Yard and Garden News
Fall Lawn Care Considerations to Recover from Summer Drought and Ensure Spring Green-up
Turfgrass specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach discusses watering, seeding, fertilizing and mowing lawns following drought.
Betsy Cranston Recognized with the Iowa 4-H Horticulture Superintendent's Special Award
Iowa 4-H recognized Poweshiek County 4-H Junior Master Gardener program leader Betsy Cranston with the Superintendent's Special Award for her contributions to youth horticulture at the Iowa State Fair Junior Horticulture competition.
'Hort Day Live' to Feature Iowa Public Radio Host
Join Charity Nebbe and horticulture specialists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Sept. 16 for a live interview at Iowa State's Horticulture Research Station.
Iowa Turfgrass Field and Demo Day to Focus on Automation
The Iowa Turfgrass Field and Demo Day will be held Sept. 13, and will feature a special focus on automation in the turfgrass industry. Join Iowa State University Extension and Outreach for a day of education and networking.
Greenhouse Short Course Slated for Sept. 13 at Reiman Gardens
Greenhouse growers will receive cutting-edge information on greenhouse crop production during the annual short course Sept. 13, offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
ISU Extension and Outreach Programs Receive $25,000 from Iowa Total Care
Growing Together Iowa and the Iowa Master Gardener Program, two Iowa State University Extension and Outreach complementary projects, have received $25,000 from Iowa Total Care. The donation will help to support training scholarships and a statewide community garden initiative that provides fresh produce to local food pantries.
Yard and Garden: Growing and Harvesting Potatoes
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists have tips on growing, harvesting and addressing common problems sometimes seen on potatoes.
Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Is Aug. 8
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach's annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day will feature various research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial growers, extension personnel, nonprofit organizations and master gardeners at Iowa State’s Horticulture Research Station northeast of Ames.
Fall Master Gardener Training Applications Open July 17
Deepen your understanding of gardening, horticulture and the impact these activities can have on local communities by applying for Master Gardener Training. Sessions will be offered this fall by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Yard and Garden: Summer Perennial Garden Tasks
Horticulturists with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach answer common questions about the care and maintenance of perennial gardens in the summer.
Wine Grape Field Day Is Aug. 1 at the Horticulture Research Station
Join wine and grape experts from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach to learn the latest in wine and grape research at the annual field day north of Ames.
Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Plymouth County
Federal identification has confirmed the presence of the emerald ash borer in Iowa's Plymouth County for the first time. The invasive, ash tree-killing insect from Asia has now been found in 36 states and confirmed in all but two of Iowa’s 99 counties.