Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

Jesse Cosby
May 9, 2013

At: 1112 Mobile Street, Waterloo.  For all families interested in planting a vegetable garden plot at the community garden.  

Master Gardener
April 19, 2013


Welcome to Black Hawk County Master Gardening Page!


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May 21, 2013

Get some "Hands-On Experience" about gardening and nutrition! Grow your own vegetables and eat them too! Three sites to choice from! Cost is $10.

May 17, 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is offering individuals and families a garden plot to grow fruits and vegetables at the Jesse Cosby Garden, 1112 Mobile Street in Waterloo.  Planting night is planned for Wednesday, May 22, weather-permitting at 6:00 pm at this location.

May 17, 2013

On Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at the Riverloop Public Market in Waterloo.  Awards were presented.

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

  • Let us "feed" your appetite for gardening information with a wide menu of gardening entrees.

  • Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.

  • Images and information on a wide range of common pest and non-pest insects encountered in the home, yard and garden.

  • Information on Pesticide Applicator Training, Integrated Pest Management, and related environmental programs.

  • Master Gardeners are individuals who have an interest in horticulture, have taken the Master Gardener training offered by Iowa State University Extension, and share their time and expertise with other gardeners.

  •  Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • Horticulture & Home Pest News is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists.

  • Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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