February 19, 1999
Meetings of Interest
Listed below are meetings which may be of interest to HHPN readers. The Iowa Pest Control Workshop and Shade Tree Short Course offer Commercial Pesticide applicators the opportunity to fulfill their Continuing Instruction requirement for 1999.
February 22, 1999
Scheman Continuing Education Building
Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Program Information: Donald Lewis
February 24, 1999
Des Moines Botanical Center
Program Information: Linda Naeve
515-292-7778
Using Horticultural Oil Sprays for Pest Control
Various oils have been used to control insect and mite pests for hundreds of years. Recently, however, renewed attention has focused on the use of oils as a "natural" substitute for traditional insecticides.
Selecting and Planting Petunias
Selecting and Planting Petunias
Petunias have been one of the most popular flowering annuals for years. Their popularity can be attributed to several desirable traits. Petunias are easy to grow, bloom reliably all summer, and are available in a wide range of colors, flower forms, and growth habits.