Articles by Vijai Pandian

Series: Managing Japanese Beetles

5 Ways To Battle Japanese Beetles While Protecting Pollinators

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Friday, July 20, 2018 - 9:30am
Reports of Japanese beetles chewing through the landscape are up in 2018, and their numbers are likely to be higher in Wisconsin than in previous years.

Helping Arborvitae And Other Evergreens Shake Off The Weight Of Snow

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, April 30, 2018 - 4:15pm
Heavy, wet snows can wreak havoc on many trees, particularly certain types of evergreens.
Series: Growing Container Gardens

Starting Seeds Indoors Jumpstarts The Growing Season

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, April 16, 2018 - 5:40pm
Growing vegetables from seeds started indoors can be fun and rewarding.
Series: Growing Container Gardens

Microgreens Are As Easy To Grow As They Are Nutritious

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, February 5, 2018 - 9:00am
Microgreens are simple and easy to grow indoors in winter.
Series: Growing Container Gardens

Growing Citrus Indoors Can Squeeze More Sunshine Into Winter

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Friday, January 5, 2018 - 9:00am
The fresh taste of citrus fruits and their fragrant flowers are appealing and may make a trip to a Florida orchard sound tempting. But growing citrus plants indoors can, if lucky, result in some delicious fruits and provide homegrown tropical flavors in winter.
Series: Help For The Holidays
Series: Growing Container Gardens

How To Keep Rosemary Plants Fresh And Vibrant Throughout The Winter

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, December 18, 2017 - 4:05pm
Often sold during the holiday season in a decorated topiary form, the value of rosemary goes beyond its ornamental use.

Winter Mulch Is A Protective Blanket For Landscape Plants

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, November 20, 2017 - 1:35pm
When the temperature dips well below freezing, many landscape plants need an extra layer of protection, especially if there's no snow cover.

The Value Of Soil Tests Before Putting A Garden To Rest

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Monday, October 30, 2017 - 9:00am
When putting a garden to rest for the winter, it's best to include time spent thinking of ways to improve its soil for the following year's crop.

How To Harvest And Process Wisconsin's Edible Tree Nuts

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Friday, September 22, 2017 - 9:45am
Foraging for fallen nuts in autumn can be a fun hobby and provides an excellent learning opportunity for kids to connect with nature.

Fall Is The Time To Start Planting A Native Prairie Plot

Vijai Pandian
UW-Extension
Friday, September 15, 2017 - 1:30pm
Fall is a good time of year to seed a native prairie mix for a yard or empty plot.