Yard & Garden/Horticulture

Local Highlights

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January 1, 2012

The Plant Wise newsletter is Mills County's own horticulture newsletter.  Published monthly, each issue contains timely gardening advice from Iowa State University personnel, Mills County Master Gardeners, and other research-based sources. Keep up to date on current plant diseases, insects, best bet plants, and horticulture events of local interest!

March 5, 2013

Current commercial fruit or vegetable growers and traditional farmers interested in diversifying can learn more about high tunnel production at a March 26 workshop at the Iowa State University Extension and Outreach - “ Harrison County Extension Office in Logan.

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February 18, 2013

Ready for spring? The Mills County Master Gardeners are here to help with this series of seminars open to gardeners of all ages and abilities.

June 22, 2012

After more than one call on this subject, we thought we should share this information.

www.extension.iastate.edu/article/yard-and-garden-japanese-beetles

March 5, 2010

The ISU Mills County Master Gardeners are offering grants to groups who wish to initiate a community beautification project or expand/improve an existing project within Mills County.

Agriculture and Natural Resources has to many resources to help Iowans. Get a list of them all here.

Statewide Resources

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  • Helping support the state’s evolving grape and wine industry, because the potential economic opportunities in wineries, value-added agriculture and tourism are limitless.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  •  Information on lawn, garden, and landscape plant questions is available from ISU Extension staff.

  • 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.

  • Production and business management information for commercial producers on wide variety of fruits and vegetables.

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