News

Improved degree-day maps on Enviroweather

Published on April 19, 2017
New maps provide more accurate and extensive growing degree-day information to users making pest and crop decisions.
Understanding Roundup products

Published on April 18, 2017
Not every Roundup is the same. Read the label and follow directions to ensure you’re picking the correct product for your intended use.
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 1

Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like peony, zinnia and marigold are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose.
Top-rated garden flowers for cutting – Part 2

Published on April 13, 2017
Flowers like yarrow, columbine and foxglove are easy to grow and care for, have excellent vase life and there are many varieties from which to choose.
Plan now for a beautiful flower cutting garden

Published on April 13, 2017
When growing flowers for cutting, focus on a garden that will provide you with a good supply of flowers throughout the season.
My backyard is under water—should I be worried about my trees?

Published on April 6, 2017
Most trees can tolerate periods of flooding while they are still dormant.
Make a plan for preserving your garden's bounty

Published on April 5, 2017
Spring is the perfect time to start planning to preserve some of the fresh produce you grow at home.
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part II

Published on April 3, 2017
Getting student input on what to plant and doing hands-on planning activities is a great way to get them involved.
Spring crop planning for the school garden: Part I

Published on April 3, 2017
There is a lot of fun and educational mileage in creating a garden plan.
Signs that spring—and planting season—is on the way

Published on April 3, 2017
What are good indicators that it is time to plant crops in spring?