Commercial Landscape, Golf Courses and Pest Control Operators

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Master Gardener Hotline
561-233-1750
South County
561-276-1260

Environmental Horticulture

Commercial Environmental Horticulture

Palm Beach County encompasses 1974.11 square miles and is composed of 38 incorporated municipalities. Within the county there are over 3,100 landscape management companies, approximately 200 golf courses, nearly 50 public recreational parks, as well as many recreational facilities and public “green” spaces. These various entities employ thousands of workers and have a substantial influence on the local environment through their horticultural practices and direct contact with the county’s residents.

Palm Beach County Extension provides educational programming and diagnostic services to help these firms remain competitive, to keep current with the latest research and technology, and to operate in ways that are environmentally appropriate.

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**Upcoming CEU and Educational Events for the Palm Beach County Green Industry**
call 561.233.1759 for more information
Date	Program	Location
May 30, 2013	Thursday Morning Coffee and Program	West Palm Beach, FL
(Fertilizing the Florida Landscape Flyer and Registration). Fertilizing the Florida Landscape To Minimize Impact on Ground and Surface Waters: Earn 2 CEUs and enjoy coffee and a light breakfast with your colleagues.
June 6, 2013	Florida Landscape Management Association (LMA) Atlantic Coast Chapter Monthly Meeting	West Palm Beach, FL
(LMA June Meeting). The LMA Atlantic Coast Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. Open to all industry professionals ~ an opportunity to meet and discuss our new direction in the Atlantic Chapter Area. Topic: the Affordable Health Care Act. Details and RSVP: earthly_designs@comcast.net.
June 6, 2013	Nursery BMP Presentation at the FNGLA Board of Directors Meetings	West Palm Beach, FL
(Nursery BMP Brochure) Nursery best management practices (BMP) make good economic and environmental sense, and they are being revised. Dr. Tom Yeager, UF Professor of Nursery Production will be making a 20 minute presentation at the next Palm Beach Chapter, FNGLA Board of Directors Meeting.
June 18, 2013	Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)	Belle Glade, FL
( Belle Glade brochure / registration) The GI-BMP program teaches proper fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and cultural practices. The GI-BMP certificate of completion is the prerequisite to the Urban Fertilizer License. Nearly all Palm Beach County green industry professionals are required to complete this course by the beginning of 2014. On-line training is also available.
July 10, 2013	UF / IFAS & the Florida Turfgrass Association CEU Roundup	West Palm Beach, FL
(IFAS / FTGA CEU Roundup Brochure/ Registration) IFAS & the FTGA present an opportunity to earn up to 6 CEUs during this videoconference workshop. Topics include weed control and herbicide use.
July 11, 2013	Florida Landscape Management Association (LMA) Atlantic Coast Chapter Social Meeting	West Palm Beach, FL
The LMA Atlantic Coast Chapter meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00pm. Every third meeting is a social event open to all industry professionals. Details and RSVP: earthly_designs@comcast.net.
August 20, 2013	Palm-Beach County Area Property Managers' Landscape Management Summit!	West Palm Beach, FL
Save the date! Join us for a great day of networking, pest and disease updates, landscape regulatory updates, and clarification about codes that impact aging and new communities. Details forthcoming.
September 4, 2013	Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)	West Palm Beach, FL
(click for brochure / registration ) The GI-BMP program teaches proper fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and cultural practices. The GI-BMP certificate of completion is the prerequisite to the Urban Fertilizer License. Nearly all Palm Beach County green industry professionals are required to complete this course by the beginning of 2014. On-line training is also available.
October 3, 2013	Tri-County Irrigation Symposium	West Palm Beach, FL
Save the date for this day of research-based* water conservation and irrigation.* Details forthcoming...
October 10, 2013	Limited Commercial Landscape Maintenance (LCLM) Pesticide Applicator Certification Workshop & Testing	West Palm Beach, FL
(click for brochure / registration ) This workshop prepares participants for the LCLM Pesticide applicator exam. 6 required prerequisite CEUs are earned for the full day program.
November 5, 2013	Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)	Boca Raton, FL
(click for brochure / registration ) The GI-BMP program teaches proper fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and cultural practices. The GI-BMP certificate of completion is the prerequisite to the Urban Fertilizer License. Nearly all Palm Beach County green industry professionals are required to complete this course by the beginning of 2014. On-line training is also available.
December 12, 2013	Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP)	West Palm Beach, FL
(click for brochure / registration ) The GI-BMP program teaches proper fertilization, pest management, irrigation, and cultural practices. The GI-BMP certificate of completion is the prerequisite to the Urban Fertilizer License. Nearly all Palm Beach County green industry professionals are required to complete this course by the beginning of 2014. On-line training is also available.

Pest, Disease, and Landscape Topics

all files are in pdf format; * indicates a presentation / powerpoint ** indicates video

Diagnostic	Biotic vs Abiotic* (2011 Integrated Pest Management) Diagnosing Declining Palms* (2011 Integrated Pest Management) Distinguishing Landscape Disease and Insect Problems from Environmental Stresses -- Turfgrass* (2011 Integrated Pest Management) UF Extension Plant Diagnostic Form UF Rapid Turfgrass Diagnostic Submittal Form and Instructions UF Soil Sample Submittal Form and Instructions UF Water Test Submission Form
Disease	Downy Mildew on Impatiens - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet Impatiens Downy Mildew** - webinar presentation by Dr. Aaron Palmateer (1/16/2013) Professional Disease Management Guide for Ornamental Plants - EDIS Document
Fertilizing and Irrigation	Facts About the New County Fertilizer Ordinance - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet Protect Palm Beach County's Water and Environment Brochure Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape: Understanding Landscape Irrigation Water Quality Tests - EDIS Document Recommended formulation for all-purpose fertilizer - Label Example Summary of IFAS Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations - EDIS Document
Florida-Friendly Landscaping	Questions and Answers: 2009 Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Legislation - EDIS Document
Hurricanes	Hurricanes - Deciding What to Do - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet
Palms	Fertilization of Field-grown and Landscape Palms in Florida - EDIS Document Nutrient Deficiencies of Landscape and Field-grown Palms in Florida - EDIS Document
Pests	Insect Management on Landscape Plants - EDIS Document Natural Insecticides* (2011 Integrated Pest Management) Thorn Bug - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet Whiteflies - Palm Beach County Whitefly Taskforce University of Florida Whitefly Management Presentation: March 12, 2013
Planting	Specifications for Planting Trees and Shrubs in the Southeastern U.S. - EDIS Document
Professionalism / Licensing	Green Industries Best Management Practices (GI-BMP) 2013 training Request a duplicate certificate or update your information Application for the Limited Certification for Urban Landscape - Commercial Fertilizer Frequently Asked Questions: Understanding and Obtaining the GI-BMP Certification and Fertilizer License - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet What License do I Need? - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet Tree Injections: License Requirements - FDACS Memo
Reclaimed Water Use	Reclaimed Wastewater Use in Nurseries - 12 minute presentation - followed by this important feedback survey Reclaimed Water Use in the Landscape Series - EDIS Documents What's in Reclaimed Water and Where Does It Go? Constituents of Concern in Reclaimed Water Frequently Asked Questions about Reclaimed Water Managing Salinity, Sodicity, and Specific Ions in Sites Irrigated with Reclaimed Water Understanding Landscape Irrigation Water Quality Tests
Tree Care	Trees and Turf - Palm Beach County Fact Sheet
Turf	University of Florida’s Pest Control Guide for Turfgrass Managers



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