Thursday, April 14, 2011 - 15:56
One sure sign that spring has truly arrived is the bright yellow flowers of the forsythia. This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about this deciduous shrub native to China, Korea and Europe.
Friday, April 8, 2011 - 10:27
This week, ISU Extension horticulturists address lawn questions about pre-emergent herbicide use, mowing recommendations and control of violets.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 - 11:52
Iowa State University Extension is one of four state cooperative extension services that together will develop and run the People’s Garden School Pilot Program. It will serve an estimated 2,800 students attending 70 elementary schools in Washington, New York, Iowa and Arkansas.
Friday, April 1, 2011 - 08:14
ISU horticulture specialists offer expert advise on creating a sustainable home landscape and on adding a water feature to outdoor living spaces in two new publications available through ISU Extension.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 - 08:57
This week Iowa State University Extension garden experts have answers to questions about growing strawberries in a home garden, including those from gardeners planning their first strawberry bed and those maintaining an established bed.
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 - 13:55
Beginning May 24, the Iowa Master Gardener program is once again offering summer webinars on the fourth Tuesday of the month. The topic this year is "Garden Natives and Invasives."
Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 13:34
Planted in a well-drained soil in full sun, asparagus crowns will produce spears in coming years to satisfy early summer appetites.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 12:29
If growing bushels of potatoes is on your to-do list, find out when, how and what to plant.
Thursday, March 10, 2011 - 12:40
Selecting the type and variety of peas to plant this spring is made easy with this week's garden column.
Thursday, March 3, 2011 - 11:00
The time is approaching to uncover hybrid tea roses and strawberries, cut back ornamental grasses and apply dormant oil spray to fruit trees.
