Tag: organic
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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 December 21, 2012
Organic Fungicides on Powdery Mildew Factsheet
2012 powdery mildew factsheet The study of organic fungicides on powdery mildew went very well this year. In spite of the difficult weather conditions this […]
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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 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 July 13, 2012
Insects in the Garden
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 […]
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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 […]
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Posted on July 29, 2010
Evening Walk – Vegetables – New and Old
An evening garden walk showcasing a multitude of vegetable cultivars will be held from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on August 4th at the West Madison Agricultural Research […]
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Posted on July 28, 2010
Time to Heel the Leeks…………….
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 […]
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Posted on July 21, 2010
AUGUST 21, 2010 Field Day
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 […]