Yard and Garden News
Yard and Garden: Starting a Vegetable Garden
Learn how to start a home vegetable garden with advice from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Time to Check Those Tree Stakes
This is the perfect time of year to inspect all trees still being supported by stakes, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Failing to do so could damage the trees.
Wine Wednesdays to Offer Insight from Iowa Wineries
Winemakers in northeast Iowa will explain common wines during webinars offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Early Sweet Corn Is Attractive but Comes at a Risk
Enjoying sweet corn early and abundently requires careful attention to planting temperature and scheduling, according to specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Get a Head Start on Spring Lawn Care
Turfgrass specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach offers these steps to get your lawn off to a good start.
Registration Opens for Gardening to Give Program
Iowa 4-H Youth Development will launch Gardening to Give, a hands-on educational gardening program designed for all ages and abilities, on March 15. Registered participants receive educational resources monthly during this eight-month, immersive learning experience.
Get a Head Start on Growing Geraniums for Spring
Early March is an ideal time to get a head start on geranium seedlings, according to a specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Master Gardener Training 2021 to Be Offered Online
Application is now open for the online Master Gardener Training to be offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Morel and Oyster Mushroom Workshops to Begin in March
Those who sell morel and oyster mushrooms in Iowa have two certification opportunities in March and April, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Emerald Ash Borer Discovered in Cherokee County
Emerald ash borer has been detected in Cherokee County for the first time. This is the 77th county in the state where this invasive pest has been found.
Speaker Lineup Set for Siouxland Garden Show’s 2021 Virtual Series
The Siouxland Garden Show committee has announced the lineup for the 2021 virtual presentations.
Growing Together Mini-Grants Awarded to 32 Iowa Projects
Communities across Iowa will receive Master Gardener Mini-Grants to support food security and promote healthy food access.
Fruit and Vegetable Continuing Instruction Course Scheduled for Feb. 22
Fruit and vegetable commercial and private pesticide applicators have an upcoming continuing education opportunity, according to Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Opportunities for Pollinators the Focus of Webinar
Join Trees Forever and Iowa State University Extension and Outreach on Jan. 13 for a timely update on pollinators in Iowa.
Yard and Garden: Growing Orchids at Home
Learn how orchids can help brighten up your home, with expert tips from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.