Camarata--Ronald D. (Greenhouse Manager)

Displaying 51 - 89 of 89 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
51	A time for Mary and millions of others to get out the hoes and shovels. Public Relations News Release 1991:529, p.1	04/06/1992	Ron Camarata reveals some tricks of the trade for successfully growing flowers, vegetables, and other garden goodies.
52	"Open the bay window and dump that load of topsoil in the living room." Public Relations News Release 1991:294, p.1	12/23/1991	Ron Camarata states that the latest Yuletide trend is live evergreens in the home. He cautions that they must be potted and are difficult to keep alive.
53	Caring for holiday plants can keep them blooming for another year, says University of Northern Iowa Greenhouse Manager Public Relations News Release 1991:277, p.1	12/16/1991	Ron Camarata advises people who receive poinsettias for Christmas to enjoy them, give them as much light as possible, warm water when they are dry, and out of drafts.
54	There's still hope for brown thumbs this holiday season. Public Relations News Release 1991:274, p.1	12/16/1991	Ron Camarata states that a few simple tips can keep domestic horticulture alive and kicking during the holiday season.
55	The Greenhouse provides warm tropical escape at UNI Northern Iowan 88:24, p.12	11/22/1991	Staff talk about care and maintenance of UNI Greenhouse.
56	A wet spring followed by drought conditions cause tree & shrub wilt. Public Relations News Release 1990:684, p.1	08/05/1991	A wet spring followed by a dry spell can cause wilting and make trees and other plants more prone to disease and insect damage.
57	Tour of Maquoketa caves and Dubuque Arboretum offered August 12 as part of University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series Public Relations News Release 1990:682, p.1	07/30/1991	Field trip to Dubuque and Maquoketa offered as part of UNI biology seminar series.
58	Nature-ally stimulating Campus News Network 1:20, p.1	07/15/1991	Schedule of summer biology seminar series.
59	University of Northern Iowa biology seminar series to offer five courses in August Public Relations News Release 1990:652, p.1	07/09/1991	Arnold Webster, Leila George, and Craig Gibleon will present courses in the Biology Seminar Series.
60	Growing great tasting tomatoes--tips from an expert. Public Relations News Release 1990:577, p.1	05/20/1991	Water and fertilization at the proper time are important factors in determining size and quality of tomatoes.
61	Prairie landscaping seminar to be offered through University of Northern Iowa Biology Seminar Series, beginning Jan. 23 Public Relations News Release 1989:336, p.1	01/10/1990	Pauline Drobney and Scott Bryant instruct a course on landscape design using flora native to the prairie. Sessions are held in McCollum Science Hall through the Biology Seminar Series.
62	University of Northern Iowa continuing education biology seminar series to offer workshops on 'herbs' and 'lawn care.' Public Relations News Release 1988:370, p.1	03/27/1989	Seminar titled "Let Herbs Do It," will discuss cooking and gardening with herbs. "Lawn Care For the Home" will deal with lawn establishment, cultural practices and lawn care.
63	Green thumbs are itching! The gardening season is almost here! Public Relations News Release 1988:294, p.1	02/13/1989	Ron Camarata says it's not too early to start to plan a spring garden. Buying seed and supply now, you can get a jump start on those juciy home grown tomatoes.
64	The flower of the season- it's pretty to look at but is it poisonous? Public Relations News Release 1988:201, p.1	12/12/1988	Ron Camarata says to preserve your poinsettia don't let it get chilled and the plant is not poisonous but the berries are.
65	Autumn leaves are now burning leaves--pollution problems. Public Relations News Release 1988:186, p.1	11/28/1988	Ron Camarata says leaves pose a real problem for landfills and garbage handlers in that bags of leaves are taking up a lot of space. The answer may be composting.
66	As the lawn burns...now showing your own backyard. Public Relations News Release 1988:63, p.1	09/26/1988	Ron Camarata says water can work a lot like fertilizer during this time of year. There are a number of things that can be done on improve lawns and get a jump start on spring.
67	As the lawn burns...now showing in your own backyard. Public Relations News Release 1988:46, p.1	09/19/1988	Ron Camarata says, "Water can work a lot like fertilizer this year. There are a number of thing you can do to improve your lawns and get a jump start on spring."
68	As the lawn burns...now showing in your own backyard. Public Relations News Release 1988:30, p.1	09/12/1988	Ron Camarata says water can work a lot like fertilizer during this time of the year and there are a number of things that can be done to improve lawns and get a jump start on spring.
69	I think that I shall never see a sight as unsightly as a dead tree. Public Relations News Release 1988:21, p.1	09/05/1988	Dry weather left many trees and shrubs looking shaggy. Camarata says there are some things you can do this fall to make sure the green in your trees returns next spring.
70	Radio News Network Broadcast Briefs Public Relations News Release 1987:392, p.1	06/04/1987	David McCalley instructs environmental awareness. Kay Covington examines the effects of the exercise on children. Ron Camarata discusses draught precautions for gardeners. Ronald Chung discusses consumer safety. Clemens Bartollas examines the Miranda Law.
71	'Plant Care Basics' topic for UNI short course Public Relations News Release 1987:282, p.1	03/26/1987	Ron Camarata, manager of the Greenhouse and Preserves, instructs a course on proper plant care in the McCollum Science Hall. It was the third course in the Biology Seminar Series, offered through the Office of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
72	'Basics of Plant Care' workshop to be held during April at UNI Public Relations News Release 1987:251, p.1	03/05/1987	The Department of Biology and Office of Continuing Education sponsor a series of four lectures on plant care. The program was instructed by Ron Camarata of the greenhouse staff, who discussed potting procedures, plant reproduction, and pruning.
73	Trees, orchids nurtured in Greenhouse Northern Iowan 82:58, p.6	06/20/1986	Ron Camarata talks about the work of the Greenhouse; photo.
74	UNI Organizing VIP Program 'Volunteers for Preserves'; New Members Sought Public Relations News Release 1985:79, p.1	10/14/1985	The VIP program is looking for more people who would like to volunteer and help them out. Three members: Wayne Wilson, Karen Orr, and Deb Hjelle, have helped out the most.
75	Keeping violets in bloom Northern Iowan 81:7, p.15	09/25/1984	Ron Camarata talks about taking care of plants; photo.
76	An afternoon in the park Northern Iowan 81:3, p.5	09/11/1984	The Department of Biology is sponsoring an Afternoon in the Park to support the Biological Preserves.
77	UNI biologists assisting nature Northern Iowan 80:55, p.1	04/27/1984	Will plant 1400 trees in Upland Preserve area; a look at the purposes of the Preserves System..
78	UNI Greenhouse--a place to "grow" for biology students Northern Iowan 80:29, p.10	01/20/1984	Ron Camarata talks about the functions and operations of the Greenhouse; photo.
79	Greenhouse is 'Iowan Paradise' Northern Iowan 78:44, p.4	03/30/1982	Ron Camarata talks about the facility; new roof tightens building.
80	Mini-courses offered at UNI Maucker Union Public Relations News Release 1981:47, p.1	09/18/1981	Maucker Union Program Office offering various mini-courses fall semester; descriptions of courses, times/dates, costs, registration information and contact information.
81	Also serves as a lab Northern Iowan 77:47, p.16	04/14/1981	Quick history and purposes of the Greenhouse; photo.
82	Maucker Union spring mini-courses announced Public Relations News Release 1980:349, p.1	02/03/1981	Fifteen different courses will be offered for no credit. The mini-courses will be open to the public.
83	Animal room at UNI greenhouse contains alligator, boa and others Northern Iowan 73:55, p.4	05/03/1977	Ron Camarata talks about the greenhouse and its flora and fauna.
84	Plant care minus a green thumb UNI Century 3:3, p.3	06/01/1975	Ron Camarata offers advice on house plants.
85	Where the wild things are . . .; visit the UNI greenhouse Northern Iowan 69:52, p.6	05/04/1973	A look at the plants and animals in the Greenhouse.
86	Non-academic employees union Northern Iowan 68:29, p.12	02/04/1972	Met in January to form union.
87	Cutline Public Relations News Release 1970:258, p.1	12/15/1970	Greenhouse director Ron Camarata shows coeds some of the "topical splendor" to be seen in a portion of the Greenhouse complex.
88	UNI Greenhouse to Hold Open House Dec. 20 Public Relations News Release 1970:259, p.1	12/15/1970	In response to demands, Greenhouse director Ron Camarata is scheduling an open house for visitors on Dec. 20 from 1 to 5 p.m.
89	UNI Home of Exotic Plant and Animal Life Public Relations News Release 1970:163, p.1	11/05/1970	Tropical, orchid, cactus and animal sections can be found at the UNI Greenhouse.