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Extension’s Energy Tip of the Month
(Posted on 6/8/2009)
Let there be light — with solar powered outdoor lighting. Installation is quick and easy, with no wires or electricity costs. Learn more about renewable energy options. This tip is brought to you by the U.S. Department of Energy and ISU Extension.

Food Preservation Resources
(Posted on 4/22/2009)
A resource list for Food Preservation is at the ISUE food preservation page.

Crabapple wilt spoiling your blossoms?
(Posted on 4/20/2009)
Fire blight probably is responsible for the wilted shoots on your crabapple.

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Spring Lawn Care
(Posted on 4/14/2009)
As the grass greens up, many homeowners are anxious to get out and start working on their lawns. A little patience and care at this point may reward the gardener with a fine lawn later.

New Discovery of Ash Borer Infestation in Wisconsin
(Posted on 4/10/2009)
Iowa Officials Highlight Efforts to Prevent and Detect Emerald Ash Borer Infestation Following New Discovery in Wisconsin

Gardening and Lawn know how
(Posted on 5/6/2008)
Looking for answers to your gardening and lawn questions? ISU Extension has numerous resources find solutions and peak your horticulture interests.

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.
November Garden Chores
(Posted on 11/2/2009)
Now is the time to prepare your roses and strawberries to withstand the trials of winter.You also can do cleanup in your vegetable garden to prevent disease carryover, and protect your trees and shrubs from rabbit damage.
Ask the ISU Extension Garden Experts: Vegetables, Acorns, Water Lilies
(Posted on 10/29/2009)
This week’s answers discuss how to prepare your vegetable garden to minimize disease problems next year, damage from acorn weevil larvae, and what to do with your tropical water lilies this fall.
Yellowjacket Wasps Look for Sweet Things to Eat in the Fall
(Posted on 10/26/2009)
Winter weather will put an end to invasions from yellowjacket wasps, but they can be annoying at this time of year.

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Staff

Alan Keninger-Program Specialist
Phone: 641-752-1551
Fax: 641-752-8142
Email: aken@iastate.edu

John Holmes-Extension Field Specialist/Crops
Phone: (515) 532-3453
Fax: (515) 532-3415
Email: jdholmes@iastate.edu

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