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#Cultivate15 Live Blog: Sunday, July 12
Today was a busy day filled with session that were again interesting to me, but probably not to you … unless you are interested in greenhouse inventory systems. I also got a chance to catch up with folks that I have met over the years of attending. I did pick up a ton of useful information that is going to impact Bob's Market going forward.
#Cultivate15 Live Blog: Saturday, July 11
Welcome to day one of Cultivate15. Today, after checking in, I went to a session that was a sort of town hall meeting dealing with a very serious issue in the horticulture industry – attracting a new generation of horticulture professionals into our industry. Right now there are an estimated 50,000+ jobs needing qualified professionals in our industry.
#Cultivate15 Live Blog
It’s the time of year when a whole crew of us from Bob’s Market head to Columbus, OH for AmericanHort’s Cultivate trade show and conference. This year follow along with me, John Morgan, here on our blog. Also, check out our Twitter feed and Facebook for updates throughout the weekend.
Lessons from The Garden
One of my earliest memories as a child is following grandpa through the garden as he tilled between the rows with a push cultivator. My grandpa and my dad taught me everything I know about gardening. Growing up on a small farm in a small West Virginia community had an enormous impact on my life. Gardening is a great way to teach children lessons that will continue to grow throughout their lives.
Gardenias and Spider Mites, Yikes!
This week I got an email from Rebecca. She was trying to help her mother take care of a plant she got as a mother’s day gift from her brother. Her particular problem would’ve been a brain teaser for me had it not been for her excellent description and the photo she included.
Mason Man Named to State Ag, Forestry Hall of Fame
MASON — Robert “Bob” Barnitz, of Mason, was one of five men inducted Saturday into the West Virginia Agriculture and Forestry Hall of Fame at Jackson’s Mill.