N.Y. Small Farm Summit videos
If you missed the N.Y. Small Farm Summit March 4, you can view videos of the morning’s progress reports online, as well as Dean Susan Henry’s noontime address. For more information about the Summit, ...
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Yearly Archives: 2010
Flower Bulb Research Program website revamped
The Department of Horticulture’s Flower Bulb Research Program website has a new look and updated information following its relaunch today. The site features research summaries of the Program’s work on forced tulips and lilies, ...
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Scientists aid MillionTreesNYC effort
According to a Cornell Chronicle article, Cornell researchers — with funding from the Cornell Center for a Sustainable Future (CCSF) and Cornell Civic Ecology Lab (CEL) — are playing a major role in Mayor ...
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Annual flower trial internships – Deadline extended to April 15
Get experience growing, maintaining and evaluating plants. 35 hour/week paid internship, June 1 to Aug 20. Application deadline extended to April 15. For more information, see poster or contact Melissa Kitchen at 607-280-4898 or ...
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Alum on Martha Stewart
Lloyd Traven (M. S. ’81 – Floriculture and Ornamental Horticulture), owner/partner of Peace Tree Farm Kintnersville, Pa., shared his propagation expertise and showcased some stunning begonias on the Martha Stewart Show March 2. View ...
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Chronicle roundup
Some recent articles of interest from the Cornell Chronicle: Cooperative extension program airs nationwide on PBS – ‘GoGreener,’ a motivational PBS TV special that offers simple ways to save money and make the most ...
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Learn organic gardening online
8-week online course starts April 5 and is designed to help experienced gardeners broaden their understanding of organic techniques for all kinds of gardens. With a strong foundation in soil health and its impact ...
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Updated: Nursery guide for berries and small fruit
The Cornell Berry Program’s online nursery guide for berries and small fruit has been updated for 2010. The guide lists more than 400 cultivars and provides contact information U.S. and Canadian commercial nurseries that ...
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Online videos from the Urban Horticulture Institute
Three videos from the Urban Horticulture Institute are now available online: Tough Trees for Tough Sites Support Your Local Tree Creating an Urban Forest: The Bare Root Method The videos are also available on ...
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Cutting IPM program could endanger public health and safety
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010 Contact: Don Rutz, dar11@cornell.edu, 315 787 2208 http://www.nysipm.cornell.edu/press_rel/loss.asp Geneva, NY. The NYS Integrated Pest Management program — which represents a massive return on investment for the state — ...
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