Growing Tomatoes, Peppers, and Eggplants in Wisconsin
This 24-page publication is packed with practical information for organic and conventional growers of these popular garden crops, and is tailored to Wisconsin’s growing conditions.
This 24-page publication is packed with practical information for organic and conventional growers of these popular garden crops, and is tailored to Wisconsin’s growing conditions.
Gain a deeper understanding of growing lettuce, spinach, endive, escarole, radicchio, witloof, and Swiss chard.
Honeylocust is a common street and landscape tree. This factsheet presents the signs and symptoms of canker diseases of honeylocusts and how to best treat them.
Western flower thrips are likely the most serious pest of greenhouse crops in the world. Learn about these pests, the damage they cause, and management options in this factsheet.
Several types of mites can cause serious damage to a variety of greenhouse crops. Learn why mites are a problem in greenhouses, and what to do about them, in this factsheet.
Aphids can be persistent and serious pests in the greenhouse, and can be difficult to control due to high reproductive capability and insecticide resistance. Learn more in this factsheet.
Ralstonia wilt is a usually lethal disease that affects a wide variety of vegetable and ornamental plants. Learn about symptoms and how to avoid problems with Ralstonia in this factsheet.
Powdery mildew occurs on the above-ground parts, especially leaves, of many agricultural crops (including vegetables) as well as many ornamental plants, trees and shrubs. Learn how to manage this disease here.
This article covers potato scab, a common disease of potato tubers, and can also affect other root vegetables. Learn how to identify and manage this disease in your garden.
Nectria canker is a common and potentially lethal disease that affects many species of trees and shrubs. This factsheet describes what nectria canker looks like and management options.
Southern blight is a lethal fungal disease that is most common in the tropics and subtropics, but can cause problems in temperate locations like Wisconsin during periods of warm, moist weather. Learn more here.
What are slime molds? Slime molds are members of a shape-shifting group of organisms called myxomycetes. These organisms are found all over the world, even in deserts, high altitudes, and on the edges of snowbanks. Although they often resemble fungi, slime molds are more closely related to amoebas and certain seaweeds. What do slime molds […]