Yard and Garden News
Master Gardener Training Went Virtual in 2020
This year, 26 counties offered online Master Gardener training to nearly 300 trainees through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Gardening to Give Program Engages over 1,000 Iowans
After 25 weeks of engaging families in gardening for others, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 4-H Youth Development wrapped up the Gardening to Give program on Oct. 30.
Produce Safety Alliance to Hold Remote Delivery Grower Trainings
Fruit and vegetable have three food safety training opportunities being offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Preparing Fruits for Winter
Horticulture specialist Gail Nonnecke, with Iowa State University, offers advice on preparing fruits for winter.
Master Gardener Donations Make Big Impact During Difficult Year
The Master Gardener mini-grant program with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach helped 30 counties grow produce for Iowans.
Yard and Garden: Preparing Strawberries for Winter
In this week's Yard and Garden, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers advice on preparing strawberry plants for overwintering.
Iowa Native Plants Featured in the 2021 Garden Calendar
With a theme of Iowa Natives, the new garden calendar from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach features 12 months of native plants.
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Mills and Shelby Counties
Emerald ash borer has been detected in Mills and Shelby counties for the first time. The invasive, tree-killing pest was collected from trees in Glenwood (Mills County) and Shelby (Shelby County).
Yard and Garden: Care of the Home Lawn in Fall
October is still a great time for fall lawn preparations, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Fall Chores in the Vegetable Garden
Gardeners can prepare for spring growing season with advice from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Late Season Harvest of Vegetables
Summer vegetables can still be harvested late in the season, but it is important to know when to harvest.
Reducing Food Waste Is the Aim of New Extension Publication
Producers and consumers have multiple options to help reduce food waste, according to a new publication from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Growing Amaryllis
A horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explains how amaryllis bulbs should be handled in the fall.
Yard and Garden: Fall Planting of Spring-Flowering Bulbs
In this week’s Yard and Garden, horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer advice on planting spring-flowering bulbs.
Yard and Garden: Harvesting and Storing Winter Squash
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers guidance on harvesting and storing winter squash.
Storm Tree Damage and Resilience the Topic of Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
A Sept. 9 webinar with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will focus on the storm damage to forests and urban areas.
Yard and Garden: Sowing Grass Seed
Mid-August to mid-September is the best time to seed new lawns and overseed existing lawns, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Fall Gardening Offers Opportunities for Late-Season Vegetables
The final quickinar gardening video from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach features fall gardening.
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Sac County
The exotic emerald ash borer has been detected in Sac County for the first time. EAB larvae were removed from underneath the bark of a tree in rural Schaller.
Summer Squash Is a Versatile Vegetable in Iowa Gardens
The nutrition/wellness and horticulture teams with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continue the quickinar videos talking about summer squash.