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Symposium:
All the Dirt on Gardening: Bugs, Slugs, and Other Thugs
Register by 5:00 pm on Monday, June 13
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A 1-day Gardening Symposium Designed to Teach Plant Pest Identification, Control, and More
Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:30 a.m.- 3:15 p.m.
Cost: UT Garden member $50/nonmember $60, price includes lunch and break refreshments
At some point, all gardeners find themselves wondering, "What's wrong with my plant and how do I fix it?" Join the University of Tennessee's leading plant pathologist and entomologist, Dr. Alan Windham and Dr. Frank Hale, for an in-depth look at the most common garden pests in our region and how to identify, control, and even prevent them from invading your garden.
Novice and expert gardeners alike will benefit from this opportunity to study with the experts. Learn how to diagnose pest problems, how Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can work for you, and what to do when you need more help finding the answer. Hands-on specimens and diagnostics, along with lecture photos will be used. The first 50 registrants will receive complimentary pest identification tools. Attendees are encouraged to bring plant problems for hands-on diagnostics.
Schedule:
8:30-9:00
Registration
9:00-9:15
Welcome and Introduction-Dr. Sue Hamilton
9:15-10:45
Most common insect pests-Dr. Frank A. Hale
10:45-11:00
Break
11:00-12:00
"The Sentinel Plant Network and First Detector" Training Intro-Holly Jones
12:00-12:30
Buffet Lunch
12:30-2:00
Most common plant diseases-Dr. Alan S. Windham
2:00-2:15
Break
2:15-3:15
IPM and the Soil, Plant and Pest Center-- Dr. Frank A. Hale and Dr. Alan S. Windham
Holly Jones is a UT Gardens staff horticulturist and the Gardens' Plant Sentinel Network and "First Detector" representative.
Dr. Hale is a professor in the UT Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of insect and mite pests of ornamental plants, turf grass, fruit, vegetables and dark tobacco as well as Integrated Pest Management, invasive pest monitoring and macro-photography.
Dr. Windham is a professor in the UT Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology. He specializes in the diagnosis and management of diseases of ornamental plants and turf grass as well as mycology, microscopy and macro-photography.
Both professors work closely with the UT Soil, Plant and Pest Center in Nashville which is the primary information resource for regional pest and disease diagnostics.
To register on-line go to: tiny.utk.edu/gardenbugs<http://tiny.utk.edu/gardenbugs>
Natural Dye Symposium
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Saturday, August 13, 2016 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Cost: Garden member $50/nonmember $60, price includes lunch and break refreshments
Join us for this daylong series of classes to learn about natural dying. This symposium is for both the crafter and gardener, as you will learn how to grow plants that produce natural dyes and how to dye natural fiber. Participants will get an opportunity to dye some fibers during the program. Unique textiles and choice plants that produce natural dyes will also be available for sale. All participants will receive one plant and seed to grow your own natural dye at home. Lunch is included.
To register online visit tiny.utk.edu/naturaldye<https://tiny.utk.edu/naturaldye>.
Garden Discovery Camps
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Camp Scholarships Available!
Thanks to a contribution by Publix Super Markets Charities, we have several camp scholarships available this year. If you are in need of a full or partial scholarship to camp download the scholarship application by clicking here.<https://utgardens.wildapricot.org/resources/Documents/2016%20Scholarship%20application.docx> Also be sure to register for the camp sessions you want to attend before they fill up. Contact Derrick Stowell at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> if you have any questions about scholarship options.
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