NCNLA Membership Breakfast and Annual Meeting 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. - Green & Growin’ Marketplace 3:00-5:00 p.m. - Thursday Marketplace Mixer

Wednesday, Jan. 12

Friday, Jan. 14

8:00 a.m.-3:50 p.m. - Education 11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. - Lunch and Keynote Address Bryce Lane

9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. - Green & Growin’ Marketplace 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - Women in the Green Industry Gathering

Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons

Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center

22 MONDAY, JAN. 10 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

OSHA/NALP 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

Education TUESDAY, JAN. 11

8:30-11:30 a.m.

OSHA/NALP 10-Hour Construction Safety Course

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

North Carolina Pesticide License Course

8:30-11:30 a.m.

North Carolina Pesticide License Course

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Fundamentals of Design Graphics *New & Limited Capacity

8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Creating the Ultimate Landscape Design *Limited Capacity

8:30-11:30 a.m.

Essential Pruning Techniques *New & Limited Capacity

1:00-5:00 p.m.

North Carolina Pesticide License Exam Administered by the NCDA & CS

1:00-5:00 p.m.

NCMA Level 1 Segmental Retaining Wall Certification Course *New

1:00-5:00 p.m.

1:00-5:00 p.m.

NC Certified Plant Professional Exam

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED Certification Course

Professional Credits (CEU) Key Attend the sessions of your choice to earn continuing education credits toward state or national accreditations.

Look for the icons below. 1 credit per hour.

● LC Landscape Contractor

● IC Irrigation Contractor License

● ISA International Society of

■ LCB Landscape Contractor

■ ICB Irrigation Contractor

● NALP National Association

● LA Landscape Architect

● PA Pesticide Applicator License

License (NC) - Technical CEU License (NC) – Business CEU License (NC)

(NC) – Technical Irrigation CEU License (NC) – Business CEU (FL, NC, SC, TN, VA)

Arboriculture – Certified Arborist of Landscape Professionals – Landscape Industry Certified

Earn CEUs when you walk the Marketplace floor: ● (1) ● (2)

▲ SAF Society of American

Foresters – Certified Forester

All CEUs have been applied for and are awaiting approvals. Confirmed CEUs will be listed at www.greenandgrowin.com and in the official event Showbook, available on-site.

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Education

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TUESDAY, JAN. 11

EDUCATION TRACKS

MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS

PESTS, WEEDS & DISEASES

GARDEN CENTER

Conference Welcome

8:00-8:20 a.m.

8:30-9:20 a.m.

Succession Planning Options and Opportunities

9:30-10:20 a.m.

Avoiding Legal Landmines Build your Brand …

During Periods of Leave Build your Value!

Weed Management in Color Beds

Pesticide Issues in the Spotlight

​ est Sales Ever …

B Now What?!

Build a Trusting Team and Creating Clean AIR

Perennial Favorites Get an Upgrade

Common Arthropod Pests Affecting the Landscape

Selling Online for In-Store for Pickup: Does It Make Sense for You?

10:30-11:20 a.m.

How to Avoid Hiring a Work Comp Claim— “Test Driving” New Employees

Building Your Recruitment Pipeline

LEAN—Winning Through Biorational Pest Production Efficiency Management in the Landscape and Nursery

Perennial Success in the South

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Keynote: Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University Envisioning the Post-COVID Green Industry 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

1:00-1:50 p.m.

2:00-2:50 p.m.

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Over the past two years, we have been reinventing the entire way in which we conduct business. COVID created such an air of uncertainty that, ironically, the crisis enabled us to reimagine our business models and implement, in a matter of months, changes that otherwise likely would have taken us years. We also find ourselves in a vastly different economic climate—one that invokes the use of “i-words” (inflation and interest rates) and “f-words” (fiscal policies and funding measures). In this talk, Charlie will bring us up to date from his last forecast and project economic performance over the next several years. But wait, there’s more! He also will relate these economic pressures to the green industry supply chain and the challenges that firms upstream and downstream in the supply chain will be facing—as well as the opportunities that may be staring us in the face.

Employer-Sponsored Benefit Plans— Benchmarking and Changing Expectations

Improve Your Website with Data, not Gut Feel

Creative Color in the Landscape

Seed Your Future Initiative: Workforce Development and Resources for Employers

Commercial Landscaping Permaculture in the with a Twist: The Green Industry Importance of Forming Cross-Specialty Business Partnerships

Organizational Development

AmericanHort: State of the Industry

Management of Phytophthora Using an IPM Approach

Dealing with Pests in the Garden Center

Recognizing and Avoiding Herbicide Injury in Landscape Plantings

Time-Tested Plants: Must-Have Plants for All Home Landscapes

Mycorrhizae, an EasyBiological Control: to-use Tool for Success in Is It Right for You? the Landscape Industry

Stay Classy and Make Money: Tips for Hosting Successful Classes and Events

Professional Credits (CEU) Key Attend the sessions of your choice to earn continuing education credits toward state or national accreditations.

Look for the icons below. 1 credit per hour.

● LC Landscape Contractor

● IC Irrigation Contractor License

● ISA International Society of

■ LCB Landscape Contractor

■ ICB Irrigation Contractor

● NALP National Association

● LA Landscape Architect

● PA Pesticide Applicator License

License (NC) - Technical CEU License (NC) – Business CEU License (NC)

(NC) – Technical Irrigation CEU License (NC) – Business CEU (FL, NC, SC, TN, VA)

Arboriculture – Certified Arborist of Landscape Professionals – Landscape Industry Certified

▲ SAF Society of American

Foresters – Certified Forester

All CEUs have been applied for and are awaiting approvals. Confirmed CEUs will be listed at www.greenandgrowin.com and in the official event Showbook, available on-site.

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Earn CEUs when you walk the Marketplace floor: ● (1) ● (2)

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Education

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 12

EDUCATION TRACKS

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

LANDSCAPE OPERATIONS

TURF MANAGEMENT

Coordinated by the North Carolina Sod Producers Association

9:30-10:20 a.m.

10:30-11:20 a.m.

Coordinated by the Carolinas Irrigation Association

URBAN FORESTRY & ARBORICULTURE

Coordinated by the North Carolina Urban Forest Council

Conference Welcome

8:00-8:20 a.m.

8:30-9:20 a.m.

IRRIGATION

Social Media Best Practices

Emerging Technologies in the Green Industry

How Good is Your Data?

Three Critical Factors to Consider

Cyber Security for the Evolving Green Industry

What’s New in the Turf World: Plants, Pesticide Practices and Publications

Basic Master Planning, Part 1: Irrigation vs.

Sprinkler Systems, Two Different Things

The Cultural Landscape Influence

Bringing Native Plants Using an IPM Approach into North Carolina for Insect Pests in WarmCoastal Landscapes: and Cool- Season Turf Perspectives from Nursery and Landscaping Professionals

Basic Master Planning, Part 2

Green Stormwater Treatments and Trees

Smart Solutions with Grasses and Sedges

Large Turf Rotor Types, Applications and Project Examples

Writing the Best Specifications for Trees: Making Trees Work

Advanced Weed Management for Landscape Turf

11:30 a.m. Lunch

12:00 p.m. Keynote: Bryce Lane Leadership In Times of Uncertainty: Communication and Control 11:30 a.m.1:00 p.m.

1:00-1:50 p.m.

2:00-2:50 p.m.

3:00-3:50 p.m.

Here we are, back again together after months of separation due to the pandemic. Everyone is asking what the “new normal” will look like. Regardless, building your leadership skills and those of your colleagues will help to spell success. I believe effective communication tops the list of leadership qualities needed during these times of uncertainty. This talk focuses on how to take control of your environment and build communication skills at a time when they are most needed.

Women in the Green Industry

Electric, Connected, Autonomous: Landscaping’s Technological Transformation

Disease Management in Turfgrass Landscapes

Effective Irrigation Scheduling

Pruning for the Future: Training to be a Champion

H-2A & H-2B Program Comparison 101

Boxwood in the Landscape—Keep ‘em Healthy and Happy

New Challenges and Changes Ahead with Turf Pesticides

Cool Tools

Spreading Their Wings! Updates and Management for Invasive Urban Pests on the Move

Marketing Strategy and Preparing an Annual Plan

New Plants on the Market, Planning a Seasonal Moderated by the JC Calendar for Cool- and Raulston Arboretum Warm-Season Turf Pests *Held at the Greensboro Coliseum. Session will begin at 3:30 p.m.

New Age Troubleshooting

Recruitment Strategies for the Workforce

Professional Credits (CEU) Key Attend the sessions of your choice to earn continuing education credits toward state or national accreditations.

Look for the icons below. 1 credit per hour.

● LC Landscape Contractor

● IC Irrigation Contractor License

● ISA International Society of

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■ ICB Irrigation Contractor

● NALP National Association

● LA Landscape Architect

● PA Pesticide Applicator License

License (NC) - Technical CEU License (NC) – Business CEU License (NC)

(NC) – Technical Irrigation CEU License (NC) – Business CEU (FL, NC, SC, TN, VA)

Arboriculture – Certified Arborist of Landscape Professionals – Landscape Industry Certified

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▲ SAF Society of American

Foresters – Certified Forester

All CEUs have been applied for and are awaiting approvals. Confirmed CEUs will be listed at www.greenandgrowin.com and in the official event Showbook, available on-site.

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January 10-14, 2022 | Greensboro, NC

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North Carolina Nursery & Landscape Association 968 Trinity Rd., Raleigh, NC 27607 P: 919-816-9119 | F: 919-816-9118 E: info@ncnla.com

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NC Pesticide License Course (Monday & Tuesday)

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OSHA/NALP 10-Hour Construction Safety Course (Monday & Tuesday) 1½-day class for the Green Industry; Includes lunch both days

$175

$225

$195

$245

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1-day class for newcomers & veterans; Includes Monday lunch

$295

$345

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NCMA Level 1 Segmental Retaining Wall Certification Course (Monday Afternoon) *NEW* 4-hour hands-on workshop; Includes Monday lunch

$125

$175

$145

$195

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Certified Plant Professional Exam (Monday Afternoon) *NEW* 4-hour Certification Exam; Includes written exam and plant identification

$100

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n/a

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Creating the Ultimate Landscape Design (Tuesday)

$295

$345

$315

$365

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$95

$125

$115

$145

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1½-day class; Includes books & lunch both days; Separate Fee for Tuesday Exam

Essential Pruning Techniques (Monday Morning) *NEW* 3-hour workshop; Includes Monday lunch

1-day class for newcomers & veterans; Includes Tuesday lunch

Adult First Aid/CPR/AED (Tuesday Afternoon)

4-hour class earns 2-year Certification; Includes Tuesday lunch

GENERAL EDUCATION

TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

G&G Package *BEST VALUE* - up to 15 CEUs

$295

$395

$395

$495

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Tuesday Only - up to 7 CEUs

$195

$265

$265

$335

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Wednesday Only - up to 7 CEUs

$195

$265

$265

$335

$

Tuesday & Wednesday General Education activities plus Marketplace admission Includes keynote, lunch & General Education sessions Includes keynote, lunch & General Education sessions

MARKETPLACE

THURSDAY & FRIDAY

General Admission

$20

$20

$20

$20

$

Student Admission

$5

$5

$5

$5

$

6. TOTAL DUE / PAYMENT

$

 Check #

 Credit Card (You will be invoiced via email provided in Section 1)

7. LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS HELD Landscape Contractor

Irrigation Contractor

ISA Certified Arborist

SAF Certified Forester

Landscape Architect

Pesticide Applicator

NALP Landscape Industry Certified

Other

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INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Be on the Lookout for

NEW

FUNGUS

By Amanda Taylor Area Specialized Agent North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

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pathogen called Ceratobasidium theobromae (CT) has recently been found in a few popular species of trees grown in North Carolina nurseries. Redbud (Cercis spp.), flowering dogwood (C. florida), and maple (Acer spp.) are among the trees from which the fungus has been cultured in the state.

First identified in the 1960s in Papua New Guinea, CT causes a disease called vascular streak dieback in cacao in Southeast Asia. The fungus was first identified in North Carolina in 2019 in a maple tree.

In nursery trees, CT is associated with a vascular wilt, infecting xylem tissue, through which water and nutrients move up and down the plant. As the vascular tissue is killed, trees may begin exhibiting signs of water and nutrient stress.

The most common symptom associated with the fungus is dieback of branches. Other symptoms include leaf chlorosis (yellowing), leaf

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A Rising Sun redbud infected with CT showing symptoms of interveinal chlorosis. Vascular wilt diseases interfere with the movement of water and nutrients within the tree.

discoloration (reddening), wilting, leaf necrosis (death), and witches’ brooms. In early stages, infected plants may grow slowly and struggle to get up to size. Leaves may be smaller than normal. These symptoms are common to many other diseases as well, which makes it even more important to get the problem properly diagnosed by sending it to a clinic.

Another symptom of CT is brown streaking in the vascular tissue when the bark is scraped—although we have found this symptom is not always

present in infected trees. Crosssections of infected stems may have brown discoloration that extends into the interior of the stem. To date, we have not seen the pathogen in root systems, although it is possible that the infection could move downward through the root collar and infect root tissue. Eventually, death of an infected tree may result from CT. Of the samples diagnosed with CT at the North Carolina State University (NCSU) Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, many have also

Scraping stems of trees with CT may reveal discolored wood, indicating dead vascular tissue, as seen on this flowering dogwood.

Photo: Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

had secondary fungal infections, such as botryosphaeria (bot canker) or phomopsis. Secondary fungi are organisms that colonize weak and dying tissue.

Research from Southeast Asia has shown that the spores of the fungus form on leaf scars after leaves drop in the fall. Although spores are airborne and spread by wind, they are shortlived in that type of climate.

At this time, it’s unclear how the fungus will behave in ornamentals

The first symptom of CT on flowering dogwoods is often leaf reddening, frequently between leaf veins on leaf edges. Dieback of branches follows.

(left) Vascular discoloration of infected trees often extends into previous year’s wood, as seen on this redbud.

Photo: Mike Munster, NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic

in the Southeastern United States, as most CT research has been conducted in Asia on cacao plants.

The fungus is also difficult to rear in a lab, making basic research difficult.

If you think you may have trees infected with CT, send a sample to the NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. Your Extension professional can help you with this.

For growers who choose to keep trees infected with CT, prune at least 15 inches below the discolored vascular tissue and apply a fungicide.

In research on cacao, fungicides in FRAC group 3 (propiconazole, etc.), plus mancozeb at half rate, had some activity on the disease. An application of strobilurin, like Heritage, plus a bark penetrating surfactant like Pentrabark, may be effective as well.

Based on what is known at this time, a couple of applications when leaves drop in the fall may be effective.

Special thanks to Dr. Sara Villani, NCSU ornamental pathologist, and Mike Munster, diagnostician at the NCSU Plant Disease and Insect Clinic.

The use of brand names and any mention or listing of commercial products or services in this article does not imply endorsement by North Carolina State University or discrimination against similar products or services not mentioned.

Amanda Taylor is the area specialized agent in nursery and greenhouse production in Western North Carolina for the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service.

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INDUSTRY RESEARCH

Efforts Underway to Eradicate Invasive

Ficaria verna in North Carolina 26 NURSERY & LANDSCAPE NOTES || FALL 2021

By Grant Smith, Hannah Maness, Shelby Williford and Tim Jiang

College of Natural Resources, North Carolina State University

Ficaria verna, colloquially known as the fig buttercup, is an invasive perennial species that has spread through the northeastern United States in recent years. Originally native to Europe, Africa and Asia, this winterspring menace was reportedly first spotted in North Carolina in Asheville in 2011. Less than two years later, it was reportedly seen in Greenville, S.C. Ficaria verna poses a considerable threat to native plant species, threatening to outcompete and displace them if allowed to spread unchecked.

period is in early March, avoiding commercial pesticide and herbicide use is recommended, in order to preserve other flora and fauna species that might be caught in the crossfire.

Steps have been taken by the city of Raleigh and the North Carolina Invasive Plant Council (NC-IPC) to locate and control the species in Wake, Durham, Orange and Chatham counties. Efforts are being coordinated by Leigh Bragassa, an invasive program coordinator with the city of Raleigh’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department. If found in parks or public lands, contact Leigh at leigh.bragassa@raleighnc.gov for effective removal.

The iNaturalist.org website, which is free and easy to use, is playing a part in current local citizen science efforts to locate and eradicate this invasive species. Local efforts can help prevent outbreaks and protect our native perennials and spring plants. The NC-IPC has a map of Ficaria verna sightings in the Triangle, with data from citizens who upload their findings to https://bit.ly/3jzlCTm. Visually similar to the native marsh marigold, Ficaria verna is much less innocuous.

Key differences lie in the fig buttercup’s petals, tubers and matting tendencies, which the marsh marigold does not feature. Currently unregulated by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, this non-native species threatens to edge out our native perennials and spring plants. A brief list of at-risk flora includes bloodroot, wild ginger, spring beauty, harbinger-of-spring, twinleaf, squirrel-corn, trout lily, trillium and Virginia bluebells.

Please do not plant this invasive species, which spreads quickly through hydra-like bulblets and tubers throughout waterways.

Removing them by hand can also further facilitate their spread, as even the most cautious removal projects end up fruitless by the next year. While their flowering

Reedy Creek, Wake County, N.C. (March 2020) Photo: Rob Emens, North Carolina Invasive Plant Council

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