Derek, Ryan and Callie are applying straw mulch to the young Valvin Muscat grapes that are grafted on to C3309 rootstock. The grafts need to be protected from winter cold for the first 4 to 5 years after planting. … [Read more...] about Mulching the grape graft union
Archives for November 2011
The October Glory red maple is still putting on its fall show even after the other red maples have lost their leaves. Our red maple row from south to north consists of the following cultivars; Brandywine, Autumn Flame, Armstrong, Somerset, October Glory, Red Sunset, Sun Valley, and Autumn Blaze. All of the cultivars were planted in 1999 and were donated to our horticulture … [Read more...] about Last red maple showing
The 73rd William H. Darr School of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards Banquet was held yesterday. I took a photo of Aarthi Talla and Hui Ge, both working in the Grape Genomics Program at Mountain Grove, just before they left Mountain Grove for Springfield. They both looked great. Hui and the people available at the station couldn't figure out how to tie a tie, so hopefully … [Read more...] about All dressed up for the Banquet