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 […]

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 […]

Although various species of this woody perennial are technically classified as under the genus Amelanchier, they seem to have as many common names as they […]

Hey there, insect enthusiasts! This week, we’ll be talking about spittlebugs and ladybugs (also sometimes called ladybird or lady beetles), two groups of insects that […]

Insects are always a part of interacting with vegetable, fruit, and ornamental plants in your home or garden. Although many people see insects around their […]

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 […]

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 trial annual fruits and vegetables. We evaluate new and old varieties side by side. During the season we make careful notation of […]

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 […]