Yard & Garden/Horticulture

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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.

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May 22, 2013

Explore 5 diverse LinnCounty Master Gardener gardens that will inspire you with ideas you can apply to your own garden or landscape or simply provide you the opportunity to tour beautiful private gardens.   Mark your calendar for June 22 and bring the entire family!

May 20, 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 Carol Sears.  She shares tips on what to look for when selecting the plants for your yard and garden and talks about the upcoming Master Gardener plant sale.

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May 7, 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 Extension and Outreach.  It answers questions about how to select healthy plants and how and when to plant them in the garden.
 

May 3, 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 Judy Stevens and she discusses the right time to plant.

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

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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