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According to the Old Farmer's Almanac:

The Sun's away
And the bird estranged;
The wind has dropped,
And the sky's deranged;
Summer has stopped.

Robert
Browning
(1812–89)

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FRED HOWER As “The Ohio Nurseryman,” Fred Hower has over 45 years experience as a horticultural consultant, certified arborist and landscape designer. A graduate of The Ohio State University, he teaches in the horticulture department at Columbus State Community College. In addition to hosting ‘Plant Talk,’ he’s written more than 400 columns in 90 newspapers and has made frequent guest appearances on television. He recently received the “Distinguished Contribution Award” from the Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association, and is co-author of the newly published “Tree and Shrub Gardening for Ohio.” Fred works as a horticultural design consultant for residential and business properties. He is a guest speaker at numerous gardening events throughout Ohio each year

CLICK HERE to go to Fred's Website>>

 

Fred's To Do List

  • Prune following the bloom
  • Edge the flower beds
  • Begin to water deep, rather than frequently
  • Raise mower to 3"
  • Fertilize
  • Kill the weeds
  • Insects are everywhere, take care of them with the proper products

 

Plants of the Week

  • Trillium
  • Lily of the Valley
  • Fragrant Viburnume
Plant Talk Interviews

Fred Hower's interview with Sharon Gravitt-Warschauer of Proven Winners

Fred Hower's interview with Jeff Bishop - Lambert Peat Moss
Fred Hower's interview with Tom Morrell
Fred Hower's interview with Steve Hutton
Plant Talk Radio's Fred Hower spoke with Jerry and Brian Killilea of deMonye's Greenhouse in Columbus about their annual Geranium Sale that occurs the last weekend of April. Besides the sale, Jerry and Brian have some great tips on how to prep the soil for geraniums, plus fertilization and watering tips. Listen Here and take notes!

 

International Butterfly Show, Flowers with Wings - Butterflies and Culture of India
Krohn Conservatory, Eden Park in Cincinnati, Ohio
April 18-June 21, 2009 / Open daily 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.ButterflyShow.com

Spread your wings this spring as the International Butterfly Show celebrates the treasures of India. Among many exotic species of butterflies and flowers from this beautiful nation, the show acknowledges many of the cultural contributions and innovations India has provided humanity, such as language, democracy and mathematics. It will also showcase India ’s spiritual depth and social endowment. Join Krohn Conservatory in celebrating India’s amazing story and her “flowers with wings” as Krohn Conservatory hosts the 2009 Butterfly Show.

Register for a pair tickets to see the show during its big final weekend, compliments of Plant Talk Radio – just send an email to Fred’s email address - include your home address – to fred@planttalkradio.com – with Butterfly in the subject line!

We will draw the winning names on the show – June 13th!



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