On July 26 soldiers from the Wisconsin Army National Guard received training at the University Display Gardens. The instruction focused on growing techniques for grapes, […]

The dry weather that started last summer has continued through the winter and spring and now into the summer of 2012. Since April 1 we […]

On May 3, 2012 garden staff assisted in the creation of a Lasagna Garden at the University Display Gardens. This demonstration garden will showcase a […]

How many people in Wisconsin eat ice cream outside in during cold weather………lots.   The Family Horticulture Day on Saturday, May 14 was a great success […]

GREAT GARDEN IDEAS ON DISPLAY MAY 14 AT UW FAMILY HORTICULTURE DAY You might want to grab a notebook, camera and tote bag before you […]

Tuesday, September 7, 7:30-9:00pm – A Walk with the Wildlife at West Madison Research Station, David Drake, Extension Wildlife Specialist An evening garden walk focusing […]

On Aug 21, 2010 from 10-3 we will be hosting our annual Urban Horticulture Field Day. Every year on the third Saturday in August we […]

A solar dryer is a low cost, simple mechanism that traps light energy and uses that energy to dry fruits, vegetables, and meat.   Solar dryers […]

It may be time to heel the leeks again.   We have now heeled our leeks for the fourth time.   We planted the leeks in a […]

With one month to go until our annual Field Day the gardens are looking spectacular. Each year, on the third Saturday in August, we invite […]