The 2013 season is over and the results of our annual flower trials have been compiled. This year we conducted evaluations on 182 flower cultivars […]

This year our flower trials included 388 cultivars of annual flowers. Three times during the season (Jul. 7, Aug. 6, and Sept. 10) we make […]

Each year we conduct trials and research on various fruits and vegetables. After data and seasonal evaluations are completed we donate our produce to local […]

In the past two weeks we have noticed a large populations of many insects in the garden. Along with all the destructive pests, we have […]

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 […]

In 2007 we planted 15 varieties of seedless table grapes at the West Madison Research Station in the University Display Garden fruit plots. We will […]

Vegetable trials at the station were a real trial this year.  Rain totals for the summer were over 37 inches.   The heat and humidity […]

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 […]