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January 8, 2013

Would you like to learn how to make small changes in your life that cumulatively will have a great impact on the environment?  What if you could do it from the comfort of your own home, in your pajamas even?  Well you can!  Join other sustainably minded couples, families and friends as we connect for the 2013 Eco Family Virtual Conference!  This year, the focus of the conference is on our relationship with natural resources, our food and each other! Children, teens and adults of all ages can choose activities that align with their family values. Learn more...

June 4, 2010

Official Newsletter of the Master Gardeners of Jones County

Jones County Master Gardeners 2012 Calendar

Activities and Events

May 12th - Sale

May 20th - Planting at Pen   

May 22nd - pickup plants 

Jones County Master Gardener Service Record Forms

January - March

      April - June 

    July - September

October - December

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

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

  •  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.

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