Bloom of the Week: Daylilies are blooming well across Iowa - even in the hot and dry locations!
FAQ of the Week: Will Japanese beetles kill my trees?
Pest of the Week: Blossom end rot on tomatoes often shows up when watering is inconsistent.
Timely Topics
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Wednesday, July 19, 2017 - 11:21am
For heat and drought tolerance - Portulaca or rose moss is always a winner! What are your favorite plants for hot, dry sites? #horticulture #portulaca #droughttolerantplants #strongiowa #isu_cals #isuanr
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Monday, July 17, 2017 - 11:12am
Flower arrangements don't have to be complicated. Hosta leaves look great with flowers or by themselves in a vase! #horticulture #cutflowers #hosta
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Friday, July 14, 2017 - 3:13pm
Alliums are amazing - it seems there is always a species in bloom! I found this one tucked in a garden bed near Morrill Hall. #horticulture #allium #ornamentalonion #iowa365 #isucals #isuanr
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 7:10pm
Always like seeing 5th instar larva out in the wild. There are lots of things that can kill larvae - weather, predators, parasites, disease. #insects #monarch #insectshaveitrough
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Tuesday, July 11, 2017 - 1:04pm
Not every plant on campus is gorgeous right now. This hawthorn has both leaf miner and cedar-quince rust. Looks bad, but the trees usually survive! #horticulture #plantpests #rust #crataegus
