At this time of year most people are not thinking about next year’s fruit crop, but to be successful with peaches and nectarines, the critical time is now.  There is a particularly obnoxious foliar disease commonly called “peach leaf curl (PLC)”, caused by a fungal pathogen, Taphrina deformans.  This fungal foliar affliction can defoliate peach and nectarines on both ornamental and fruit bearing trees.  This fungus is responsible for creating strange and weird contorted, puckered up, yellow to red to purplish, deformed leaves.  Strangely enough, the PLC fungus...

A weekly summary of horticultural happenings and reports from across Ohio for the week of November 18, 2025.

This Fall, 2025, in Northern Ohio it seemed like Fall Color came and went without much fanfare. Colors were muted and seemed to fall off the trees quickly. In past years, fall colors have been brilliant. So, what happened this year? Why the change?

A weekly summary of horticultural happenings and reports from across Ohio for the week of November 4, 2025.

A weekly summary of horticultural happenings and reports from across Ohio for the week of October 28, 2025.

As I sit here looking out my window at the pouring rain, I thought of the benefits of a water feature in your landscape. Water features can range from a birdbath, a fountain, a reflecting pond, an actual personal pond/lake, and a recirculating waterfall. What is right for your landscape, property, and budget?

Join over 1,000 turfgrass and landscape leaders for three days of world-class education, unmatched networking, and one of the region's largest trade show - December 9 - 11, 2025. This is the can't-miss event to grow your business and your career. Here is what you can anticipate: Expert-Led Education where you can earn ODA credits with sessions from The Ohio State University's leading researchers and industry pioneers, along with other continuing education credit opportunities; Check Out the Trade Show where you will discover the latest products, technology, and innovations from top industry...

It is time to registration for the 2025 Ohio Community Wildlife Cooperative Conference! The Conference will be held on November 20, 2025 at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus, Ohio.

The Fall Semester of Emerald Ash Borer University (EABU) is underway. Check out the offerings in November and December.

Check out the last recording of the seasonal updates that includes all things turf. The recording was made on October 24, 2025.