


An Assessment of the Trees of S.E. Cuba
by Jill Smith | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE TREES OF S.E. CUBA (Specifically the areas known as Holguin and Granma) Many of us, historically, think of Cuba and Ricky Ricardo and Lucy of the old I Love Lucy TV show; or we think of Fidel Castro and the Cuban Insurgency of the late 1950’s that...
An Appraisal of the University of Tennessee Arboretum Holly Collection
by Jill Smith | Mar 27, 2019 | Blog
An Appraisal of the University of Tennessee Arboretum Holly Collection Jim Cortese ABSTRACT Maintaining land resources for research and education requires sound stewardship. These environments are affected by factors that can impact the health and benefits of...
Fruit Trees: Disease and Insects
by Jill Smith | Mar 26, 2019 | Blog
Overview Growing fruits in the home orchard or garden can be an interesting and satisfying hobby, as well as a source of nutritious food for the home gardener. Tree fruits and small fruits require considerable care, and the needs of tree fruit plants and small fruit...
phytopthora Root Rot
by Jill Smith | Mar 26, 2019 | Blog
phytopthora Root Rot Identification, Biology and Management: phytopthora root rot is a widespread but often overlooked disease of landscape plants. There are many species in this genus that attack woody ornamentals. These fungus-like organisms grow in the...