Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

June 18, 2013

It's true what they say about vegetables - they are excellent sources of Vitamins A and C, folic acid, and other nutrients, such as fiber and potassium

May 24, 2013

Lately in the news and on many of the websites that I’ve visited there has been a lot of discussion about neonicotinoid insecticides and honey bees. I wanted to share the latest article from ISU’s Plant & Insect Diagnostic Clinic, written by Laura Jesse, Donald Lewis, and Joel Coates.

October 11, 2012

The latest edition of the Buchanan County Master Gardener's Newsletter, Off Shoots, contains information about growing vegetables and fruits with limited space; regulations on use of the Iowa Master Gardener logo; the April 16th meeting; radishes; planting potatoes; and Iowa Master Gardener's upcoming events as well as the Buchanan County Master Gardener calendar.

August 2, 2012

Richard Jauron and other horticulture experts from the department of horticulture at ISU have worked together to create the Yard and Garden FAQ website. 

June 28, 2012
This is filled with articles on current horticulture, plant care, pest management, and common household pests written by Iowa State University Extension specialists in the Departments of Entomology, Horticulture and Plant Pathology.

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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