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Final Fall Chores
(Posted on 11/17/2011)
A gardener's cleaning chores are not over until the tools are cleaned, sharpened and put away for winter so that they are ready the moment spring arrives. Fortunately, this last garden chore isn't weather dependent — it can be done anytime indoors. To have gardening questions answered, contact Iowa State University Extension Hortline at 515-294-3108 or hortline@iastate.edu.

Go green with your finances
(Posted on 4/27/2010)
The phrase "going green" is used frquently these days as individuals and organizations reduce their use of paper, plastic, energy consumption, etc. Included are some "green tips" from Rutgers Cooperstive Extension to save you money as well as positively impact the environment.

News from Iowa State University Extension
Morel Mushroom Certification Workshops Scheduled for March and April
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
Individuals who would like to be able to sell morel mushrooms legally within the state of Iowa can take a three-hour certification workshop in March or April. Workshops are being offered at several locations across the state.
Yard and Garden: Starting Seedlings
(Posted on 2/9/2012)
ISU Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information about starting flower and vegetable seedlings indoors. Learn how to avoid spindly, collapsed or yellow-green seedlings and minimize mold on peat pots.
Yard and Garden: Tomatoes
(Posted on 2/2/2012)
Home gardeners can chose from a variety of sizes, shapes and colors when growing tomato plants. ISU Extension horticulturists share information about tomato varieties that growers can use in selecting tomatoes.
New Plant Hardiness Zone Map Has Iowa in Zone 5
(Posted on 1/27/2012)
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released the new version of the plant hardiness zone map this week — the first update since 1990. Much of Iowa now is considered Zone 5.
Yard and Garden: Vegetable Seeds
(Posted on 1/26/2012)
Selecting seeds is one of the first steps in planting a home garden – along with preparing the seedbed and deciding when to plant. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach horticulturists share information that will guide gardeners as they select vegetable seeds.

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Staff

Joe Hannan - Commercial Horticulture Field Specialist
Phone: Office - 515-993-4281; Cell - 563-580-1561
Fax:
Email: jmhannan@iastate.edu

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