IPPS Newsletter

Two hot items are set to hit the auction block in Louisville! Elwin Orton has donated his set of Combined Proceedings and a one-of-a-kind "IPPS Louisville 2011" Louisville Slugger is in production! Whether you can attend or not, we need YOU to donate an interesting or unusual plant or a unique item. Read on...

Louisville slugger

Dr. Felicitas Svejda, breeder of the Explorer™ roses.

Explorer™ Rose Breeding -

Where Are You?

Explorer™ roses, with popular varieties such as Champlain, Morden Sunrise and Winnipeg Parks, have a new breeding program home. Read about it here.

What's in the Water?

Alkalinity and Growing Conifers

The pH and alkalinity of your soil and water can affect your conifers and any other plants you are growing. They can affect soil fertility, the effectiveness of pesticide application and even basic production decisions. View a chart of optimal soil pH ranges for conifers as well as a chart of optimal water pH of certain insecticides and miticides. Click here

2011 Annual Meeting
October 19-22, 2011
Seelbach Hilton Hotel
Louisville, Kentucky

The mission of the IPPS Eastern Region is to provide a forum for education and
information exchange among plant professionals.

Contact Info
IPPS Eastern Region, Margot Bridgen, Executive Secretary/Treasurer
Tel: 631-765-9638; Fax: 631-765-9648; E-mail: ippser@gmail.com; Website: www.ippseastern.org