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Acreage Living Newsletter

Acreage Living Newsletter--August
(Posted on 8/5/2009)
Iowa State University Extension publishes a newsletter just for people living on acreages. This online newsletter provides timely research-based information for the new rural Iowa.

ISUE Online Newsletters

On-line statewide newsletters.
(Posted on 2/26/2008)
ISU Extension, along with other informational partners, publish newsletters available to everyone throughout the state. So if you are looking for a newsletter you came to the right place.

Diseases of Blue Spruce

Common Diseases of Blue Spruce
(Posted on 12/1/2006)
In addition to being a beautiful tree, Blue Spruces make excellent wind breaks and for the most part grow quite well here in Harrison County. When we see diseases in blue spruce, which is not often, it usually is one of two different types. Click the blue text above to learn more.

Winter Flowers

Yard & Garden Online and Other Links
(Posted on 10/20/2006)
Looking for information on lawn care, tree care or gardening--this is a great resource. Once connected make sure to select Gardening in the Zone link.

Pine Wilt

Pine Wilt Information
(Posted on 10/18/2006)
Pine wilt is a common disease that causes browning and death of pines, especially Scots pines. Austrian, mugo, red, jack, and white pine may also be affected, but less commonly than Scots pines. Affected trees turn brown suddenly, either over the entire tree or beginning on a few branches. Select the image to the side for more detailed information.

Living on Acreages: What You Need to Know

Living on Acreages: What You Need to Know
(Posted on 6/16/2006)
Living on Acreages is for everyone thinking of moving to an acreage or inhabiting one now. It provides a valuable instruction manual and reference to everything from building and andscaping in the country to maintaining rural property. Select the blue text above for more information.

News from Iowa State University Extension

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Protecting Trees, Crown Gall and Houseplants
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
This week's answers discuss what to do to protect trees from nearby construction activity, the impact of crown gall on rose bushes and how houseplants can improve the air quality in your home.
Preparing Evergreens for Winter
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Protection efforts this fall will help your evergreen plantings make it safely through the winter.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Rubber Trees, Begonias and Arbor Vitae
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
This week's answers discuss how to propagate a rubber tree, humidity conditions needed by rex begonias and what browning of arborvitae needles indicates.
Why You Should Worry about Your Walnuts
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Thousand cankers disease is a malady looming on the western horizon that has already claimed many Eastern Black Walnut trees transplanted to the western states.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Perennials, Amaryllis Bulbs, African Violets and Fertilizer
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
This week's answers discuss which perennials will not last forever in your landscape, how to have amaryllis blooms at Christmas, light needed by African violets, and how to store unused fertilizer.
November Garden Chores
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Now is the time to prepare your roses and strawberries to withstand the trials of winter.You also can do cleanup in your vegetable garden to prevent disease carryover, and protect your trees and shrubs from rabbit damage.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Vegetables, Acorns, Water Lilies
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
This week’s answers discuss how to prepare your vegetable garden to minimize disease problems next year, damage from acorn weevil larvae, and what to do with your tropical water lilies this fall.
Yellowjacket Wasps Look for Sweet Things to Eat in the Fall
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Winter weather will put an end to invasions from yellowjacket wasps, but they can be annoying at this time of year.
Ask the ISU Garden Experts: Twig Beetles, Hostas and Magnolias
(Posted on 10/21/2009)
This week's answers discuss why leafy twigs may be falling from oak trees, whether hostas need winter protection, and how to germinate seeds from a saucer magnolia.

Staff

Clint McDonald-County Extension Education Director
Phone: (712) 644-2105
Fax: (712) 644-2100
Email: clint@iastate.edu

Resources from ISU Extension

  • Harrison Co. Extension
    304 East 7th Street
  • Logan, Iowa 51546-1351
  • (888) 644-2105 (outside of Logan)
  • csgorham@iastate.edu