Hort Clips and Garden Snips

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Welcome to the new home of our newsletter, Hort Clips and Garden Snips.  

Each month features seasonal information; highlights some of the pests and diseases affecting Iowa's landscapes; posts upcoming Master Gardener trainings and meetings; as well as notes some of the home horticulture/gardening publications available in the Extension Office or on the ISU Extension website.

Your feedback is welcome and we hope you enjoy it! 

Hort Clips and Garden Snips                          

 

September 2007  -- Learn about fall lawn care; houseplants and Apple Scab.

October 2007  -- Plant fall bulbs; minimize plant diseases; and prepare water gardens for winter.

November 2007  -- Clean up tips for garden equipment and provide winter protection for roses.

December 2007 -- Caring for your Holiday Cactus and all about hummingbirds.

January 2008 -- Feeding birds in the winter; Landscape design tips.

February 2008 -- Starting seeds indoors; growing blueberries.

March 2008--No-till gardens; Irises; Latin garden names and their meanings

Lou Bertramsen 2/5/2008