Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Fruit Production, Plant Diseases
How to use fruit bagging to produce high quality fruit at home. Describes how bagging apples can help prevent common apple pests and diseases. Once developing fruit are bagged, no other pesticide sprays are needed. (n.d.) - VHS VIDEO (6:00), PRINT MATERIALS.
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Fruit Production
Covers reasons to use budding and grafting, grafting terminology and the tools required to do the job correctly. The viewer is taken step-by-step through different grafting and budding techniques. Intended for hobbyist and professional fruit growers. (1989) - VHS VIDEO (35:00)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Plant Diseases
CD-ROM PowerPoint presentation. Intended primarily for Master Gardener training, also of interest to home gardeners. Describes major diseases of apples, stone fruits, strawberries, raspberries and grapes and gives management tips. (2000) – CD-ROM (95 frames), HARD COPY OF PRESENTATION.
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Fruit Production
February 22, 1994 satellite videoconference focusing on the basics of fruit production in the Midwest. Topics covered include: an introduction to fruit growing, tree fruit and culture, small fruit growth and culture, and pruning and training. Includes (55:00) cassette of Feb. 29, 1996 rebroadcast follow-up ETN question & answer segment available only in Wisconsin. (1994) – VHS VIDEO (2 hours), AUDIOCASSETTE, PROGRAM GUIDE. (Master Gardener Series)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit
Features segments originally broadcast as part of “The Wisconsin Gardener” Series. Topics include “Planting bare root apple trees”, “Pruning apple trees”, “Cleaning up the fruit garden”, and “Fruiting house plants”. (1998) - VHS VIDEO (24:00)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening
Two part PowerPoint presentation on CD-ROM. Covers all aspects of cultivation of raspberries and strawberries in the home garden including recommended varieties, planting, pruning, support methods, pest and disease control. Meant to accompany various UWEX bulletins related to growing raspberries and strawberries in Wisconsin. CD-ROM (58 frames each program), PRINT MATERIALS. (2000) - CD-ROM
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening
Replaced by “Raspberries & Strawberries for the Home Garden” (see above)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Food Safety, Fruit, Fruit Production
Stresses the importance of worker and plant sanitation in producing safe, high quality apple cider. From hygienic practices to be followed when harvesting apples, to cleaning and sanitizing apple cider processing equipment, demonstrates how to prevent contamination of apple cider. Footage was shot at three cooperating Wisconsin cider mills. Spanish language version also available – #18467. (1999) - VHS VIDEO (15 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Food Safety, Fruit, Fruit Production
Stresses the importance of worker and plant sanitation in producing safe, high quality apple cider. From hygienic practices to be followed when harvesting apples, to cleaning and sanitizing apple cider processing equipment, demonstrates how to prevent contamination of apple cider. Footage was shot at three cooperating Wisconsin cider mills. English language version also available – #18313. (1999) - VHS VIDEO (15 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Arts and Crafts, Fruit, Gardening, Insects
Host Shelley Ryan takes a trip to Greenworks Plantscapes in Union Grove to see therapeutic horticulture action; visits Olbrich Botanical Gardens in Madison to learn about an ancient form of gardening art called espalier which is a great way to grow apples, pears and other trees in a small space; learns to make a stained-glass mosaic garden stake and talks with UW-Extension Entomologist Phil Pellittri about the decline of bees. (2011) - DVD (29 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening, Insects, Plants and Flowers
Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests look at great peonies for fall planting, when and how to pick apples, forcing bulbs and gypsy moths. (2001) - VHS VIDEO (27 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening, Pest Management
Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests focus on how to garden organically – safely and successfully. They discuss organic vegetable gardening, organic pesticides and biological controls, organic apples and food safety. (2000) - VHS VIDEO (29 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening
Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests look at how to get your garden ready for a long Wisconsin winter. Topics include: putting the perennial garden to bed, digging and storing tender bulbs, putting the vegetable garden to bed, and cleaning up the fruit garden. (1997) - VHS VIDEO (28 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening
Most gardeners spend winter preparing for spring and some even bring their gardens inside. Master Gardener Shelley Ryan and her guests focus on gardening in the winter. Topics include Ornamental peppers, A choo-choo garden, Community supported agriculture and Pruning grapes. (2001) - VHS VIDEO (28 min.)
Posted by mary.oconnor
on 30. Nov, 2011
in Fruit, Gardening, Insects, Pest Management
Shelley Ryan and her guests discuss getting gardening tools ready for spring, large and small apple trees for the home gardener, and dormant oils – a way to stop insects before they become a problem. They also offer specifics on forced bulbs for early spring blooms and a lighthearted look at labels for the garden. (1996) - VHS VIDEO (33 min.)