Yard and Garden News
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.
Yard and Garden: Harvesting and Storing Onions
Learn how to properly harvest, cure and store homegrown onions with advice from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Tomato Time Is Here for Iowa Gardeners
Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer tomato information for gardeners.
Yard and Garden: Watering Plants in the Garden and Landscape
Richard Jauron, horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, offers advice on how to water house and garden plants.
Berries, though Small, Are a Nutritional Powerhouse
Specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer insight on the importance of berries.
Tall Corn State Is Also Known for Its Savory Sweet Corn
The nutrition/wellness and horticulture team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continue the quickinar video series with a look at sweet corn.
Yard and Garden: Surprising Things in the Vegetable Garden
Learn about some of the unusual things garden plants can do, according to a specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Mushroom Guide Helps Foragers Identify and Understand Iowa's Bounty
There is still plenty of time to gather mushrooms in Iowa, and this new guide from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach can help.
Master Gardener Training to Be Held Online This Fall
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach will hold Master Gardener training events in participating counties.
Herbs and Spices Are Nature's Flavor Enhancers
The nutrition/wellness and horticulture team at Iowa State University Extension and Outreach continue the quickinar videos with a look at growing herbs and using them in cooking.
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Cerro Gordo and Webster Counties
The invasive emerald ash borer has been detected for the first time in Cerro Gordo and Webster counties. This exotic pest that attacks and kills ash tree species has now been confirmed in 73 Iowa counties.
Garden and Green Bean Safety: Serve Up Fresh Produce, Not Foodborne Illness
As gardeners begin to harvest their bounty, they should consider these food safety tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Bagworms Are Not Worms, But They Are in a Bag
Learn about a common pest called the evergreen bagworm in these two videos from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Minor Insect Pests of Trees
Horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offer advice on controlling minor insect pests of trees.
Restrictions on Farmers Markets Eased by Governor
Gov. Kim Reynolds has modified the state’s Public Health Emergency Declaration as it pertains to farmers markets. The June 10, 2020, proclamation allows farmers markets to continue operating, but previous restrictions have been modified.
Yard and Garden: Poor Fruit Set in the Vegetable Garden
A horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers advice on fruit set issues.
Maintain Your Garden and Your Fruit with These Helpful Tips
Horticulture and nutrition and wellness specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach explain how to maintain a garden and safely freeze fruit.
Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week Is June 22-26
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has designated June 22-26, 2020, as Iowa Fruit and Vegetable Week.
Yard and Garden: Leaf Drop on Trees
A horticulture specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers some advice regarding tree leaf drop.