Fall/Winter 2017

Almstead Around Town

Wave Hill Gardners’ Party

For the fifth year, Almstead sponsored the Gardners’ Party at Wave Hill Public Garden and Cultural Center in the Bronx. This annual benefit raises crucial funds to support Wave Hill’s renowned gardens and horticulture program. We are always pleased to have the opportunity of giving back to this magnificent public garden and organization.

Photo: (L-R) Dan Dalton, Isaac Taylor, Peggy & Ken Almstead.

Pruning & Shrub Care Workshop

Almstead arborist, Dan Dalton, recently conducted a Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) workshop about proper pruning techniques and the essentials of organic tree and shrub care at Broken Arrow Nursery in Hamden, CT. The seminar included hands-on time at the native-plant focused nursery.

Photo: Dan Dalton (right) with workshop participants.

Inoculating Ash Trees at Liberty State Park

Almstead visited Liberty State Park in New Jersey to continue our commitment in treating this important collection of ash trees against Emerald Ash Borer. The park has been proactive in their fight against EAB since 2016.

Photo: Almstead PHC technicians/arborists Jim Hurley (L) and Russell Wagner (R) injecting ash trees at LSP.

(Please see EAB update here)