News & Events
Prepare Your Orchard for Winter
September 27, 2011
Elmore Roots Nursery, on Friday October 7th @ 1-3pm. 631 Symonds Mill Rd, Elmore, VT. Prepare Your Orchard for Winter. Are you ready for winter? How about your orchard? Come to Elmore Roots Fruit Tree Nursery to learn how to prepare your orchard for the winter. Tips and techniques to help your trees and plants…
Read MoreTim Schmalz-VT State Pathologist: View Tim’s Power Point Presentation
September 23, 2011
Tim Schmalz presented this Power Point presentation at the recent Green Works Summer Meeting and Trade Show on September 14, 2011 at Shelburne Farms. There is Hurricane Irene information as well as a look at the diseases that plagued Vermont plants this season.
Read MoreJon Turmel-VT State Entomologist – View Jon’s Power Point presentation on the Last Days of Summer
September 23, 2011
Jon Turmel presented this Power Point presentation at the recent Green Works Summer Meeting and Trade Show on September 14, 2011 at Shelburne Farms. Take a look at the insects that plagued Vermont this season.
Read MoreHurricane Irene Help/Donations
September 6, 2011
Our efforts continue in seeking out aid/resources that are available to homes and businesses affected by Hurricane Irene. Below is a list of ways to get aid/help immediately and a list of places to donate. We will continue to update this list. US GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FEMA Residents/business who sustained losses/damage can apply for…
Read More2011 Green Works/VNLA Summer Meeting and Trade Show
September 1, 2011
NEW VENUE – Shelburne Farms, 1611 Harbor Road, Shelburne, VT 8:00 – 9:00 am – Trade Show Registration 8:00 -10:30 am – VCH Exam 9:00 -10:30 am – Keynote Address w/ Richard Gallagher, Point of Contact Group, communications expert and noted author. “Great Customer Connections” – Excellent customer service is much more than having a…
Read MoreHurricane Irene – Federal and State Help.
August 31, 2011
Please read the press release issued by the VT Agency of Agriculture on August 29, 2011. The Agency is encouraging those affected by the hurricane to get in touch with state and federal officials as soon as possible. Anyone who has suffered losses in their nursery, greenhouse, small crops, or horticultural industries in general should…
Read MoreIndustry Awards Program-2011
August 29, 2011
The 2011 Industry Awards Application and Entry Forms were recently mailed. We have added new categories for this year and have a new deadline of December 31, 2011 for submissions. For more information and to download forms please navigate to the Industry Awards Page: http://www.greenworksvermont.org/membership/industry-awards-program/
Read MoreEstablishing Trees in Difficult Sites Workshop
July 1, 2011
ATTENDANCE LIMITED TO 40 PEOPLE Presenters Dr. Nina Bassuk , Professor and Program, Leader of the Urban Horticulture Institute at Cornell University. Dr. Bassuk’s research includes street tree selection, evaluation and diversity, development and application of a load-bearing soil mix to use under pavements, CU-Structural Soil and transplanting and establishment of shrubs and trees. Peter…
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