Choosing Plants: Sourcing Plant Material & Unusual Fruits to Consider

This event is part of the Fruit IPM for the Home Garden and Landscapes Conference. 

Selecting plants is one of the most important and exciting parts of incorporating fruit in a garden or landscape. Beginning with excellent plant material and appropriate varieties is an essential part of a successful IPM program. This presentation will help you learn how to choose high quality plant material. It will also provide a selection of unusual fruits that are suitable for growing in New York State. 

About the Speaker

Laura McDermott
CCE, Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program 

Laura McDermott is the Regional Berry Specialist with Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Eastern NY Commercial Horticulture Program where she assists commercial small fruit growers with a wide variety of concerns including pest management, production system questions, marketing, and food safety concerns. Laura holds a B.S. degree in Plant Science from Cornell University and a M.S. degree in Fruit Crops from the University of Florida.

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Fruit IPM for the Home Garden and Landscapes Conference.