Landscape Color and Professional Field Day

Onsite registration is available starting at 8:00 am Thursday, July 11, 2024.

Presented by NC State's Department of Horticultural Science and the JC Raulston Arboretum

  • Thursday, July 11, 2024 – 8:45 am–3:00 pm

Join us for the 2024 Landscape Color and Professional Field Day for a day filled with helpful information for green industry professionals. The subject matter is across the board, giving professionals a wide variety of interesting topics they'll find useful in their daily tasks.

Field Day class

Registration

8:00 am — Registration opens at the Bobby G. Wilder Visitor Center

Welcome and Introductions

8:45 am — CALS Administration, NC Cooperative Extension and JC Raulston Arboretum

Color Field Trials Tour and Landscape Professional Sessions

9:00 am–12:00 pm – Concurrent Sessions (Color Field Trials and Horticultural Field Lab)

Each session runs about 50 minutes and will be repeated three times throughout the three-hour period.

  1. Group One at Station One at 9:00 am–9:50 am, then proceeds to Station Two from 10:00 am–10:50 am, then ends at Station Three from 11:00 am–11:50 am
  2. Group Two at Station Two from 9:00 am–9:50 am, then proceeds to Station Three from 10:00 am–10:50 am, then ends at Station One from 11:00 am–11:50 am
  3. Group Three at Station Three from 9:00 am–9:50 am, then proceeds to Station One from 10:00 am–10:50 am, then ends at Station Two from 11:00 am–11:50 am
Topics and Speakers
"It's All about Color"
Bernadette Clark

Tour the Color Trials, see the new plant introductions, and vote for your favorites.

"Field Demo-Application techniques for tree pests."
Andrew Allen, Carolinas Territory Manager, Rainbow EcoScience

Andrew will demonstrate tree best management practices for lower systemic bark sprays, soil drench/soil injection, and trunk application.

"Perennials for the Landscape - Part 1"
Barbara Fair, Ph.D., Department of Horticultural Science, NC State University

Barb will discuss the newly installed perennial field trial. The study is exploring the effects of two soil treatments on perennial plant performance. AND “Perennials for the Landscape- Part 2”- so you think you know your plants? Participate in a FUN plant ID quiz (with prizes!) to test your knowledge on the plants you commonly use in the landscape.

Lunch

12:00 pm–1:00 pm

Landscape Professional Sessions

1:00 pm–3:00 pm – Afternoon Indoor Sessions (Ruby C. McSwain Education Center)

"Ailing Arborvitae and Languishing Leylands: Diagnosing Problems with Cupressaceae in North Carolina Landscapes"
Mike Munster, Plant Disease Diagnostician, NC State Insect and Disease Clinic

Members of the family Cupressaceae – especially arborvitae, Leyland cypress, and junipers – are among the most widely planted trees and shrubs in North Carolina landscapes. Unfortunately, they also suffer from a number of diseases, pests, and abiotic disorders. We’ll explore how to identify many of those problems and when to call for help in making the diagnosis.

"When, Why and How of Plant Growth Regulators"
Andrew Allen, Carolinas Territory Manager, Rainbow EcoScience

Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are changing the tree care and landscaping industry. They streamline maintenance, keeping landscapes beautiful with less work. PGHRS promote plant health, cut costs, and reduce environmental impact, making them essential for modern landscapers aiming for efficiency and sustainability.

Final Wrap-up

3:00 pm

Continuing Education Credits

This course was approved by the NC Landscape Contractors' Licensing Board for five (5) technical CEU credits and four (4) pesticide CEU credits.

International Society of Arboriculture has also approved this program for continuing education credits:

  • 2 CEU credits - Certified Arborist
  • 2 science CEU credits - BCMA
  • 1 practice CEU credit - BCMA
  • 3 CEU credits - Municipal Arborist
Cost

Early Registration (ends Sunday, June 9, 2024): $45.00.

Regular Registration (Monday, June 10 through Wednesday, July 10, 2024): $50.00.

Day of Registration (Thursday, July 11, 2024): $55.00.

Registration
Advance registration has closed for this program. Registrations will be accepted in person starting at 8:00 am on the day of the event.
Cancellation
Program cancellations can be made up to two weeks before the program's start date. A 15% cancellation fee applies.
Location
JC Raulston Arboretum at NC State University, 4415 Beryl Road, Raleigh, NC 27606.
Directions
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Parking
Free parking is available at the JC Raulston Arboretum and along Beryl Road.
Questions
Contact Barb Fair at barbara_fair@ncsu.edu for more information about this field day. For help with registration, contact the JCRA Education Team at jcraprograms@ncsu.edu.