The side vents in the high tunnel were activated late last week to open at 70 degrees F. Martin and Susanne planted their warm season vegetable crops in the tunnel early this week. Here are a couple of photos of the primocane bearing raspberries inside and outside the tunnel. … [Read more...] about High tunnel update
Archives for March 2012
The fruit plants are blossoming early this year. We hope that they survive the spring and dodge freeze injury. These photos were taken yesterday, March 27. … [Read more...] about An early spring brings freeze anxiety
We will begin accumulationg growing degree days on April 1. Here are the phenology stages observed on Monday. (Note: total GDD base 50 for March, 2012 is 306; due to the early spring, we will add March to the GDD calculation) Phenology stages according to the Modified E-L system http://door.uwex.edu/files/2010/10/ModifiedEichhornLorennzsystem.pdf … [Read more...] about Grapevine phenology recorded 3/26/12
John Avery, Horticulture Outreach, shares his knowledge and skill, leading a workshop that included a great presentation by Patrick Byers, University of Missouri Extension Horticulturist The 37 attendees gained good experience in the art and science of grafting. … [Read more...] about Grafting Workshop
Ellen Dettman of Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, shares information on regulations and best practices for food preparation and sale. … [Read more...] about Food Safety Workshop March 22, 2012