Poinsettia Sale to Begin Monday at ESC Greenhouse
Nov. 20, 2009 - 2:22 p.m.
The annual poinsettia sale begins Monday (and runs through Thursday, Dec. 17) at the Schneebeli Earth Science Center greenhouse near Allenwood. This is reported to be one of the most vibrant crops in some time, and the School of Natural Resources Management invites shoppers to "come see the beautiful new colors we have this year." Hours are 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; the greenhouse will be closed Nov. 26 and 27 for the holiday. Business is on a first-come, first-served basis, and there will be no early sales.
Photos by Lana G. Baker, ESC greenhouse attendant
Flower Sale Boosts Horticulture Club's 'Relay' Contributions
Nov. 6, 2009 - 10:37 a.m.
The Horticulture Club has donated another $300 to Penn College's Relay for Life team, the fourth consecutive year in which the student organization has contributed to the fight against cancer. Centered in the School of Natural Resources Management and co-advised by horticulture instructor Carl J. Bower and Dennis Fink, assistant professor of horticulture, the group donated $5 from each floral arrangement sold during October's observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We are happy to be able to support such a good cause," Bower said. "Not only does it help the American Cancer Society, it also benefits the horticulture students in their increased volunteerism and knowledge of floral designs." The latest check brings to $1,375 the club's total support of the college's Relay for Life effort, for which Information Technology Services' Kathy A. Kelsey is coordinator.
Seasonal Thoughts, as 'Green' Turns to 'White'
Oct. 22, 2009 - 12:02 a.m.
This week’s Green Tip from the Horticulture Club is about a topic that many don’t like to talk about: shoveling snow. Leaves are falling ... but snow soon will be falling, too. Think about how you are going to get rid of it. Sure, the snow blower does a quicker job, but keep in mind the amount of pollution that blower emits. Maybe that dusty old shovel can do the job just as well – if your health is up to shoveling snow. If not, think about getting that snow blower out now to make sure it’s running at peak efficiency before the snow piles up. The Horticulture Club co-sponsors this weekly feature with Penn College's Energy Conservation Committee. Contacts are Gail B. Landers, group leader at the Children's Learning Center and a committee representative, and Carl J. Bower Jr., horticulture instructor.
Ornamental Horticulture Program Receives Corporate Donations
Oct. 7, 2009 - 2:01 p.m.
Two members of Penn College’s Horticulture Advisory Committee made material donations while attending a recent accreditation-related function in the School of Natural Resources Management. William D. Wells, a longtime committee member who retired as chairman and chief executive officer of W.D. Wells and Associates Inc., provided a Japanese umbrella pine, and Adrian Karver, area manager of Ruppert Landscape in Toughkenamon, delivered several pallets of pavers for use by students.
Longtime Horticulture Advisory Committee Member Honored
Oct. 6, 2009 - 2:51 p.m.
The chairman and chief executive officer of a Chester County landscape design firm recently was honored for his years of support and participation on the School of Natural Resources Management’s Horticulture Advisory Committee.
After 21 years of service on the committee, William D. Wells – chairman and chief executive officer of W.D. Wells and Associates Inc., in West Grove – retired in order to pursue other activities.
One Person's Unwanted Trash Can Find Reuse
Oct. 5, 2009 - 11:29 a.m.
This week's Green Tip is brought to you by Penn College's Horticulture Club: It's safe to say that we like it when we can keep things out of the landfill and find a home for something that may not be needed any longer. The hard part is to locate people who share those feelings and may want to receive some of those goods. There are Web sites out there that do just that! Consider checking out the Freecycle Network to connect with people in your area looking to get rid of items that might otherwise end up in the landfill. The Horticulture Club co-sponsors this regular feature with the college's Energy Conservation Committee. Contacts are committee member Gail B. Landers , also a group leader at the Children's Learning Center, and Carl J. Bower Jr. , horticulture instructor in the School of Natural Resources Management.
Fall Is for Planting, Horticulture Club Reminds
Sept. 21, 2009 - 11:57 a.m.
This week’s Green Tip is brought to you by the Horticulture Club: Fall is a great time to plant in your landscape because of lower temperatures and increased rainfall, but make sure to think before you plant. Consider planting native species that are better acclimated to our area and often will tolerate local insects and diseases, as well as the amount of rainfall we get. Be aware of the invasive species, too. Many landscape ornamentals have a tendency toward an aggressive or invasive nature. Plants such as privet, burning bush, Japanese barberry and many honeysuckles tend to be invasive. While these can look nice, they often can escape our garden and take over in the wild. The Horticulture Club co-sponsors this weekly feature with Penn College's Energy Conservation Subcommittee. Contacts are Gail B. Landers, group leader at the Children's Learning Center and a subcommittee representative, and Carl J. Bower Jr. , horticulture instructor.
Water, Water Everywhere? Let's Keep It That Way!
Sept. 14, 2009 - 6:43 a.m.
Locally, our water reservoirs have been pronounced at 100-percent capacity – all the more reason, per this first Green Tip of the new semester, to conserve and preserve the natural resource we have. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has placed water as No. 1 in its "Pick 5 for the Environment" campaign. Wasted food also is wasted water. It takes massive amounts of water to grow the food from the field, to the factory, to the dinner table. Effective water-saving strategy requires minimizing food waste. We all are part of the virtual water cycle, including water used for drinking and washing. As noted by the Environmental News Network , "If we're using the water, we're responsible for protecting and conserving it, as well." This week's tip is from Penn College's Energy Conservation Subcommittee, which co-sponsors the venture with the School of Natural Resources Management's Horticulture Department. Contacts for the feature are Gail B. Landers , group leader at the Children's Learning Center and a committee representative, and Carl J. Bower Jr. , horticulture instructor.
Cloistered Would-Be Novelist to Revel in 'Absurdity' of Deadline
Sept. 3, 2009 - 5:01 p.m.
While many will spend the three-day holiday weekend away from classroom buildings, enjoying the outdoors as summer wends its way to a close, one Penn College student will spend the full weekend with his laptop computer in Room 166 of the Bush Campus Center. Garrett M. Book, of Lebanon, has chosen to participate in the International 3-Day Novel Contest. Participants – who hail from around the world – may begin writing at midnight Friday and must stop by midnight Monday. The goal is to create a novel in 72 hours.
Ornamental Horticulture Program Represented at Industry Event
Aug. 10, 2009 - 4:16 p.m.
Penn College faculty and staff representing the Ornamental Horticulture program attended the 37th annual Penn Atlantic Nursery Trade Show at the newly opened Greater Philadelphia Expo Center from July 28-30. Horticulture instructor Carl J. Bower and Melissa M. Stocum, coordinator of matriculation and retention for the School of Natural Resources Management, attended the entire event; Justin Shelinski, horticulture lab assistant, joined them for a time and helped staff the college's booth. The event hosted more than 500 exhibitors and industry experts, and was attended by a large number of nursery and landscaping professionals. "While several new contacts were made, it also was rewarding to encounter many alumni and companies that have a long history of hiring Penn College ornamental horticulture interns and graduates," said Stocum, who also provided the above photo. PANTS is the largest horticulture industry event to be held in Pennsylvania all year and an excellent opportunity to promote the college's ornamental horticulture, landscape technology and forest technology majors. "Each of these majors offers avenues into the 'green' industry. which is more vital today than ever before because of the current emphasis on environmental impact and sustaining natural resources," Stocum said.
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