Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

Free movie showing: FRESH! - Apr 24 & 28
April 5, 2013

Join us for this free showing of FRESH!, a film documentary about the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system.  The showings will take place at Mindframe Theaters on Weds., April 24 at 7pm or Sat., April 28 at 2pm.  Presented by Green Iowa Americorps.  Sponsored by Dubuque County ISU Extension and Outreach, Buy Fresh, Buy Local - Riverbend and Sustainable Dubuque.

Public Information Meeting for Gypsy Moth Management Scheduled in Dubuque: April 16
April 2, 2013

The Iowa Gypsy Moth Management Team will be conducting a public meeting at EB Lyons Nature Center in Dubuque to discuss gypsy moth management actions for summer 2013. The meeting is free and open to the public.

Tree Planting Workshop: April 13
March 11, 2013

Planning to plant some trees this spring?  Join us for this FREE hands-on workshop at Mt. Pleasant Home in Dubuque.  Experts from Trees Forever and the Dubuque County Master Gardeners will be on hand to teach you about tree and site selection, the values of diversity, energy saving from trees, the importance of mulching and maintenance, and planting techniques.  Reservations required.

Spraying Fruit Trees
Spraying Fruit Trees
April 27, 2010

Homeowners who grow apples at home have to combat many insect pests and diseases to produce a good crop. Many apple growers reduce their use of pesticides, while still harvesting quality fruit, through a set of practices known as Integrated Pest Managemen

Online State Newsletters Available
Online State Newsletters Available
February 15, 2010

ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. Newsletters for everything from Acreage Living to Vet Med are available at your fingertips.

More County News
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Click here for information about the Dubuque County Master Gardener Program

Pesticide and Manure Applicator Testing and Training Information

Soil testing:  get information on how to take a good sample and send it in for analysis.

Local Foods Resources - Dubuque County

ISU Extension Agricultural and Natural Resources

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

Statewide Resources

  • Horticulture Extension

    Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.

  • Midwest Grape and Wine Industry Institute

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

  • Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production

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

  • Iowa Master Gardener Program

    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.

  • Horticulture & Home Pest News

    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.

  • Yard and Garden Online

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

  • Hortline

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

  • Iowa Insect Information Notes

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

  • Pest Management and the Environment

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

Staff

Staff

Brittany Bethel
Regional Foods Coordinator
bbethel@iastate.edu
563-583-6496
Patrick O'Malley
Horticulture Field Specialist
omall@iastate.edu
(319) 337-2145
Publications and Materials

Extension Yard and Garden Publications

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April through September:  Mondays 6:00pm - 8:00pm; Thursdays 1:00pm - 4:00pm
October:  Thursdays 1-4 pm
November through March:  The hours will vary.*  Call our office for details.

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*You may call in advance and the office staff will provide you with the Master Gardener hours for that week or you may leave a message for the Master Gardeners. You may also drop off a sample at the front desk at any time between the hours of 9:00 to 4:00, Monday through THURSDAY. The Master Gardeners will answer your questions promptly within their weekly office hours.

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