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University Of Guelph

Rodger Tschanz says this year’s trial garden features some exciting new plants.
Jul 15, 2011

More than new flowers at this year’s trial gardens

At press time, the sun is finally shining, after a long dismal and wet spring, and I’ve finally got the gardens planted.
The polyethylene was put in place and the sod strips were placed over the edges of the poly and anchored in place using sod staples.
May 15, 2011

Study evaluates solarization for weed control

This experiment on solarization was dreamed up at the lunch table at the Guelph Turfgrass Institute.
Apr 15, 2011

University of Guelph researching green roof plants

The University of Guelph has announced the creation of a new research program.
Mar 15, 2011

Large attendance at turf symposium

Attendance numbers put smiles on the faces of organizers at the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) held on Feb. 23 and 24 at the University Of Guelph.
Feb 15, 2011

Guidelines published for rainwater harvesting

The recently published Ontario Guidelines for Residential Rainwater Harvesting (RWH) Systems are the first of its kind in the province.
Nov 15, 2010

LO behind research project to help growers identify pests

A new digital identification technology is being tested in hopes it will help nursery growers pinpoint which pests are threatening their crops.
Oct 15, 2010

Rodger Tschanz honoured by university

Rodger Tschanz, was among 14 outstanding University of Guelph employees to receive the President’s Award for Exemplary Staff Service.
The annual trial gardens open house drew both industry and consumers to view what will be on the shelves next year.
Sep 15, 2010

Trial gardens show off best of the new plants

Thousands of people driving the 401 west, near Milton, have seen from afar the beauty of the trial gardens on the grounds of Landscape Ontario.
Phantom petunia.
Jun 15, 2010

Over 500 plants evaluated at this year’s trial gardens

This year over 500 different plants will be evaluated at the Guelph and Landscape Ontario trial garden sites.
Jan 15, 2010

LO Foundation contributes $100,000 for research chair

Foundation president John Wright announced contribution to endowed research chair at Vineland and the University of Guelph.
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