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‘What’s wrong with my plant?!’ Like all living creatures, plants get sick too. So when your begonia breaks out in spots and your tomatoes are soft with rot, it is time to talk to the plant doctor. Come to the Arboretum for a unique opportunity to meet with real plant doctors (plant pathologists) and learn the best strategies for keeping your garden healthy.
Educational Fair
(10 am-3 pm) McQuinn Great Hall
- Come see examples of common diseases of trees, flowers, fruits, vegetables and other garden plants.
- Learn to identify what's gone wrong with your plant and learn what to do about it.
-Ask questions about how to care for your garden plants.
Growing a Healthy Garden Tour
(10 am-3 pm) Arboretum Gardens
As you visit the many different gardens on the arboretum grounds learn how to grow a healthy garden.
Doctor's Advice
(11 am-Noon) MacMillan Auditorium
Come hear what the University of Minnesota Plant Doctors have to say about taking care of the plants in your garden.
‘What's wrong with my plant? Learn how plant doctors make a diagnosis'
Dimitre Mollov - Head Diagnostician of the University of Minnesota Plant Disease Clinic
‘Viruses in the landscape - hostas, roses & more'
Dr. Ben Lockhart - Plant Virologist
‘Tree Diseases in Minnesota - What's serious and what's not'
Todd Burnes - University of Minnesota Plant Pathologist
Meet the Plant Doctor
(1-2:30 pm) MacMillan Auditorium
Plant Pathologists from all across the country have come to Minnesota for the annual meeting of the American Phytopathological Society. Here's your chance ask questions about dealing with plant problems and growing a healthy garden. Bring samples from your sick plants or photos of the problem. Hear what other gardeners are concerned about and learn how to keep your plants happy and healthy.
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