Hey insect fans! This week we’ll be talking about the Spotted Cucumber Beetle (Diabrotica undecimpunctata), a pest of cucurbit crops that made its first appearance […]

Dormant season pruning, summer vine management and trellising, and summer pruning are three of the most important techniques a grower needs to master if he […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 heat of the year is starting to drive some populations of insects. We are starting to see increased populations of japanese beetles and large […]

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 […]

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 […]

About a month ago we discussed the arrival of the squash vine borer and our control methods. Since that time we have had incredible growth […]

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 […]