Bloom of the Week: Cineraria has brightly colored blooms during the winter.
FAQ of the Week: Winter is the best time to prune oaks and avoid oak wilt.
Pest of the Week: Check houseplants for sooty mold.
Timely Topics
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Saturday, January 19, 2019 - 8:39pm
Current mood on a snowy, cold evening. Enjoy the weekend and stay warm! #catsofinstagram #snowysaturday #catnap #readyforspring
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Thursday, January 17, 2019 - 3:38pm
Oops! Ive been so focused on the first week of the semester that I forgot to take the daffodils out of the cooler. This is what etiolation looks like. Fortunately all should green up in a couple of days. #etiolation #forcedbulbs #daffodils #absentmindedprofessor #horticulture
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Saturday, January 12, 2019 - 10:49am
Its snowing today, so remember to gently brush off heavy, wet snow that might damage evergreen boughs. #snowday #evergreens #iowa #snow #horticulture #snowonevergreens
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Wednesday, January 9, 2019 - 9:53am
The sunsets have been gorgeous this week! #sunset #ankeny #niceendingtotheday
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Monday, January 7, 2019 - 10:26am
I know this wont grow in Iowa, but sometimes you just need to see a camellia flower - especially on a Monday. Enjoy! #horticulture #camellia #winterflowers
