Resources
Soil Testing Resources for Home Gardeners
Resources on where and how to collect and submit a soil test for your home garden, lawn, and landscape.
Iowa Soil Temperature Estimates
Daily average 4-inch depth soil temperatures by county for Iowa.
Frost Dates in Iowa
Find the date of the first freeze in fall and last freeze in spring for your town.
Weeds in Lawns & Gardens
Access all the information about dealing with weeds available from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.
Emerald Ash Borer Resources
Connect to all the resources available on Emerald Ash Borer - a significant exotic pest in Iowa impacting hundreds of thousands of trees in landscapes and natural areas across the state.
Managing Problem Wildlife
Resources on managing problem wildlife in garden and home from the Natural Resources Wildlife Extension Specialists.
Internet Center for Wildlife Damage Management
Researched based Wildlife Damage Management Information.
Landscaping for Wildlife
Resources and tips for attracting wildlife to your backyard from the Natural Resources Wildlife Extension Specialists.
Windbreaks - Planning, Establishing, and Maintaining
Learn more about the planning, establishment, maintenance, and care of windbreaks from the Natural Resources Forestry Extension Specialists.
Praire Restoration - Habitat Headquarters
Information and links to information on planning, planting, establishing, and managing prairies from the Natural Resources Forestry Extension.
4-H Judging Vegetables & Cut Flowers for Exhibit at Fair
Tips on preparing and handling vegetables, herbs, cut flowers, floral arrangements, potted plants, and houseplants for 4-H and youth exhibits at state and county fairs.
Master Gardener Program
Information about how to become a Master Gardener, the mission of the program, continuing education, volunteer opportunities, and the portal for reporting volunteer hours.
Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic
The Plant and Insect Diagnostic Clinic provides diagnosis of plant problems (plant diseases, insect damage, and assessment of herbicide damage) and the identification of insects and weeds from the field, garden, and home.
Master Conservationist Program
The Master Conservationist Program works to equip Iowans with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed decisions about natural resources and to become local leaders and educators.
Agriculture and Natural Resources | Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
Connect with all the agriculture programs, resources, and research-based information available to Iowans through Iowa State University Extension and Outreach.