(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
The City of Toledo has invited the MVG's to participate in the America in Bloom (www.americainbloom.org) program being held this year from July 9-12. The commitment per grower is minimal but the impact will be huge. This is truly a community team effort. The City of Toledo, Lucas County, Maumee Valley Growers, University of Toledo, USDA-ARS, Toledo Botanical Garden, the Metro Parks, Toledo Public Schools, Library and several other organizations are participating.
Click here for more information about American in Bloom, and read the evaluation criteria.
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
From: Steve Reed [stevereed@raker.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 11:03 AM
Subject: Press Release - Raker Trial Garden
Good Morning,
The Raker Trial Gardens are all planted and we will be ready to open on
Wednesday, July 16. With over 3 acres of row comparisons, combination planters,
colorscapes, AAS Bedding Plant and Flowering trials and Breeder beds, The Raker
Trial Garden promises to be and unique and valuable trials destination.
View the Press Release for full details for the 2008 trials.
Please contact me with any questions or comments.
Steve Reed
Trials Coordinator
517.542.4538
mobile 517.610.9821
stevereed@raker.com
(From Dr. Neil Reid, Director, UT Urban Affairs Center)
Thursday, July 31, 2008 at 2 p.m. (EST)
(30-minute session)
Facilitator: Jim Barrett
This GPN Magazine educational webinar is supported by OFA - an Association of Floriculture Professionals. Consulting Editor Jim Barrett will discuss the correct use of PGRs to avoid problems on poinsettias, including the advantages of spray and drench applications. You'll have the chance to ask questions as well.
About the Facilitator: Jim Barrett is professor of floriculture at the University of Florida, Gainesville, Fla., and GPN's consulting editor.
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
This message comes to us from Jason Kalb, an interested hydroponics vegetable grower. Please contact him direct if you are able to assist.
My name is Jason Kalb, contact information listed below.
Mary the new owner of the Ben Sell Greenhouse on Dorr gave me your name when I ask her if she or any one had green house space to rent to get started growing hydroponics vegetables.
Please give me a call and help me get pointed in the right direction.
Thank you,
Jason Kalb
2610 Talmadge Rd
Toledo, Ohio 43606
kalbjason@gmail.com
Home 419 531 3502
Fax 419 531 9795
Cell 419 265 0304
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
This lead comes to us from Michael Carroll regarding developer Ray Wood. Ray is spearheading a new multi-use development in Whitehouse. They will be installing the infrastructure this year and "out of the ground" construction in 2009. Click here for the preliminary plat information.
If there are any growers or landscapers interested in participating in the project either as supplier or investor, Ray can be reached at whitehousesquare@att.net.
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
Cindi Bench has a customer in need of 300 Reigers Begonias in 4.5” pots. They must be Pink or Rose color only. Please contact Cindi directly at (419) 836-9443.
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
This request comes to us from James Canterbury, Meteorologist at WTOL-TV 11:
Every Wednesday James accompanies a film crew to capture two stories for future broadcasts. He offered to visit one of our greenhouse locations. This offer is available for either a retail or wholesale operation.
With rising fertilizer costs (50+% increase over last year), James needs a grower (could also be a researcher or Extension Agent) to offer some ideas or recommendations of how customers can prepare their soil with minimal use of herbicides, pesticides, fertilizer for this year’s spring plantings.
This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your retail operation OR for wholesalers to create greater awareness and education to NW Ohio customers. Please contact Joe Perlaky at 419-356-4847 ASAP.
(From Joe Perlaky, MVG Project Manager)
This request is from Eileen Creque:
Creque's needs 200 3- 31/2"s herbs, various varieties, for wedding reception
favors. They can call me at 419-829-2941 or email at
jeffcreque@embarqmail.com.
Need nice looking plants by August 12th or so. Thanks. Herbs to you!!!
Eileen