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help wanted Linn County Extension Director

May 22, 2013

If you are a dynamic leader and team player that would be interested in working to carry out the objectives and directives of the Extension Council, including development and nurturance of community relationships; supervision and coordination of county staff; preparation and interpretation of reports; organization and allocation of resources; interpretation and communication of policy; and development, training, evaluation and reporting on program areas than this is the position for you! Applications are due July 1, 2013 or until position is filled.

From the Ground Up: Plant a windbreak the right way

June 13, 2013

ISU Linn County Extension's Community Ag Programs Manager, Michelle Kenyon Brown, writes a weekly column for The Gazette called From the Ground Up This week her column features Linn County Master Gardener Lori Klopfenstein and she gives you some tips on how to make a wind break last.

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From the Ground Up: Learn when to harvest certain foods from the garden

June 6, 2013

ISU Linn County Extension's Community Ag Programs Manager, Michelle Kenyon Brown, writes a weekly column for The Gazette called From the Ground Up This week her column features Richard Jauron, horticulturalist from Iowa State University Extension & Outreach. This week, with the gardening season in full swing, we tackle the question - when can we harvest the food planted in your yards and gardens?

Master Gardeners share their love of gardening with others

Learn it! Grow it! Teach it!

May 31, 2013

I urge all of you avid gardeners to pause a moment and consider becoming a Linn County Master Gardener. Applications for the fall class are due August 12, 2013.

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From the Ground Up: Plants to Create a Bird Habitat in Containers

May 30, 2013

ISU Linn County Extension's Community Ag Programs Manager, Michelle Kenyon Brown, writes a weekly column for The Gazette called From the Ground Up This week her column features Linn County Master Gardener Becki Lynch. Love having birds in your yard? Do you have less space than you would like to garden? Becki has some answers for you on how to create a bird habitat using container gardens.

More County News

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 06/21/2004 - 00:00

Linn County Extension Master Gardeners:
HORTLINE: (319) 447-0647 | TV/Radio schedule
Who are Master Gareners? How can you become a Master Gardener?
Request a Master Gardener speaker for your organization
Information for Master Gardeners & Interns - Germinator, Hortline schedule, service forms
The People's Garden at Hiawatha Elementary School

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Iowa Master Gardener Program

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- 515-294-3108
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- hortline@iastate.edu
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