Matthew Lippert Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Ostrander, Ohio, United States

My responsibilities coalesce around starting and cultivating 700,000+ plant plugs per year to be potted into finish containers. I grow ornamental perennials, annuals, and culinary herbs. My responsibilities include but aren't limited to:-Keeping a close inventory of materials on hand to stay ahead of production needs; ie seed, soil mix, plug trays, fertilizer, beneficial insect populations, pesticides, & biostimulant products.-Keeping up with production numbers throughout the spring & summer schedules; starting thousands of plants weekly by method of seeding or sticking unrooted cuttings.-Maintaining healthy stock plant inventory for in-house propagation of select varieties.-All aspects of crop protection including scouting, releases & applications of biological control agents/pesticides, plant maintenance, feeding, biostimulant applications, environmental manipulation, etc.-Making weekly updates to crop inventories relative to production for both seed and URC items in SBI (our inventory software).-Planning for sectional labor needs by weekly production volume & plant maintenance needs, and supervising crews while they work in my section.-I'm most excited at the moment about revising Millcreek's IPM program - at least within my section. I've noticed some improvements since taking steps toward adopting a more biorational IPM approach and am grateful for the chance to allocate more funding toward a greater reliance on natural enemies moving forward. In the past I've performed trials with different biostimulant products, and plan to continue with those as well.

New Albany, Oh

Providing initial consultation and estimates to clientele regarding treatment options at their residences, client onboardingScouting & diagnosis of pest, disease, and other physiological issues of perennials, shrubs, and trees in the landscapeMake recommendations for replacement plantings & removalsMake chemical applications to greenhouse/nursery stock and in client’s landscapes; including tree injections, root injections, foliar sprays, air spading, deep root fertilization, and brewing compost tea for soil drenchesWinter care of overwintered tropicals in greenhouseOccasionally assist turf care specialist with fertilizations, aeration, etc.Make recommendations for planting protocol for maintenance/installation crews

Columbus, Ohio

Provide transformational visitor experiences through world class horticulture, exhibitions, & facilities by installing and maintaining phenomenal annual color displays worthy of guests stopping to appreciate them or take photosPlant maintenance throughout Conservatory grounds and Franklin Park - especially the beds that were part of my zoneParticipate in large-scale exhibit installations and removals inside the conservatoryHelp coordinate and lead groups of volunteers that come to assist the horticulture teamFrequent interaction with conservatory guests offers opportunity to further community outreach and education

Columbus, Ohio

Lead lessons and demonstrations as part of our educational programmingParticipating in the creation of the initial set of educational programming - some of which continues to be used todayNurturing positive attitudes toward the natural world by increasing children's exposure to unstructured "green time", while providing a positive environment for informal, yet immersive learningOccasionally acting as manager on duty and delegating volunteers/other staff to areas where they're most neededTend the gardens that are delegated to Children's Garden staffThroughout the rest of the year, I worked as an on-call educator, occasionally coming in to help run educational programs and tours.

Columbus, Ohio Area

My direct responsibilities include buying, receiving, stocking, and processing product for sale. I also provide friendly assistance in other areas of the store as needed; including (but not limited to) cashiering, cooking, taking deliveries, and providing general customer service.