May 24, 2013

Black Vine Weevils Appear Again


One of the many "curiosity" insects in Iowa is the black vine weevil.  To be sure, this is a rare insect in Iowa and one that most Iowans will never get to see.  Part of the f

Harvest Waiting Periods for Vegetables and Fruits


 As gardeners plant their vegetables and fruits, they anxiously look forward to their first harvest. For some vegetables, the wait is short. Radishes may be ready to harvest in 20 days.

Are Ticks Worse This Year?


While everyone has an opinion about "how bad" the ticks are in any given, the bottom line is there is no state-wide survey or census to measure tick abundance.