August 23, 2013
How to Harvest and Ripen Pears
Perfectly ripe pears are a luscious treat when harvested, ripened and stored properly. Learn more about how to have the most desirable fruit at the http://www.extension.iastate
New Pesticide Labels to Better Protect Pollinators
From U.S. Environmental Protection Agency press release, August 15, 2013:
Singing Insects of Summer
There is a chorus of insect noise out there lately. The annual cicadas buzzing through the heat of the day are joined at night by the katydids and crickets.
Late Summer/Early Fall Planting
While spring is the traditional planting season in Iowa, late summer/early fall is an excellent time to plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and spring-flowering bulbs. Late summer is also the be