January 6, 2010
Iowa Farmers’ Market Surveys, 2009
The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Iowa Field Office released reports on November 30, 2009 detailing results from two surveys conducted at Iowa farmers' markets throughout th
Upcoming Horticultural Meetings, 2010
Upcoming horticulture meetings of possible interest to HHPN readers are listed below. For additional information, contact the individual or visit the site listed for each meeting.
January 19-21, 2010
Iowa Turfgrass Conference and Trade Show
Polk County Convention Complex, Des Moines, Iowa
Program Information: Iowa Turfgrass Office (515) 232-8222 or www.iowaturfgrass.org
January 29-30, 2010
Perennial Catalogs
A hot bowl of chili is a great way to warm the body after spending time outdoors on a cold, winter day. A sure way to warm the spirits of gardeners on these gray, wintery days is to leaf through a stack of newly arrived garden catalogs.
Happy New Decade and New Year
Welcome to the 2010 edition of the ISU Horticulture and Home Pest Newsletter, our 24th year of publication!
Snow Fleas - Tiny Winter Jumpers
Next time you are outside on a sunny winter day take a close look at the snow, especially where it has melted a bit around the base of trees or house foundations, for a small insect called the snow