Master Gardeners walking through the perennial research plot. Two high tunnels can be seen in the background. Almost all of the summer we kept the sidewalls on the high tunnels rolled up for ventilation and on occasion lowered them for wind protection.

Photographing an identification label for future reference. This particular plant is Craspedia globosa (Drumstick), which is commonly used in the cut flower industry.

Another view of the perennial research plot. Some of the flowers that we grew in the plot in 2004 are: asclepias, three types of coneflower, several species of liatris, foxgloves, and rudbeckias.

Master Gardeners listen in the shade as Dr. Hodges explains her High Tunnel research projects and goals. (Dr. Hodges is standing in the light green shirt to the right.)

A view of the annual research plot. In 2004 we grew zinnias, dianthus, ornamental okra, sunflowers, ageratum, craspedia, and several ASCFG trial crops.

Another view of the annual research plot. We used straw hay as a mulch and a drip system for irrigation. In the background you can see the UNL College of Law.