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New Emerald Ash Borer Publication
(Posted on 6/23/2009)
A new publication on possible options to protect ash trees from Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) damage has just been released by Iowa State University Extension.

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Planting Brightens Things Up!
(Posted on 6/10/2009)
These Jr. Master Gardeners helped beautify the Extension Office as part of their June meeting. Find out how and see more pictures!

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What can we do to help honey bees?
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
"A swarm of bees in May Is worth a load of hay; A swarm of bees in June Is worth a silver spoon; A swarm of bees in July Is not worth a fly." - Rhyme from England

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The Why, When & Where of Pruning!
(Posted on 3/25/2009)
Enhance your landscape with proper pruning!

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Wanna Go For a Bus Ride?
(Posted on 2/24/2009)
Earn Master Gardener continuing education credits the fun way!

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Mail Order Seed/Plant Companies
(Posted on 12/4/2008)
Order your seed catalogs today!

Hard Times for Iowa Conifers
(Posted on 10/7/2008)
Wet weather in 2008 has caused drowning symptoms for many trees that do not like wet feet.

Events


Horticulture (lawn, garden, trees, turf)
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Staff

Karen Ackley-Master Gardener Coordinator, Master Equine Manager Coordinator
Phone: (641)842-2014
Fax: (641)828-0664
Email: kackley@iastate.edu

News From Iowa State University Extension

Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Protecting Trees, Crown Gall and Houseplants
(Posted on 11/18/2009)
This week's answers discuss what to do to protect trees from nearby construction activity, the impact of crown gall on rose bushes and how houseplants can improve the air quality in your home.
Preparing Evergreens for Winter
(Posted on 11/16/2009)
Protection efforts this fall will help your evergreen plantings make it safely through the winter.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Rubber Trees, Begonias and Arbor Vitae
(Posted on 11/12/2009)
This week's answers discuss how to propagate a rubber tree, humidity conditions needed by rex begonias and what browning of arborvitae needles indicates.
Why You Should Worry about Your Walnuts
(Posted on 11/9/2009)
Thousand cankers disease is a malady looming on the western horizon that has already claimed many Eastern Black Walnut trees transplanted to the western states.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Perennials, Amaryllis Bulbs, African Violets and Fertilizer
(Posted on 11/4/2009)
This week's answers discuss which perennials will not last forever in your landscape, how to have amaryllis blooms at Christmas, light needed by African violets, and how to store unused fertilizer.

Resources from ISU Extension

  • 1445 Lake Drive
    Knoxville, IA 50138
  • Knoxville, IA 50138
  • (641) 842-2014
  • dmill@iastate.edu