Trees and shrubs: Pesticide recommendations

Shetlar, D.J. and D.Herms. 1998. Insect and mite control on woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials. Ohio State University Extension Bulletin 504, call 614.292.1868 to order.

Farm Chemical Handbook, yearly, Farm chemicals, Willoughby, Ohio 44094.

Trees and shrubs: General insect and disease diagnosis from Canadian Forest Service

Hiratsuka, Y. 1987. Forest tree diseases of the prairie province. Canadian Forest Service Information report NOR-X-286,142 pages, ISBN 0662152816. Call Vancouver, Canada at 604.822.5959 to order or order at any bookstore.

Conifers: General insect and disease diagnosis from the USDA Forest Service

Trees and shrubs: General insect and disease diagnosis from Cornell University

Sinclair, W.A., W.T. Johnson. and H.H. Lyons. 1987. Diseases of trees and shrubs, Comstock Publishing Associates, 575 pages. ISBN number: 0801415179.
Does not contain pesticide recommendations, but excellent coverage of diseases.

TURF

Turf: Pesticide recommendations

Turf: General insect and disease diagnosis

Tashiro, H. 1987. Turftgrass insects of the United States and Canada,Cornell University Press, 391 pages, ISBN 0801418143.
A great reference book. Order at any bookstore.

Cranshaw, W. 1997. Turfgrass insects in Colorado and northern New Mexico, Colorado State cooperative Extension, 38 pages, ISBN 1 889143006

GARDENING

Gardening: Insects and diseases from Rodale

Ellis, B.W. and F. M. Bradley. 1996. The organic gardener's handbook of natural insect and disease control, Rodale Press, 534 pages, ISBN 0875967531, $17.95.
An expanded pictorial guide to insects and diseases of the landscape and garden.

Gilkeson, L., P.Peirce, and M. Smith.1996. Rodale's pest and disease problem solver, Rodale Press, 384 pages, ISBN 0875967051, $27.95.
A pictorial guide to insects and diseases of the landscape and garden compiled alphabetically by plant species.

General gardening from Rodale

Cox, J. 1994. Your organic garden, Rodale Press, 344 pages, ISBN 0875966233, $15.95.

Rodale . 1991. Rodale's chemical free yard and garden: No herbicides, pesticides, chemical fertilizers, Wings Books, Random House, NY, 46 pages, ISBN 051712243X, $15.00.

General gardening

Ogden S. 1994. Step by step organic vegetable gardening, Harper Perrenial Press, 299 pages, ISBN 0060922257, $14.00.

Chambers, D., L. Mays. 1994.Vegetable gardening: The American garden guides, Pantheon Press, 223 pages, ISBN 0679414347, $25.00.

Voigt, C. E., J.S. Vandemark. 1995. Vegetable gardening in the Midwest, 177 pages, Univesity of Illinois Cooperative Extension, Circular 1331, ISBN 1883097061.

SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPES AND MANAGEMENT

Books and Extension Leaflets

Burrell, C. C. 1997. A Gardener's Encyclopedia of Wild Flowers. Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA 192 pp

Eggers, S. D. and D. M. Reed.1997. Wetland plants and plant communities of Minnesota and Wisconsin. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul, MN 264 pp

Dindorf, C. J. 1993. Aquascaping: A Guide to Shoreline Landscaping. Hennepin Conservation District, 10801 Wayzata Blvd. #240, Minnetonka MN 55305 (612)-544-8572 28 pp

Fink, D. A. 1997. A Guide to Aquatic Plants: Identification and Management. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN 52 pp. Includes information on permits.

Haapoja, M. 1998. Aquascaping. The Minnesota Volunteer, March-April 1998, pp 28-39. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN

Henderson, C. L. 1987. Landscaping for Wildlife. MN DNR, St. Paul, MN 144 pp

Hendersen, C., Dindorf, .and F. Rosumalski. 1999.Lakescping for wildlife and water quality, MN DNR, St. Paul, MN 300 pp

Hockenberry, M., D. B. White, and H. Pellett. 1995. Ornamental Grasses for Minnesota, FS-6422-A, University of Minnesota College of Agriculture

Krischik, V. 1996. Butterfly Gardening, AG-BU-6711-S, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. and K. J. Bevacqua. 199.6. Sustainability in Urban Ecosystems, FO-6709-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. A., K. J. Bevacqua and A. M. Hanchek. 1997. Selecting Hardy Roses for Northern Climates, FO-6750-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Krischik, V. A., R. M. Newman and J. F. Kyhl. 1997. Managing Aquatic Plants in Minnesota Lakes, FO-6955-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Kyhl, J. F., M. H. Meyer and V. A. Krischik. 1997. Establishing and Maintaining a Prairie Garden, FO-6748-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Loos, A. and D. Ragsdale. 1998. Biological Control of Purple Loosestrife: A Guide for Rearing Leaf-feeding Beetles, FO-7080-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Mugaas, R., V. Krischik and B. Jarvis. 1996. Low Input Lawn Care, EP-6726-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Niering, W. A. 1985. Wetlands. Audubon Society Nature Guides. Knopf. New York, NY 638 pp

Robison, R., D. B. White and M. H. Meyer. 1995. Plants in Prairie Communities, AG-FO-3238-C, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Roth, Sally. 1997. Natural Landscaping: Gardening with Nature to Create a Backyard Paradise. Rodale Press, Inc. Emmaus, PA. 256 pp

Runkel, S. T. and A. F. Bull. 1979. Wildflowers of Iowa Woodlands. Wallace Homestead Book Co, Des Moines, IA 257 pp

Runkel, S. T. and D. M. Roosa. 1989. Wildflowers of the Tallgrass Prairie. Iowa State University Press, Ames, IA 279 pp

Shoreland Best Management Practices Fact Sheets Numbers 1-18. Available from Minnesota Extension Service, 109 Washburn Hall, 2305 East 5th St, Duluth MN 55812-220. (218)-726-7512

Shorelandscaping: A Guide for Waterfront Property Owners. UWEX-Lakes Partnership, College of Natural Resources, University of Wisconsin Extension Service, UW-Stevens Point WI 54481 (715)-346-2278

Snyder, L. C. 1991. Native Plants for Northern Gardens. University of Minnesota, St. Paul, MN 277 pp

Stroom, K., J. Fetzer and V. Krischik. 1997. Insect Pests of Roses, FO-6953-D, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Videos

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1996. Keeping Our Shores: Shoreland Best Management Practices. VH-6947-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, University of Minnesota.

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1998. The Living Shore, Best Management Practices for Shoreland Vegetation. VH-7129-GO, University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Minnesota Arrowhead Water Quality Team. 1998. Standing Firm Against Erosion, Best Management Practices for Shoreland Stabilization. VH-7130-GO,University of Minnesota Extension Service, St. Paul, MN

Sources

Planet Natural, 1612 Gold Ave, PO Box 3146, Bozeman, MT 59772, call 406.587.5891. www.planetnatural. com

Gren Methods Catalog, 93 Preist Road, Notingham, NH 03290-6204, call 603.942.8925.

Harmony Farm Supply Company, PO Box 460, Graton, CA 95444, call 707.823.9125.

ARBICO, PO Box 4247-CRB, TUCSON, AZ 85738-1247, call 800.827.2847.