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Eastern Region Newsletter          

May 2013    
In This Issue
Chicago Conference Tour
Pot-in-Pot Production Video
IPPS Supports HRI Research
Awards
 
Time to make your IPPS-ER Award Nominations! 
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for details. 

Interested in board or committee service? 
Midwest Groundcovers May Chicago Conference Tour 

You can relax a bit because all tour attendees will visit the same tour stops - none of that agonizing over which tour to select! This year's annual conference includes a full day tour on Thursday, October 10th. The diversity of the stops assures something for everyone! 

CLICK HERE for details.   

 
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Pot-in-Pot Production Video       

 

Check out this University of Kentucky video on pot-in-pot nursery production! Includes the advantages and disadvantages of this production technique.Three installation methods are demonstrated. Great help in considering such an investment! CLICK HERE to view.   

 

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Boxwood blight leaf spots
Eastern Region Funds Research Through HRI
 

The IPPS Eastern Region funds with HRI have provided a total of $4750 in research grants to two projects for 2013.  One project will evaluate weed risk assessment models for screening ornamental plants and the other explores the management of boxwood blight. Read more... 

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

IPPS Chicago:  From the Cutting Bench to the Cutting Edge!
October 8-11, 2013 

Attend the IPPS Eastern Region conference for a fresh take on the nuts and bolts of plant production plus the latest innovations trending in our industry.  Talks . Tours . Poster Session . Plant Auctions .  Networking . Fun! 


Contact Info
IPPS Eastern Region,  1700 North Parish Drive, Southold, NY  11971  USA
Tel: 631.765.9638     Fax: 631-765-9648     E-mail: ippser@gmail.com  Website:  www.ippseastern.org