Monthly Archives: June 2012

Irrigation

Posted on June 29, 2012 by

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 have received only 6.25in of rain. The lack of rain in combination with the high … Continue reading →

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Berries Ripening

Posted on June 25, 2012 by

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 weeks from last season with the berries being of a smaller size. Varieties currently at … Continue reading →

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The garden is planted!

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

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 varieties of vegetables and other food crops. With the help of irrigation the plants are … Continue reading →

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