Ornamental Production

Nurseries in Manatee County grow woody ornamentals, foliage, floral crops and sod with a value of 60 million dollars per year.

Specific Services Available
- Irrigation evaluation
- Growing media aeration testing
- Insect scout coordination
- Diagnosing plant problems
- Media and water testing for pH and salt only
- Scouting demonstrations with Kathy Oliver.

Fee-Based Diagnostic Services
- Soil testing - pH, salt and nutrients
- Water testing - pH, salt and nutrients
- Insect and Disease Identification

Upcoming Classes & Events

Free Water Workshops for Growers

This series of 1 hour workshops is hosted by The Water Education Alliance for Horticulture. Their goal is to help growers conserve irrigation water and manage water quality issues.
The workshops are presented by a national team of researchers and industry experts led by the University of Florida.

To watch these workshops on your own computer go to http://www.watereducationalliance.org/workshops.asp

11/29/11 - BMPs for Water Conservation - http://111129waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
12/06/11 - Biology of Waterborne Pathogens http://111206awaterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
12/13/11 - Managing Phytophthora Diseases in Nurseries http://111213waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
12/20/11 - Monitoring Water Quality http://111220waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
1/10/12 - Filtration and Clogging of Irrigation Lines http://120110waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
1/17/12 - Surface Cleaning & Sanitation http://120117waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
1/24/12 - Algae Control & Pond Management http://120124waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
1/31/12 - Water Disinfection Techniques: A European Perspective http://120131waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/
2/7/12 - Designing Water Treatment Systems http://120207waterwebinarseries.eventbrite.com/

 

Need Pesticide License CEUs?

We offer pesticide CEUS in a number of formats: Live CEU classes, videos in our office, and online. Details here.

Resources

A-Z List of Useful Publications
UF/IFAS Commercial Horticulture
Association of Natural Biocontrol Producers
Pest Alert
UF/IFAS Publications
Safe Pesticide Use Web site
FAWN
Agripedia
Biological Control Virtual Information Center
Florida State Horticulture Society
Tree Selection, Planting, & Pruning
Irrigation and Nutrition Information
Florida Ag Water Policy
Pests and Diseases of Cultivated Palms
Best Management Practices for Container Nurseries

Manatee Production Lines Newsletter

• October 2010