On Wednesday, June 18, 2014, I attended the MGV Plant Health Update session at the UW-Extension offices on Watertown Plank Road.
Chairing the session was Milwaukee County Horticulture Agent Sharon Morrisey.
We learned that we are slightly ahead of last year in growing degree days but well behind the 30-year average,
Recent pest sightings include spittle bugs and leaf hoppers.
There was an interesting report on the susceptibility of Radler roses to viruses.
The mystery plant to be identified was clustered bellflower.
We learned about crazy worms, a new invasive earthworm pest.
We learned about proposed changes to the NR40 Regulation, which prohibits certain plants from being possessed or transported. Some of my favorites like Valerian, Bishop's Weed, and Chocolate Vine are proposed additions.
Counts as 1.5 hours MGV continuing education credit.
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