Tag: wisconsin
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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, […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
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 […]
-
Posted on June 18, 2012
The garden is planted!
The University Display Garden is planted and freshly mulched. This year we are trialing a total of 388 cultivars of annual flowers and approximately 127 […]
-
Posted on May 29, 2012
Lasagna garden planting 5/31/12
On May 3, 2012 garden staff assisted in the creation of a Lasagna Garden at the University Display Gardens. This demonstration garden will showcase a […]
-
Posted on May 14, 2012
April showers DID bring May flowers!
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers and after the dreary and rainy April, May has showered us with warmth and sunshine. Here […]