Registration Eligibility
N/A
Start Date
06/24/2015
End Date
06/24/2015
Description
Session 1: Boxwood has long been a key plant in American public gardens. With the discovery of boxwood blight its future role is threatened. Attendees will learn about the steps Longwood is taking to protect our existing boxwood and future plantings against boxwood blight. This includes working closely with the nursery supplying plants, selecting more resistant species and cultivars, establishing quarantine for incoming plant material, implementing a cleanliness program based on cultural practices, and preventing suspicious plant material from entering the compost stream.
Session 2:How can you protect a garden's most valuable resources from the threat of large crowds and overuse? This session will provide proven strategies to help welcome more visitors into the garden while still preserving beauty and living collections integrity. Examples will be provided from the horticultural managers at Brooklyn Bridge Park, BBG, the High Line, and the RBG Sydney. How does Sydney manage close to a million New Year's Eve partyers every year? How does the High Line squeeze over 3 million people annually into its narrow and elevated garden promenade? How do you manage turf and trees in areas where recreation and large public assemblies are expected?
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Distance Learning
No
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Horticulture / Plants
Urban Planning & Design
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.50
Learning Outcomes
Session 1
Attendees will learn the following:
- How boxwood blight spreads - What species/cultivars are more resistant to boxwood blight
- How to establish a quarantine for incoming host plant material (boxwood, pachysandra, Sarcococca)
- How to use cultural practices such as scouting, disinfecting tools, and proper sanitation to prevent accidental introduction
Session 2
- Learn about the best practices for managing turf and trees in areas where recreation and large public assemblies are regularly expected
Instructors
Grant Jones, Integrated Pest Management Specialist, Longwood Gardens; Melanie Sifton, Vice President of Horticulture & Facilities, Brooklyn Botanic Garden; Tom Smarr, Director of Horticulture, High Line, New York City; Rebecca McMack
Course Codes
MN201501
Provider
American Public Gardens Association