Some Predictions for 



Nancy Adams 



1999 



UNH Cooperative Extension has 

 purchased four temperature log- 

 ging devices through a grant from 

 New England Grows. These devices 

 periodically sample the outdoor 

 temperature, store the data, and, 

 using the accompanying software, 

 allow the temperature to be 

 downloaded to a computer for 

 analysis. 



How will this information be 

 used? Each day the average out- 

 door temperature will be deter- 

 mined and compared against a 

 base threshold of 50F. Any daily 

 averages higher than 50F will be 

 accumulated on charts. These 

 charts indicate what are called De- 



gree Days (DD) and this informa- 

 tion can be used to predict insect 

 emergence. Although the method is 

 not always accurate, it does help 

 growers, landscapers, and nursery- 

 men plan for the arrival of trouble- 

 some pests such as Taxus mealy- 

 bug, lilac borer, and lace bug. 



This year, the project is in the 

 developmental phase. We will be 

 meeting with the NH Department 

 of Agriculture this winter to see how 

 we can best collect, analyze, and 

 disseminate the information to 

 growers in the 1999 growing season. 



For more, contact Nancy at 

 603-679-5616. 



Success in tiie West 



We try to design a year's twilight 



meeting schedule so that these 

 meetings are accessible to as many 

 members as possible. Our first 1998 

 meeting was held on the western 

 side of the state — at Kathan Gar- 

 dens in Newport. A good turnout 

 toured the houses, saw a demon- 

 stration of Kathan's new sign 

 maker, and heard Dave Seavey, 

 Merrimack County Cooperative Ex- 

 tension, discuss the program he's 

 designing to assist garden centers 

 in developing marketing plans. (Kat- 

 han Gardens is involved with this.) 

 We thank Dennis and the 

 Kathan Gardens crew for their 

 hospitality and Dave Seavey for 

 his presentation. A lot seems to 

 be going on in the industry and 

 it's important to get together to 

 see the changes first-hand. 



4 Membership Drive! 



i^ We are looking for a few good new members. 



WHO DO YOU KNOW? Pass this on to someone who'd benefit from membership. The more 

 members we have, the more we can do for you and our industry. 



WHY |OIN? Twilight Meetings. Visit horticultural operations around the state, talk with your 

 colleagues, and see how another business solves the same problems you have. Summer Trade 

 Show. Our big event! Meet directly with your suppliers, make new contacts, and enjoy a great 

 barbecue. The Plantsman. The best horticultural association pubhcation in the Northeast. Free 

 with every paid membership. Legislative Issues. More members means more clout on the politi- 

 cal front in Concord. 



Nursery Florist Greenhouse Garden Center Other 



Wholesale Retail Would you be willing to serve on a NHPGA Committee? Yes No 



MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES (please check one) 



MEMBER: Someone actively engaged in the horticulture industry or allied professioiwl. Annual dues $35.00. 



STUDENT MEMBER: Full-time student of horticulture-related studies. Annual dues $15.00. 



EMPLOYEE MEMBER: Employee of member firm in good standing. Annual dues $15.00 



Please send application and check to: New Hampshire Plant Growers' Association 56 Leavitt Rd. Hampton, 

 NH Q3842 - 



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