Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

March 28, 2012

Twenty-nine people with a passion for gardening and horticulture had fun sharing seeds, seedlings, stories, and experiences! Seven Master Gardener Interns completed their 40 hours volunteer service!

March 28, 2012

Ida County Extension is proud to announce that nine participants in this winter’s 2012 Master Gardener Program have completed their 40 hours of training to become Master Gardener Interns!

June 13, 2011

 Flavors of Northwest Iowa is a regional network for local food producers and consumers.

June 12, 2009

ISU is partnering with the Iowa Dept. of Ag and Land Stewardship and Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources on education, detection and containment. The recommendations to slow the spread of EAB and for homeowners, land owners and communities regarding ash tree

April 4, 2008

Let ISU Extension help you with publications on yard and garden topics.

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.

  • Spending less on food often means investing time and effort in planning, shopping and preparing food.  Check out our blog, website, and Facebook page to learn skills and adopt habits to feed your family nutritious meals for less money.

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