In memorium: Ray Sheldrake. Horticulture pioneer, 1923-2008. Memorial service 2:30 Oct. 31, Annabel Taylor Hall. Read: Greenhouse Grower tribute.  View 1982 classic:  Cornell Peat-Lite Mixes.

 

Art of Horticulture students build second sod sculpture at Bluegrass Lane.

 

 

Old Order farmers profit from new order idea - High tunnels extend harvest season.  Cornell Chronicle article.

 AHS symposium participants build living sculpture at Longwood Gardens.

New website aids beginning, diversifying farmers - Interactive 'online resource center' from N.Y. Beginning Farmer Project features, forums, FAQs, planning worksheets.

Organic produce, grown within walking distance by students, sold weekly on Ag Quad - Student managers from Dilmun Hill Student Organic Farm, sell produce from the farm outside Mann Library on the Ag Quad every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. throughout the summer.

Meeting considers role of trees in cleaning urban air - How effective are trees in removing particulate pollution?  Cornell Chronicle article.

Time ripe for apples that taste like berries - NYSAES geneticist Susan Brown explores the possibilities. Cornell Chronicle article.

Cornell Chronicle profile of Barbara Conolly ('08), who at age 48, sold her house and entered Cornell to pursue her passion for plants.

Interactive Plant Manager - Helps diagnose insect pests of woody ornamental plants.  From NYSIPM program. See also: Cornell Chronicle article.

NYS Ed. Dept. approves Viticulture and Enology major -  Program addresses needs of cool-climate grape and wine industry.  See also:  Teaching winery coming to Cornell Orchards.

Students unveil earth art - Turfwork! 'painted' into field at Bluegrass Lane.
Cornell Chronicle articles:  May 2 | May 16.

President Skorton visits CALS

Previous news stories.

Department of Horticulture Seminar Series - Most Mondays, 4 to 5 p.m. in 404 Plant Science Building. Public welcome. Refreshments served. Full schedule.

Mitigation for wetland loss resulting from construction of the Ithaca College sports arena - Presentation by restoration ecology class, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Horton Classroom, Kenneth Post Lab.  Map.

Dilmun Hill:  Looking back, looking ahead - Nov. 22, 11a.m. to 1 p.m., 404 Plant Science. Share the experiences of 2008.  Collaborate on plans for the future.

Cornell Agribusiness Economic Outlook Conference - Dec. 9,  10:00 a.m., Kennedy Hall, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y.  In addition to the outlook for the agricultural markets and the general economy, this year's conference will explore the theme of improved market access for New York farmers. Live video stream will be available.

Garden-Based Learning Institute brown bag lunch series - Informal, collegial conversation for students, faculty, staff, educators, volunteers, and practitioners. Next meeting: December 11, 12:05 to 12:55, Rm. 22 Plant Science Building.

Horticulture Holiday Party - 'Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?' Dec. 11, noon, Horton Lab, Ken Post Greenhouses on Tower Road.  More info:  Sue Thompson sdt1@cornell.edu

Capital District Bedding Plant Conference and Trade Show - Jan. 13, Schenectady, NY,  More info: Chris Logue cal20@cornell.edu

Hudson Valley Nursery and Greenhouse Grower's School - Jan. 14,  New Paltz, NY.  More info: Teresa Rusinek tr28@cornell.edu

Turfgrass Short Course - Jan. 19-23, Ithaca, N.Y. Learn the latest research-based information from leading Cornell turfgrass scientists through interactive classroom learning and hands-on labs focused on improving your plant and pest diagnostic skills.

Long Island Greenhouse and Floriculture Conference - Jan 20, Ronkonkoma, NY. More info: Nora Catlin njc23@cornell.edu

Empire State Fruit & Vegetable Expo - Feb. 10-12, Syracuse.

Advanced Turfgrass Short Course - Feb. 23-25, Ithaca, N.Y. Focus on sand dominated systems and nutrient management to preserve water quality.

Cornell Floriculture Field Day - July 21, Ithaca, NY

See also: Green Industries Calendar.