Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

May 13, 2013
Rhubarb, classed as a vegetable, is used as a fruit because its high acidity gives it a tart flavor.
Only the leaf stalks – used in pies, tarts, sauces, jams, jellies, puddings and punch – should be eaten.
May 1, 2013

According to Richard Jauron, ISU Extension horticulturist, perennials are commonly divided for three reasons: to control size, to rejuvenate plants, and to propagate a prized perennial.


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

Statewide Resources

  • Convenient access to horticulture publications, programs and people.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

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

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

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