All of Eagle Heights and part of University Houses gardens are organically managed which means no chemical pesticides or herbicides are allowed. Please review Using Organic Gardening Products in Your Garden to learn more about organic management.
Useful References
- Common Weeds of Wisconsin (PDF)
- Common Garden Pests of Wisconsin (PDF)
- Organic Pest and Weed Management
- Garden Soil and Eagle Heights Soil Information
- Row Covers (PDF): How to use fabric row cover to keep out pests and extend the season
- Plastic Mulch (PDF): How to garden with plastic to keep down weeds organically and help warm-season crops
- How to Save Seeds for the Next Season
Up from the Ground -“The” Garden Manual
Up from the Ground is a detailed manual written by Robin Mittenthal for beginning organic gardeners in Wisconsin. It includes a wealth of valuable information including:
- How to start gardening for the first time
- Planning your garden through the year
- What it means to be organic
- Tips on managing weeds and insects
- Fertilizers, mulch, and compost: what they are and why you should use them
- Buying seeds and plants
This is the full PDF manual and here are some quick references from the larger manual:
