Plant Problems? Ask Garth

Are yellow, wilting, puckered, or folding leaves getting you down? Is Google simultaneously telling you that you’re under and over-watering? Enter our staff expert, Garth, to assess, and accurately diagnose your plant problems in real-time, and provide recommendations to resolve the issues. You’ll gain the tools to help you identify any more problems you may encounter in the future and even learn how to prevent them when possible.

Students are encouraged to bring photo samples of up to two different plant issues for Garth to help identify. To prevent spread, please do not bring live samples of the plant(s).

Class Level: All Levels

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Instructor Biography:

Garth Welch, the Gardens IPM Specialist and Arborist, has a BS in Ornamental Horticulture from Cornell University, with 40 years of experience in the nursery and landscape trade. With a number of arborist certifications, including International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Board Certified Master Arborist as a Registered Consulting Arborist who performs ISA Tree Risk Assessment, as well as an American Society of Consulting Arborist (ASCA) certified Tree and Landscape Appraiser. Additionally, Garth is a Maine Licensed Arborist and Maine Master Applicator for turfgrass and ornamental plants.