11/29/2023

Journal Articles

Abdi, D.E., Fields, J.S., Beasley, J. 2023. Pine Straw Mulch Depth Modulates Soil Conditions. HortTechnology 33, 464-466. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05272-23 

McKeown, T.M., Fields, J.S., Abdi, D.E. 2023. The effect of ornamental groundcover habit and irrigation delivery on dynamic soil conditions. Land 12, 1119 https://doi.org/10.3390/land12061119 

Posadas, B.C., C.E.H Coker, C. Jackson., P.R. Knight, J.M. DelPrince, S.A. Langlois, and J.B. Ryals. 2023. Online survey of consumer preferences for poinsettia cultivars in Mississippi. Horticulturae 9(4), 449; https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9040449. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, H.N. Williams, S.A. Langlois, C.E.H. Coker, J.M. DelPrince, A.T. Bowden, and P.R. Drackett.  2023.  Rooting response of Piedmont azalea (Rhododendron canescens) to auxin basal quick dip on single node cuttings.  The Azalean-J. of the Azalea Soc. of Amer. 45:42-46. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, C.E.H. Coker, S.A. Langlois, S.R. Broderick, E.K. Blythe, H.F. Sakhanokho, and E.M. Babiker. 2022.  Evaluation of one-time applications of foliar applied auxin co-applied with surfactant for use in commercial cutting propagation. Agronomy 12(10), 243; https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy12102243 

Arnold, M.A. 2022. Landscape Plants for the South-Central United States. Stipes Publishing LLC, Champaign, IL. p. 1686 + color plates. 

Parajuli, M., P. Liyanapathiranage, K. Neupane, J. Shreckhise, D. Fare, B. Moore and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2022. Tree architecture and powdery mildew resistance of yellow-flowering magnolias in Tennessee, USA. HortScience 58:383−388 doi: 10.21273/HORTSCI17036-22 

Parajuli, M., P Liyanapathiranage, J. Shreckhise, D. Fare, B. Moore, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2022. Cercospora leaf spot resistance of crapemyrtle cultivars in Tennessee. HortScience 58:84−94. doi: https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI16913-22 

Parajuli, M., J.H. Shreckhise, D. Fare, B. Moore, P. Liyanapathiranage, P. Subedi, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2023. Evaluation of camellia cultivars and selections for growth, cold hardiness, flowering, and disease resistance in Tennessee, USA. HortScience (In press). 

Meyer, M.H. and B.M. Miller. 2023. Many Landscape Grasses Survive Long Term Hardiness Trails in US Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zone 4b. HortTechnology 33 (4):407-418. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTTECH05247-23 

Neupane, K., A. Witcher, and F. Baysal-Gurel. 2023. Evaluation of Physiological Changes in Flowering Dogwood under Drought Conditions in a Container Production System. HortScience 58:1077–1084. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI17279-23 

Abstracts/Proceedings/Extension Articles 

McKeown, T. M., Fields, J., Abdi, D. 2023. Ornamental groundcover form influences soil conditions in landscapes. American Society of Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. August 2nd, 2023. 

Abdi, D., Fields, J., Edwards, A., Thiessen, M. 2023. Investigating pine straw mulch application depths on landscape bed soil conditions and weed suppression. American Society of Horticultural Science. Orlando, Florida. August 2nd, 2023.

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, C. Coker, J.B. Ryals, S. Langlois, and E.K. Blythe.  2022.  Effect of cutting time and application method on the propagation of Magnolia grandiflora ‘Southern Charm’. Comb. Proc. Of the Intern. Plant Propagators’ Soc. 72: 58-66. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, R.A. Melanson, W.E. Copes, A.T. Bowden, C.E.H. Coker, S.A. Langlois, H.N. Williams, S. Lu, J.M. DelPrince, B. Park, S. Chang, K. Conner, J. Pickens, C. Stephenson, and G.R. Bachman. 2022.  Effect of X-ray irradiation on populations of Pseudomonas amygdali pv. loropetali pv. nov.  Comb. Proc. Of the Intern. Plant Propagators’ Soc. 72: 87-93.

Bowden, A.T., S.A. Langlois, J. Ryals, and P.R. Knight.  2023. Assessing the growth and quality of 11 Gerber daisy (Gerbera jamesonii) varieties in southern landscapes. HortScience 58(9):S272. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, C.E.H. Coker, S.A. Langlois, E.K. Blythe, and S.R. Broderick.  2023.  Effect of cutting time, auxin application method, and use of surfactant on propagation of Magnolia grandiflora ‘Southern Charm’. HortScience 58(9):SR12. 

DelPrince, J., P.R. Knight, J.C. Wilson, L.C. Nickels, A. Bowden, and L. Downey.  2023. Value-added product training for Christmas tree growers.  HortScience 58(9):S69. 

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, C.E.H. Coker, J. DelPrince, J. Ryals, A. Bowden, H.N. Williams, and B. Posadas.  2023.  Consumer preference of Poinsettia (Euphorbia pulcherrima and hybrids) in 2022 at the Mississippi State University South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station.  HortScience 58(9):S277. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, A.T. Bowden, C.E.C. Coker, S.A. Langlois, and P.R. Drackett.  2023.  Rooting of sweetbay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana L., for use in commercial cutting propagation. HortScience 58(9):SR51-52.   

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, C.E. Coker, G. Bi, B. Posadas, S. Lu, J.M. Pickens, and R. Stephenson.  2023.  Utilizing x-Ray irradiation as a method of control for loropetalum gall. HortScience 58(9):S256. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, R.A. Melanson, A.T. Bowden, C.E.C. Coker, S.A. Langlois, H.N. Williams, J.M. Pickens, R.C. Stephenson, and G. Bi.  2023.  Effect of X-ray irradiation on populations of Pseudomonas amygdali pv. loropetali pv. nov.  HortScience 58(9):SR12. 

Xing, Zhiheng, G. Bi, T. Li, Q. Zhang, and P.R. Knight.  2023.  Effect of plant density on growth and bioactive compounds in Salvia miltiorrhiza. HortScience 58(9):S87. 

Bachman, G.R., C.E.H. Coker, and P.R. Knight.  2022.  Horticulture CSI:  Long Beach Red Radish case closed.  HortScience 57(9):S240. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, C.E.H. Coker, S.A. Langlois, S.R. Broderick, E.K. Blythe, H.F. Sakhanokho, and E.M. Babiker.  2022.  Evaluation of one-time foliar auxin applications co-applied with a surfactant in the propagation of woody ornamentals. HortScience 57(9):S230. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, S.A. Langlois, C.E. Coker, E.K. Blythe, S.R. Broderick, H.F. Sakhanokho, and E.M. Babiker.  2022.  Evaluation of single vs multiple applications of root-promoting compounds with surfactants for use in propagation of selected woody ornamentals.  HortScience 57(9):S123

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, S.A. Langlois, E.K. Blythe, C.E. Coker, S.R. Broderick, H.F. Sakhanokho, and E.M. Babiker.  2022.  Evaluation of surfactants for use in one-time foliar auxin applications in the propagation of woody ornamentals. HortScience 57(9):S191. 

Coker, C.E.H., J. DelPrince, K. Fontenot, A. Bowden, S. Langlois, and P. Knight. 2022.  To pinch or not to pinch:  cut flower marigolds for southern growers. HortScience 57(9):S277-278. 

Knight, P.R., J.B. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, S.A. Langlois, C.E. Coker, J. DelPrince, G.R. Bachman, J. Fields.  2022.  Evaluation of 26 Pentas varieties for growth and quality in south Mississippi. HortScience 57(9):S129. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, A.T. Bowden, C.E.H. Coker, G.R. Bachman, J. DelPrince, S.A. Langlois, P.R. Drackett.  2022.  Effect of hormone source on propagation of sweet bay magnolia. HortScience 57(9):S267-268. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, A.T. Bowden, C.E.H. Coker, G.R. Bachman, J. DelPrince, S.A. Langlois, P.R. Drackett, and D. Brand.  2022.  Micro cuttings of Piedmont Azalea (Rhododendron canescens) rooting response to a basal auxin quick dip. HortScience 57(9):S191 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, A.T. Bowden, S.A. Langlois, C.E.H. Coker, G.R. Bachman, J. DelPrince, and P.R. Drackett.  2022.  The effect of four cutting propagation factors on the rooting of sweetbay magnolia. HortScience 57(9):S122-123. 

Xing, Zhiheng, G. Bi, T. Li, Q. Zhang, and P.R. Knight.  2022.  Plant growth and chemical compositions of Salvia miltiorrhiza grown in Mississippi. HortScience 57(9):S121. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, C.E.H. Coker, J.B. Ryals, S.A. Langlois, and E.K. Blythe.  2023.  Addition of surfactants to one-time foliar auxin applications for propagation of woody ornamentals. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 6). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Coker, C.E.H., J. DelPrince, K. Fontenot, A. Bowden, S. Langlois, and P. Knight.  2023.  To pinch or not to pinch: Cut flower marigolds for southern growers. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 1). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

DelPrince, J., P.R. Knight, and S.T. Deblanc. 2023.  Master Floral Designer:  A new MSU extension certificate program. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 44, p. 12). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1249, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

DelPrince, J., B. Posadas, S. Langlois, P. Knight, A. Bowden, J.B. Ryals, E. Smith. 2023.  Optimizing micro-farm dried flower production. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 14). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, M. Henley, B. Grant, and D. Lee.  2023.  More top performers from the 2022 variety trials at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station.  Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 12). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, M. Henley, D. Lee, and B. Grant.  2023.  Ornamental pepper 2022 variety trial update.  Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 10). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, E.K. Blythe, J.S. Baldwin, J. DelPrince, C.E. Coker, and G.R. Bachman.  2023.  Propagation of ‘Tishomingo’ crape myrtle using hardwood cuttings.  Proceedings of the 44th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 44, p. 11). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1249, Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, B. Grant, M. Henley, and D. Lee.  2023.  Spanish lavender (Lavandula stoechas) 2021-2022 variety trial update. Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 9). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Langlois, S.A., P.R. Knight, J.B. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, M. Henley, B. Grant, and D. Lee.  2023.  Top performers from the 2022 variety trials at the South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station.  Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 11). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi.

Posadas, B.C., P. Knight, G. Bachman, E. Blythe, C. Coker, J. DelPrince, A. Gregorc, S. Langlois, and E. Stafne. 2023.  Online valuation survey of the research program on ornamental horticulture, vegetables, fruits, and nuts at the Mississippi State University – Coastal Research and Extension Center. Proceedings of the 44th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 44, p. 21). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1249, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Ray, J.T., E.K. Blythe, G. Bi, P.R. Knight, G.R. Bachman, and D.B. Reynolds.  2023.  The effects of alcohol as a carrier for auxin applications on stem cuttings. Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 43, p. 16). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1248, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Ray, J.T., E.K. Blythe, G. Bi, P.R. Knight, D.B. Reynolds, and G.R. Bachman.  2023.  Safety of isopropyl alcohol in auxin solutions for application to herbaceous stem cuttings.  Proceedings of the 44th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 44, p. 18). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1249, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Ryals, J.B., P.R. Knight, A.T. Bowden, C.E.H. Coker, G.R. Bachman, J. DelPrince, S.A. Langlois, and P. R. Drackett.  2023.  Effect of propagation factors on the rooting of sweetbay magnolia cuttings.  Proceedings of the 49th Annual Ornamental Field Day (1st ed., vol. 49, p. 7). Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1250, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Bowden, A.T., P.R. Knight, S.A. Langlois, E.K. Blythe, S.R. Broderick, C.E.H. Coker, J.B. Ryals, J. DelPrince, H.F. Sakhanokho, E.M. Babiker.  2022.  Use of honey as a rooting aid in propagation of ‘Red Cascade’ rose.  Mississippi Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station Bulletin 1242, Mississippi State, Mississippi. 

Bowden, A.T., J.M. DelPrince, and P. Knight. 2022.  Dutch iris (Iris x hollandica) for the farmer florist. Mississippi State, MS: MSU Extension. P3740.

Bowden, A.T., J.M. DelPrince, P. Knight, and C.E.H. Coker. 2022. Freesia (Freesia x hybrida) for the farmer florist. Mississippi State, MS: MSU Extension. P3751.

Bowden, A.T., J.M. DelPrince, P.R. Knight, and C.E.H. Coker. 2022. LA Hybrid Lilies (Lilium longiflorum × Lilium asiatica) for the farmer florist. Mississippi State Extension. P3818.

DelPrince, J. M., J.L. Ryals, A.T. Bowden, H.N. Williams, C.E. Coker, and P.R. Knight. 2022. Mississippi-grown evergreens in winter sympathy designs. Mississippi State University Extension. P3775.

Arnold, M.A. 2023. Trials and tribulations pursuing the perfect tree for transplanting. Plenary Speaker, The Landscape Below Ground V Conference, Oct. 10-12, 2023, Lisle, IL (paper for reviewed proceedings submitted and under review). 

Shreckhise, J.H., J.S. Owen, and A. Witcher. 2023. Container color and irrigation schedule affect root-zone temperature, plant growth, and controlled-release fertilizer longevity when growing red osier dogwood. HortScience (in press). 

Shreckhise, J.H. and J.E. Altland. 2022. How to help your plants hold their “P” in container-based nursery production. Intern. Plant Prop. Soc. Comb. Proc. 72:235-248. 

Gautam, A., K. Addesso, J. Oliver, A. Witcher, C. Perkovich. 2023. Herbicide stress and flatheaded borer attacks in red maple cultivars. Tennessee State University Annual Research Symposium Proceedings. 

Extension Presentations 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. Groundcovers for Greater New Orleans. New Orleans Fall Garden Festival. New Orleans, LA. October 8th, 2023. 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. Insights Towards a More Sustainable Landscape. Hammond Research Station Fall Garden Day. Hammond, LA. October 7th, 2023. 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. Sustainable Solutions and Concepts for the Landscape. Arkansas Landscape and Nursery Symposium. Little Rock, AR. September 28th, 2023. 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. Sustainable Landscaping Concepts. Landscape Professional Education Day. New Orleans, LA. September 12th, 2023. 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. What’s Going on in the Gardens at the Hammond Research Station? Louisiana Chapter American Society of Landscape Architects, Annual Meeting. New Orleans, LA. August 25th, 2023. 

Abdi, D.E. 2023. Landscape Research and Extension at the Hammond Research Station. Hammond Research Station Field Day. Hammond, LA. July 21, 2023. 

2022 South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station Trial Garden Update.  SERA IEG 27 Regional Landscape Symposium (2023)

What Happens to Your Plants When the Deep South Moves North? Stone County Landscape Symposium (2023) 

2022 South Mississippi Branch Experiment Station Trial Garden Update.  Gulf States Horticultural Expo.  2023 

Poinsettias for the Holidays. Stone County Garden Club. 2022. 

Poinsettias for the Holidays. Jefferson Davis County Holiday Horticulture Workshop. 2022. 

Cut Evergreens.  2022 Workshop Series for Christmas Tree Producers. Verona. (2022) 

All-America Selection Winners and Favorite Plants from the S MS Trial Gardens.  2022 Stone County Landscape Symposium. (2022) 

Outstanding Performers in the S MS Branch Experiment Station Gardens.  Gautier Garden Club. (2022) 

Bowden, A.T. 2023. Weed Control in Christmas Trees. Arkansas Christmas Tree Grower’s Association. April 29th, 2023. Ozark, AR. 

Bowden, A.T. 2023. Future of Ornamental Horticulture Research and Extension at the University of Arkansas. SERA-IEG, Nursery Crop and Landscape systems outreach workshop, September 28, 2023. Little Rock, AR 

Bowden, A.T. 2023. Growing the Pollinators: Plant Selections for Pollinator Gardens. 7th Annual Arkansas Honey Festival. October 7th, 2023. Little Rock, AR 

Bowden, A.T. 2023. Growing the Pollinators: Plant Selections for Pollinator Gardens. Pulaski County Master Gardener Meeting. October 7th, 2023. Little Rock, AR 

Arnold, M.A. 2023. Successful gardening at the gates of hell. SERA-27 IEG, Nursery Crop and Landscape Systems outreach workshop, September 28, 2023, Little Rock, AR.

Arnold, M.A. 2023. Changing climates challenge plant specifications for landscape designs. 2023 Landscape Design Course I, Series XXVI, College Station, TX, February 27-28, 2023. 

Arnold, M.A.  2023.  What’s cooking in The Gardens at Texas A&M University this summer? 2023 Annual Meetings of the Texas Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, Houston, TX, January 18-20, 2023.

07/18/2024

Journal Articles

Ryals, J.B., A.T. Bowden, P.R. Knight, S.A. Langlois, C.E.H. Coker, and P.R. Drackett. 2023. Effect of auxin rate, basal wounding, auxin application method, and substrate on propagation of sweetbay magnolia, Magnolia virginiana L. Native Plants J. 24(3):225–232.

Poudel, I.* and A. Witcher. 2024. Preemergence Herbicides and Mulches for Cutting Propagation - Impact on Rooting, Growth After Trans-plant, and Weed Control. Horticulturae 10:470. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050470.

Aulakh, J.S., A. Witcher, and V. Kumar. 2024. Ornamental Plant and Weed Response to Oxyfluorfen Plus Prodiamine. HortTechnology 34:227-233.

Arnold, M.A. 2024. Trials and tribulations pursuing the perfect tree for transplanting. Proceedings of The Landscape Below Ground V, Oct. 11-12, 2023, The Morton Arboretum and International Society of Arboriculture, Lisle, IL. (in peer review for online proceedings).

Abstracts/Proceedings/Extension Articles

Bowden, A.T. 2024. Arkansas Diamonds Plants: Arkansas Bluestar (Amsonia hubrichtii). University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. FSA6165.

Bowden, A.T. 2024. Arkansas Diamonds Plants: ‘Beach Bum Blue’ Evolvulus (Evolvulus glomeratus ‘Beach Bum Blue’). University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. FSA6167.

Bowden, A.T. 2024. Arkansas Diamonds Plants: Hot Blooded™ Lantana (Lantana camara ‘Hot Blooded’). University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. FSA6168.

Bowden, A.T. 2024. Arkansas Diamonds Plants: Purple Heart (Tradescantia pallida ‘Purple Heart’). University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service. FSA6166.

Witcher, A. and I. Poudel*. 2023. Weed Management Strategies in Nursery Crop Propagation. Tennessee Greentimes 24:22-26.

Witcher, A., G. DeLay, K. Addesso, and P. O’Neal. 2024. Impact of Induced Stress on Red Maple Physiology and Incidence of Flatheaded Borer Attacks. Assn. 1890 Res. Directors 19th Biennial Res. Symp. 19:107-108. (Poster)

Johnson, A., A. Witcher, J. Oliver and K. Addesso. 2024. Interactions of cover cropping and irrigation on the health and pest incidence of newly transplanted red maple trees. Annual Meeting of the Southeastern Branch of the ESA, Augusta, GA. 3/20/2024. (Oral Presentation)

Witcher, A. and I. Poudel. 2024. Preemergence Herbicide Application Timing on Rooting Cuttings of Nursery Crops. Northeast Weed Science Society annual meeting, Boston, MA. (Oral Presentation)

Gautam, A., K. Addesso, J. Oliver, A. Witcher, C. Perkovich. 2023. Herbicide stress and flatheaded borer attacks in red maple cultivars. Tennessee State University Annual Research Symposium Proceedings. (Poster)

Jones, A., S. Nwosisi, S.P. Naroju, S. Chowdhary, A. Witcher and D. Nandwani. 2023. Effect of substrates and nitrogen rates on the yield performance of organic kale and Swiss chard in a vertical growing system. Tennessee Academy of Sciences annual meeting. (Poster)

Extension Presentations

Marshall, M., M.A. Arnold, T. Hartmann, I. Vales, and C. Trostle. 2024. Growth and floral characteristics of wild and cultivated genotypes of Ratibida columnifera grown on a common field site. 2024 Annual Meeting of the Southern Region of the American Society for Horticultural Sciences, Atlanta, GA, February 2 - 4, 2024. (HortScience abstract in press).

Arnold, M.A. 2024. Changing climates challenge plant specifications for landscape designs. National Garden Clubs, Inc., 2024 Landscape Design Course I, Series XXVI, College Station, TX, February 13, 2024.

Arnold, M. 2024. Woody plants in the Landscape. National Garden Clubs, Inc., Landscape Design School, College Station, TX. September 16-17, 2024.

Arnold, M.A.  2024.  Planning for the unforeseeable. 2024 Annual Meetings of the Texas Association of Botanic Gardens and Arboreta, Nacogdoches, TX, January 10-12, 2024.

Arnold, M.A.  2024.  Hunting for Goldilocks’ “Just right” year in The Gardens at Texas A&M University. Texas Branch Professional Grounds Maintenance Society Summer Meetings, May 31, 2024, College Station, TX.

Arnold, M.A.  2024.  Growing the Leach Teaching Gardens – Phase I of The Gardens at TAMU. 2024 Annual Meetings of the SERA-27 Working Group, New Orleans, LA, June 18, 2024.

Arnold, M.A.  2024.  Climate resilient plants for built environments. 2024 Annual Meetings of the SERA-27 Working Group, Hammond, LA, June 19, 2024.

”Hort Hour: Horticulture Research Overview and Q&A.” C.E.H. Coker, P.R. Knight, S.R. Broderick, J.B. Ryals, and H.N. Williams. Master Gardener Hort Hour Webinar Series, Virtual. 04/2024

 “All-America Selection Winners: The Newest and Always the Best.” P.R. Knight. Stone County Landscape Symposium, Wiggins, MS. 03/23/2024

 “All-America Selection Winners: The Newest and Always the Best.” P.R. Knight. Jackson County Master Gardeners Meeting, Ocean Springs, MS. 03/11/2024 

 “Evaluating the Effects of Pruning on Celosia Growth and Flowering.” J. B. Ryals, J. M. DelPrince, S. A. Langlois, H. N. Williams, P. R. Knight, and C. E. H. Coker. 2024. National Floriculture Forum, Biloxi, MS. 6. 02/23/2024

 “Trial Garden Updates SMBES-Ornamental Peppers.” J. B. Ryals, S. A. Langlois, P. R. Knight, B. Grant, and M. Henley. 2023. Gulf States Horticultural Expo, Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association, Mobile, AL. 7. 01/24/2024

 “Poinsettia Trials at the South MS Branch Experiment Station.” P.R. Knight, B. Posadas, C. Coker, S. Langlois, J. Ryals, A. Bowden, H. Williams, and C. Jackson. 2023. Gulf States Horticultural Expo, Alabama Nursery and Landscape Association, Mobile, AL. 8. 01/24/2024

10/7/2023 – “Growing the Pollinators: Plant Selection for Attracting Pollinators: 7th Annual Arkansas Honey Festival.

10/17/2023 – “Growing the Pollinators: Plant Selection for Attracting Pollinators” Pulaski Co. Master Gardener Meeting

11/8/2023 – “Shrubs” AR Master Gardener Zoom Training

11/14/2023 – “Plant Selection/Landscape Maintenance and Best Management Practices: TREE Crimes and Misdemeanors. UADA Horticulture Agent In-Service Training

1/24/2024 – “Arkansas Diamonds: The Plants and The Program” Gulf States Horticultural Expo Education Session. Mobile, AL. 60 attendees

2/13/2024 – “Plant Selection/Landscape Maintenance and Best Management Practices”. Washington and Benton Counties Landscape Expo. Virtual. 20 attendees

2/16/2024 – “Cut Lavender Trials”. Arkansas Flower Farmers Annual Meeting. Little Rock, AR. 20 attendees.

3/13/2024 – “Arkansas Diamonds: The Plants and The Program”. Arkansas Green Industry Association Annual meeting. Benton, AR. 15 attendees.

3/13/2024 – “Plant Selection/Landscape Maintenance and Best Management Practices”. Arkansas Green Industry Association Annual meeting. Benton, AR. 15 attendees

3/26/2024 – “Arkansas Diamonds: The Plants and The Program”. Hempstead County Master Gardener Spring Seminar. Hope, AR. 60 attendees.

3/26/2024 – “Summer Annuals and Plant Propagation”. Hempstead County Master Gardener Spring Seminar. Hope, AR. 60 attendees

5/15/2024 – “Trees for the Arkansas Landscape”. Pulaski County Master Gardener Lunch and Learn. Little Rock, AR. 40 attendees.

6/13/2024 – “Trees for the Arkansas Landscape”. Arkansas Urban Tree Council Lunch and Learn. Virtual. 110 attendees.

6/19/2024 – “Arkansas Diamonds: The Plants and The Program”. SERA-27 Annual Meeting. Hammond, LA. 30 attendees.

6/27/2024 – “All-American Selection Update”. Horticulture Field Day, Southwest Research and Extension Center. 93 attendees.