Explore this interesting process by looking at incremental growth, the biological phenomenon of size increase over time. Tree wounds and the process of compartmentalization will also be discussed.
Learn how to diagnose insect related tree problems. Basic insect identification and culturing will be explored.
What is a tree REALLY doing physiologically throughout the seasons? Frances will take us through this fascinating process.
In the second part of this series join Frances in releasing beneficial insects into the arboretum. She will discuss the importance of degree days and phenology in this process, as well as what beneficial organisms need to survive.
Learn about the theory of using beneficial organisms. This is the first workshop of a two part series.
Frances will demonstrate the importance of making the right pruning cut at the right time with the right tool.
Learn how to properly plant and what to do with girdling roots.
