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U. of G. research examines winter survival of green roofs

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A new University of Guelph study shows growers how they can help green roof plants survive southern Ontario winters without...

OMAFRA, university and LO provide nursery scout

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In 2012, we were fortunate to receive funding through Landscape Ontario to hire a nursery scout to monitor services in...

Guelph scientists clone elm trees

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Scientists at the University of Guelph say they have the ability to clone American elm trees, which have been found...

In memoriam — Calvin Chong

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Dr. Calvin Chong passed away Nov. 26, after a battle with lymphoma.

Acidify irrigation water for potted nursery crop production

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The majority of the Ontario potted nursery crops (perennials, shrubs, and trees) are grown in organic-based growing substrates containing components...

Trial garden open house shows off latest plants

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Anyone wanting to see the latest plants that will hit the marketplace next year, needed to be at this year’s...

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More than new flowers at this year’s trial gardens

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At press time, the sun is finally shining, after a long dismal and wet spring, and I’ve finally got the...

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Study evaluates solarization for weed control

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This experiment on solarization was dreamed up at the lunch table at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.

Study evaluates solarization for weed control

7 min read

This experiment on solarization was dreamed up at the lunch table at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.