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 […]

Insects of the Week is back! The short work week of the 4th last week pushed us a bit behind, but we’re back up and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]