Tree & Landscape Short Course 2008
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The Tree & Landscape Short Course took place on Friday February 22, 2008 at the Special Events Center of the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa. Sponsored by: University of Florida, Hillsborough County Cooperative Extension Service and the Tampa Bay Wholesale Growers.
Typical Tree and Landscape Short Course at the Florida State Fairgrounds - Great Crowd!
- Sponsor the 2009 Short Course
- 2008 Agenda
- 2008 Speakers
- 2008 Program Flyer [139KB pdf]
- 2008 Short Course Review Pictures [2.72MB pdf]
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Registration Options
- Hotel Information - Crown Plaza, Sabal Park
- Contact Us
- Directions
2008 Agenda
| Time | Event Topic | Speaker |
| 7:30-8:30am | Registration | |
| 8:30-9:30am | "Site Sustainability: LEED and the Landscape" (view video) | Glenn A. Acomb ASLA, UF, Gainesville |
| 9:30-10:00am | "Chilli Thrips in the Landscape" (view video) | Dr. Lance Osborne UF, Mid-Florida REC |
| 10:00-10:30am | "Establishing Trees and Shrubs with Limited Irrigation" (view video) | Dr. Ed Gilman UF, Gainesville |
| 10:30-10:45am | Sponsored Morning Break | |
| 10:45-11:15am | "The Influence of Planting Depth in the Nursery and Landscape on Tree Establishment and Health" (view video) | Dr. Ed Gilman UF, Gainesville |
| 11:15-11:45am | "Palm Nutrition and Fertilization: Nutrition" (view video) | Dr. Lance Osborne UF, Mid-Florida REC |
| 11:45am-12:15pm | "Biological Control in the Landscape" (view video) | Dr. Tim Broschat UF, Ft. Lauderdale REC |
| 12:15-1:15pm | Lunch included with program | |
| 1:15-1:45pm | "Palm Nutrition and Fertilization: Fertilization" (view video) | Dr. Tim Broschat UF, Ft. Lauderdale REC |
| 1:45-2:15pm | "Symptoms and Relationships of Palm Phytoplasma Diseases" (view video) | Dr. Monica Elliott UF, Ft. Lauderdale REC |
| 2:15-2:45pm | "Palm Phytoplasma Diseases: Diagnosis and Management" (view video) | Dr. Monica Elliott UF, Ft. Lauderdale REC |
| 2:45-3:45pm | Africanized Honey Bees (view video) | Dr. Jamie Ellis UF, Gainesville |
2008 Speakers
Mr. Glenn A. Acomb, ASLA, of the University Of Florida Department Of Landscape Architecture’s Program for Resource Efficient Communities, will discuss the requirements of the Green Building program, LEED & Sustainable Landscape Design. He will briefly discuss the four elements of LEED certification and cover the landscape elements of a LEED certified site.
Dr. Lance Osborne of the University of Florida Mid- Florida Research and Education Center in Apopka will share detailed information on Chilli thrips, a new pest to Florida which has had an increasing affect on landscapes. Dr. Osborne will discuss the significance of the pest and methods of control in addition to biological control of pests in the landscape.
Dr. Ed Gilman, University of Florida Environmental Horticulture Professor will share his research and expertise in the water requirements of trees and shrubs during establishment, a point of interest under drought conditions in particular. Dr. Gilman will also share his latest research on the affect of planting depth on the health and longevity of trees and shrubs.
Dr. Tim Broschat, UF Palm Specialist of the Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center will discuss the unique fertilization requirements of palms, highlighting the components and characteristics of new fertilizer formulations being produced to the specifications of University of Florida research. Many palms exhibit nutrient deficiency symptoms which may be confused for disease symptoms.
Dr. Monica Elliott, Professor of Plant Pathology from the UF Ft. Lauderdale Research and Education Center will speak on diseases in palms, particularly a new phytoplasma affecting the crown jewel of many landscapes, Canary Island Date Palms. Sampling techniques and treatment for phytoplasmas will also be discussed.
Dr. Jamie Ellis, University of Florida Associate Professor will discuss important information on Africanized Honey Bees. These highly defensive bees have been found in the Tampa Bay area more than any other area of Florida. Find out where you are likely to encounter them and how to defend yourself if attacked.
CEUs
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for all FNGLA Certifications:
| Certification | CEUs |
| Florida Certified Horticulture Professional (FCHP) | 4 |
| Pesticide Applicators: Commercial (PCO) L&O | 6 |
| Limited Lawn & Ornamental (L&O) | 6 |
| Limited Commercial Maintenance | 6 |
| Restricted Use CEUs Private | 6 |
| Ornamental & Turf (O&T) | 6 |
A Maximum of 6 CEUs total.
ISA Certified Arborist have been applied for.
Registration Options
Registration for the Tree & Landscape Short Course Includes a BBQ or salad lunch option and free entrance to the Tampa Bay Wholesale Growers Spring Expo Trade Show.
There is a $5.00 parking fee at the fairgrounds.
Mail-In Registration is not available for the 2008 Tree and Landscape Short Course. Everyone must register online or at the event. Please note registration is $45 the day of the event.
Option 1: Register Online
If online registration has closed, please see Option #2 below. Online registration is only available through February 20th at 12:00 midnight. Online registration can only be done by credit card. You may register groups online.
Option 2: Register at the Door
$45 for everyone. Registration begins at 7:30am.
| Registration Option | Cost |
| Master Gardeners | $35 if pre-registered / $45 day of the show |
| Professionals | $40 if pre-registered / $45 day of the show |
| IFAS employees (only those receiving a paycheck from IFAS or an Extension office) | registration is complimentary - proceed through online registration. |
Contact Us
Hillsborough County Extension Service
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, FL 33584-3334
Phone: (813) 744-5519 x104
Fax: (813) 744-5776
E-mail: mbhenry@ufl.edu
Directions
From the South
Take I-75 northbound to I-4 West. Take I-4 West to 301 South. Go south 1/4 mile to fairgrounds entrance on the right. Look for the signs, the event is in the Special Events Center.
From the East
Take I-4 westbound to US 301 South. Go south 1/4 mile to fairground entrance on the right. Look for the signs, the event is in the Special Events Center.
From the West
Take I-275 northbound to I-4. Take I-4 eastbound to US 301 South. Go south 1/4 mile to fairground entrance on the right. Look for the signs, the event is in the Special Events Center.
From the North
Take I-75 southbound to I-4 West. Take I-4 West to 301 South. Go south 1/4 mile to fairgrounds entrance on the right. Look for the signs, the event is in the Special Events Center.
Hillsborough Extension Service
5339 County Rd 579
Seffner, Fl., 33584-3334
813-744-5519
813-744-5776 fax
Business hours: 8 am - 5 pm
Days open: Monday - Friday
Serving all of Hillsborough County, including Tampa, Brandon, Temple Terrace, Lutz, Riverview, Ruskin, Sun City Center, and Plant City and neighboring communities.
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