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1 DC Branch ISSUE IV VOLUME XXIX 2016 T H E M I S S I O N O F T H E P G M S D C B R A N C H I S T O F O S T E R I N T E G R I T Y A N D E X C E L L E N C E I N G R O U N D S M A N A G E M E N T B Y P R O M O T I N G P R O F E S S I O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T T H R O U G H E D U C A T I O N P R O G R A M S, N E TW O R K I N G, C O M M U N I T Y S E R V I C E, A N D F E L L O W S H I P. IN THIS ISSUE: DC BRANCH MEETING SCHEDULE... 3 NEXT MEETING INFO AND DIRECTIONS... 8 JOB POSTINGS... 7 PHOTOS... 9 NEXT MEETING INFORMATION Date: Thursday, April 7 at 6:00 PM Location: Thrive, Inc., Sterling, VA Host and Sponsor: Chris Smith of Thrive, Inc. RSVP: Please RSVP to Michael Gildea at mikeg@chevychaseclub. org or More Information, Map, and Directions on Page 8 A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT I hope everyone had a great Easter weekend! It looks like spring is here to stay. I know everyone is getting started this year a lot earlier than the last two allowed us. I enjoy living in Maryland because we get to have all four seasons. Just when we ve had enough of the snow and cold, we get to enjoy the beautiful spring here in DC where people from all over the world come to enjoy it and see the Cherry Blossoms. Our last meeting was held at the University of Maryland. Our host was Ken Ingram and our sponsor was Bartlett Tree Experts. Thanks to Kip for providing another excellent meal and for bringing the beverages. The weather was perfect and we were treated to an excellent talk by Paula Shrewsbury on Management Alternatives Towards Suppressing Pest Insects and Protecting Beneficial s. This talk qualified for both ISA and MDLTE recertification credits. On April 20 th I was able to spend the day in Baltimore attending the National Board Members meeting. It was great to meet other PGMS members from all over the country and hear about each of the different branches. It sounds like they are putting on a great program in June down in Texas for those who can attend. The next PGMS DC Branch Meeting will be on Thursday, April 7, 2016 starting at 6:00 PM at Thrive in Sterling, Virginia. Thrive is both our host and our sponsor. The meeting will include a presentation by Lynn Batdorf, former curator of the National Arboretum's Boxwood Collection. Lynn's presentation is "Knowing and Growing Boxwood" and has been approved for 1 CEU by the ISA. I look forward to seeing everyone on April 7 th for what I know will be another excellent meeting. Thank you to Chris Smith and everyone else at Thrive for hosting and sponsoring this meeting.

2 Thank you sponsors (those listed here and throughout the newsletter!) PGMS DC Branch IPM Net Green Industry Seminar Virginia Cooperative Extension University of Maryland Extension DC Cooperative Extension

3 TENTATIVE PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETINGS AND EVENTS April 7, 2016 Speaker: Lynn Batdorf, former curator of the National Arboretum s Boxwood Collection Thrive, Inc.: Woodland Road, Sterling, VA Sponsor: Thrive, Inc. (Chris Smith) May 5, 2016 Program TBD McCrillis Gardens: 6910 Greentree Road, Bethesda, MD Sponsor: Nancy and Steve Woods June 2, 2016 Program TBD National Zoo: Washington, DC Sponsor: Several Needed July (date to be determined), 2016 (All Day Event) Summer Field Day, Trade Show, and Seminar American University: Washington, DC August 4, 2016 Program TBD National Arboretum: Washington, DC Sponsor: Bartlett Tree Experts September 8, 2016 (2 nd Thursday) Garden Tour Chevy Chase Club: Chevy Chase, MD Sponsor: Chevy Chase Club (Michael Gildea) October 6, 2016 Program TBD Stadler Nursery: Laytonsville, MD Sponsor: Needed November 3, 2016 Program TBD Location TBD Sponsor: Needed 2016 Board Members President: Christopher Erb Complete Plant Health Care, Inc. Chriserb88@gmail.com Vice President: Joshua Nadler Bartlett Tree Experts Josh.D.Nadler@gmail.com Treasurer: Doug McDaniel Grounds Management & Landscaping, Inc. Groundsmanagementdmd@gmail.com Secretary: Paul Staehle Landscape Conservation Planning pdstaehle1@verizon.net Chair: Eric Wenger Complete Plant Health Care, Inc. Eric@HealthyPlant.com At Large: Marie Rojas Borders and Butterflies, Inc. hortlady@aol.com Term Expires 2016 Shawn Siefers The Care of Trees ssiefers@thecareoftrees.com Term Expires 2016 Don Coffman Dependable Land Care LLC dependablelandcare@comcast.net Sara Jensen SavATree sjensen@savatree.com Chris Smith Thrive, Inc. chris@thrivinglandscapes.com Newletter Editors: Michael Gildea Chevy Chase Club mikeg@chevychaseclub.org Page 3 Katie McDavid kmcdavid460@gmail.com

4 Thank you sponsors (those listed here and throughout the newsletter!) Flower Bulb displays for retail Garden Centers featuring: The Biltmore Estate horticultural collection, pre-packaged and loose display boxes, crates of tropical and holiday items Flower Bulbs for your Garden Designs and Greenhouse Operations Tulips Crocus Elephant Ears Daffodils Fritillaria Dahlias Hyacinth Cannas Lilies Alliums Callas bare-root perennials Netherland Bulb Co is one of the largest exporters of Dutch flower bulbs. Still family owned and operated on both sides of the ocean offering the highest quality bulbs at the most competitive prices. Your area representative is listed below: Don Tyson, Landscape Accounts Phone Fax Netherland Bulb Co., Inc Page 4

5 UPCOMING GREEN INDUSTRY EVENTS The Green Leap: Conserving Biodiversity in Subdivision Development Webinar April 7, 2016 at 1:00 PM For information, visit: Invasive Species Conference April 7, 2016 Location: Montgomery County Extension Office, Derwood, MD For information, visit: PGMS School of Grounds Management and Summer Regional Conference June 6-7, 2016 San Antonio, Texas PGMS School of Grounds Management Conference and GIE October 19-22, 2016 Louisville, KY Page 5

6 THANK YOU SPONSORS! Educational & Employee Training Opportunities LANDSCAPING CLASSES AT MONTGOMERY COLLEGE Do you-- Want to learn about designing gardens & landscapes with digital tools? Want to incorporate more native plants in your business or home landscape? Want to learn the newest techniques for plant propagation like hydroponics and tissue culture? Want to learn how to identify and select the best trees, shrubs, and ground covers for good results? If any of these want to s is on your list for 2015, the Montgomery College Landscape Technology program is offering great classes to help you meet your goals and 3 class locations to make learning more convenient! Classes are offered at the Germantown & Takoma Park Campuses and at the Agricultural History Farm Park in Derwood. For further information contact: Steve Dubik, steve.dubik@montgomerycollege.edu Express Certification Your FAST track to legal pesticide application. Online Training at your convenience! Take the exams in as little as two or three months. Approved for Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. (See website for details Contact: David Jefferson expresscert@comcast.net Page 6

7 JOB OPENINGS Woodmont Country Club 1201 Rockville Pike Rockville, Maryland Director of Horticulture Woodmont Country Club is a 500-acre private country club with 36 holes of golf, indoor and outdoor tennis, swimming, and a very busy dining operation. This is a full-time position Monday through Friday, with limited weekend work for major events. The position will have a complete package of benefits including: health insurance, vacation, sick leave, 401K, uniforms, meals and golfing privileges. The Horticulturist will oversee all landscaping beds, clubhouse lawns, club entrance, tennis grounds, and all plant material at the club. This position includes designing and constructing new landscape beds, ordering plant and hardscape materials, and planning and maintaining all plant material (annuals, perennials, shrubs, and trees) throughout the year. The Horticulturist will also be responsible for various hardscape improvements, drainage, brick paver work, and small construction around the grounds. The position will also entail maintaining turf areas around the property, including the clubhouse, tennis area, and golf shop. This will include fertilizer and pesticide applications, irrigation repair and maintenance, and landscape lighting maintenance. Candidate will work within the Golf Courses and Grounds department and will report to the Director of Golf Courses and Grounds at WCC. The current grounds staff consists of 3 full-time employees and 2 seasonal staff members. Candidate should have a degree in horticulture or turfgrass science. (Applicants without education with experience in the field will also be considered.) Requirements: - Manage, train, motivate, and empower a staff of 5 - Self starter with a very strong work ethic - Knowledge of plant material, or willingness to learn, insect identification, IPM practices, and standard garden maintenance procedures - Turfgrass Maintenance - Irrigation Repairs - Landscape Lighting - Tree Removal - Construction projects - Ability to work outdoors year round - Ability to lift 50 pounds - Must have or be able to acquire a Maryland State Certified Pesticide Applicators License - Ability to speak Spanish is helpful Apply to: Peter Wendt, Director of Golf Courses and Grounds pwendt@woodmontcc.com Page 7

8 NEXT PGMS-DC BRANCH MEETING DC Branch Meeting LOCATION: Thrive, Inc Woodland Road, Sterling, VA SPEAKER: Lynn Batdorf, former curator of the National Arboretum s Boxwood Collection HOST: Chris Smith of Thrive, Inc. SPONSOR: Thrive, Inc. RSVP: Please RSVP to Michael Gildea at mikeg@chevychaseclub.org or Page 8

9 PHOTOS FROM LAST MEETING Page 9

10 DC Branch, Inc. The mission of the PGMS D.C. Branch is to foster integrity and excellence in grounds management by promoting professional development through education programs, networking, community service, and fellowship. Professional Grounds Management Society DC Branch News 1708 Grandads Lane Silver Spring, MD