The Orton Botanical Garden is located on the northerly fringes of the Great Basin Desert near Twin Falls, Idaho, and is a not for profit focused on drought tolerant plants such as cacti and yucca, and on September 28 at 9 pm Eastern is hosting a free Zoom talk on Lewis & Clark in Idaho, examining the botanical discoveries made by the explorers in that region. To register, visit www.ortonbotanicalgarden.com
Soil health can make or break the survivability of trees in your care. You have likely collected soil samples and sent them to a lab for testing. While you are able to interpret the results at a basic level, are you clear on what you can or should do with the detailed results? Join the Massachusetts Arborists Association during the month of October as we discuss the fundamentals of soil supplements, along with the proper way to collect a soil sample and interpret test results. We’ll examine the results of local soil tests and discuss appropriate action plans. Gain a better understanding of how to use soil testing to improve the wellbeing of trees. The speaker is Tom Akin, State Resource Conservationist with the USDA National Resources Conservation Services in Amherst, Massachusetts. You will receive a link to the webinar upon registration. To learn more, visit www.massarbor.org.
