Tag: 2012
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Posted on February 7, 2014
Effectiveness of Low-Risk Pesticides on Powdery Mildew and Leaf Spot Disease and Cranberry Leaf Mulch for Weed Suppression
Please click on the link below to see to the pdf version of the research trial results. 2011-13 CFGW powdery mildew factsheet
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Posted on February 27, 2013
2012 – Field Conditions and Vegetable Review
The 2013 season will soon be upon us and looking back on last years field trials I am hoping for moisture. We have taken some […]
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Posted on February 8, 2013
Seedless Table Grape Report
The seedless table grape trial at the station, in the garden, began in 2007. Fifteen varieties were planted in early June. We were all optimistic and had […]
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Posted on November 6, 2012
2012 Vegetable Evaluations
Each year we trial annual fruits and vegetables. We evaluate new and old varieties side by side. During the season we make careful notation of […]
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Posted on October 16, 2012
2012 Annual Flower Evaluations
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 […]
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Posted on October 10, 2012
Food Bank Harvests
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 […]
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Posted on July 30, 2012
Agriculture 101-Wisconsin Army National Guard
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, […]
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Posted on July 17, 2012
Beneficial Insects
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 […]
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Posted on June 29, 2012
Irrigation
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 […]
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Posted on June 25, 2012
Berries Ripening
The mild winter and now the recent heat has led to a very early season for our berry crops. The Raspberries are ahead about 3 […]